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If the business community would like to see change, then a conservative base can be useful as part of a checks-and-balances system through pragmatic and legitimate channels without mudslinging, super PACs, and outside campaign managers. Continue Reading
There is no legitimate agenda for state government that does not move forward on the day that politicians and public servants find themselves honestly and transparently accountable to meaningful standards of conduct and competence within their public service. Continue Reading
COMMENTARY: “Secrecy does breed suspicion,” and the deeply corrupt system that exists in our state is one of the reasons why my people — no, scratch that — why a lot of people choose to opt-out of participating in civic life. Continue Reading
Senate Democrats worked – frequently in a bipartisan way – to do what is best for the people while being fiscally responsible with the taxpayers’ dollars. Continue Reading
Preventing criminal prosecution of teenagers who consensually exchange explicit images does not condone the conduct; it just prevents stupid, adolescent behavior from having life-changing criminal consequences. Continue Reading
The 2016 race for the White House is the most expensive money and media circus ever. Continue Reading
We are the only state that expects the Legislature to approve a capital outlay bill without any system for planning, vetting or selecting projects. Continue Reading
And the people aren’t ready, yet, to rise up and make him. Continue Reading
We’ve tried all those things that don’t work. Let’s try something different. Continue Reading
Teachers who participate in the Tecolote Group realize that part of the art of quality teaching is being a student who can again ask questions with uncertain answers worth exploring. Continue Reading
We have an obligation to make sure every child is fed – and without them having to choose between 1st-hour reading or eating in the cafeteria because their bus may have been late. Continue Reading
Some want less transparency in the Ethics Commission’s operations. I believe one of the pillars of ethical conduct is transparency. Continue Reading
Lawmakers have an opportunity to support a green-energy agenda that can not only advance the economy and protect the environment but actually unite New Mexicans of diverse political persuasions. Continue Reading
We need our leaders to fund a state budget that addresses our economic crisis and the needs of everyday New Mexicans. Continue Reading
We have the resources and means to turn the ship around. We need our elected leadership to rise to the challenge. Continue Reading