Budget problems at NMSU, then and now
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Often the priorities are the employees rather than the citizens of New Mexico. We should change that. Continue Reading
Gov. Martinez’s different world
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The real facts of our state’s economy unfortunately are quite grim, and no attempts to whitewash them can alter it. Continue Reading
Let’s rise to the challenge, New Mexico 49ers
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When it comes to community development, everyone should try to make a difference. Continue Reading
Governor must call a special session to balance the budget now
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To put off our problems until the January legislative session is a disservice to the people of New Mexico who elected us, and who expect us to be responsible. Continue Reading
Fundraiser aims to help end the rape kit backlog in New Mexico
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New Mexico has approximately 5,400 untested rape kits, some dating back to the 1980s. Continue Reading
Look carefully for impact of Las Cruces wage hike
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Ultimately it is too soon to determine the true effects of the Las Cruces wage hike. Continue Reading
In the absence of trust, there is only transparency
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What are you going to do when by their words or their deeds they make it clear to you that they have no intention of letting you watch their little meetings in secret? Continue Reading
What’s really behind New Mexico’s budget woes
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We’ve been passing big tax cuts since 2003 that were supposed to “create” jobs. They didn’t. Continue Reading
The Las Cruces School Board is doing the right thing
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The LCPS Board of Education has identified our strengths and has brought members of the community together in deciding what we need in our next superintendent. Continue Reading
Compromise is required to set New Mexico back on the right path
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The hard truth is that blue skies, wide-open spaces, a unique cuisine and an unhurried lifestyle are not an economic development plan. Continue Reading
Medicaid cuts will impact care for all New Mexicans
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It is crucial that the governor calls for a special session and lawmakers come together to ensure that our health-care system works for us as New Mexicans. Continue Reading
How Donald Trump inspired me to speak up
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I decided to raise my voice against Donald Trump’s proposed policies because I do not want my children to inherit a nation that was transformed into a hate land. Continue Reading
Analyzing the video of Breaion King’s arrest in Austin
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About half of the people commented with the usual vitriol towards law enforcement, and said that her arrest typified a law enforcement predisposition to arrest people of color. The other half concluded that Ms. King was resisting arrest and got what she deserved. Continue Reading
Legislative budget committees should let in the public
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We must demand that policymakers give us a seat at the table so we’re there to remind them who gave them their seats. Continue Reading
What Susana Martinez should have said at the RNC
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On the national stage, Governor Susana Martinez blew it again. Continue Reading