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School board made right call on name change

“Where do you draw the line?” my friend asked, as we watched a news clip of Confederate monuments being removed. It’s a fair question, given the recent toppling of a monument dedicated to Ulysses S. Grant in San Francisco. more

By Walt Rubel | 7/31/20

Pride and liberty are making us sick

Six months into this pandemic, it has become tragically clear that the coronavirus has no understanding of or regard for American exceptionalism. more

By Walt Rubel | 7/16/20

State budget fix is put off until next year

The New Mexico Legislature passed a number of useful bills in the recently completed special session dealing with police reform, racial equality and elections. more

By Walt Rubel | 7/10/20

Third strike should spell doom for Gila River diversion

The decision 16 years ago to choose diversion of the Gila River over water conservation and restoration projects resulted in a promise that was always going to remain out of reach: new water. more

By Walt Rubel | 7/2/20

Both laws and attitudes on policing need to change

Fans of horror movies know there are always early scenes that tip you off to the terrible things that will come later. I had that feeling last week as I watched the press conference held by prosecutors in Minnesota. more

By Walt Rubel | 6/5/20

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