5 key takeaways from Carlsbad business leaders' annual trip to Santa Fe
7 Feb 2020
Business leaders from across Eddy County traveled to Santa Fe the week of February 7th for the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce’s annual lobbying trip to meet with state policy makers and express the unique needs and impact of southeast New Mexico.
Known as the Bat Brigade, the group talked with New Mexico cabinet secretaries about the regulation of oil and gas – the region’s main economic driver – along with public education, roads and the environment.
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