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America’s citizens should be able to assume that Endangered Species Act listings are based on “best science,” as determined by an altruistic scientist — an honest arbiter. Sadly, this ideal model isn’t how it works in real life. Continue Reading
UPDATED: The Republican Party of New Mexico and others have filed a lawsuit challenging the state law that limits the size of campaign contributions. Continue Reading
Governor Susana Martinez must stand up straight and tall and mean the words she says. New Mexico needs someone to do what is right despite the anger it may cause. Continue Reading
Michael Fleming is no longer a candidate for mayor of Las Cruces, and Ryan Dailey is no longer a candidate for the District 4 seat on the city council. Continue Reading
Given the turmoil on the Public Regulation Commission in the last 10 years, I hope that New Mexicans demand reform of this very important commission. As a former PRC candidate, here are my thoughts on what needs to be done. Continue Reading
Class warfare is nothing new. But with 11-14 million people unemployed and no jobs for newer, younger workers, there’s a danger of creating a permanent and angry underclass. Continue Reading
Sunland Park’s government is volatile. Its word isn’t worth a penny. There’s reason to suspect widespread corruption. In short, the government is standing in the way of the bettering of people’s lives in Southern Doña Ana County. That needs to stop. Continue Reading
Communities are spending millions to acquire the latest and greatest educational whiz-bang gadgets to outfit their schoolrooms. But machines can’t replace educational professionals, who need to spend more – not less – time with kids. Continue Reading
Running on a platform of encouraging slower, smarter growth propelled Ken Miyagishima to victory in the 2007 Las Cruces mayoral race. Where does the city stand today, and where does it need to go in the next four years? This year’s mayoral candidates share their thoughts. Continue Reading
While it isn’t unusual for people to publicly express their dissatisfaction about some facet of management of the Lincoln National Forest, the information and publicity surrounding the tree-cutting event on Sept. 17 near Cloudcroft was troubling because it so blatantly distorted the facts. Continue Reading
Ryan Dailey says he “will not back down” from his bid to become the District 4 city councilor in Las Cruces despite being arrested recently for drunken driving. Continue Reading
By giving Public Regulation Commissioner Jerome Block Jr. a chance to avoid prison and felony convictions on his record, Attorney General Gary King is doing little to discourage other elected officials from engaging in criminal behavior. Continue Reading
When Texas Governor and presidential candidate Rick Perry told the truth about Social Security, every other politician on both sides of the political aisle would not go there because telling the truth to the public does not win races. Continue Reading
My wilderness bill returns land management decisions to local communities who know best how to manage their lands – not bureaucrats thousands of miles away. Continue Reading
Miguel Silva has announced that he’s seeking re-election to the District 1 seat on the Las Cruces City Council. Continue Reading