Obama offers a new and inclusive vision for public lands protection
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We cannot ensure the well-being of all children unless we show them that, whatever their racial or ethnic heritage, they matter. Continue Reading
Dems finally pick fight over guns but lose sight of people’s rights
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We should fight for sensible gun-regulation proposals like requiring background checks for purchases at gun shows. But we must also guard against an overreaching and discriminatory police state. Continue Reading
Local Sanders supporters, Vado residents see opportunity in candidate’s visit
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Local supporters of the Democratic presidential candidate said his visit presented a chance to reach Latino voters. And some residents of Vado saw an opportunity to shine light on the community’s needs. Continue Reading
Obama isn’t following through on pardons promise, says his former pardons attorney
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Two years ago, President Obama unveiled an initiative to give early release to potentially thousands of federal prisoners serving long sentences for low-level drug crimes. The initiative has barely made a dent, and a resignation letter from the president’s recently departed Pardon Attorney lays out at least one reason why. Continue Reading
The best MuckReads on America’s troubled history with race
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To mark Black History Month, ProPublica has rounded up some of the best reporting on America’s troubled history with race and inequality. Continue Reading
How the gun control debate ignores black lives
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By failing to talk about the majority of gun murder victims — black men — politicians and advocates are missing the chance to save lives. Continue Reading
Welcome to Indigenous Peoples Day, ‘Burque style
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There were Comanches, Apaches, Pueblo, Diné (Navajo), and members of many more nations. Hundreds strong, the people marched, some attired in traditional dress and pounding drums. Continue Reading
Albuquerque says adios to Columbus
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Christopher Columbus is being laid to rest on Monday in Albuquerque. For the first time Duke City residents will celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day. Continue Reading
Cowboy, rabbit and border town violence
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Most people probably don’t think of Albuquerque as a border town. But Diné (Navajo) Melaine Yazzie squarely defines the central New Mexico city as a classic one. Continue Reading
Time to really whitewash New Mexico history
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The question is whether we should learn our history and try not to repeat our mistakes or whether we should attempt to cover it up. Continue Reading
Consider Oñate’s legacy thoughtfully and in proper context
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When we’re looking at the Confederacy, or Oñate, or anything else worth taking the time to study, we must necessarily also understand them within the context of their times. Continue Reading
Let’s put Oñate in a museum with the Confederate flag
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Spanish culture is vital to our area. Let’s celebrate it, but without glorifying a man who slaughtered Native people. Continue Reading
NM’s Sen. Sanchez thanks Haley for Confederate flag stance
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New Mexico Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez crossed party lines on Monday to thank South Carolina’s governor for seeking the removal of the Confederate flag that flies atop the statehouse there. Continue Reading
Q&A: GOP chair says promise of reform resonates with voters
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Debbie Maestas says Republicans won the New Mexico House in 2014 because “people are tired of Democrats protecting the status quo” and the GOP is focused on reform. Continue Reading
Southern NM is dreaming big
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Southern New Mexico’s people are having a moment of innovation that could be transformative. Continue Reading