Why is Governor Martinez trying to change history?
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Students in high school U.S. History classes across New Mexico this year will not be tested on some important aspects of our nation’s history that are still very pertinent today. Continue Reading
Build on the knowledge of the past instead of tearing it down
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The path to a more inclusive and understanding society is not to toss old statues, pictures and knowledge down the memory hole. Continue Reading
Indigenous knowledge helps untangle the mystery of Mesa Verde
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Pueblo people and archaeologists are working to understand the science of human migrations. Continue Reading
Memorialize the Confederacy, but don’t celebrate it
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Of course history should be remembered, studied, taught. A celebratory statue does not aid in this endeavor. Continue Reading
Coming to terms with Santa Fe’s Entrada pageant
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Perhaps it is time to move forward with a different vision for Fiesta to free it from the painful ideological trappings of conquest and conversion. Continue Reading
Looking at our imperfect historical leaders
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Rather than taking down statues and screaming about justice, perhaps we need to really understand our history, with the blemishes. Continue Reading
Obama monuments preserve of our shared heritage
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This is an achievement that should be celebrated. Continue Reading
Time is running out to protect Castner Range
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This unique piece of the American West would be a noteworthy monument. Continue Reading
On good presidents and bad
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Donald Trump can grow into the job of the presidency or not. Only time will tell. Continue Reading
National Historic Landmark Program can help protect NM’s identity
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If campaign promises prove true, we are not likely to see any new national monuments during the next presidential administration. Continue Reading
VIDEO: Talking about Oñate and the effects of NM’s history of bicultural conquest
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Heath Haussamen recently visited the 36-foot-tall statue of Spanish conquistador Don Juan de Oñate in El Paso, Texas that inspired his 2015 commentary. He filmed a video to show you the Texas-sized memorial that greets visitors to the Borderlands and talk about the issue again. Continue Reading
If two wrongs don’t make a right, try three
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It is wrong that we cannot talk New Mexico history without modern politics getting in the way. Continue Reading
Truly interesting NM historical characters like Baldy Russell
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It is true that Baldy Russell wasn’t Billy the Kid, but I find him much more interesting. Continue Reading
Does the Constitution have meaning?
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While Michael Hays seems to think that the Founding Fathers were a bunch of racists and sexists who could not possibly have any useful ideas for us “moderns,” I believe that the Constitution was a work of genius. Continue Reading
Gessing’s reactionary federalism misreads the Constitution
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Paul Gessing’s recent column, “Federalism is key to America’s future,” is a local example of interpretations of the constitution tailored to serve special interests. Here’s why his reactionary federalism misreads the Constitution. Continue Reading