Shocking South Carolina video no isolated case
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Center for Public Integrity stories have detailed ongoing controversies involving cops in schools across the nation. Continue Reading
It’s time to give everyone a reason to participate in government
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We have shortchanged our constituents in this community by placing a higher value on those who participate than those who have not. Continue Reading
Public investments in our precious resources must be smart, sustainable
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Our children are also a precious resource, yet we continue to allow them to rank at the bottom of the nation in well-being. Continue Reading
Dianna Duran’s plea deal seems fair
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There is almost always an outcry for maximum punishment in a case like this, but that’s also why the judicial branch of government is the least democratic of the three: It has to temper fairness with compassion for the accused. Continue Reading
It’s time for serious work to engage the public on elections
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We must do more to ensure that barriers to voting are removed, that voters are educated about upcoming opportunities to cast their ballot, and that – most importantly – we are working to ensure the public trust in our system of government. Continue Reading
State-by-state, let’s make reducing gun deaths a bipartisan priority
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COMMENTARY: A 4-year-old girl shot in the head in Albuquerque over road rage. Washington has come up empty in trying to deal with the problem of gun deaths. It’s time to work state-by-state to address the problem. Continue Reading
Reforming NM’s campaign finance reporting system is a must
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It’s really difficult for ordinary citizens and anyone else to plow through the morass of data in campaign reports and draw intelligent conclusions. New Mexico needs a better campaign reporting system. Continue Reading
Another reason to yell ‘cut’ on New Mexico’s film subsidies
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Gov. Susana Martinez and the New Mexico Legislature should embrace sound economic principles and stop throwing money at Hollywood’s biggest and wealthiest business. Continue Reading
No government should stop people’s own end-of-life choices
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My dad’s directive stated clearly that no artificial means were to be used in keeping him alive; he wanted control over his dying process… just like he did with his life. I hope everyone in our state will soon have that right. Continue Reading
The movement to change the Oct. 12 holiday is rooted in history
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Many historical accounts of the first contacts between Native Americans and Europeans can be consulted online as well as in public and university libraries. Continue Reading
Is New Mexico’s state government “Financial Ready?”
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New Mexico’s state government relies on the federal government for more than a third of its general revenue. With a national debt over $18 trillion, heavy reliance on continued federal aid does not bode well for New Mexico’s future. Continue Reading
Government agencies, be proactive and prepare for IRS audits
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With proactive leadership and both parties uniting to work together, we can prevent New Mexico government entities from being on the IRS “hotlist.” Continue Reading
It’s time to pay our state legislators
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Too expensive? At say $25,000 a year for each of our 112 legislators, it’s roughly $3 million — not much out of an $18.3 billion budget. Continue Reading
El Paso Electric, please explain
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El Paso Electric’s 20-year operating plan is a real wallet buster for consumers and a head scratcher for anyone who follows the utility industry. Continue Reading
Pearce should stop spewing misinformation
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What is worse than a tree-hugger spiking your chainsaw is an elected official that continues to spew misinformation and blatant lies to those who elected him. Continue Reading