Opinion

Letter to the Editor

Plastic bags I was grateful to read in the October 3rd and 17th issues of the RGS that Mayor John Ramon Vigil has proposed a...

When Did Free Speech and Expression Become a Crime?

Complacency is a trauma response. We are so overwhelmed, we do nothing. In the City of Espanola, I see the same. Too many of...

When We Lose Our Freedom of Speech, We Lose Our Democracy

Our democracy is at risk they tell us. We hear it over and over again. Whether you’re on the left, the right or just...

Guest opinion: Buckle Up, It’s Going to Be a Bumpy Ride

Polls show Harris and Trump tied with two weeks to go. Anything is possible, including familiar mischief — disinformation, voter suppression, interruption of official...

Letters to the editor 10/24/24

City Hall accountability The Unsheltered Committee of the City of Española met on Thursday, 10/20/2024. It’s sad when City representatives spend more time in denials...

Let’s Build a Stronger, Safer New Mexico

As  Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end, we reflect and honor the rich contributions of Hispanics to the fabric of our great nation....

Mayor Dismisses Inconveniences Caused by Proposed Ban as Minor

When I heard the Mayor wrote an article in response to my criticisms of his proposed plastic bag ban in the Rio Grande SUN,...

Status Quo Should be Unacceptable to All New Mexicans

According to a September 20 article in the Santa Fe New Mexican preliminary state testing data show “stagnant” results. As the article begins: Student achievement...

Letters to the editor 10/17/24

Hold yourself accountable As we approach the upcoming election, I think it is very important that those who wish to serve our beloved country remember...

Honor the Helpers During Natural Catastrophes

Since Hurricane Helene clobbered western North Carolina a friend with a house a few miles east of Asheville has posted updates on social media...

The Rich Pay More Than Their Fair Share

“It’s not what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just isn’t so.” — attributed to...

No Excuses For Beautifying Our Valley

The debate over banning single-use plastic bags is not just a matter of environmental concern—it’s a practical, necessary step to combat the growing litter...

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