Opinion

NM Politicians Can’t Squander Surplus Opportunity

With $3.6 billion at its disposal the New Mexico Legislature had the chance of the century (and possibly the last century) to enact sweeping...

American Preeminence No Guarantee in Age of Dysfunction

When Constantinople finally fell to the Ottomans on Tuesday, May 29, 1453, the Byzantine Empire and its capital had up to that point survived...

Think New Mexico Gauges 2023 Session Outcome

The 2023 legislative session just concluded, and we were able to make solid progress on several of our policy priorities. Optimizing Learning Time (HB 130)...

‘Nosotros La Gente: Money Draws Predators’

LAS VEGAS — Not a week after my house burned down in the Calf Canyon Fire, someone wanted to buy my land. My response...

Los Alamos Builds Fences that Need to be Torn Down

We do not enjoy contradicting the wonderfully poignant and to-the-point words of famed poet Robert Frost, but apparently his New England neighbors—frozen much of...

Walk Through Life’s Threshhold Seeking a Better Path to the Future

I remember looking up. I remember looking into that second story window. It was cold outside; I was wearing my winter coat and I...

Voters Impatient for Change as Quality of Life Suffers

When House Bill 134 was sent up to the governor after passing both chambers, mandating that free tampons “and other menstrual products” be placed...

Make Broadband Priority by Removing Payout

Dear Editor: There is a bill making its way through the legislature regarding broadband. SB 155 purports to remove subsidies paid to incumbent phone...

Supreme Court Will Offer Civics Program for Students

The New Mexico Supreme Court will convene on April 3 in Española as part of a civics education program allowing students to learn about...

Only Rio Arriba County Girl Scout Snubbed by City

Dear Editor, I would like to first thank the Abiquiú community for their love and support of our daughter and her Girl Scout cookie sales....

Omnibus Tax Bill Could Burden New Mexico Business

When legislators pass an omnibus bill, the word “omnibus” hints that there’s something for everyone. The omnibus tax bill that recently passed the House covers...

A Brighter Future for Small Utilities in NM

New Mexico’s way of life and cultural preservation depends on the small local public bodies like Acequias, Ditches, Land Grants, Mutual Domestic Water Consumer...

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