Despite attacks, I’m doubling down on my opposition to BLM’s proposed rules
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I favor conserving our lands through better management, not increased regulations. Continue Reading
First-time candidate wins House District 35 Democratic primary
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Angelica Rubio has won the Democratic primary race to replace Jeff Steinborn in the N.M. House of Representatives. Continue Reading
Land commissioner should back measures to end natural gas waste
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Wasting our natural resources goes against what we teach our kids. Continue Reading
This Memorial Day, our veterans need our help
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Community of Hope in Las Cruces, which provides services to homeless and near-homeless veterans, is working to raise money to make up for a lost state grant. Continue Reading
Legislative candidates talk about pay, ethics and election reform
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There’s lots of disagreement among legislative candidates about whether New Mexico should preserve its so-called “citizen legislature” or join every other state in paying lawmakers a salary. Continue Reading
GOP establishment defends Martinez after Trump attacks
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The backlash Trump faced was viewed by many as a rejection of a perceived attempt to bully Republicans who haven’t endorsed him to get in line. Continue Reading
New Mexico preschool teachers make less than dog walkers
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The average wage for early educators in the state of New Mexico is $9.98 per hour. The average wage for a person who walks dogs for a living is $12.03 per hour. Continue Reading
House District 35 candidates discuss legislative pay, other reforms
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Here’s what the three Democrats who want to replace Jeff Steinborn in the N.M. House of Representatives say about paying lawmakers and other ideas for reforming the Legislature. Continue Reading
Open primaries to all voters or stop funding them with public money
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Why should my tax dollars pay for Democrats and Republicans to decide which candidates they put on the ballot? Continue Reading
We all need to pull together for our children
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The main focus of CYFD’s new PullTogether program is to encourage communities to play a role in improving the quality of life of every child. Continue Reading
There are better ways to ‘pull together’ for NM’s impoverished kids
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The state’s new PullTogether campaign appears to be is a $2.7 million public relations effort to deflect attention from the fact that things have not improved for New Mexico’s low-income children. Continue Reading
Working together, we can solve NM’s health-care crisis
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New Mexico’s health-care crisis demands our attention. Now. Continue Reading
Q&A: Auditor Keller says better funding his office would protect tax dollars
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At a time when his office is dealing with budget cuts, State Auditor Tim Keller says a better funded State Auditor’s Office “would be the single best way to protect taxpayer dollars in New Mexico.” Continue Reading
There’s no longer cause for concern about your NM driver’s license
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Current New Mexico driver’s licenses and identification cards can most likely be used to enter federal facilities and board domestic flights until Oct. 1, 2020. Continue Reading
Medicaid in New Mexico needs a long-term fix
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Tinkering with reimbursement rates can cut costs in the short run, but it’s no long-term solution to New Mexico’s Medicaid mess. Policymakers need to think bolder, and bigger. Continue Reading