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UPDATED: Harrison Schmitt has withdrawn his nomination to leads the Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department rather than undergoing a background check required for Senate confirmation. Continue Reading
Harrison Schmitt, the nominee to head the Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department, is refusing to submit to a background check required by the Senate. If he won’t reverse course, he should resign – or the governor should fire him. Continue Reading
Governor Martinez struck against our diverse population when she issued an executive order that orders police officers to inquire about a person’s immigration status. Continue Reading
With the talk of the legislative session thus far being its sluggish pace, some want to get on with passing a budget and a few other bills, and then adjourn early to save taxpayer dollars. Continue Reading
It’s no secret that New Mexico needs to fix the way it chooses the infrastructure projects that receive state money, and the best time to reform the system is now. Continue Reading
Gov. Susana Martinez reiterated today that she wants to bring in private money to help fund Spaceport America as she announced the appointment of members to fill the Spaceport Authority’s Board of Directors. Continue Reading
It is raining today. We need to consider taking more of the interest from our permanent fund to assure that our babies, toddlers and preschoolers have all the opportunities to succeed and become contributing members of our community. Continue Reading
In the wake of the death of 3-year-old Leland Valdez, The Santa Fe New Mexican takes a comprehensive look at problems with the system that failed to protect him from fatal child abuse – and what might be done to fix things. Continue Reading
The New Mexico Legislature has taken huge steps in recent years to let the sun shine on its work through webcasting, but there’s more to be done. And it’s time that the other branches of government follow suit. Continue Reading
Learning begins at birth. We need to ensure that parents have the supports and resources they need to make the best of their children’s earliest years. We need to ensure that children are ready to start school by the time they reach kindergarten. Continue Reading
Gov. Susana Martinez has the authority, passion, knowledge and experience to fix problems at CYFD. Change will come too late for 3-year-old Leland Valdez, who died last week, but let’s hope Martinez is able to make changes that help prevent such deaths in the future. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Gov. Susana Martinez has named two prosecutors who used to work for her to fill vacancies on the Third Judicial District Court in Las Cruces. Continue Reading
Public officials and employees must embrace the idea that providing the public with public records is an important and integral part of their jobs, and not an extra duty to be fulfilled only when it is convenient. Continue Reading
Gov. Susana Martinez says she’s skeptical of a proposal to build an off-reservation casino in Anthony, but that doesn’t mean she’s decided to oppose it. Continue Reading
As a lifelong resident of New Mexico and a small business owner, I believe in necessary community programs and services such as police and fire protection, public education and roads – and I am more than willing to pay my fair share to fund them. It is unfortunate that many out-of-state corporations do not feel or do the same. Continue Reading