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I don’t want the Supreme Court deciding whether Christmas should be a federal holiday. Continue Reading
The outdated, disproven ideology of “no new revenue” offered up by Governor Martinez and the Rio Grande Foundation is a failure. Continue Reading
For all their condemnations of illegal immigration, Texas lawmakers — Republican and Democratic — have shown little interest in cracking down on businesses that employ undocumented workers. Continue Reading
Rep. Steve Pearce’s own attempts to sell off Southern New Mexico’s public lands – which have all failed – make it unsurprising that he would choose to follow U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop’s lead. Continue Reading
An estimated 1.6 million adult Texans have substance use disorders, many addicted to drugs that arrive illegally from Mexico. Continue Reading
Four states, including Arizona, just voted to go above and beyond what Las Cruces and New Mexico are willing to do for their workers. Continue Reading
There may be a simple explanation for some deposits a former state cabinet secretary made into her personal bank account that are under scrutiny by the Attorney General’s Office. Continue Reading
Another view of the clause in the Constitution regarding payments from foreign countries would let Trump off the hook — and overturn more than a century of practice and law. Continue Reading
Critics say President-elect Donald Trump’s heated rhetoric sows fear and confusion while risking ‘collateral damage.’ Continue Reading
As my time as state director ends, I know the good work of USDA Rural Development will continue well into the future. Continue Reading
Demesia Padilla abruptly resigned from her job as the state’s taxation and revenue secretary on Thursday amid public disclosure that she’s under investigation for possible crimes including tax evasion and embezzlement. Continue Reading
Look at all the taxes that individuals, families, and business pay in New Mexico, and it’s clear that the relief adopted under the present and former governor has proven largely illusory. Continue Reading
The board wants to coordinate with other local governments to protect immigrants who could face deportation while Donald Trump is president. Continue Reading
The core of education, curiosity, is being ignored so that the administrative testing mission can be achieved. Continue Reading
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., was among those targeted by Russian hackers aiming to influence the November election, The New York Times is reporting. Continue Reading