Martinez can create a legacy among sportsmen
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For years, N.M. governors have used Game Commission appointments to reward friends and donors. Gov.-elect Martinez could change that. Continue Reading
Where is Martinez’s ‘new level of transparency?’
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Gov.-elect Susana Martinez’s “bold change” was supposed to include a “new level of transparency” not seen before in state government. In one of the first tests of that pledge, Martinez is coming up short. Continue Reading
Yes, we do need regulation
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If corporations are “persons,” they need to be governed by laws that promote responsibility, prohibit harm to others, and set reasonable limits on their freedom, just as individual citizens are governed by laws. Continue Reading
The Iron Lady of Santa Fe
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When Margaret Thatcher became prime minister, she faced a nasty recession and high unemployment just as New Mexico faces today. She took a hard line against unsustainable collectivist policies – so hard, in fact, that she gained the nickname the “Iron Lady.” Our new governor faces the same woefully unattractive situation. Continue Reading
Intentional mistakes by sports officials drive fans away
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The NMAA may be glad to see me go like the Western Athletic Conference is glad I do not care any longer about them. But if enough people join me, where will these sports be without fans? Continue Reading
Palin by comparison
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Everyone else sees Sarah Palin as a politician, a celebrity, or a political celebrity. I see her differently – as a threat, ironically, to the one thing she purports to hold most dear: freedom (whatever it means to her). Continue Reading
Obama needs to stand up and fight
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President Barack Obama was naive to think he could change the way Washington operates without fighting everyone – his party, the other party, and the lobbyists. It’s time for Obama to stand up and fight. Continue Reading
Was Martinez sandbagged or self-blinded about deficit?
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My hope is that Gov.-elect Susana Martinez realizes she must blame herself for being surprised by the bad news about the budget deficit. Continue Reading
Giving real thanks at Thanksgiving
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I hope you have received things for which you are thankful. Not deserving gifts, rather, surprise gifts. They make for the very best Thanksgivings. Continue Reading
The common agenda
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Dems are bound to disagree with the incoming administration on some issues, but the early transition from campaign to governance is showing promise for partnership.
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NM can’t afford to get it wrong when it comes to Medicaid
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It’s important for the new administration to know the true reasons for Medicaid budget shortfalls as they look for responsible solutions that will sustain this cornerstone of our health care system and major driver of our economy. Continue Reading
Tough cuts are needed
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We at the Rio Grande Foundation have put together a list of potential spending cuts that works from the assumption that K-12 and Medicaid are indeed “off the table.” The fact is that tough decisions need to be made. Continue Reading
Don’t use gov’t resources to promote your business
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A news release sent out Thursday by the New Mexico Senate office was blatantly inappropriate because it promoted the charitable giving of a state senator’s insurance agency. Continue Reading
House Dems can forestall coalition
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House Democrats have ample time to come to an agreement on leadership and maintain the power of the Democrats before the session. But it will take an honest discussion of where Democrats want to go from here and not just a calculation of who can garner the most votes (from whatever direction) to be speaker of the House. Continue Reading
Forget the 2nd Amendment and concentrate on our Constitution
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Our country has spent too much time on the concept of a right to bear arms and too little on our right to defend ourselves from attack. Our right of individual defense seems the core argument in our Constitution. Continue Reading