Opinion

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 —...

Letter to the editor 10/2/25

Doing Right by Americans Background: Military Leaders and Healthcare Access In February 2018, the Secretaries of the Navy, Army, and Air Force sent a joint letter...

’Tis the season for Ghosts and Ghouls

I am writing this in late September, but by the time you read it, the calendar will have slipped over into October. And that...

Guest Opinion: Why the Health Care Worker Compacts Belong in the Special Session

When the legislature convenes for a special session starting October 1, they should enact a straightforward reform that will immediately increase access to health...

NM Outshines Colorado in Tourism Attractions

My plan was simple. I was going to meet my brother and his family at a favorite haunt in western Colorado. I’m no longer...

Forgiveness Frees You, Not the Other Person

I just can’t let it go and it continues to haunt me. How could she do it, I keep asking myself over and over...

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Northern Briefs 8/20/26