Growing the economy requires thinking regionally
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Regional economic development is key to the health and prosperity of New Mexico’s counties and cities, and for the state as a whole. Here is my plan to do it. Continue Reading
AZ law follows past unjust attempts to deny rights
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Unjust laws that target people based on race or national origin have never survived in America or most of the civilized world. So it will be with Arizona’s SB1070 and similar attempts around the country. Continue Reading
We are better working together than apart
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Republicans, conservatives and Tea Party members aren’t my enemies. That’s why, despite our disagreements, I recently accepted an invitation to speak to the Tea Party group in Las Cruces. Continue Reading
Who cares, and who should care, about public education in NM?
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If behavior is the true measure of belief, then public education does not matter in New Mexico. Public officials are indifferent to public education because far too many members of the populace are also indifferent to it. Continue Reading
Health care record threatens Teague’s re-election bid
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Teague ran as a populist, but what stands out most today is the fact that he’s the wealthy owner of a corporation that doesn’t provide health insurance for its employees. Progressives aren’t going to vote for Pearce. But they might stay home on Election Day. Continue Reading
NMPolitics.net is more than halfway to raising $10K
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Thanks to the financial contributions of dozens of people, NMPolitics.net is more than halfway to reaching the goal of raising $10,000 during its spring fundraising drive. If you haven’t yet made a financial contribution, NMPolitics.net needs your help. Continue Reading
Informal economy lessons from those without legal status
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Rather than be troubled by those without legal status, maybe we should step back from the debate and learn from their use of our informal American economy. Why not live in an informal economy as they do since our government does not seem to care? Continue Reading
Getting New Mexico on track to grow jobs
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To deliver the kind of bold change we need in New Mexico that will create well-paying and secure jobs and grow our economy for years come, I have developed a five-point plan to end corruption, eliminate waste, make New Mexico competitive, revive our energy sector, and improve the business climate in our state. Continue Reading
Udall brings much needed reform to Washington
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U.S. Senator Tom Udall is leading the charge for a much-needed reform of the rules that guide how the U.S. Senate passes our nation’s laws. I supported Senator Udall in 2008 and share his frustration with the way important legislation can get bogged down in the Senate. Continue Reading
PRC candidate’s ‘bigoted Anglos’ claim is false, and sad
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Public Regulation Commission candidate Andrew Leo Lopez claims residents of Eldorado, a community near Santa Fe, are “bigoted Anglos.” The facts prove him wrong. I hope by pointing out those facts I can combat his attempt to drive a wedge between people. Continue Reading
Abolish property taxes
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The main message people have been telling me as I walk my district is simply that we have more government than we can afford and that the state and counties look to the home and to the homeowner inside to fund its expanding activities. Continue Reading
NMPolitics.net sets $10K fundraising goal
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In three weeks, NMPolitics.net has raised an estimated $3,765 for its spring fundraising drive. Now, I’ve set a goal of raising $10,000 by June 20. NMPolitics.net needs your help to get there. Continue Reading
Our right to security on our side of the border
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Are the current border defenses adequate to protect Americans? No. Can the federal government close the border? Yes if there is the will in Washington. Can New Mexico close its portion of the border? Perhaps, if there is the will in Santa Fe. Continue Reading
The Senate filibuster is good for New Mexico
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I agree with Senator Tom Udall that the ways of Washington are in desperate need of change. But changing the rules of the Senate to suit his political fortunes is an example of why Washington is so badly broken. Continue Reading
Outgoing director had private land deal near spaceport
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We don’t know what Steve Landeene planned to do with land he agreed to buy adjacent to Spaceport America, but his entering into an agreement to buy it was a blatant conflict of interest since he’s head of the New Mexico Spaceport Authority. Continue Reading