SANTA FE — New Mexico took in $390 million more in the just-ended budget year than previously projected, giving lawmakers more wiggle room to respond to federal reductions to health care and food assistance programs.

But a projected decrease in oil prices and a tepid outlook for future job growth could signal a looming slowdown to the state's recent revenue boom, top state budget officials told lawmakers during a Tuesday committee hearing.

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