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Spend Money Where it Counts

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During this year’s legislative session, New Mexico lawmakers are considering major investments in education reforms designed to improve student outcomes, including increasing learning time,...

NM should continue to lead the nation on investments in early childhood

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The year was 1940. As the U.S. was entering World War II, women were being recruited to fill factory jobs that men were leaving...

Jimmy Carter’s first visit to NM

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In 1974 I was a young mother working at the Democratic Party of New Mexico as its Executive Director. Bruce King was governor. One day...

Can Alex Naranjo Actually Fix the Waste Authority?

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To be fair…. As you can tell from the editorial above this one, we are disappointed with Rio Arriba County Commission Chairman Alex Naranjo’s decision...

Firing of County Manager Leaves Bitter Taste

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Welcome to Rio Arriba County. Here is a recipe for getting fired as county manager by newly elected county commissioners Alex Naranjo and Brandon Bustos,...

Column: Police Wage War on Catalytic Converter Thieves

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The evidence lay scattered across the gravel near my front door: two yellow DeWalt saw blades, plus a tire jack the thieves hadn’t bothered...

Better School Board Practices Lead to Better Schools

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School boards are an often undervalued piece of the puzzle in improving New Mexico’s public schools. They play a critically important role in setting...

NM Continues to Increase Spending at Alarming Rates

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The most important duty of the State Legislature during each 30 and 60-day legislative session is the adoption of a responsible state budget. The...

Incentives for the Film Industry Need Complete Review, Overhaul

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HB 237 bites the dust. Last week in the House Commerce committee, HB237 was summarily tabled without even one question asked or answered regarding...

Orwell’s Animal Farm Meets Española Valley Politics

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Have you ever watched how candy is made? Sweet, delicious pieces of flavored sugar destined for little fingers to unwrap. It’s an amazing amalgam...

Helping CYFD Help Kids

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Some well-intentioned elected officials are trying to get a handle on how we protect kids endangered by the people who are supposed to be...

Our Community Has Historically Been Known for Its Compassionate Heart

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I am constantly reminded by some of our ancianos about the more prosperous days of our City and its very storied past. The days...
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