Complaints prompt analysis showing broad use of lodging tax

SANTA FE (AP) – An auditor’s analysis conducted after business owners complained shows lodging tax dollars can be used for a broad range of purposes.
The Santa Fe New Mexican reports state Auditor Tim Keller said in a statement that contrary to popular opinion, the tax collected for overnight stays can go toward projects even remotely tourism-related.
Cities have used the funds for paving, erosion-control projects and to pay bond debt related to convention centers.
Keller said l