At first major party convention, NM Libertarian Party picks candidates
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One of the more recognizable candidates was State Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn, a long time Republican who recently registered as a Libertarian. Continue Reading
NM’s child poverty traces back to federal land-takings, spotted owl
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There is a virus in New Mexico’s programming. Continue Reading
It’s time for the City of Hobbs to move on
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The Hobbs City Commission must broaden the minimum qualifications for the next city manager and reject any more contracts and “special” favors for John J. “J.J.” Murphy. Continue Reading
Aiming high: Organizing our communities around children
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We need to get serious about mobilizing the private, public and nonprofit sectors to improve the work they are already doing. Continue Reading
How one influential NM powerbroker might have escaped a drunken driving charge
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Ryan Flynn was charged with aggravated DWI on May 20. Less than three months later he pleaded no contest to careless driving. Continue Reading
Education efforts must build on strengths of tribal communities
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Early childhood efforts in New Mexico must be done with tribes, not for tribes. Continue Reading
Los Alamos National Lab failed to keep track of a toxic metal
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The lab’s failure to adequately track beryllium — small amounts of which can cause lung disease and cancer — violates federal regulations put in place to prevent worker overexposure. Continue Reading
The NRA has changed — and so have I
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It is far past time we take action to ensure we keep guns out of the hands of those that would turn them on our communities. Continue Reading
Correction to the article, ‘Embattled Vasquez resigns from Doña Ana County Commission’
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A prior version of this article incorrectly stated that the person the governor appoints to fill Vasquez’s seat will serve until the current term expires in 2020. In fact, that person will serve until the end of the year, and the position will be on the ballot in this year’s election. Continue Reading
Clearing up issues with NM’s citizen Legislature retirement plan
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While I am open to making changes to the legislative retirement system, we must do so cautiously to avoid solvency issues further down the road. Continue Reading
Embattled Vasquez resigns from Doña Ana County Commission
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John Vasquez blasted Democratic Party officials and the news media in his resignation letter. Continue Reading
Here’s how consolidating most local elections would impact voters
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Supporters say the bill would simplify voting in addition to increasing efficiency and reducing the costs of running elections. Continue Reading
Boys learn ropes on family ranch between nearly 2-hour trek to and from school
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The Hurt boys have been riding horses, handling pocket knives, shooting guns and driving machinery for so long they can’t remember the first time they did any of those things. Continue Reading
How political pessimism helps doom tougher gun laws
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Saying ‘nothing will change’ has empowered the NRA and ignores its declining punch. Continue Reading
In Chimayó, 7-year-old thrives amid lowriders
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Heaven Chacon has been “cruising El Norte” as a passenger since she was an infant. Continue Reading