Opinion

Private Equity Has No Place Owning New Mexico’s Gas Utility

New Mexicans deserve energy companies that are reliable, transparent, and accountable to the public—not private-equity firms that play shell games with our essential services. That’s why the proposed buyout of New Mexico Gas Company (NMGC) by Bernhard Capital Partners (BCP) should be rejected. Its set for hearing on Nov. 3.

Expressing Gratitude

We, the families of Moving Arts Española, would like to express our gratitude to the Española City Council Members for the support demonstrated at the City Council Meeting on Jan. 13.

Democrats Petty for Not Attending State of the Union

Most State of the Union addresses are forgettable the moment they end. Not this one.

Medical Malpractice Success a Win, But More Needed

The passage of medical malpractice reform is the most important public policy success in New Mexico in more than a decade. It took support from New Mexicans of every political stripe and a bi-partisan coalition in the Legislature to achieve this success, but at long last the State’s malpractice-driven doctor shortage may be over.

Profiting Off the Iran War in New Mexico

As I adjusted to the news over the weekend that our country and Israel had attacked Iran, I began devouring updates — from the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to President Trump’s encouragement that Iran’s population rise up and replace the 47-year-old theocratic regime.

Profiting Off the Iran War in New Mexico

As I adjusted to the news over the weekend that our country and Israel had attacked Iran, I began devouring updates — from the...

Medical Malpractice Bill Exposed Willful Ignorance

Sen. Joe Cervantes was litigating House Bill 99, the medical malpractice reform bill, on the Senate floor, and he had plenty to say. Two days...

The Thirst for Power Will Destroy Our City

The 18th Century Irish philosopher Edmund Burke was supposed to have said that evil triumphs when good men do nothing. The quote has been...

The Insulter in Chief

Each time one thinks President Trump has reached the lowest level possible in insulting his enemies, he finds new depths to plunge. Following a 6-3...

White Culture and the Fictions Some Americans Tell Themselves

President Donald Trump nominated Jeremy Carl to a top spot in the Trump administration’s State Department. Usually, there’d be no reason for you to...

Presidents’ Day and Some Valuable Lessons

February 22, was the birthday of George Washington, which the nation celebrated as a federal holiday. In 1971, Presidents’ Day, was established as the...

Letters to the Editor 02/19/26

Changing Destiny Española Valley is a beautiful place to live and have your family enjoying the blessed multi-cultural and diverse population. This beauty has been changing...

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