Trump’s pick for Homeland Security is inheriting a border agency known for human rights abuses
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Congress needs to make sure Gen. Kelly will reform Customs and Border Protection to prevent civil rights abuses. Continue Reading
There’s nothing to like about state giveaways to Facebook
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The irony that this post will be shared on Facebook isn’t missed on me, but hear me out. Continue Reading
Business group lists priorities for legislative session
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Playing defense throughout the legislative session is not a winning strategy, and I am here to tell you that, for New Mexico’s sake, ACI is in it to win it. Continue Reading
We don’t have to take this anymore
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We must take risks as we strive to be greater. I am willing to try if you are. Continue Reading
Time is running out to protect Castner Range
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This unique piece of the American West would be a noteworthy monument. Continue Reading
A call to lay down our weapons
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Our instinctual response to self-segregate into warring factions is misguided and destructive. Continue Reading
Don’t shut down transparent tax reform discussion
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If we can’t have complex policy discussions in public, we have little chance of addressing our state’s substantial problems and improving the lives of New Mexicans. Continue Reading
Christmas holiday constitutional amendment needed
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I don’t want the Supreme Court deciding whether Christmas should be a federal holiday. Continue Reading
New Mexico’s economic policy is counterproductive
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The outdated, disproven ideology of “no new revenue” offered up by Governor Martinez and the Rio Grande Foundation is a failure. Continue Reading
Rep. Pearce should leave our national monuments alone
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Rep. Steve Pearce’s own attempts to sell off Southern New Mexico’s public lands – which have all failed – make it unsurprising that he would choose to follow U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop’s lead. Continue Reading
More states are backing higher minimum wages
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Four states, including Arizona, just voted to go above and beyond what Las Cruces and New Mexico are willing to do for their workers. Continue Reading
Emoluments clause: Could overturning 185 years of precedent let Trump off the hook?
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Another view of the clause in the Constitution regarding payments from foreign countries would let Trump off the hook — and overturn more than a century of practice and law. Continue Reading
USDA Rural Development helps advance New Mexico
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As my time as state director ends, I know the good work of USDA Rural Development will continue well into the future. Continue Reading
What New Mexico’s tax-hikers don’t want you to know
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Look at all the taxes that individuals, families, and business pay in New Mexico, and it’s clear that the relief adopted under the present and former governor has proven largely illusory. Continue Reading
Trying to measure the immeasurable in education
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The core of education, curiosity, is being ignored so that the administrative testing mission can be achieved. Continue Reading