Opinion

We Need Solutions But Addiction is Complicated

Gov. Lujan Grisham is calling for a special session to address the public safety issues plaguing our state. The best way she can accomplish...

Letters to the editor 5/1/24

A landmark is gone The Lujan home in San Pedro, which burned last week was an important landmark in the Valley. As a child, I remember...

1930s America Compared to 2024

John Steinbeck’s classic novel “The Grapes of Wrath” turned 85 years old a few weeks back.  Steinbeck’s classic was published during the Great Depression and...

Primary Election Season: What’s it all About?

The most dramatic change in the New Mexico legislature in recent years has been the triumph of the progressive wing of the Democratic Party. In...

Our President Has Ignored What’s Best for Our Country

Before Barack Obama was elected, he promised to “fundamentally transform” America. Joe Biden’s first term is often referred to as Obama’s third term because...

Smoothing Out the Capital Outlay Process

Wesley Billingsley will soon be able to say, “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.” He will tackle one of the most...

What Happened to Self-Reliance?

Nothing is permanent. Everything flows. History repeats itself and we always come full circle. So what makes us think we can break the cycle...

Guest opinion: The Empires Begin to Strike Back

With all that is occurring in our political and cultural life, there are signs some Americans have had enough. Google recently fired 28 employees from...

It’s a Taxing Time For People

Was it as bad for you as it was for me? Sending Washington money we earn, but Washington doesn’t, I mean? It’s not just being...

Letters to the Editor 4/18/24

Transparent Dialogue It is essential to have transparent dialogue about addressing homelessness in our city and communities. Blocking public input on this matter is unfair...

NM’s Oil and Gas Tax History

This week we had one most dreaded days of the year: Tax Day 2024. Federal income taxes have been with the American taxpayer since...

DEI Cronyism and Woke Grifters

When ideology replaces meritocracy or provides immunity from the consequences of illegal behavior, systemic mediocrity follows. Under toxic National Socialism, Stalinism, and Maoism, millions of...

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