Despite improvements, NM remains tough for kids
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For the second year in a row, New Mexico ranked 49th among states for child well-being in the annual Kids Count report. Continue Reading
N.M. high school graduation rate rises to 71%
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The rate jumped 2.5 points from the previous year and increased in 48 of the state’s 89 school districts in 2016, including Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho and Santa Fe. Continue Reading
Q&A: As speaker, Egolf pledges ‘a public and transparent process’ in the House
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Democrats in the N.M. House of Representatives learned some things from being in the minority for the last two years, Brian Egolf says. Continue Reading
Vote in every election; school board is up next
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Voting for the president is important, but getting out to vote for our local elected officials is smart. People are the heart of democracy, so everyone should vote in every election. Continue Reading
Analysis: This session is the last real chance for Martinez to turn things around
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This is the last real chance for Martinez to accomplish some positive changes that will lift New Mexico out of its financial doldrums and get the state’s economy off the ropes. Continue Reading
Readers upset about governor’s proposal to cut employee take-home pay
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Martinez’s proposal would cut state contributions to employee pensions, which would effectively reduce take-home pay for state workers and teachers. Continue Reading
Q&A: Majority Leader Wirth discusses ethics and transparency, the budget, and Michael Sanchez
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New Mexico’s new Senate majority leader says he will work toward bipartisan cooperation, a more predictable schedule that enhances public access to the Senate’s work, and ethics reform. Continue Reading
We don’t have to take this anymore
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We must take risks as we strive to be greater. I am willing to try if you are. Continue Reading
Trying to measure the immeasurable in education
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The core of education, curiosity, is being ignored so that the administrative testing mission can be achieved. Continue Reading
Las Cruces school board affirms commitment to equity and safety
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The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education has joined the national movement to affirm a commitment to diversity and safety in response to the rhetoric of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Continue Reading
Group continues pushing for NMSU to become a sanctuary campus
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Chancellor Garrey Carruthers said last week that NMSU won’t declare itself a sanctuary for immigrants without legal status or ban federal law enforcement officials from campus. Continue Reading
Domenici returning to NM, will be land commissioner’s senior adviser
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Former U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici is moving back to New Mexico, where he will join the State Land Office as senior adviser to Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn. Continue Reading
Democrats must develop and fight for a clear vision to improve NM
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Instead of worrying about the next election, Democrats have an opportunity to be bold and visionary, to think long-term about how to make New Mexico a place where all people can thrive. Continue Reading
Las Cruces school board selects new superintendent
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The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education on Thursday selected Gregory A. Ewing to be the district’s next superintendent. Continue Reading
Teaching from the middle of the room
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Public education is about civility, about community, about democracy. How can this be taught? Not from the front of the room, that’s for sure. Continue Reading