I’m tired of kids dying. I don’t want to have to be a hero.
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Perhaps we teachers and school administrators should not be the only ones bearing the weight of protecting our children from mass shootings. Continue Reading
In tiny NM village, ‘brilliant’ 7-year-old is one of school’s 40 students
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Kate lives in the least populated place in New Mexico – fewer than 700 people spread across 2,100 square miles in Harding County. Continue Reading
When the victors re-write history
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A holistic understanding of Southwestern peoples brings the Genízaros to light. Continue Reading
Congress should not trade one injustice for another
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Many people seem to think that the wall, although expensive and offensive, is harmless. The truth is the wall is not benign. Continue Reading
Children in one ABQ neighborhood face onslaught of risk factors
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New Mexico is one of the toughest states to be a child. Within the state, the so-called International District is among the toughest neighborhoods. Continue Reading
Time to take NM’s early education accomplishments to next level
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The State of New Mexico should be very proud of its accomplishments in early education. Now it is time to take these accomplishments to a new level. Continue Reading
The gatekeeper: Senate finance chair holds sway over child-related funding
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Family tragedy shaped John Arthur Smith’s boyhood and set in motion a personal mantra that would inform every decision he makes. Continue Reading
The teacher: Childhood trauma informed senator’s legislative success
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Mimi Stewart says everything she needed to know about politics she learned in that haunted house with the man her mother brought home when she was 5. Continue Reading
Courts could end up deciding how much secrecy spaceport gets
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There appear to be differing interpretations of how much secrecy is allowed by a bill that passed the Legislature. Continue Reading
Who won, who lost in 2018 legislative session
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Spaceport America was one of the biggest winners. Continue Reading
Lawmakers set aside politics ‘in order to govern’
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A sort of political peace reigned as the 30-day legislative session ended Thursday. Continue Reading
Tax incentive for hiring foster youth heads to governor
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The bill would provide a tax credit of up to $1,000 a year for employers who hire youth in foster care and those over 18 who are now living on their own after spending time in state custody. Continue Reading
Slate of domestic violence measures on governor’s desk
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If Gov. Susana Martinez signs a Senate bill into law, New Mexico will become the 46th state to specifically define strangulation as a serious violent crime. Continue Reading
Legislature OKs bill to merge various local elections
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The bipartisan legislation’s backers say the goal is to boost turnout in local elections that often draw little attention and relatively few voters. Continue Reading
It is time for County Commissioner John Vasquez to resign
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Sexual misconduct in any form does not reflect Democratic values and has no place in our Party. Continue Reading