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Matt Rush says it’s time for a younger generation to take the reins of state government. The Republican nominee for state commissioner of public lands is 36, and he says it’s time for his generation to “stand up” as New Mexico approaches its 100th anniversary in 2012. Continue Reading
My policies in the State Land Office can’t be that bad, because over the last eight years they have generated $4 billion for public education – more than double what Ray Powell collected during his 10 years as commissioner of public lands. Continue Reading
In the 10 years he served as commissioner, my opponent allowed this important office to become a haven for special interests with little regard for the actual charge of the state land office. I want to bring a new brand of leadership and balance to the N.M. State Land Office where all benefactors and users of the trust can reach a common ground. Continue Reading
In the Southwest, haze hangs over New Mexico’s Pecos Wilderness and many other parks and wilderness areas. Fortunately, we have an immediate opportunity to rectify this situation by ensuring that the biggest park polluters, coal-fired power plants, are finally made to clean up. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Republicans Steve Pearce and Susana Martinez are among an emboldened chorus of GOP candidates across the nation expressing doubts about the link between manmade greenhouse gas emissions and global warming, according to an article published today by Politico. Continue Reading
The Santa Fe Alliance has supported a petition to cap global warming emissions in New Mexico because we see that the long-term economic impact from environmental abuse is counterproductive; we believe that evidence of climate change validates the need to act protectively and proactively. Continue Reading
Electric consumers save somewhere between 75 percent and 87 percent when we invest in efficiency rather than building new electric plants. Energy efficiency should be an equal partner with renewable development in our policies, but currently gets short shrift. Continue Reading
Creating jobs is hard work – and in this economy it will take an intense focus – every single day. And it will also take bold and innovative ideas. That’s why I propose a two-prong strategy for long-term job creation and the development of new industries. Continue Reading
When interviewing the candidates for governor, I found both to be articulate and intelligent. I was divided on their answers to my questions. Right now, I am into watchful waiting to see which candidate handles herself best in addressing the issues and which campaign avoids attacking her opponent. Continue Reading
Opponents of the New Mexico oil industry would have you believe that state government must intensify the rules on drilling or the water, air and land of New Mexico will be ruined for generations. Not true. Continue Reading
The Pit Rule is about properly managing contaminated oil and gas waste to protect New Mexico’s precious groundwater. These rules do cost money to implement, but the costs are far less than what companies (such as BP in the Gulf) would have to pay to clean up spills. Continue Reading
Why would a man intentionally waste solar power he’s producing by building a water heating and cooling system he doesn’t need? Because, apparently, that’s the only way he gets paid for producing the energy. Continue Reading
I was surprised to hear, during retired Major General Eaton’s talk on U.S. energy policy on Wednesday in Las Cruces, that the Department of Defense is already churning out successful hybrid and biofuel military vehicles. Continue Reading
Retired Army Major General Paul Eaton thinks climate change is a threat to national security. He’s touring New Mexico to share that message, and will speak Wednesday in Las Cruces. Elisa Cundiff has the story on her NMPolitics.net blog, Balder and Dash. Continue Reading
Does climate change threaten U.S. national security? Retired Army Major General Paul Eaton thinks so, and he is touring New Mexico saying just that. Continue Reading