A plea to Washington from a disabled New Mexican: Give me a chance at a healthy life
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My name is David Alcon and I am a disabled son of a disabled veteran. Continue Reading
Trump has secretive teams to roll back regulations, led by hires with deep industry ties
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An investigation found many appointees with potential conflicts of interest, including two who might personally profit if particular regulations are undone. Continue Reading
Behold, the American political monopoly
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The behavior of the Democratic and Republican parties closely parallels the collusion observed among corporations when they conspire to fix prices, control markets and smash startup competitors. Continue Reading
Pearce to run for governor instead of seeking re-election to U.S. House
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U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce has decided to run for governor instead of seeking another term in Congress. Continue Reading
New Mexico behavioral health care system gets federal review
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The review comes roughly four years after Gov. Susana Martinez’s administration disrupted care for tens of thousands of New Mexicans. Continue Reading
Election experts see flaws in Trump voter commission’s plan to smoke out fraud
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The commission told ProPublica that states’ voter rolls will be run against federal databases to find potential fraudulent registrations — a move experts say will result in thousands of errors and could distort fraud. Continue Reading
The Medicaid threat that isn’t getting much attention
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As Republicans in Congress work to roll back the Affordable Care Act, they and some states are proposing major changes to the Medicaid program. Researchers say these changes would cost millions their health coverage. Continue Reading
ICE officers told to take action against all undocumented immigrants encountered while on duty
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A directive from the head of ICE’s enforcement unit appears to push for tougher action than the Trump administration has publicly promised. Continue Reading
More than 30 nuclear experts inhale uranium after radiation alarms at a weapons site are switched off
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Most were not told about it until months later, and other mishaps at the Nevada nuclear test site followed. Continue Reading
The real value of our public lands
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As stewards of this land, we must protect our national parks and monuments not just for ourselves, but for those who will follow us. Continue Reading
Repeated radiation warnings go unheeded at sensitive Idaho nuclear plant
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The inhalation of plutonium by 16 workers is preceded and followed by other contamination incidents, but the private contractor in charge suffers only a light penalty. Continue Reading
National monument provides economic benefits to southern NM
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As the evidence mounts, it is clear that any reduction to OMDP would only harm and undermine our economic future. Continue Reading
Light penalties and lax oversight encourage weak safety culture at nuclear weapons labs
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Explosions, fires and radioactive exposures are among the workplace hazards that fail to make a serious dent in private contractor profits. Continue Reading
Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks monument was no abuse of Antiquities Act
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Some of the best arguments for the monument are the experiences of Doña Ana County since it was declared. Continue Reading
We’re more divided because we’ve made the stakes so high
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We created this monster. We drove ourselves to become the bearers of pitchforks and torches. Continue Reading