THE LATEST CASUALTY OF NEW MEXICO’S BUDGET CRISIS IS A PROGRAM THAT TAUGHT FINANCIAL LITERACY TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTS THAT THE TWO STATE TREASURERS OFFICE EMPLOYEES WHO RAN THE PROGRAM HAVE HAD THEIR JOBS ELIMINATED IN A COST CUTTING MOVE.
THE OFFICE IS CUTTING SIX POSITIONS IN ALL. STATE TREASURER TIM EICHENBERG SAYS IT’S POSSIBLE THE PERSONAL FINANCE PROGRAM COULD BE RESURRECTED IF BUDGET ISSUES IMPROVE.
