Time for universal pre-kindergarten in NM
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The benefits of pre-K are indisputable. Pre-K is a sure bet. Continue Reading
Trujillo unveils plans to improve public education
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On the job for a bit more than a week, the state’s secretary-designate of public education already has outlined priorities. Continue Reading
Minimum wage hike advances despite restaurant industry’s fight
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Democrats campaigned last year on a promise to raise New Mexico’s minimum wage. Continue Reading
Lawmaker tables own privacy bill amid sharp criticisms
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Rep. Andrea Romero’s bill would have fined private companies if they did not remove “damaging” or “excessive” information about people from their websites. Continue Reading
Finding clarity about America in the desert
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The time I’ve recently spent in the stillness of the desert has given words to a deep grief I’ve long felt. Continue Reading
Bill would let parties choose: Open primaries or pay for them
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Backers hope the legislation will win over legislators wary of letting just any voter help pick their party’s nominees. Continue Reading
NM should create an office of outdoor recreation
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Outdoor recreation is a mostly untapped reservoir of economic potential for New Mexico’s economy. Continue Reading
Churches in southern NM offer shelter to migrant families
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The seven churches have sheltered more than 1,500 men, women and children since June. Continue Reading
Answering the call
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A Q&A with the organizer of the effort that unites faith-based organizations to aid migrants in southern New Mexico. Continue Reading
Dems push plan to tap more from permanent fund for early childhood
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A proposal to draw more money from the state Land Grant Permanent Fund to expand early childhood education jumped its first hurdle with ease Wednesday. Continue Reading
Bill would reduce penalties for drug possession
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Mere possession of any illegal drug — heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine — would no longer be a felony. Continue Reading
Measure allowing medical cannabis in public schools advances
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A legislative committee voted 6-0 to advance a bill granting school districts the power to let students use prescription marijuana. Continue Reading
Governor adds NM to states supporting Paris climate pact
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Lujan Grisham said New Mexico aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at least 45 percent from 2005 levels by 2030. Continue Reading
O’Rourke ran his 2018 campaign on his own terms. He’s looking at 2020 the same way.
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The former U.S. Senate candidate is offering little news about his plans, keeping even close allies and supporters in suspense. Continue Reading
Bill seeks electrical power competition, local control
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The sponsors say their bill would result in more energy from renewable sources in cities, towns and pueblos throughout the state. Continue Reading