Restoring the public’s trust
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Many folks recognize that career politicians are at the root of the distrust in government. Here’s what I would do to restore trust in government. Continue Reading
A 9/11 anniversary salute
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On the 10th anniversary of the attacks on 9/11, I salute the true heroes who have killed Osama Bin Laden and the countless other leaders of his cowardly crew who were responsible for thousands of U.S. civilian deaths. Continue Reading
The GOP becomes a viable option for Hispanics
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The proof is in the pudding. Hispanic Republicans like Gov. Susana Martinez – Hispanic Business Magazine’s 2011 Woman of the Year – are making inroads in politics across the nation. Continue Reading
Forget the divide: It’s time for leadership and innovation
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Our obsession with “interest-group politics,” combined with scare-tactic rhetoric on both sides of the aisle, has led to the makings of a divided country well on the way to a financial day of reckoning. Continue Reading
A well-deserved thank you to military families
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I think too often the sacrifice that our military families make is overlooked. Today is also an appreciation for the sacrifices of the military parent, military spouse and the military children who are the most vulnerable to the tough military lifestyle. Continue Reading
The party of no ‘corruption’ ideas
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The GOP is often referred to as the “party of no ideas” by the party of “the cool uncle” due to the perceived lack of substantive idea proposals on behalf of the Republican Party. The truth is that there are many substantive idea proposals within the GOP on a variety of different public policy issues. Continue Reading
Second-chance lottery scholarship
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I propose providing an alternative “second-chance” qualifying path to the current lottery scholarship, with the goal of raising the educational levels of more New Mexicans in order to better compete in the global economy. Continue Reading
The future of American politics
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The upcoming November elections are just the beginning of a new era in American politics where more young people, women and Hispanics will begin to make a big leadership impact within the Republican Party both locally and nationally. Continue Reading
Ideas for comprehensive immigration reform
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We all agree that illegal immigration in our country is a problem and, contrary to democratic opinion, we all agree, including Republicans, that racial profiling is not part of the solution. Here are my ideas for comprehensive immigration reform. Continue Reading
The state GOP is reaching out to Hispanics
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Next summer I will be retiring from the military and I would like to get more involved in the political scene back home. So I am in the process of doing research to see for myself if a Hispanic from the poor north-side barrio of Artesia can find a home in New Mexico’s Grande ‘Ole Party. Continue Reading
The pursuit of good government
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Regardless of whether you agree with the lieutenant governor, she must be given credit for proposing her substantive ideas, and I truly believe we can all respect those efforts. Continue Reading
Calling out our public leaders
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For the upcoming special session, perhaps we should require legislators to bunk up in pairs to reduce the financial burden on taxpayers for their lack of action. Continue Reading
Independents Rule!
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Scott Brown’s victory in Massachusetts is just the beginning of an independent movement around the country, including the tea party, that values good, responsive government above all else. This is not a fad. Continue Reading
Taking back New Mexico in the next decade
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As we enter a new decade, I am optimistic that we “common folks” can take back our state and finally put an end to the political corruption and cronyism that is engrained within our state. Continue Reading
Getting more muscle in the classroom
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How do we increase support for educators without increasing taxes or substantially increasing the state budget? Why don’t we require recipients of the Lottery Scholarship to volunteer their time helping educators? Continue Reading