Opinion

Celebrating a Century of Route 66

SANTA ROSA, N.M. — If you’re not aware of it yet, you will be soon enough. Route 66 is turning 100 years old in...

Farm bill advocates to Congress: Get a move on

The House Agriculture Committee recently delivered a draft farm bill. It was eight months after the old farm bill, about to expire, had to...

Doing journalism feels different in 2024 than it did decades ago

For much of the past two weeks, I’ve found myself spending more hours than I can count responding to the arrest of a reporter...

Guest Opinion: Initiative Could Cost a Presidential Elector

Sometimes it’s better not to fully vet a bill, at least not publicly. Introducing legislation at a news conference surrounded by like-minded politicians without getting...

Registered, But Not Voting

Recent municipal elections had an abysmal voter turnout. Why? Voting is not only a right, in America, it is a privilege. I have worked...

Congratulations Class of 2024

Skills are skills. Knowledge is knowledge. And learning to persevere is invaluable. No one can take away from you what you have been taught. Inspiring...

Looks Like We Could Step Into the Future With Produced Water

When the legislative session ended in 2019, House Speaker Brian Egolf said, “The produced water bill, I think, is going to go down as...

The Difference Between Electoral Politics and the Politics of Governing

I’ve evolved as a voter as I’ve aged. I write this as another election cycle is upon us and New Mexicans are casting early...

Unconventional Advice for the Grads

SANTA ROSA — It’s that time of year, when just about every newspaper in the state gives front-page attention to at least one local...

Maryland Marty is Wrong for NM

Much like real estate, in the world of politics, location is everything. Martin Heinrich’s location, as well as his priorities, are not in New...

State Officials on the Right Track in Exploring Water Reuse

Water is New Mexico’s most precious resource. We must ensure it is conserved and utilized to the greatest extent and encourage innovative technologies that...

We Can’t Close Our Eyes and Cower

My allergies have been killing me. Stepping outside makes me sneeze and wince. Looking into the sun has become intolerable. It’s funny how our bodies...

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