An apology to the people of New Mexico
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I cannot begin to express how deeply sorry I am for my transgressions and the damage I caused to the public’s trust in public officials. Continue Reading
A dad’s perspective on why you should support NMPolitics.net
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My son Heath, who runs NMPolitics.net, was raised in a home where truth, honesty, and respect for other people, their ideas and their opinions were valued. I see those values reflected in his writing and reporting for NMPolitics.net. Continue Reading
Ethics reform: If not now, when?
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This year’s scandal involving the state’s top ethics officer ought to spur reform in the state’s inadequate campaign finance reporting system, better enforcement of the laws, and, finally, the establishment of an independent ethics commission. Continue Reading
Senator’s defense of Duran has me questioning if he’s fit for office
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N.M. State Sen. Bill Sharer says Dianna Duran “didn’t harm anyone but herself.” Does he not understand the concept of public trust? Continue Reading
Two wrongs don’t make a right
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The kid who allegedly firebombed a mosque in the Coachella Valley fed right into that false narrative that DAESH (that group in Syria and Iraq that attacked several places in Paris) is feeding to potential recruits. Continue Reading
Let Hanukkah be a reminder that we can coexist in harmony
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We can all be like the candles on a menorah, offering warmth and the promise of unity and respect towards one another. Continue Reading
Bipartisan education bill is a great gift for New Mexico students
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Bipartisan legislation passed by Congress empowers educators as trusted professionals to make school and classroom decisions, while keeping the focus on students most in need. Continue Reading
This isn’t the way to handle a high-profile public corruption case
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To avoid a real or perceived conflict, the Doña Ana County sheriff and district attorney need to ask someone else to take over their high-profile investigation of county government. Continue Reading
Don’t keep people out of America because of their religious beliefs
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American embassy personnel are experienced in the vetting process, have done it for decades, and it works. To deny someone the opportunity to come to this country based on religious beliefs is a failure of democracy and goes against the very grain of what we stand for as a nation. Continue Reading
Leaders must prioritize the health and well-being of our families
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Medicaid is a necessity for children, people with disabilities, and seniors. Continue Reading
Online discourse should encourage understanding, not violence
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The venom too many people spew online builds hatred, breeds extremism, and can push fragile people over the edge. NMPolitics.net is about choosing to move forward together instead of giving in to bias and suspicion. Continue Reading
PRC decision is a victory for solar — and for New Mexico
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Each and every action that further eases the switch to solar plays a critical role in shaping a sustainable energy future for New Mexico. Continue Reading
So-called ‘fix’ bill is a thinly veiled attempt to kill conservation fund
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U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop’s bill would effectively eviscerate use of the Land and Water Conservation Fund for establishing shared public outdoor places and protecting increasingly precious water resources in the American West. Continue Reading
Las Cruces pro-life group condemns shooting at Planned Parenthood
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No person who carries out, intends to carry out, or justifies in theory such acts of violence has any part in our movement, our organization, or our efforts. Continue Reading
Following the money becomes even more difficult
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Weak laws, a lack of enforcement, and ethically challenged decisions add to the problem of dark money in New Mexico. Continue Reading