Opinion

Letters to the Editor 2/13/25

A beautiful place Reading the article that came out in last week’s edition pertaining to the shopping carts that were thrown in the City parking...

Guest opinion: The Times They Are A-Changin’

Folk-rock singer Bob Dylan released this hit record in 1964, originally about the protest movement of that day. It spoke of the changing times...

Letters to the Editor 2/6/25

Mean-spirited The problem with TW’s Christian Nationalist view is his need to demonize a group in order to weaken a democracy based on equality and...

N.M. needs a 5-Year Strategic Plan

As we welcome the new year, I would like to extend my warmest greetings to the 70 state representatives and 42 state senators joining...

Bill that Will Kill N.M. Health Investment

50th in education, #48th in Crime and Corrections, #45th in Economy. As it stands today New Mexico is in the bottom five nationally in...

Letter to the editor 1/30/25

A relief To many of us here in our blue, humane Valley of Española, it was a relief to see this editorial in the Rio...

Guest opinion: New Mexico’s Oil and Gas Industry Leading the Way in Environmental ResponsibilityNew Mexico’s Oil and Gas Industry Leading the Way in Environmental...

In recent years, New Mexico’s oil and gas industry has made significant strides in becoming more environmentally and climate-friendly. As one of the nation’s...

A Win for the Environment and Industry

The first week of the Legislature is complete and the work of Committees looks to be set. Let me give you a hint of...

What Does Democracy Mean to You?

Democracy means different things to different people. There are forces at work that sway, like the wake of a harbor on docked boats. Undulating...

Guest opinion: Legislature starts today

By Jim Townsend Today, Tuesday, Jan. 21, marks a significant day for the state of New Mexico as the Legislature officially convenes to embark on...

Letters to the editor 1/23/25

Kudos Kudos to Superintendent Spencer and the Española Public Schools board for their unanimous vote to make financial literacy a district-wide yearlong high school graduation...

A Win for the Environment and Industry

The recent analysis by S&P Global Commodity Insights has revealed a significant milestone in the fight against climate change: a 26% reduction in methane...

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