It’s time to let the Hobbs city manager go
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Let City Manager John J. “J.J.” Murphy’s contract run out. Hobbs has been bled enough. Continue Reading
A border wall would be oppressive, even on our side
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The divisiveness Trump’s border wall symbolizes is deeply felt in the borderlands. Continue Reading
Resistance isn’t enough. Democrats need to offer real solutions.
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We need to offer real, courageous and effective ideas that create jobs, keep people healthy, and continue the role our nation has as a world leader. Continue Reading
Let’s band together to protect the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
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We need to protect these mountains for our youth so they can revel in the serenity that the monument affords to the people of New Mexico. Continue Reading
We need a Contract with New Mexico
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The future success and prosperity of our state depends foundationally on our being exceptional in two areas: public education and economic development. Continue Reading
Give the public access to public land
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Congress directed the Department of the Interior to manage the Sabinoso for the “use and enjoyment of the American people.” But the American people can neither use nor enjoy it today. Continue Reading
Protecting our wildlife corridors, protecting our culture
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The Rio Grande del Norte National Monument protects vital wildlife corridors and connectivity that provide habitat, breeding grounds and migratory routes from central New Mexico to southern Colorado. Continue Reading
Give states freedom on marijuana laws
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If federalism is to work in any meaningful way, it cannot be applied selectively, based on what policymakers in Washington think of an issue. Continue Reading
That women have options is not the problem
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Shame on the Rio Grande Foundation for blaming victims. Continue Reading
NM’s education plan isn’t what it seems
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Our students deserve so much more than a shallow plan that looks good on the outside. Continue Reading
What If We Invest in New Mexico?
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Did you know New Mexico has state investment funds the size of Canada, Australia, Brazil and Mexico combined? So let’s put our $21.6 billion to work for us. Continue Reading
A plea to Washington from a disabled New Mexican: Give me a chance at a healthy life
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My name is David Alcon and I am a disabled son of a disabled veteran. Continue Reading
Behold, the American political monopoly
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The behavior of the Democratic and Republican parties closely parallels the collusion observed among corporations when they conspire to fix prices, control markets and smash startup competitors. Continue Reading
Human decency should prevail despite political affiliation
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Uncivil discourse puts our entire country at risk. Continue Reading
Secretary of state’s power grab on nonprofit privacy
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We should be cautious about proposals that restrict or chill charitable giving. Continue Reading