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There is no one of us more qualified to fix our schools than all of us. In particular, the 100,000 years of teaching experience in the APS have a right to a seat at the table where decisions are made. The people have a seat at that table as well. Continue Reading
The reality is that all of the “easy” cuts and “revenue enhancements (tax hikes)” have been done. Real spending cuts are both possible and necessary to secure New Mexico’s economic future. Continue Reading
While photographing Susana Martinez during her campaign, I was invited into the small circle of believers who thought she would win. At her inauguration celebration, I realized that circle was now enormous and I was on the outside looking in. But I was looking in with very good memories from before Nov. 2. Continue Reading
To make good on her promise to bring “bold change” and challenge the status quo, Gov. Susana Martinez should champion a stronger set of ethics proposals that have been languishing in the Legislature. Continue Reading
New Mexico needs jobs, and all of us – gay or straight – could use an economic revival in our lives. That is why this week’s opinion from Attorney General Gary King stating that New Mexico should recognize all out-of-state marriages – included same-sex marriages – was such good news. Continue Reading
New Mexico can deliver quality essential services for less money, but only if we remove the cherry on top of everyone’s piece of the pie. Continue Reading
2010 has been a milestone year for the commercial spaceflight industry and for Spaceport America. All indications are for 2011 to be even more exciting. Continue Reading
Anthony has high unemployment, a high dropout rate and a gang problem with or without the Jemez/Anthony project. With the casino we will have jobs, health care, continuing education and other benefits. This will lower unemployment. Continue Reading
I must applaud Governor-elect Martinez for quickly addressing the need to keep education and Medicaid in the discussion. It is refreshing to see her put politics aside to do what is right. Continue Reading
Increasingly, Democrats, liberals, progressives hope and pray that Obama will assert leadership on this or that issue. Sorry, my friends on the left, give it up. It ain’t gonna happen. Continue Reading
For years, N.M. governors have used Game Commission appointments to reward friends and donors. Gov.-elect Martinez could change that. Continue Reading
If corporations are “persons,” they need to be governed by laws that promote responsibility, prohibit harm to others, and set reasonable limits on their freedom, just as individual citizens are governed by laws. Continue Reading
Everyone else sees Sarah Palin as a politician, a celebrity, or a political celebrity. I see her differently – as a threat, ironically, to the one thing she purports to hold most dear: freedom (whatever it means to her). Continue Reading
My hope is that Gov.-elect Susana Martinez realizes she must blame herself for being surprised by the bad news about the budget deficit. Continue Reading
It’s important for the new administration to know the true reasons for Medicaid budget shortfalls as they look for responsible solutions that will sustain this cornerstone of our health care system and major driver of our economy. Continue Reading