Past Articles

Economics Professor at NMSU believes immigration could boost economy

Published by: Ariana Parra, KDBC 4 News | Date: Jan 4, 2023

Eddy County expected to meet budgeted tax collection goals by January despite fall in oil prices

Published by: Mike Smith, Carlsbad Current-Argus | Date: Dec 8, 2022 | Paywall: Yes  

State senator Wants to repeal New Mexico's prohibition on rent control

Published by: Robert rnott | Date: Nov 21, 2022

Eddy County Collects $10 Million in Oil and Gas Taxes

Published by: Mike Smith, Carlsbad Current-Argus | Date: Oct 5, 2022 | Paywall: Yes  

Experts paint grim picture of New Mexico's economy

Published by: Robert Nott | Sept 8, 2023 

Eddy county starts new fiscal year with nearly $9M in oil and gas tax collections 

Published by: Mike Smith | Sept 7, 2023

Unemployment Remains Low in Eddy County but Job Opportunities Continue to Flourish

Published by: Mike Smith, Carlsbad Current-Argus | Date: Sept 4, 2022 | Paywall: Yes 

Dorm Prices Rise at New Mexico State University during 2022-2023 School Year 

Published by: Ariana Parra, KFOX14 | Date: Aug 15, 2022

Private Equity Firm Acquires Control of Descartes Labs

Published by: Teya Vitu, Yahoo! News | Date: Aug 5, 2022

Also available from: Yahoo! Sports, Santa Fe New Mexican  

New Mexico Economists Say a Recession is Likely

Published by: John Cardinale, KOAT Action News | Date: Jul 28, 2022

Economics Professor Explains How Shrinking Economy Will Affect El Pasoans

Published by: Johnathan Mejia, KFOX14 | Date: Jul 28, 2022

Housing Market in This Small City Took a Long Road to Recovery

Published by: The Wall Street Journal | Date: Jun 4, 2022 | Paywall: Yes 

Influx of cannabis Retailers could Dwindle Marketplace, NMSU Economics professor says

Published by: Fidel Moreno-Meza, KFOX14 | Date: Apr 22, 2022

The Economy with Dr. Chris Erickson

Published by: KRWG | Date: Mar 25, 2022

Shopping At Wholesale Stores Could Save You Money, NMSU Professor Says

Published by:  Jhovani Carrillo, 4News | Date: Mar 22, 2022

Newsmaker 1409 - Guaranteed Basic Income Discussion

Published by: KRWGNews | Date: Mar 16, 2022

Well-meaning Responsible Investment Mutual Funds Won't Save the Planet

Published by: Chris Erickson, The Las Cruces Bulletin | Date: Feb 8, 2022

Budget Surplus Provides Opportunities to Jump-start NM Economy

Published by: Chris Erickson, The Las Cruces Bulletin | Date: Nov 24, 2021

Also available from: KRWG

NMSU Economics Professor: Don't Wait to Shop for the Holidays

Published by: Nicole Lopez, KTSM | Date: Nov 22, 2021

Also available from: Yahoo! News, El Paso Herald-Post

NMSU to Allow Duolingo English Test as English Proficiency Exam

Published by: Hannah Zamora, The Round Up | Date: Nov 17, 2021

Report: Santa Teresa Port, Industrial Parks Create $1.1B in Impact

Published by: The Las Cruces Bulletin | Date: Oct 20, 2021

Also available from: El Paso Herald-Post, KTSM

New Accelerator to Boost Startup Activity in New Mexico's Border Region

Published by: Collin Krabbe, The Business Journals | Date: Oct 04, 2021

Newsmakers 1316 - Economist Chris Erickson, Ph.D.

Published by: KRWG | Date: May 21, 2021

New Mexico Population Growth Falls Well Below Region, Nation

Published by: Mike Cook, The Las Cruces Bulletin | Date: May 21, 2021

KRWG News This week - Vaccine Requirements in Higher Education; State of the Pandemic Economy

Published by: KRWG | Date: May 14, 2021