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Opinion
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New Mexico is ranked 50 th in the Nation for education. Academic proficiencies for New Mexico schools are shocking. According to US News , only 11% of Las Cruces High School students are proficient … more
The Legislature’s Finance Committee does a thorough analysis of every bill, including their best estimate as to how much money it will cost or save the state. But some bills are hard to put a … more
I cannot imagine the mental fortitude, the bravery, the patience and the sacrifice it takes to kiss your babies goodbye everyday, put on the uniform and go out into the often-savage world we live to … more
The persistent housing shortage is a recurring issue in legislative discussions, with demand consistently outpacing supply. One proposed solution is rent control, aimed at making housing more … more
When patients come through our doors at MountainView Regional Medical Center and our outpatient clinical care sites, it is our privilege to provide quality, compassionate medical care to help them … more
During the month of February there were two meetings at the White House between the PGA Tour commissioner, Jay Monahan, (with Tour representatives) and President Trump.  One without Tiger Woods … more
United States foreign assistance programs, notably the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), are being annihilated as its activities are put on hold and its foreign service officers and … more
It’s no secret that America’s colleges and universities are big spenders. The highest-paid state official in 43 states is a college coach. And it’s not just in athletics, as … more
Last week I wrote about the potential Omnibus bill rumored to be planned for crime legislation in Sante Fe. In summary, I was concerned about other legislation being lumped with the critical public … more
Attacks on our public lands are at an all-time high, but all these assaults to dismantle protected landscapes have been kept on the down low. From a lawsuit that attempted to transfer federal lands … more
Statistics are a wonderful thing. As for statistics being valid and meaningful numbers, some wise man once said, “the thing about statistics is that they can be used to prove anything, even the … more
Last week, on the same day we honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and witnessed the swearing in of our new president, Donald Trump. Their visions for what America can be could … more
As we welcome the new year, I would like to extend a heartfelt greeting to the 70 state representatives and 42 state senators joining the 57th Legislature of the State of New Mexico. I am truly … more
Recently, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham stood alongside Las Cruces Mayor Eric Enriquez and Councilor Johana Bencomo to break ground on the new Amador Crossing homeless housing project. At a cost of … more
For those that didn’t attend or watch the Las Cruces Police Department’s town hall on Jan. 23, I highly recommend you search it on YouTube and watch it. Without the public comment, the … more
“I didn’t have a chance to warm up.” “My left elbow is giving me trouble.” “I never play this hole well.” “I can’t putt on slow greens.” … more
It is possible for two conflicting facts to both be true. It is a fact that crime is increasing in Las Cruces. We need to help Police Chief Jeremy Story recruit more officers and then do a … more
A couple of weeks ago, Las Cruces very nearly suffered yet another tragedy. A local man left Tractor Supply on Picacho with his 14-year old grandson in the car. Driving down Picacho, an apparently … more
Chaparral has grown exponentially across Doña Ana and Otero counties in recent decades with no cohesive government. As the largest unincorporated community in the state, it’s officially … more
If you didn’t watch the debut of TGL golf on ESPN a couple of weeks ago, you were missing something special. The hype leading up to the opening of the TGL brief indoor season was major, spurred … more
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