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Preventing criminal prosecution of teenagers who consensually exchange explicit images does not condone the conduct; it just prevents stupid, adolescent behavior from having life-changing criminal consequences. Continue Reading
The 2016 race for the White House is the most expensive money and media circus ever. Continue Reading
We are the only state that expects the Legislature to approve a capital outlay bill without any system for planning, vetting or selecting projects. Continue Reading
And the people aren’t ready, yet, to rise up and make him. Continue Reading
We’ve tried all those things that don’t work. Let’s try something different. Continue Reading
Teachers who participate in the Tecolote Group realize that part of the art of quality teaching is being a student who can again ask questions with uncertain answers worth exploring. Continue Reading
We have an obligation to make sure every child is fed – and without them having to choose between 1st-hour reading or eating in the cafeteria because their bus may have been late. Continue Reading
Some want less transparency in the Ethics Commission’s operations. I believe one of the pillars of ethical conduct is transparency. Continue Reading
Lawmakers have an opportunity to support a green-energy agenda that can not only advance the economy and protect the environment but actually unite New Mexicans of diverse political persuasions. Continue Reading
We need our leaders to fund a state budget that addresses our economic crisis and the needs of everyday New Mexicans. Continue Reading
We have the resources and means to turn the ship around. We need our elected leadership to rise to the challenge. Continue Reading
Let me tell you about the “more money for defense lawyers” provision in a proposed constitutional amendment making its way through the Legislature. Continue Reading
Let me share why Hillary is by far the strongest, most accomplished, most experienced, and best-suited candidate to be president. First, though, let me make a couple of observations about Eric Griego’s recent commentary disparaging her. Continue Reading
Even some of Gov. Susana Martinez’s most ardent supporters, including the Albuquerque Journal and the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, have publicly supported the Senate’s amended version of House Bill 99. Continue Reading
A proposed amendment to the budget bill moves our state in the right direction by removing $8.5 million that funds the destructive and failed “merit pay” program of the Public Education Department. Continue Reading