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Ten years after 9/11, we stand divided, calling each other extremists and refusing to work together. Shouldn’t we have learned from 9/11? Real extremists attacked us. We must seek understanding and compromise if we are to solve our problems and move forward. Continue Reading
The media, pundits, and some GOP strategists like to label N.M. Gov. Susana Martinez as a potential 2012 vice presidential candidate. But I’m confident that Martinez isn’t angling for the job and won’t be on the Republican ticket next year. Continue Reading
New Mexico has seen lots of government corruption exposed in recent years that involves stealing money from taxpayers. But the recent weapons-smuggling case involving Columbus village officials takes government corruption to a more egregious level. Continue Reading
Public Regulation Commissioner Ben Hall says the media’s coverage of the scandal surrounding Jerome Block Jr. has been inappropriate. Contrary to what Hall thinks, the PRC needs more public scrutiny, not less – and the lack of examination of Hall’s background during last year’s election proves it. Continue Reading
Ethics reform is long overdue in Las Cruces. Let’s hope the mayor, councilors, and candidates running in the November election make it a priority. Continue Reading
It’s no wonder that many average Americans stop paying attention to politics when a donor can spend $1 million anonymously in a presidential race and almost get away with it. Continue Reading
We’ve watched several New Mexico judges go down in flames recently. I have to wonder who around our judges is holding them accountable when they are out of line and offering help when they need it. Continue Reading
Voters, and the Democratic and Republican parties and the government they control, all share responsibility for the disastrous election of Public Regulation Commissioner Jerome Block Jr., who was plagued by scandal even before he won the 2008 race. Continue Reading
Democrats don’t yet have a serious candidate in the 2nd Congressional District race because they look at the numbers and the history of the district and see reality: With an incumbent Republican seeking re-election, the district, with these boundaries and in this political climate, probably isn’t one of the best investments they can make. Continue Reading
Tea partiers have forced America to risk default with their insistence on dramatic spending cuts and opposition to tax increases. But their actions are based on a genuine concern that Washington’s spending has taken us to the brink. Continue Reading
I’m not in the business of exaggerating differences between liberals and conservatives to inflame passions. But this week, I published a guest column that did just that. It was a mistake, and I’ve removed the column from the site. Continue Reading
Washington often fails to function these days regardless of who is in office, which party controls things, and how hard they’re trying to get things done. We – the majority who want to see more compromise – need to demand a functional Washington. Continue Reading
In the last week, Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Hector Balderas has established himself as a serious candidate, but Martin Heinrich is formidable and remains the favorite to win the primary race – at least for now. Continue Reading
The debate about whether responsibility lies with government, businesses or individuals is bogus. We all have a responsibility to our society. With infernos burning around us, that means doing everything in our power to reduce the risk of fire. Continue Reading
My efforts to obtain the evidence behind Secretary of State Dianna Duran’s claim that she has found instances of foreign nationals illegally voting have been shot down again, this time by the Taxation and Revenue Department. Continue Reading