Look for Lujan Grisham to get VP consideration next year
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There’s a good chance New Mexico’s governor will end up on the successful Democratic presidential candidate’s short list for vice president. Continue Reading
We can still build the bridges that make America great
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The fear-based MAGA agenda promotes othering that is tearing us apart, but there are reasons to stay hopeful all around us. Continue Reading
Vote like the apocalypse is coming, because it might be
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California’s fires and blackouts are the latest indicator of the harsh reality we’re preparing to hand to our children. It’s not too late to change course, but we must act now. Continue Reading
Impeachment can work if Torres Small, others show courage
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This is no time to prioritize the next election over stopping a corrupt leader who’s actively hurting people. Continue Reading
There’s no simple path to stopping gun violence
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Banning AR-15s won’t end the killing. We have to dig deeper and courageously confront our society’s demons. Continue Reading
Resisting yet another occupation in the borderlands
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The people of the borderlands have resisted and survived occupation and oppression for hundreds of years. That history gives me hope today. Continue Reading
Finding clarity about America in the desert
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The time I’ve recently spent in the stillness of the desert has given words to a deep grief I’ve long felt. Continue Reading
O’Rourke ran his 2018 campaign on his own terms. He’s looking at 2020 the same way.
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The former U.S. Senate candidate is offering little news about his plans, keeping even close allies and supporters in suspense. Continue Reading
Shutdown is over, but federal workers remain uncertain
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Federal employees are returning to work on Monday. For now. Continue Reading
To our federal workers: We’re all in this together
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Federal workers should be appreciated and supported, not held as hostages because someone isn’t getting their way. Continue Reading
As Mexico agrees to accept asylum seekers, some worry for their safety
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Just how much the Mexican government is willing to cooperate with Washington remains uncertain. Continue Reading
For Haaland, climate change is ‘worth losing sleep over’
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Throughout her campaign, the new Democratic U.S. House member from New Mexico was a vocal proponent of action on climate change. Continue Reading
Federal shutdown hurting workers outside government
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Federal employees and contractors aren’t the the only ones suffering because of the government’s nearly monthlong partial shutdown. Continue Reading
Federal shutdown wallops workers, leaves public lands open for drilling
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While New Mexicans orchestrated New Year’s Eve celebrations around snowstorm warnings from the National Weather Service, the agency’s meteorologists and forecasters were working without pay. Continue Reading
A day after acknowledging 2018 defeat, Herrell jumps into 2020 congressional race
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The Republican’s announcement sets up a possible rematch with Democrat Xochitl Torres Small, who took office last week. Continue Reading