This legislative session, restoring hope has to be the main thing
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I will never give up hope that New Mexico can catapult itself to the top of the lists on which we are currently at the bottom. Continue Reading
Feds should let NM fix REAL ID mess during legislative session
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New Mexico finally understands that it must create a two-tier licensure system for drivers. I hope the U.S. Department of Homeland Security respects our state’s voters enough to give their elected officials one last chance to fix this mess. Continue Reading
Move political participation from online forums into action
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We need to enter into a dialogue with neighbors in hopes to achieve a bipartisan society and political process. Continue Reading
It’s time to clarify in the Constitution that corporations aren’t people
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I think it is time for ‘We the people’ to tell the Supremes they got it wrong — the only way we can. Continue Reading
We must discuss guns without rancor
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We must bring our communities together to address this issue. Continue Reading
Hobbs manager cashes in paid time off to ring in the New Year
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Hobbs City Manager J.J. Murphy has turned his public-service employer into a personal money machine, with the consistently unquestioning consent of Hobbs city commissioners and our mayor. Continue Reading
Are we at a tipping point to invert the pyramid?
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Here are some examples of leaders, citizens and those in the media who are implementing the shift of inverting the pyramid. Continue Reading
Martinez’s actions prove the need for an ethics commission
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Gov. Susana Martinez’s recent abuse of power demonstrates the need for an independent commission to set standards for ethical conduct in state government and investigate complaints. Continue Reading
Concussion rules are there for a reason
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A high-school football player in Albuquerque found a way around a regulation requiring athletes with head injuries to sit out at least a week. It is a horrible precedent, and the practice needs to be stopped. Continue Reading
It’s time to stop the grand theft auto of title loan companies
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The industry buys government complicity in loan ripoffs at many levels. It’s time to stop dithering and give us genuine reform. Continue Reading
Be careful what you wish for, because you just might get it
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Now that time has run out, go ahead, I guess, and back the two-tier driver’s license system. But be aware of the ripple effects that policy will create. Continue Reading
All this ‘free’ money is killing NM
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Rather than trying to jump-start New Mexico’s economy by pilfering more money from Washington, New Mexico’s leaders should embrace basic economic reforms. Continue Reading
This New Mexican accepts Gov. Martinez’s apology
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Gov. Susana Martinez abused her power. Her promise to bring “bold change” amplifies the severity of her transgression. I don’t expect perfection from my elected officials, but I do expect apologies when they make mistakes. Continue Reading
Kristy Ortiz is making a difference in Bayard
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The city clerk in this old mining community is one government employee who’s moving mountains — and it’s wonderful to watch. Continue Reading
In New Mexico, we don’t bowl alone
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Being aware of world events is a good thing. But there are things right here in New Mexico that need your attention too. Continue Reading