NM should use lottery to fund math education
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The New Mexico Lottery, under the guise of raising money for education, preys upon math-challenged people. Continue Reading
University fundraising orgs need transparency, public scrutiny
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There’s endless potential for abuse and corruption in our public universities’ secretive nonprofit fundraising foundations, as the University of New Mexico community is discovering. Continue Reading
UNM grads are leaving the state
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Many of the state’s best-educated youth are departing the state for places with better job opportunities. Continue Reading
Of course government can and should help all children
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All children can thrive, if given the help they need. I’d like to see us choose to help. Continue Reading
Governor ‘pleased’ with ‘agreement on the budget’
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If a new statement from Gov. Susana Martinez is any indication, policymakers who’ve been in a standoff over the state budget for months may have found a path forward. Continue Reading
Fate of state budget in governor’s hands, for now
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Lawmakers are leaving themselves an opportunity to come back next week and respond to possible vetoes or other action by the governor. Continue Reading
Here’s how the special session is likely to end
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The likely scenario would leave the state with essentially no money in reserves for the new fiscal year, at best. And then the question would be what Gov. Susana Martinez does. Continue Reading
NMSU’s Carruthers asks for funding, stability for higher education
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Garrey Carruthers detailed for lawmakers on Wednesday the “collateral damage” Gov. Susana Martinez’s veto has caused at NMSU. Continue Reading
GOP blocks attempt to override higher education, legislative vetoes
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The override attempt landed with a thud in both the House and Senate in the opening moments of the special session of the N.M. Legislature on Wednesday. Continue Reading
It’s special session time! Here’s what you need to know.
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A legislative special session aimed at resolving a budget standoff and restoring funding for higher education and the Legislature begins at noon Wednesday. Continue Reading
State leaders say they’re closer to a deal on budget
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But reinstating funding for higher education and the Legislature creates a shortfall, and the policymakers continued their standoff on how to fund the budget even after Friday’s meeting. Continue Reading
A letter to the governor and Legislature about higher education
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We need to make investing in our students a top priority, as it is a responsible way to grow the economy of our state. Continue Reading
Budget fix is coming, then let’s focus on NM’s economy
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The special session is a great opportunity to work together to improve our economy without burdening taxpayers. Continue Reading
Say thank you to teachers this week and every day
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Respect and applaud them and spread the word that they are doing a great job! Continue Reading
Skandera: Teachers should be celebrated
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New Mexico’s teachers are among our strongest assets in building a brighter future for our children in communities large and small across the state. Continue Reading