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Despite decades of progress since Native Americans gained the right to vote, some decisions by officials continue to make it more difficult for people who live on reservations to cast a ballot. Continue Reading
Instead of more cuts, the better option would be to raise more money. Continue Reading
I went to college in a different world than kids today who live in the same town and attend the same college. Continue Reading
Hillary Clinton has gone even further than Donald Trump in promising to kill a tax break that benefits some of the wealthiest people in finance. So why are private equity titans giving all their campaign money to Clinton? Continue Reading
When many politicians tell you government should “tighten its belt,” notice they never describe exactly what they mean. That’s because their “solutions” hurt real people. Continue Reading
It is probably too late for New Mexico to avoid a long-term care financing catastrophe, but here’s how to reduce the damage and save money. Continue Reading
The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education has selected five people to be considered as semifinalists for its open superintendent job. Continue Reading
A Hobbs resident has asked the State Auditor’s Office to investigate what he calls “less-than-arms-length” city contracts with an attorney and a consultant from Pennsylvania, where Hobbs’ city manager used to work. Continue Reading
We have low-cost technology that cuts natural gas waste for oil and gas operators for pennies on the dollar. Continue Reading
What our children need from us is honest self-reflection, individually and collectively. Continue Reading
The City of Las Cruces has released applications submitted by two additional candidates for its open city manager position. City councilors will interview both candidates on Wednesday. Continue Reading
The students, who come from universities around New Mexico, have worked in teams all summer, researching the conference’s topics and preparing thoughtful questions for each speaker. Continue Reading
Where are we failing our state’s children? What are we missing? Continue Reading
It seems that every week there is a new story in the newspaper showing the consequences of choosing tax cuts for the powerful over public investment. Continue Reading
New Mexico State University is preparing for an increasingly likely additional reduction in state funding that could necessitate more budget cuts — or increases in tuition and fees. Continue Reading