A leadership default
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We have a default not in the American people, not in our full faith and credit, but a default of leadership in Washington. Continue Reading
Reagan’s gallop down deficit road
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Our country is facing the same kind of financial disaster now that we faced in the early 1980s. We can survive this one too, if we support our president and have faith in our country – and if today’s Republicans are willing to be at least as fiscally responsible as President Reagan and Senator Baker. Continue Reading
Bipartisanship: rhetoric vs. reality
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In the coming special session, the governor can continue to build a wedge issue for the next election, or she can exhibit a willingness to compromise on the issue of drivers’ licenses and place responsibility on legislators from both parties to respond in kind. Continue Reading
Time for responsible forest management
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Healthy forest management has been prevented by a barrage of environmental lawsuits that advocate reckless policies and hamstring responsible and effective use of taxpayer dollars. Continue Reading
Voter fraud probe is an attempt it intimidate voters
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Secretary of State Dianna Duran and Republicans have trotted out GOP Executive Director Bryan Watkins as the most recent talking head to champion their effort to sell New Mexicans the bill of goods that our state is being overrun with systematic voter fraud. Continue Reading
Tobacco bill veto puts NM in danger
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One of the governor’s recent vetoes puts the interests of the tobacco industry ahead of the health of New Mexico citizens. It also enables a continuation of unequal treatment for cigarette makers who did not join an agreement with the state, putting at risk tens of millions of dollars in state money. Continue Reading
Valid ethics complaints need to be heard in public
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The people of Bernalillo County deserve open, transparent and ethical government. Valid ethics complaints need to be heard in public, not dismissed in secret. Continue Reading
Is American manufacturing dead?
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While the U.S. economy continues to suffer, manufacturing in this country is no more “dead” than the rest of the economy, regardless of what Stephan Helgesen wrote in recent columns. Continue Reading
Serious issues desperately need our attention
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The issues that will make it possible for New Mexico and her families to succeed desperately need our attention. What I have learned in these months after the election is that my lifelong love affair with New Mexico, her people, her needs, and her politics won’t end. I promised to stick around and fight for our families and I intend to do so. Continue Reading
Love makes a family
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My name is David Martinez and I am proud to be brown, queer and from rural New Mexico. Continue Reading
It’s time to admit the war on drugs is a failure
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It’s time to admit that the war on drugs is a failure and agree to turn instead to dealing with drugs as a public health problem. Wouldn’t it be better to spend the money on clinics that might treat illnesses instead of on locking up nonviolent people? Continue Reading
School reform? First we need parenting reform
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We cannot even begin to discuss school reform until we deal with parenting reform. How can we convince parents that they are the front lines of education? Continue Reading
Unelectable? That’s up to the people to decide
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As you know, I am running for the U.S. Senate here in New Mexico. While it may seem that this is not the case, since my name recognition is on a level with a pet rock named Seymour, it’s true that I am running. Continue Reading
Libya policy is a slippery slope
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U.S. action in Libya was intended to be a limited military operation. After 60 days, I fear that we are adrift. We are without direction and we are in danger of fighting a slowly expanding war, now pushing for regime change. Continue Reading
You’re funding your own utility bill increase
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Before the Public Regulation Commission awards one more penny to PNM, it should demand that the utility company begin to manage its money, which just last month was our money, a little more wisely. Continue Reading