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Already hard-hit by drought, wildfires and declining water supplies, the southwestern United States will continue to face those challenges — and new ones. Continue Reading
The staff at the Secretary of State’s office is still working on elections as the final statewide canvass approaches this week, but also looking forward to the upcoming legislative session. Continue Reading
The costs of heavy government intervention into the labor markets could add up quickly. Continue Reading
Post-shooting debates typically are painted in black and white — but research suggests that the truth is less clear-cut. Continue Reading
Beto O’Rourke built a superstar image — but lost. Democrats Kyrsten Sinema and Xochitl Torres Small, on the other hand, ran as moderates – and won. Their victories provide a lesson for Democrats. Continue Reading
New Trump administration regulations would dismantle the landmark Flores agreement. Continue Reading
A picture my daughter drew serves as a reminder. It’s possible to close your eyes, listen to the cranes’ calls, and imagine the past. And maybe the future. Continue Reading
No. On the contrary, the party leadership made a conscious decision to align with the 1 percent and enter to into a partnership with the Republican Party to secure monopoly control of American politics. Continue Reading
The Bureau of Land Management is making it easier to produce oil and gas on federal acreage. In southeastern New Mexico, it can’t even keep up with what’s already happening. Continue Reading
I believe we all should agree that having correct results that account for every single ballot cast is much more important than being able to declare a winner on election night. Continue Reading
The incoming governor will appoint new department heads for the state agencies, but she has another list of important appointments to make shortly after taking office. Continue Reading
New Mexico’s infant mental heath pioneers aim to eradicate ‘the myth’ that babies cannot remember what they see or hear. Continue Reading
Miscarriage is ‘lonely, painful, and demoralizing,’ Michelle Obama writes in her new memoirs. Continue Reading
The second annual Southern New Mexico Kids Count Conference in Las Cruces put its focus this year on childhood trauma and preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences. Continue Reading
With final reports outstanding, the race won by Democrat Xochitl Torres Small may prove to be the most expensive in state history. Continue Reading