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Repurposing the expiring higher education gross receipts tax

Rio Rancho

Summary

A 0.25% tax that brings in about $6 million a year sunsets June 30, 2028. Staff want to discuss in December converting it to a general services tax to fund operations — possibly including a new streets and right-of-way facility that needs bonding.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 24, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Roughly $6 million a year in potential revenue redirection.

✅Who benefits

City operations and capital projects like the streets facility if the tax is repurposed.

⚠️Who could be affected

Higher education facilities that currently receive the funding.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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