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Too often, we lose sight of what New Mexico, which is still largely a rural state, has to offer. We have a rich history that is ready to be shared with the world, and the Legislature will not overlook rural New Mexico. Continue Reading
Gary King is in the very enviable position of a blustery riverboat gambler at a big poker game. The only thing is, he’s irresponsibly gambling with someone else’s chips – the water that Southern New Mexico farm families rely on for their way of life and business. Continue Reading
The voters of New Mexico have elected us to represent their best interests, not the interests of a special agenda of the governor. There will be ample opportunity in January to take up other issues. Our job right now is to get redistricting right — and that is exactly what we are doing. Continue Reading
Tax and Revenue refused in May to release documents related to the secretary of state’s claim about foreign nationals illegally voting, saying they were part of a police probe. We now know that police aren’t investigating, so that isn’t a valid reason to withhold records. Continue Reading
It is high time to end the status quo and send a bill that puts an end to social promotion to the governor’s desk for signature before we adjourn this special session. Continue Reading
I join my Republican colleagues in pushing to address the people’s business. We have the responsibility to roll up our sleeves and solve these critical issues today. Continue Reading
The “American Jobs Act” is an underwhelming and underthought bill that reveals an amazing lack of understanding about how jobs are actually created, especially in a recessionary environment. Continue Reading
As usual, the wheels of progress turn slowly at the Roundhouse, but this time it is out of control, and I for one am going to say something about it. Continue Reading
The raging battle in Santa Fe about whether lawmakers are working hard enough points to a deeper issue. Our unpaid legislators can’t keep up with the governor or the pace of life in the 21st Century no matter how hard they work. We need to pay these folks. Continue Reading
Nothing will ever get better in our government if we do not tell the truth about the effect of bad structures within our government. Continue Reading
Our statewide poll of Hispanic New Mexico voters across party lines showed that by and large, Hispanics have a strong conservation ethic and are very concerned about the health of our state’s environment. Continue Reading
Polling suggests that President Obama has trouble with Hispanics, and it may have repercussions down-ballot in 2012. Longer-term, Republicans must seize an opportunity to connect with Hispanic voters. Continue Reading
The National Research Council says Hanna Skandera’s brand of “education reform” does not work. So why is the Martinez Administration so gung ho about an approach that is clearly not what’s best for the children? Continue Reading
Congressman Stevan Pearce is an original co-sponsor of risky legislation that would result in the worst sell-off of our nation’s most scenic treasures in living memory. The bill would undermine decades of land protection in one fell swoop. Continue Reading
I’m afraid another “Job Tour” is not going to do it. For jobs to be created, the government needs to get out of the way of tomorrow’s Steve Jobs. Continue Reading