[CedarDave]

Since the day before her remarks aired, NM turned up on a list as the POOREST state in the US, she almost had to. A large portion of NM residents belong to the 47%.

Hadn't seen that. But down here in the oil patch there are jobs for anyone that's willing to work and can pass a drug test. My boss drove back from Midland the other night and counted 72 drilling rigs lit up and at work. The big problem is the lack of housing for those coming in. Help wanted signs are everywhere and the local 20 page paper has two to three pages of "help wanted" ads everyday. Hopefully some of the rewards down here can through royalties be spread to other areas of the state.

[leapfrog0202]

It’s great that people are working down in your area and that they need more people. It is tough when there’s not enough housing and other facilities but they’ll catch up I’d think.

Glad you’re working!

Here’s a link to the story: http://www.770kkob.com/page/NM_SINKS_TO_POOREST_STATE_STATUS/2435