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GO Bond Coverage: Different Perspectives On $3.9 Million Media Facility And Impact On Film Industry

One of the projects being proposed in the upcoming General Obligation Bond election for Doña Ana Community College is a $3.9 million creative media building aiming to partners students with the film, gaming, and creative media industries. Anthony Moreno talked with DACC President President Mónica Torres and Columnist D. Dowd Muska, two people with different perspectives on how this proposed facility may impact the film industry in Doña Ana County and New Mexico. 

Doña Ana Community College has a General Obligation Bond every 4 years, passage of this bond will not increase taxes. 

(Editors note: This post has been updated after additional information was provided after the interviews aired.)

Additional infromation: https://dacc.nmsu.edu/in-the-media/2019/08/29/go-bond-to-benefit-students-and-community/

Additional information: https://www.insidesources.com/a-chance-to-chip-away-at-a-hidden-hollywood-subsidy/

Additional information: http://jlarc.virginia.gov/pdfs/reports/Rpt501.pdf

Additional information provided by DACC after the interview aired: 

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In an email after airing, a DACC Spokesperson said this information was presented to the Higher Education Committee.

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After the interview aired, a DACC Spokesperson provided images from a presentation to the New Mexico Higher Education Committee on proposed CMI Building.
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After airing, a spokesperson from DACC sent a copy of budget theatrical feature agreement tiers and rates or how much DACC says that their graduates will earn while working.
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After airing, a spokesperson from DACC sent a copy of budget theatrical feature agreement tiers and rates or how much DACC says that their graduates will earn while working.
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After airing, a spokesperson from DACC sent a copy of budget theatrical feature agreement tiers and rates or how much DACC says that their graduates will earn while working.
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After airing, a spokesperson from DACC sent a copy of budget theatrical feature agreement tiers and rates or how much DACC says that their graduates will earn while working.
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After airing, a spokesperson from DACC sent a copy of budget theatrical feature agreement tiers and rates or how much DACC says that their graduates will earn while working.
Credit DACC FAQ 6
After airing, a spokesperson from DACC sent a copy of budget theatrical feature agreement tiers and rates or how much DACC says that their graduates will earn while working.
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Anthony Moreno serves as the Director of Content at KRWG Public Media. He also is host and executive producer for "Fronteras-A Changing America" and "Your Legislators" on KRWG-TV.