TIME (INFRASTRUCTURE) – In the Permian Basin, the heart of American oil country, the massive oil and gas boom is changing not just New Mexico and Texas, but also the nation and the world. There’s nothing quite like oil country in boom times. Across the Permian, gas stations, retail shops and fast-food restaurants advertise perks like $15-per-hour pay and 401(k) benefits as they compete to lure workers.
How An Oil Boom in New Mexico Is Reshaping the World
