Opinion

Universal Child Care Needs Legislators’ Close Scrutiny

Back in September, the governor announced that on Nov. 1 New Mexico would become the first state to offer universal child care. We made...

Letter to the Editor 10/30/25

We all know that the pain of addiction, grief, and homelessness runs deeply within this community. We see the symptoms of decades of systems,...

Mythical Mythology: The Other Thief at Olympus

At the same time that Prometheus came running down the mountain, imagine that a different man came down the same precipice, also having stolen...

Why America Is So Divided — and How We the People Can Fix It

 America feels more divided than ever. But the truth is, the people aren’t as divided as the politicians are. Most of us want the...

Unmasking Communism in New Mexico

Recently, a Democrat colleague in the New Mexico Legislature referred to Republican members as “fascists.” Also, at a recent Legislative committee meeting, another Democrat...

Guest Opinion: Keep Ice Detention Centers, Monitor Them

Picking pumpkins just got a whole new spin. Ellen Bernstein, president of the Albuquerque Teachers Federation, emailed her members that Torrance County Commissioner Kevin McCall...

What is Leftwing Terrorism?

I have spent the last two weeks wondering what “left wing terrorism” is.  Back in the day, it was straightforward. A lone gunman shoots up...

Zamora Represents the People, Not the Party

Four-term State Rep. Martin Zamora has announced his candidacy for New Mexico’s 3rd District congressional seat in the 2026 election. Rep. Zamora is a...

Guest Opinion: Special Session Plays ‘What If’

The special session of the Legislature last week addressed the Trump health care cuts that were passed in July 2025 but won’t kick in...

Even Brilliant Minds Get Frazzled

My college roommate was a hot mess. He forgot or lost his keys so often they knew him by name at the dormitory locksmith....

Letter to the Editor 10/09/25

A Harmful Mistake Dixon Elementary is usually the highest performing school in the troubled Española School District. The have won national and statewide awards. But...

Guest Opinion: Let’s Celebrate What Lifts Us

Every October, the skies over Albuquerque come alive with color, creativity, and joy. The Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque isn’t just a local tradition —...

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