Think small, not big, for Santa Fe’s schools

UPDATED: Think New Mexico would like to propose a better way to close the Santa Fe Public Schools’ deficit that would minimize classroom cuts and give every child the opportunity to learn in a small school. It starts with moving students out of the larger elementary schools. Continue Reading

Veto the food tax

Many New Mexicans are asking whether Gov. Bill Richardson will line-item veto the reimposition of the local portion of the food tax that was passed during the recent special session. However, once they learn the story behind the food tax’s passage, New Mexicans are more likely to ask instead: “Why wouldn’t Governor Richardson veto the food tax?” Continue Reading