Expanding pre-K will do little for NM’s children
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New Mexico’s disadvantaged children don’t need more school; they need good school. Continue Reading
There is an epidemic of racial inequity in New Mexico
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The proposal to invest from New Mexico’s Land Grant Permanent Fund into early childhood education and services will help to level the playing field. Continue Reading
The 2018 legislative session and priorities moving forward
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The Legislature’s work is not done yet. Continue Reading
Pearce should protect monuments, not lead the attack against them
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New Mexicans agree that the future success of our state and its communities are tied to our national monuments, a recent poll finds. Continue Reading
USDA will help feed hungry children this summer
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This year we’re expanding our reach into rural communities. Continue Reading
NM’s next governor must lead on climate
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Climate change threatens all life in New Mexico as we know it. Continue Reading
Peña’s disqualification from congressional contest wasn’t racism
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The law prohibits handwritten modifications to petitions for a reason. These are mistakes you can’t make if you want to have your candidacy for Congress appear on the ballot. Continue Reading
Plight of New Mexico’s children is true doomsday scenario
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Adverse childhood experiences are at epidemic proportions in New Mexico. Continue Reading
To finally improve child well-being, collaboration is key
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Working together more effectively to support families in need may be the action that finally moves the needle on child well-being. Continue Reading
Early investments in children can prevent costly lifetime of effects from damage
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Without exaggeration, the future of the individual and society at large depends upon those first crucial years. Continue Reading
NM’s child poverty traces back to federal land-takings, spotted owl
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There is a virus in New Mexico’s programming. Continue Reading
It’s time for the City of Hobbs to move on
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The Hobbs City Commission must broaden the minimum qualifications for the next city manager and reject any more contracts and “special” favors for John J. “J.J.” Murphy. Continue Reading
Aiming high: Organizing our communities around children
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We need to get serious about mobilizing the private, public and nonprofit sectors to improve the work they are already doing. Continue Reading
Education efforts must build on strengths of tribal communities
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Early childhood efforts in New Mexico must be done with tribes, not for tribes. Continue Reading
The NRA has changed — and so have I
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It is far past time we take action to ensure we keep guns out of the hands of those that would turn them on our communities. Continue Reading