An enduring crisis: Decades after warnings, New Mexico’s children are still in jeopardy
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Thirty years ago, the plight of New Mexico’s children was exposed. So why has nothing changed? Continue Reading
Kids Count goes on the road to southern NM
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With a ranking of 49 in child well-being, there is a huge need in New Mexico for solutions. Continue Reading
NM’s permanent fund is a tool, not a religious artifact
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This isn’t Raiders of the Lost Ark. We won’t have to flee a massive bolder if we pick up the golden statue. Continue Reading
Brewery helps breathe life into downtown Truth or Consequences
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Now the question for this offbeat, impoverished town is how to attract other entrepreneurs – and keep them. Continue Reading
We can turn New Mexico around
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The secret to success — both for individuals and society — isn’t really a secret. It’s a good education. Continue Reading
Progressive policies are to blame for Las Cruces’ unemployment rate
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We’ve settled for this for far too long. To make it simple, our city leaders have failed us. Continue Reading
Does poorly educating students violate the NM constitution? A judge will decide
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A trial before First Judicial District Judge Sarah Singleton in Santa Fe boiled down to dueling worldviews. Continue Reading
Has the moment for environmental justice been lost?
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Facing Trump’s proposals for cutting programs that help minorities and the poor, Democrats scramble to make up for missed opportunities to protect them. Continue Reading
We need a Contract with New Mexico
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The future success and prosperity of our state depends foundationally on our being exceptional in two areas: public education and economic development. Continue Reading
That women have options is not the problem
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Shame on the Rio Grande Foundation for blaming victims. Continue Reading
Better economy is key to a brighter future for NM kids
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Too often we center on treating the outcomes of poverty rather than curing poverty itself. Continue Reading
New Mexico can’t sue its way to better schools
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Seeking greater school spending through litigation is a dangerous distraction. Continue Reading
Politician’s callous comment doesn’t match with people’s experiences
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People have been dying through lack of access to health care, and it doesn’t look like the situation is going to get any better. 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
Tax tobacco and alcohol, not food and medicine
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New Mexicans prefer increasing taxes on harmful luxuries like alcohol and tobacco rather than imposing new taxes on necessities like food and medicine. Continue Reading