Opinion

Students Need Blue Bus

    At Northern New Mexico College, we pride ourselves on removing barriers to access to higher education opportunities. Even with all of our nationally...

We’re Already Socialists

Editor:     Norman M. Thomas, a leading American socialist, pacifist and six-time presidential candidate for the Socialist Party of America, in a 1944 speech said,...

Do They Know Who Ben Is?

   Last week as I drove through the Española Valley I was treated to many forgettable political ads on local radio but one managed...

Rural Libraries Get Funding From G.O. Bond B

    Thank you for your editorial that included support for General Obligation Bond B; capital expenditures for libraries.     I would like to clear up...

Raising Literacy Awareness

    I write regarding an article I’m quoted in (Rio Grande SUN, “Community Gets Acquainted with Cops, Fire Officials,” Oct. 11, page B5). While...

Former District Representative Supports RTD Tax

    As a former city councilman and a former representative on the North Central Regional Transit District Board, I am familiar with public transit...

A Dark Day for the Valley

    As I was leaving the Alcalde Post Office, I observed a long procession of vehicles being led by a New Mexico State Police...

Endorsements for Constitutional Amendments, General Obligation Bonds

    Voters have two constitutional amendments before them Nov. 6. Constitutional amendments look intimidating and many people’s eyes glaze over as they try to...

Conquistadors Weren’t All that Bad

    I am a proud 10th generation descendant of Spanish settlers who were the first Europeans to settle in New Mexico in the 16th...

Pipes Leaking Water; City Leaking Water Funds

    Rio Grande SUN staff writer Austin Fisher in the Sept. 27 issue tried to explain to readers how much water the city of...

Blue Bus Great

   Whether you’re going to the grocery store, a doctor’s appointment, work, school, or just to enjoy an event in your community, everyone loves...

Be Responsible Walk on Your Own

    The cliché is, we’re a litigious society. Two clearly frivolous lawsuits were in the news over the past week.     Both should remind everyone...

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