It’s long past time to lift the ban on exports of U.S. crude oil
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U.S. crude oil should have the opportunity to compete in the global marketplace. It’s not only right and fair, it’s urgent. And it will benefit New Mexico. Continue Reading
Agriculture’s role in our state economy, culture, and water cycle
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National Farmers Market Week last week got me thinking about the economic and cultural importance of not just the state’s 75 farmers markets, but of New Mexico agriculture more broadly. Continue Reading
‘Thank goodness for Mississippi’ shouldn’t be NM’s motto
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Last week’s news was disappointingly familiar: New Mexico ranks 49th in child well-being in 2015. Again. Continue Reading
It’s time to work wiser and smarter
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We must look at our processes to head issues off before they become a crisis. Continue Reading
Let’s stop digging a deeper hole for our unemployed
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The state’s Human Services Department has decided to decline a waiver so they can take SNAP benefits away from people who are still unable to find a job. Continue Reading
New Mexico businesses need patent reform
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New Mexico businesses may be on the verge of seeing one form of commercial piracy go away, a plague that can seriously damage any business’ ability to survive. Continue Reading
Of groceries, ray guns, and the gross receipts tax
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The GRT has been meddled with enough. It’s time for a simpler, more affordable, and pro-growth gross receipts tax. Continue Reading
Save lives, generate revenue: Regulate marijuana like alcohol
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If we want less crime, better schools, and a healthier state let’s stop our outdated prohibition laws and do this right. Continue Reading
About the economic impact of the Navajo Generating Station
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A ProPublica article we published Thursday focused on the environmental impact of the West’s largest power-generating facility. But the economic impact is also great for Navajos and others. Continue Reading
End of the miracle machines: Inside the power plant fueling America’s drought
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The Navajo Generating Station is more a caution than a marvel, showing how much energy it takes to move water through an artificial river system, and the unforeseen damage produced by doing so. Continue Reading
Here’s the full list of Martinez’s capital outlay vetoes
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When Gov. Susana Martinez signed the capital outlay bill into law on Wednesday, she vetoed $1.1 million in appropriations. Here’s the full list. Continue Reading
Pearce praised for breaking with GOP leaders on trade bill
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This doesn’t happen often, so take note: U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce, generally a polarizing political figure, received compliments on Wednesday from across the political spectrum. Continue Reading
Let the renewable energy tax credits expire
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Our objective is clean, reliable and affordable energy not just for the favored few, but for all New Mexicans. Continue Reading
Pearce booted from leadership over rogue vote
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U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce is no longer part of the GOP whip team after he sided with Democrats on a trade bill last week. Continue Reading
Let’s get the most from our infrastructure dollars
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The solution is for infrastructure to be built with labor paid at market rates. This is actually contrary to New Mexico law. Continue Reading