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Since we all benefit from our public school system, we all have a stake in seeing it improved. Therefore, we all have a responsibility to let our lawmakers know what changes we would like to see. Continue Reading
Unite with others and focus on wherever you’ve become a victim. With each small step toward exposing what you know, we will be able to address the problems in New Mexico. Continue Reading
California is showing us that acting only when a crisis looms isn’t good enough. Continue Reading
It’s time for a public outcry. With scandal after scandal, the reputation of our state deteriorating by the day. Continue Reading
The turf wars need to end, and the foundation for decisions needs to be based on good government and what is good for New Mexico. Step one is to regain the trust of our citizens. I am proud to be a part of that process. Continue Reading
Secretary of State Dianna Duran, like others, deserves to suffer the consequences of her conduct, but Duran’s conduct does not give license to Attorney General Hector Balderas to contort the law. Continue Reading
The Martinez Administration’s spokesman called the Court’s order to enforce the law “a huge loss for taxpayers.” Nothing could be further from the truth. Continue Reading
In case anyone had any doubts, the current case is proof positive that sunshine is the best disinfectant. Continue Reading
It’s time to stop looking outside of New Mexico for solutions to our problems and time to divert our effort and funding to local recruiters and local superintendent candidates. Continue Reading
Rather than encouraging more government workers to serve in the Legislature at added taxpayer expense, New Mexico needs an even playing field with public workers facing the same financial sacrifices as we expect from those without the benefit of a taxpayer-funded job. Continue Reading
Are you concerned about constant testing of our students? If so, there are concrete things you can do. Continue Reading
With Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders, and possibly Lawrence Lessig running for president, are Americans changing the new normal to authenticity being first priority for citizens’ votes? Continue Reading
U.S. crude oil should have the opportunity to compete in the global marketplace. It’s not only right and fair, it’s urgent. And it will benefit New Mexico. Continue Reading
If we pass the permanent-fund initiative, the fund continues to grow at a good rate, but we also invest much more in our children, and that pays an even more valuable and longer-lasting dividend. Continue Reading
Under standards that EPA and environmentalists apply to the private sector, Gold King was a disaster. However, the accident could also be an impetus for reflection and responsible regulatory reform. Continue Reading