You can’t drown New Mexico’s bureaucracy in a bathtub
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Metaphorical drownings aside, it is indeed our view that New Mexico’s government can and should shrink significantly. Continue Reading
This election is rigged — but not the way you think
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We, the people, rigged it by electing politicians over and over again who have no interest in competition. Continue Reading
An analysis of the bail-reform constitutional amendment
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With it seemingly likely that this measure will pass, it might be wise to educate the public as to what to expect after its passage. Continue Reading
Teaching from the middle of the room
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Public education is about civility, about community, about democracy. How can this be taught? Not from the front of the room, that’s for sure. Continue Reading
Plenty of blame to go around in city manager debacle in Hobbs
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Just think what we could have saved if our local newspaper had asked hard questions and reported the answers along the way. Continue Reading
That time I was investigated for voter fraud
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If you think voter fraud is an unprosecuted crime, tell that to the Maryland investigators who knocked on my front door in 2014. Continue Reading
A word poorly used
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For those who rose to the occasion to serve their country, it is a kick in the gut to call the Iraq war a mistake. Continue Reading
Gov. Susana Martinez’s veto message on education cuts
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This is the full text of Gov. Susana Martinez’s message explaining her vetoes of some education cuts in Senate Bill 9. Continue Reading
State auditor’s findings in Hobbs align with my concerns
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The official findings of the State Auditor’s Office reveal that contracts approved under Murphy’s tenure “may not have been at arm’s length.” Continue Reading
What would a Libertarian Administration look like?
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We the Libertarians simply want to live our own lives, and let everyone else live theirs. Continue Reading
A look at the economics of relative poverty in the movie ‘The Purge’
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“The Purge” is a fictitious and extreme portrayal of criminalization of poverty in America. We are obviously not that far gone, but criminalization of poverty is a harsh reality in America. Continue Reading
Hillary Clinton is the best choice, even if she’s not my first choice
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It’s time. While I certainly have fretted over this decision for months and months, totally and unequivocally I’m with her. Continue Reading
Unspoken terrorism in New Mexico
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This is the story of the time terrorists tried to destroy Elephant Butte Dam. Continue Reading
Your vote matters. Here’s why.
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In a highly diverse nation all views need to be represented. Continue Reading
The Senate understood the need to address the budget crisis
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Rather than work on the budget crisis, the governor and House Republicans saw an opportunity to use the budget crisis for political gain in the November election. Continue Reading