Southern NM’s tourism economy looks promising in 2019
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My New Year’s Eve trip to Truth or Consequences had me thinking about the recent public and private investments in southern New Mexico that add to the potential here. Continue Reading
Rape kids. Cover it up. Avoid responsibility. Lie. That’s the Catholic Church.
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A religious organization that has destroyed countless people and families is now trying to avoid the full consequences of its sins — and Santa Fe’s archbishop is lying about it. Continue Reading
The guardians of curiosity
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Curiosity is the currency of all learning. What public school personnel should be are the guardians of curiosity. Continue Reading
Working families deserve a dignified wage
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New Mexico should raise the minimum wage because it is the right thing to do for workers, families and communities. Continue Reading
Dems are retaking power in NM. Will they help curb hunger this time?
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COMMENTARY: New Mexico has the highest percentage of working adults who suffer from food insecurity in the nation. We must redesign our economy to benefit all, not just a few. Continue Reading
Congress’ inaction could endanger NM’s parks and monuments
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Congress needs to revive the bipartisan spirit that has characterized the Land and Water Conservation Fund since its inception and come together to reauthorize and fully fund this great provider of public lands access and enjoyment. Continue Reading
New Mexico has an opportunity to put students first in 2019
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For our children to be successful in the future, we must invest in them now. Continue Reading
Next year’s surprises could be all-encompassing
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The 2018 midterm elections brought about the opening for those who want accountability from this administration. Continue Reading
Air, land and water won big in the 2018 midterm election
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I am optimistic that the conservation values demonstrated up and down the ballot by New Mexicans in this past election will bode well for our state’s future. Continue Reading
Large minimum wage increase could push vulnerable New Mexicans out of workforce
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The costs of heavy government intervention into the labor markets could add up quickly. Continue Reading
O’Rourke lost. Why not Arizona’s Sinema for president in 2020?
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Beto O’Rourke built a superstar image — but lost. Democrats Kyrsten Sinema and Xochitl Torres Small, on the other hand, ran as moderates – and won. Their victories provide a lesson for Democrats. Continue Reading
‘Cranes are our fall gods’
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A picture my daughter drew serves as a reminder. It’s possible to close your eyes, listen to the cranes’ calls, and imagine the past. And maybe the future. Continue Reading
Is the Democratic Party really inept, as its reformers charge?
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No. On the contrary, the party leadership made a conscious decision to align with the 1 percent and enter to into a partnership with the Republican Party to secure monopoly control of American politics. Continue Reading
The borderlands, where politics have no boundaries
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Keep your eyes peeled on the Paso del Norte for 2020. Continue Reading
Doña Ana County ensured every vote was counted
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I believe we all should agree that having correct results that account for every single ballot cast is much more important than being able to declare a winner on election night. Continue Reading