Opinion

Expressing Gratitude This Thanksgiving

It is the week for expressing gratitude for many Americans. So here’s a list of people and experiences for which I’m thankful in late November...

Guest opinion: A Simple Return to Sanity

We are witnessing a historic counterrevolution after Trump’s victory, far different from his first election in 2016. The orthodox and the supposed scripted future are...

Be Thankful for Unanswered Prayers

During this holiday season, don’t forget to take a step back and give thinks for all of the things in your life. Be grateful for...

Guest Opinion: A Permanent Fund for Health Care Can Help Solve the Health Care Worker Shortages

New Mexico has a critical shortage of health care workers, including doctors, nurses, and behavioral health providers. Solving this shortage will require investments in...

The Mama Lucy Gang and Cowboy Coalition

In 1984 New Mexico voters took a turn to the right, sending more moderates and conservatives of both parties to the Legislature. Back then...

Preparing for another 4 years

The American people have spoken. Last week, a majority of voters — nearly 75 million as of this writing —elected a man who attempted...

2024 Elections in New Mexico

Voters in New Mexico did not dispute the very soul of the American Creed this election year, as they did in the rest of...

Kamala Harris Was Always Doomed

The presidential race was not unpredictable, as the now once again discredited polls swore to us. The Republicans had made massive gains in voter registrations...

Letter to the editor 11/14/24

Heartfelt gratitude A couple of weeks ago, on November 2nd and 3rd, the first-ever Rio Grande Sky Fiesta took flight in Rio Arriba County at...

Time For Some Soul-Searching

When my buddies and I would go backpacking, they’d put me in charge of conversation — some deep philosophical thought. One guy was in charge...

Guest opinion: Is it Too Early to Talk About 2028?

What can a columnist do when his deadline is Election Day and he doesn’t know who has won the presidency and other offices (and...

Join Interstate Health Care Compacts

New Mexico has one of the worst doctor shortages in the U.S., and unfortunately it is only expected to get worse. Nearly 40% of...

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