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Guest opinion: Buckle Up, It’s Going to Be a Bumpy Ride

Polls show Harris and Trump tied with two weeks to go. Anything is possible, including familiar mischief — disinformation, voter suppression, interruption of official...

Let’s Build a Stronger, Safer New Mexico

As  Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end, we reflect and honor the rich contributions of Hispanics to the fabric of our great nation....

Mayor Dismisses Inconveniences Caused by Proposed Ban as Minor

When I heard the Mayor wrote an article in response to my criticisms of his proposed plastic bag ban in the Rio Grande SUN,...

Honor the Helpers During Natural Catastrophes

Since Hurricane Helene clobbered western North Carolina a friend with a house a few miles east of Asheville has posted updates on social media...

The Rich Pay More Than Their Fair Share

“It’s not what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just isn’t so.” — attributed to...

Where I Stand on Paid Family Medical Leave

As I seek reelection as your state representative for House District 40, which encompasses Colfax, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, and Taos counties, I...

We Must Take Care of Our Rural New Mexico Hospitals

Last year three small New Mexico hospitals had only enough cash on hand to last a few days. That situation has improved a bit,...

Help the State’s Public Colleges and Universities by Supporting GO Bond 3

According to the Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities, typical earnings for bachelor’s degree holders are 86% higher than those whose highest educational attainment...

City Should Probably Reconsider Its List of Priorities

I was disappointed I didn’t bring my fly fishing rod. The pristine waters of the Snake and Yellowstone Rivers were calling my name. It...

How Do We Attract doctors and Healthcare Workers to N.M.?

How long does it take you to get an appointment with your doctor? If your answer is weeks or months, or “What doctor?” Think...

A Word of Thanks

Across our beautiful state, fishermen, hunters, and outdoorsmen of all kinds, ranchers and farmers, and miners and oil and gas producers interact with public...

Reading Banned Books Helped Me Think for Myself

I recently learned that in the months before his 1968 assassination Robert “Bobby” Kennedy Sr. changed his position on the death penalty after reading...

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