The media, the great leveler – or not
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CNN consciously excluded former N.M. Gov. Gary Johnson from its upcoming presidential debate. Since when does the media get to decide who is a credible presidential candidate and who is not? Continue Reading
Tough decisions needed to spur NM economy
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Top priority should be given to eliminating the personal income tax and adopting right-to-work laws. Continue Reading
Let’s re-evaluate our budget priorities
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Kobe Bryant made $25 million this year but says the year was “wasted.” Perhaps if he understood what $25 million could bring to many New Mexican children who deal with developmental disabilities, Kobe wouldn’t be so flippant about what a “waste” of time the past year was for him. Continue Reading
Gov. Martinez, Rep. Ryan: Let values be your guide
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Our nation’s and state’s economic recovery, long-term sustainability and economic vitality can be in part secured through ensuring certain values are upheld. Start with two big dollops of accountability – both governmental and corporate. Then add in some fundamental fairness. Continue Reading
More tax breaks for the rich will not cut the national debt
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In the guise of “putting the nation’s fiscal house in order,” U.S. House Republicans are trying to sneak through a massive transfer of tax responsibility from the rich to the middle class. Continue Reading
Time to stop and remember the sacrifices made
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Memorial Day was established as a time to heal wounds of a once-torn nation by honoring all military dead of the Civil War. The focus has become one of honor for all our war dead. Continue Reading
$howing $ufficient re$pect in the give-to-go Land of Enticement
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Many New Mexicans believe “pay for play” is our state motto. Nope, other states got that first. Ours is: “$howing $ufficient re$pect in the give-to-go Land of Enticement.” Continue Reading
Why Gary Johnson hasn’t a chance
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We need someone like former N.M. Gov. Gary Johnson to be president. But America keeps kicking the can down the road and will do it again in 2012 – which means he has no chance of winning. It also means we’re headed for a train wreck. Continue Reading
Attack on Denish comes back to bite Martinez
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Gov. Susana Martinez was quite unforgiving in her attacks on then-Lt. Gov. Diane Denish last year for violating state aircraft regulations. Now the Martinez administration has violated the very same rules. Continue Reading
Sanchez pledges to do what’s right
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UPDATED: Republican U.S. Senate candidate John Sanchez says he’ll do what he believes is right in Washington regardless of the effect it could have on his political future. Continue Reading
Déjà vu all over again… and again…
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New Mexico has one of the best energy conservation codes in the country, but it’s under attack for the fourth time since it was passed a year ago. Continue Reading
Sanchez formally enters Senate race
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Lt. Gov. John Sanchez has formally entered the race to replace Jeff Bingaman in the U.S. Senate by filing a statement of candidacy. He reportedly plans to announce his campaign on Tuesday. Continue Reading
Important ethics law updated
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New amendments to the Governmental Conduct Act ensure that all public servants statewide now have a common code of conduct instead of a patchwork of ethics laws. Continue Reading
Richardson denies judicial bribery allegations
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Former Gov. Bill Richardson says any suggestion that campaign contributions influenced his judicial appointments is “outrageous and defamatory.” Continue Reading
Greenhouse gas rules are a necessary step
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On April 25, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar issued a report to Congress with some very disturbing news: Due to the effects of climate change, eight major river basins in the United States, including New Mexico’s Rio Grande, could suffer up to a 14 percent reduction in flows over the next four decades. Continue Reading