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Neither candidate deserves a transparency award. But a Center for Public Integrity analysis shows Clinton, when compared head-to-head with Trump, is the clear winner when it comes to making information available to the public. Continue Reading
NMSU padded cuts it made earlier this year with an extra $1.5 million in anticipation of another possible reduction in state funding. Continue Reading
I emailed Las Cruces’ interim city manager on Monday, using his government email address, to ask if he was still interested in being considered for that job on a more permanent basis. His response was right on. Continue Reading
Senate Democrats want a brief special session to address one issue: the urgent budget crisis that faces our state. Continue Reading
In spite of comments made by Mayor Ken Miyagishima, the Las Cruces City Council is formally considering only two candidates for its open city manager job at this time. Continue Reading
Some voters might believe his absurdities and commit atrocities – which include, but are not limited to, electing an individual who has set a tone of hatred and segregation. Continue Reading
Despite decades of progress since Native Americans gained the right to vote, some decisions by officials continue to make it more difficult for people who live on reservations to cast a ballot. Continue Reading
Instead of more cuts, the better option would be to raise more money. Continue Reading
Hillary Clinton has gone even further than Donald Trump in promising to kill a tax break that benefits some of the wealthiest people in finance. So why are private equity titans giving all their campaign money to Clinton? Continue Reading
It is probably too late for New Mexico to avoid a long-term care financing catastrophe, but here’s how to reduce the damage and save money. Continue Reading
The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education has selected five people to be considered as semifinalists for its open superintendent job. Continue Reading
A Hobbs resident has asked the State Auditor’s Office to investigate what he calls “less-than-arms-length” city contracts with an attorney and a consultant from Pennsylvania, where Hobbs’ city manager used to work. Continue Reading
We have low-cost technology that cuts natural gas waste for oil and gas operators for pennies on the dollar. Continue Reading
What our children need from us is honest self-reflection, individually and collectively. Continue Reading
The City of Las Cruces has released applications submitted by two additional candidates for its open city manager position. City councilors will interview both candidates on Wednesday. Continue Reading