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Registered, But Not Voting

Recent municipal elections had an abysmal voter turnout. Why? Voting is not only a right, in America, it is a privilege. I have worked...

Congratulations Class of 2024

Skills are skills. Knowledge is knowledge. And learning to persevere is invaluable. No one can take away from you what you have been taught. Inspiring...

Looks Like We Could Step Into the Future With Produced Water

When the legislative session ended in 2019, House Speaker Brian Egolf said, “The produced water bill, I think, is going to go down as...

The Difference Between Electoral Politics and the Politics of Governing

I’ve evolved as a voter as I’ve aged. I write this as another election cycle is upon us and New Mexicans are casting early...

Unconventional Advice for the Grads

SANTA ROSA — It’s that time of year, when just about every newspaper in the state gives front-page attention to at least one local...

Maryland Marty is Wrong for NM

Much like real estate, in the world of politics, location is everything. Martin Heinrich’s location, as well as his priorities, are not in New...

State Officials on the Right Track in Exploring Water Reuse

Water is New Mexico’s most precious resource. We must ensure it is conserved and utilized to the greatest extent and encourage innovative technologies that...

We Can’t Close Our Eyes and Cower

My allergies have been killing me. Stepping outside makes me sneeze and wince. Looking into the sun has become intolerable. It’s funny how our bodies...

Hernandez Cell Tower: Not in My Backyard

On April 18, 2024, RA County Commissioner Alex Naranjo presented to the community of Hernandez a proposal to bring broadband Internet access to our...

Apodaca Wants to Help Moderates

Democrats’ notion of their party as the big tent is suffering as hard line progressives target moderates in the primary. It’s been widely reported that...

Leave No One Behind

Eleven Democratic representatives have had negative mailers sent to their districts suggesting that their votes against paid family medical leave (PFML) were votes against...

Federal Education Findings Alarming

New Mexico parents and families are aware of the myriad failings of New Mexico’s K-12 system and sadly, often resigned to the expectation of...

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