Blame the feds, not each other; now fix our driver’s licenses
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Let’s get this done. Then let’s direct all this righteous anger toward a renewed push for sensible immigration reform. Continue Reading
Kudos to Dems for dropping battle over semantics in driver’s license debate
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It doesn’t matter whether we call the driving option for people who don’t prove citizenship or legal status a license or a privilege card, Heath Haussamen writes. Let’s move on to more substantive issues. Continue Reading
Martinez needs to tell the truth during driver’s license debate
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Deliberations in the current legislative session will lead to a better solution if the governor drops the dishonest rhetoric. Continue Reading
Pizza socks, emotional outbursts exacerbate NM’s problems
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As our leaders, you’re teaching us — and our children — how to treat each other. To call the behavior you’re modeling disappointing would be an understatement. Continue Reading
Las Cruces proves money can’t always buy elections
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Spending by independent, conservative groups on the Nov. 3 Las Cruces election was even greater than previously known – more than $155,000 from four different political action committees. The candidates they backed all lost. Continue Reading
Feds should let NM fix REAL ID mess during legislative session
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New Mexico finally understands that it must create a two-tier licensure system for drivers. I hope the U.S. Department of Homeland Security respects our state’s voters enough to give their elected officials one last chance to fix this mess. Continue Reading
Martinez’s actions prove the need for an ethics commission
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Gov. Susana Martinez’s recent abuse of power demonstrates the need for an independent commission to set standards for ethical conduct in state government and investigate complaints. Continue Reading
This New Mexican accepts Gov. Martinez’s apology
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Gov. Susana Martinez abused her power. Her promise to bring “bold change” amplifies the severity of her transgression. I don’t expect perfection from my elected officials, but I do expect apologies when they make mistakes. Continue Reading
Senator’s defense of Duran has me questioning if he’s fit for office
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N.M. State Sen. Bill Sharer says Dianna Duran “didn’t harm anyone but herself.” Does he not understand the concept of public trust? Continue Reading
Online discourse should encourage understanding, not violence
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The venom too many people spew online builds hatred, breeds extremism, and can push fragile people over the edge. NMPolitics.net is about choosing to move forward together instead of giving in to bias and suspicion. Continue Reading
Following the money becomes even more difficult
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Weak laws, a lack of enforcement, and ethically challenged decisions add to the problem of dark money in New Mexico. Continue Reading
Treat the Muslims in our communities like neighbors
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Rather than treating Muslims in our communities like the Islamic equivalent of our own Klu Klux Klan – and repeating our past mistakes yet again – we should join our neighbors in working toward a more peaceful and prosperous world for all. Continue Reading
Pension-stripping law needs fixed. Do officials want to fix it?
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A law enacted in 2012 was touted as an anti-corruption measure that could cause misbehaving public officials to lose their pensions. But neither side in the case of former Secretary of State Dianna Duran thinks the law applies. Continue Reading
Kudos to super PAC for being transparent
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At a time when so many groups are engaged in politicking without disclosing information about their fundraising and spending, GOAL West is doing the opposite. Continue Reading
The truth about gun deaths is complex
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Working to understand why gun-death rates are lower in a cluster of four counties in southern New Mexico and far west Texas could benefit our entire nation. Clearly, solutions must be nuanced and perhaps tailored to individual communities. Continue Reading