Jeff Apodaca in The New York Times 2010s


On Budget & Economy: State reserves can prime pump for new jobs

Apodaca is campaigning on a promise to create 225,000 new jobs. His plan to spur job creation involves investing 5 percent of the state's $21.6 billion investment fund into small businesses, education, health care, technology and other sectors each year. According to the New Mexico State Investment Council, which manages the fund, the state has the third-largest fund in the United States.
Source: Farmington Daily Times on 2018 New Mexico Gubernatorial race Aug 3, 2017

On Energy & Oil: Old and new energy industries must adapt

Apodaca noted that oil and gas exploration make up 35 percent of the state's economy and cannot be replaced. Apodaca said he would work with those industries to invest in technology that would recapture fugitive methane. He also highlighted opportunities for developing renewable energy, such as solar power.
Source: Farmington Daily Times on 2018 New Mexico Gubernatorial race Aug 3, 2017

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