NM colleges and universities must adapt to students’ changing needs
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Our higher education system is staid and close to moribund. Continue Reading
Carruthers should do more in response to Trump executive order
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Trump’s order threatens our university’s ability to recruit and retain talented students and researchers from all over the world. Continue Reading
Let’s build a better future for New Mexicans
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New Mexico has ground to make up to catch up to some of our neighboring states, but all the ingredients are already here to do that quickly. Continue Reading
Small loan swindles grow
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This is the year to remove abusive debt shackles and clean up New Mexico’s storefront loan industry. Continue Reading
Opposing legislation, as written, to create a state public accountability board
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This bill does not increase transparency in the state of New Mexico. And in some key areas, it actually reduces transparency. Continue Reading
NM is blessed with diverse and abundant energy sources
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We — policymakers and citizens — must openly talk about how best to use these energy resources to improve our economy while protecting our land and water. Continue Reading
My experience at Trump’s inauguration renewed my hope
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Conversations in Washington, D.C. with people who were there to celebrate and to protest taught me a valuable lesson. Continue Reading
Thanks to those fighting in DC to save our health-care programs
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Cutting health-care programs for people in the middle class, the poor, and the elderly will ruin the quality of life for many and will actually end the lives of some. Continue Reading
Some tax changes that would fix New Mexico’s economy
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Why keep the status quo and continue to limp along on a false economy for years when we can fundamentally repair New Mexico? Continue Reading
I marched with my daughter to feel proud, strong and brave together
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This is how democracy works, and how our country rights itself. Continue Reading
Trump hits populist note in inaugural address
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As promised, President Trump kept it short, and largely avoided lofty language. Continue Reading
The Land of Enchantment can’t stand by Scott Pruitt as EPA administrator
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We call out all New Mexicans to ask our senators, Martin Heinrich and Tom Udall, to oppose Scott Pruitt’s confirmation for EPA administrator. Continue Reading
Chief Justice Daniels’ 2017 State of the Judiciary Address
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Here is Chief Justice Charles W. Daniels’ 2017 State of the Judiciary Address. Continue Reading
Maximizing the 2017 legislative session
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We are left with making painful cuts and tough decisions now and (hopefully) enacting long-overdue tax reforms that will bring about economic growth for the future. Continue Reading
Obama monuments preserve of our shared heritage
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This is an achievement that should be celebrated. Continue Reading