Otero Mesa can be a source of energy and an oasis, too
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We do not have to sacrifice the beauty of Otero Mesa to develop its energy reserves. All we need is leadership to bring the two sides together. Continue Reading
When a society really means to tax the rich
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We cannot allow prizes to be awarded from the lottery because that would be ill-gotten gains – like when someone in a company gets a golden parachute. We must confiscate all lottery winnings if we are to have a just society. Continue Reading
Isolationism: America’s next step?
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If America is to survive this severe economic downturn, we will need to retrench and spend more money at home, but it is shortsighted of us to pull the plug on foreign aid when American companies are benefiting from the orders. Continue Reading
Quit downplaying cartel threat; it’s time to act
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States are grappling with immigration and border security, but it’s a no-win situation for them. Real solutions must come from Washington. Instead, Congress is doing nothing and the homeland security secretary is downplaying the cartel threat as an election year approaches. Continue Reading
The Electoral College is a gift to New Mexico
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I was concerned to read that Rep. Mary Helen Garcia is a proponent of getting rid of the Electoral College. The Electoral College is a gift to rural states like New Mexico. Continue Reading
Martinez needs to finish State Investment Council reform
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A bill that would complete State Investment Council reforms by removing the governor as chairperson is waiting to be signed. It is up to the governor to seize the opportunity to protect our state’s financial future and put our SIC on sure footing for generations to come. Continue Reading
Johnson presents an opportunity for the tea party
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Conventional wisdom might suggest that former N.M. Gov. Gary Johnson has no chance of winning the GOP presidential nomination next year, but I believe people would be foolish to dismiss his candidacy at this point. Continue Reading
Winning the future in rural New Mexico
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To keep rural New Mexico vibrant and prosperous, three priorities should be emphasized: infrastructure, education and innovation. Continue Reading
Despite flaws, public education shows resilience
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On evidence, public education is remarkably resilient in spite of its pronounced shortcomings, evading one doomsday after another. The monster is such that society seems to have no choice but to complain while, at the same time, paying for it. Continue Reading
Now is the time to donate to NMPolitics.net
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If you’ve been thinking about making a donation to help keep NMPolitics.net going, now is the time. As of Sunday evening, NMPolitics.net had raised $9,882 toward its goal of $12,000. Continue Reading
Pension reform is the right thing to do
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One of the more difficult votes during the recently concluded legislative session was on Rep. Mimi Stewart’s attempt to address projected shortfalls in the PERA and ERB retirement funds – shortfalls that could potentially exceed $15 billion by 2016. Continue Reading
A bankrupt rationale for budget cuts
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“The economy forced legislators to cut spending,” Sen. Campos wrote recently. No, it was highly paid lobbyists for the richest New Mexicans and out-of-state corporations who forced the Democratic majority to cut spending and not raise revenues. Continue Reading
Disaster preparedness has disaster written all over it
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By preparing for a disaster you are hoarding food and water. Will you defend your hoard of water and food? Mercy! I think this disaster preparedness has disaster written all over it. Continue Reading
Time for a review of the Electoral College
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We live in the world’s greatest democracy, yet the U.S. Constitution does not provide for the popular vote of our president by all Americans. Bizarre as this may sound, it is true. Continue Reading
Governor, Legislature, withdraw your swords!
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N.M. taxpayers will be the ultimate winners if the Legislature and governor stop competing against each other and start competing against other states for revenue and jobs. Continue Reading