After a bumpy start, AG’s office addressing sunshine-law complaints
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FOG is encouraged that Balderas and his staff are addressing complaints about OMA and IPRA violations. Continue Reading
It’s time for real transparency
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The message from The Rio Grande Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists’ Board to officials who obstruct the process of truly transparent government is: The party is over. Continue Reading
To stop an attack upon America
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Our leaders in Washington must be clear that an attack on America with nuclear weapons will result in catastrophic damage to the nations that enabled that attack. Continue Reading
Hell hath no fury like a voter scorned
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This isn’t about Donald Trump. It is about a determined segment of the population that has had enough and will continue to storm the gates to overturn the bipartisan failure in national politics being passed off as government. Continue Reading
Recent legislative session casts shadow on Sunshine Week
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When officials resist reforms that would empower citizens with information about our government, we all suffer. Continue Reading
Freedom of speech applies to everyone — even Donald Trump
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What the protesters who shut down Donald Trump’s Chicago rally failed to understand, and what Trump fails to practice, is that free speech is a two-way street. Continue Reading
Trying (and trying) to get records from the ‘most transparent administration’ ever
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I experienced firsthand the incompetence and neglect behind Obama’s failure to make good on his FOIA promises. Continue Reading
Is America a ‘Nation on the Take?’
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America stands at a historic crossroads. One path leads to a renewal of our Democratic ideal, the other to government by the few, the rich and the powerful. So argue Wendell Potter and Nick Penniman in their new book. Continue Reading
Unaccountable Gila Diversion project puts local water projects on backburner
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Unfortunately the process surrounding the Gila River diversion is a prime example of why New Mexico has a bad reputation for how it makes decisions. Continue Reading
‘We, the undersigned…’ an opportunity to provoke change
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This petition would help force lawmakers to address ethics reform before voters decide whether to re-elect them in June and November. Continue Reading
State’s job crisis demanded more attention from governor
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Gov. Susana Martinez promised that her policies would create jobs. She has even claimed recently that New Mexico’s economy is doing well. If only it were true. Continue Reading
The importance of registering voters in Doña Ana County
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It is the County Clerk’s mission to provide fair access to all eligible voters to get registered and exercise their right to vote. Continue Reading
Arts and culture are thriving in Las Cruces
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I hope it does not come as a surprise to you to hear that Las Cruces is brimming with diverse talent and culture. Continue Reading
Spotting media bias is easy as shooting fish in a barrel
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When considering immigration, those present without lawful status, and citizenship transmission, consider all that you aren’t being told by the media. Continue Reading
Planning a more diversified economy
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If we are to get out of this hole and stay out of it, we need to view this as an opportunity to look at diversifying our economy and reforming our tax system. Continue Reading