Tax tobacco and alcohol, not food and medicine
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New Mexicans prefer increasing taxes on harmful luxuries like alcohol and tobacco rather than imposing new taxes on necessities like food and medicine. Continue Reading
Pension raid proposal is nothing more than grandstanding
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House Republicans say they want to take money from their own retirements, which sounds quite noble. But the reality is very different. Continue Reading
Rich hippies? That doesn’t describe many Dems I know.
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In the Republican Party chair’s open letter I see signs of “blame anyone else” as the modus operandi. Too bad. Continue Reading
A letter to the governor and Legislature about higher education
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We need to make investing in our students a top priority, as it is a responsible way to grow the economy of our state. Continue Reading
Budget fix is coming, then let’s focus on NM’s economy
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The special session is a great opportunity to work together to improve our economy without burdening taxpayers. Continue Reading
Bipartisanship is the solution to our state’s challenges
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Our problems are too complex — and our needs too great — to solve without everyone at the table. Continue Reading
Funding regional transit would bring considerable return on investment
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County commissioners know rural transit services are desperately needed. Continue Reading
An open letter to those who reject progressive politics
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I fully appreciate the frustration that exists out there. Join us to fight for the true fulfillment of our nation’s promise. Continue Reading
County commission decision means residents lose out on federal funding
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It’s difficult to get ahead when economic opportunities are not even considered. Continue Reading
It’s on all of us to fight this nonsense
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If government officials won’t demonstrate that they’re acting in the public’s interest, we should assume they’re not. Continue Reading
A letter to my fellow Republicans
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We have been described as the “institution,” but we fight every day against the real and evil institution of liberalism. Continue Reading
Say thank you to teachers this week and every day
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Respect and applaud them and spread the word that they are doing a great job! Continue Reading
Skandera: Teachers should be celebrated
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New Mexico’s teachers are among our strongest assets in building a brighter future for our children in communities large and small across the state. Continue Reading
Corporatized newspapers have become less relevant to readers
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After spending more than 50 years in the business of newspapers/journalism, here are my views on why the industry has been in decline. Continue Reading
We can’t ignore pollution’s harm to our tourism industry
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Our tourism industry depends on our state being in its natural state. Continue Reading