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The Bernalillo County Commission was remiss in its refusal to listen to the people who live here and who have voiced their objections to the Santolina project and its potential for stripping the Augustin Plains Basin of its water. Continue Reading
When we’re looking at the Confederacy, or Oñate, or anything else worth taking the time to study, we must necessarily also understand them within the context of their times. Continue Reading
Here’s a detailed correction to the commentary “Hobbs manager’s contract evolution exposes sense of entitlement.” Continue Reading
Would you make a donation today to help fund journalism that is shining light in dark places and sparking bridge-building conversations? Continue Reading
We knew the 99.8 percent claim could not be supported by facts. That would mean only two of every 1,000 teachers were rated as unsatisfactory by their district administrators. Continue Reading
The state’s Public Education Department says it doesn’t have documents to back up a claim it repeatedly used to discredit an old teacher evaluation system when it implemented a new system in 2013. Continue Reading
Before the Hobbs City Commission amends City Manager J.J. Murphy’s contract yet again, I think reviewing his contract’s chronology in total is importantly informative. Continue Reading
Oklahoma ended its failed experiment in mandatory flunking because it cost taxpayers millions of dollars, hurt students, and took away parents’ rights. Continue Reading
Several Hobbs residents are expressing support for two citizens who are pushing the city commission to webcast its meetings and archive the video online. Continue Reading
Spanish culture is vital to our area. Let’s celebrate it, but without glorifying a man who slaughtered Native people. Continue Reading
A “results-oriented think tank” that has led the charge on issues including full-day kindergarten and repealing the food tax in New Mexico discloses the identities of almost all its donors. Continue Reading
I will never forget what is was like to be there, feeling completely immersed in human joy and waves of love. Continue Reading
The Hobbs City Commission is behind the curve when it comes to webcasting and archiving video of its meetings online. Two residents are pushing to change that. Continue Reading
I would truly love to be able to stream or download video/audio of the meetings to my iPhone and iPad and desktop or laptop. Oh my gosh! Do you realize the access that simple change would give me? Continue Reading
UPDATED: Many New Mexicans joined people across America on Friday to celebrate the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. Continue Reading