Trump’s tough talk on immigration masks a complex reality
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Critics say President-elect Donald Trump’s heated rhetoric sows fear and confusion while risking ‘collateral damage.’ Continue Reading
USDA Rural Development helps advance New Mexico
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As my time as state director ends, I know the good work of USDA Rural Development will continue well into the future. Continue Reading
Las Cruces school board wants to create a countywide sanctuary for immigrants
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The board wants to coordinate with other local governments to protect immigrants who could face deportation while Donald Trump is president. Continue Reading
Russian hackers targeted NM’s Ben Ray Luján, NY Times reports
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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., was among those targeted by Russian hackers aiming to influence the November election, The New York Times is reporting. Continue Reading
We must choose to act with high purpose
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In this divided time, I’m grieving what we’ve already lost in the United States. And in this holiday season, I’m looking for hope. Continue Reading
Rick Perry’s energy legacy is more complicated than you think
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With President-elect Donald Trump set to tap former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to head the department of energy, here’s a closer look at the energy legacy of the state’s longest-serving governor. Continue Reading
Will Trump scrap NASA’s climate research mission?
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NASA does more than explore other planets; it studies our own. Agency scientists worry Donald Trump will abort the work. Continue Reading
On good presidents and bad
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Donald Trump can grow into the job of the presidency or not. Only time will tell. Continue Reading
Could programs to help undocumented immigrants get driver’s licenses backfire?
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Advocates fear that programs in a dozen states might be used by a Trump administration to aid deportation goals. Continue Reading
National Historic Landmark Program can help protect NM’s identity
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If campaign promises prove true, we are not likely to see any new national monuments during the next presidential administration. Continue Reading
Udall decides against running for governor, says he’s needed in D.C.
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Saying now is “not the time to weaken” Democrats’ position in the nation’s capitol, Tom Udall announced Wednesday that he plans to stay in the U.S. Senate instead of running for governor in 2018. Continue Reading
Group continues pushing for NMSU to become a sanctuary campus
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Chancellor Garrey Carruthers said last week that NMSU won’t declare itself a sanctuary for immigrants without legal status or ban federal law enforcement officials from campus. Continue Reading
Why Trump would almost certainly be violating the Constitution if he continues to own his businesses
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If Trump decides not to dispose of his business, it will be up to Congress to decide whether to do anything about his apparent violation of the Constitution. Continue Reading
NMSU won’t call itself a sanctuary campus or ban immigration officials
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New Mexico State University won’t declare itself a sanctuary for immigrants without legal status or ban federal law enforcement officials from campus, Chancellor Garrey Carruthers said Friday. Continue Reading
Trying to make sense of what just happened — and what’s next
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Let’s focus on reality. The back-and-forth folderol is no longer funny. Continue Reading