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To the graduates of 2012, you may be turned off by a system where nothing important gets done and money talks with a forked tongue. Here are my top seven tips on how to be all you can be while getting our community, our state and our country off the dime and back on track. Continue Reading
For New Mexicans who care about the environment and clean energy, Eric Griego is the one Democrat who can be counted on to fight for these issues. Continue Reading
It’s nice that Carl Trujillo wants to listen, but what we need is someone who has the guts and the spine to act. Continue Reading
The N.M. Coalition Against Domestic Violence opposes any amendment, bill or substitution to the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act that will weaken or eliminate provisions to protect Native American, LGBT and immigrant communities. Continue Reading
I’ve made Wall Street accountability a core issue in my Democratic primary against two more conservative opponents in New Mexico’s First Congressional District. Continue Reading
The federal government recognizes that changes to a program so vital to the economic and physical health of our state cannot be made behind closed doors. Why hasn’t our state? Continue Reading
As we honor mothers, I hope we stop and think about mothers and all women in Afghanistan. We must support a peace-building transition strategy that emphasizes the roles and rights of women. Continue Reading
The nation has experienced a dramatic increase in deaths and overdoses from abuse of opioid drugs, and New Mexico has moved near the top of the chart in abuse of these drugs. Continue Reading
If Steve Cabiedes or Cara Valente-Compton can show our facts are wrong about his voter ID lawsuit, then we will make the necessary corrections. Continue Reading
State Sen. Phil Griego spent thousands of dollars of campaign contributions last year to buy NFL football tickets and fix his personal vehicle. Clearly, Phil Griego has strayed far from the path of responsible and accountable government for New Mexicans. Continue Reading
Recently a shadowy outside group attacked me with outright lies. To be clear, I’m a lifelong Democrat and I ask you to reject these vile attacks. Continue Reading
There will be no lynch mob for you, Mr. Wiener. As the senator for this district, and more importantly as a lawyer who goes after the perpetrators of child sexual abuse under civil law, I do promise to watch you. Continue Reading
Despite our reliance on the feds, New Mexicans would be wise to accept an ounce of prevention now, because the ‘cure’ for fiscal incontinence will not be pretty. Continue Reading
There are many vibrant parts of the Filipino Community that are being overshadowed by the recent events surrounding Bernalillo County Commissioner Michael Wiener. Continue Reading
Mr. Haussamen, with all due respect, I feel you have failed your readers in an attempt to inform them about my service as a former mayor of Sunland Park. Continue Reading