Opinion

Guest Opinion: Are our politicians listening?

When government gets more powerful, people feel politicians are not listening. And so, it is in New Mexico. New Mexico’s Progressive Democrats create and...

The Absurd Democratic Border Con

In 2021, President Joe Biden opened wide an inherited, secure southern border that had finally stopped mass illegal immigration. When he overturned former President Donald...

Elected Officials Must Seek Out Resources To Find Solutions

We all have witnessed it. We see it everyday, whether we are driving to work, the grocery store, or elsewhere. The increase in homelessness...

A Better Way to Govern

One of the most important bills this legislative session has tiptoed through the House with scant publicity and no controversy. House Bill 232, to create...

It’s that time of the legislative session

For the past quarter century, my journalism has mostly revolved around statehouses. I feel old just saying this out loud.   But age comes with perspective. So,...

What is Happening in Higher Ed?

Notice the condition of New Mexico roads lately? Huge patches are suffering advanced deterioration. With the state awash in cash, when will truckers, ranchers,...

Vocational Education Bill Off and Running

Trades, especially the construction trades, have been saying for years that they need more workers. Community colleges and unions are doing their best to...

Supporting the NM Healthcare Delivery and Access Act

At Presbyterian Española Hospital, our goal is to understand and meet the healthcare needs of our community. When patients have an alcohol or substance use...

Honesty No Longer the Best Policy

SANTA ROSA, N.M. — For just a moment, until the bottom of this column, let’s deviate from modern times and actually be honest about...

Letters to the editor 2/8/24

Tiered approach needed I’m writing to express my support for legislation that would expand the ability for licensed acupuncturists from other states to practice in...

New Mexico’s Left Comes for Oil and Gas

In recent years the “left” including most, but not all in the Democratic Party have turned sharply against traditional energy sources. Despite New Mexico’s...

Go Forth And Make Mistakes, But Always Keep Shooting for the Stars

We started a new adventure this week. We opened a new Española business — a restaurant Apple Valley Kitchen — to be exact.  With...

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