Southern NM’s tourism economy looks promising in 2019
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My New Year’s Eve trip to Truth or Consequences had me thinking about the recent public and private investments in southern New Mexico that add to the potential here. Continue Reading
Rape kids. Cover it up. Avoid responsibility. Lie. That’s the Catholic Church.
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A religious organization that has destroyed countless people and families is now trying to avoid the full consequences of its sins — and Santa Fe’s archbishop is lying about it. Continue Reading
Dems are retaking power in NM. Will they help curb hunger this time?
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COMMENTARY: New Mexico has the highest percentage of working adults who suffer from food insecurity in the nation. We must redesign our economy to benefit all, not just a few. Continue Reading
O’Rourke lost. Why not Arizona’s Sinema for president in 2020?
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Beto O’Rourke built a superstar image — but lost. Democrats Kyrsten Sinema and Xochitl Torres Small, on the other hand, ran as moderates – and won. Their victories provide a lesson for Democrats. Continue Reading
Here’s what went right with the election in Doña Ana County, and what didn’t
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The mistakes I encountered slowed vote counting and the public’s understanding of what was happening. I’ve seen no evidence of improprieties that should cast doubt on the election results. Continue Reading
A journalist’s view of the groundswell that lifted Torres Small to victory
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Many were shocked when I published an article early Wednesday declaring that the race to replace Steve Pearce in the U.S. House wasn’t over. They shouldn’t have been shocked. Continue Reading
In the midst of societal collapse, high voter turnout gives me hope
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Whatever happens on Election Day won’t fix this mess. But it’s a start. Vote. And then stay involved. Continue Reading
Migrants facing life-or-death situations don’t care about our political battles
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Not everything that happens in the world is about political battles in the United States between Democrats and Republicans. Continue Reading
How Libertarians blew their chance to build a legitimate party in NM
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Libertarians have largely focused on sending Gary Johnson to Washington, which is unlikely, instead of seizing the rare opportunity to build a stronger party. Continue Reading
NM’s 2nd Congressional District race is a toss-up
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I wrote in January that I didn’t expect the blue wave to snag southern New Mexico’s U.S. House seat this year. It seems I may have been wrong. Continue Reading
Spaceport releases some new info but ignores NMPolitics.net’s lawsuit
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The N.M. Spaceport Authority is continuing to flagrantly disregard the public’s right to know. This can’t be allowed. Continue Reading
Climate report makes clear the future is at stake, and we must act
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We’ve already altered the planet. But scientists say there’s still a window, even if one that’s rapidly closing, to act. Continue Reading
Finding hope – and even faith – as society decays
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History paints a clear picture of society evolving even through excruciating times like these. Continue Reading
The trust Krahling earned makes his betrayal more devastating
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While Scott Krahling was being publicly praised for empowering voters, behind the scenes he was creating a disempowering work environment for the employees he supervised. Continue Reading
Toulouse Oliver is wrong about straight-party voting
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There are other ways to make voting easier that don’t come with the insidiously deceptive motivation of protecting the system from voters. Continue Reading