In six days, it will be one day too late
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On the table: $575 million and a singular opportunity to hold the leadership of the Albuquerque Public Schools accountable. Continue Reading
States, not cities and counties, are paramount
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For better or worse, New Mexico’s Legislature must drive economic policymaking. Continue Reading
Martinez needs to tell the truth during driver’s license debate
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Deliberations in the current legislative session will lead to a better solution if the governor drops the dishonest rhetoric. Continue Reading
The case for paying New Mexico’s state legislators
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New Mexicans, I believe, are sophisticated enough to know that their interests are best represented by an inclusive, motivated, professional, 21st century legislature. Continue Reading
Look at the wealth effect in politics to catch scummy behavior
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If someone is on the take, their net worth goes up. But the watchdogs are not looking at net wealth increases. Continue Reading
Pizza socks, emotional outbursts exacerbate NM’s problems
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As our leaders, you’re teaching us — and our children — how to treat each other. To call the behavior you’re modeling disappointing would be an understatement. Continue Reading
Temporary ‘blogger’ ban picks scab off blogger/press issue
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There are those who believe “bloggers” are not entitled to the same First Amendment protection as members of “the press.” It’s an issue that needs settling as both bloggers and “the press” are under attack and need to be standing together rather than divided. Continue Reading
Fluid concept of justice takes a backseat to winning
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The question is not how much worse can it get but how much longer it can go on without a total breakdown of civility and order. Continue Reading
Democrats’ response to Martinez’s 2016 State of the State address
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Here is Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez’s response to Gov. Susana Martinez’s 2016 State of the State Address. Continue Reading
Gov. Susana Martinez’s 2016 State of the State Address
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Here’s the governor’s 2016 State of the State Address, as prepared for delivery. Continue Reading
Why New Mexico needs bail reform
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New legislation would permit our judges to protect New Mexicans against dangerous defendants without sacrificing the rights of non-dangerous defendants. Continue Reading
APS bond issue and mill levy elections are about stewardship too
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How can stewardship not be part of decision-making in the appropriation of nearly 600 million tax dollars? Continue Reading
Obama articulated the strength and spirit of the American people
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I am hopeful that both parties can come together and set aside their political differences to find the sensible and commonsense solutions that the American people deserve and expect. Continue Reading
Las Cruces proves money can’t always buy elections
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Spending by independent, conservative groups on the Nov. 3 Las Cruces election was even greater than previously known – more than $155,000 from four different political action committees. The candidates they backed all lost. Continue Reading
When half of the world hates you
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In truth, people have the right to hate guns. It’s hard to blame them sometimes when all they know is the nightly crime report and some NRA guy pontificating about the Constitution. Continue Reading