Analysis & Commentary in NM Political ReportCommentary submitted by Stefi Weisburd, Tijeras, NM The forest outside my East Mountain home once filled me with joy. Now it fills me with dread. Rising temperatures, declining snow and rain, and diseases have wiped out trees with brutal speed. Wildfire is a constant threat. I’m getting too old […]
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Opinion: Punitive damages aren’t a windfall—they’re a safeguard for New Mexico consumers
Nicholas H. Mattison is a partner with Feferman, Warren & Mattison, in Albuquerque. During this year’s legislative session, there has been discussion about whether “punitive damages” should be limited in court cases. From my perspective as a consumer protection lawyer who helps people defrauded by big corporations, I know that the proposed changes would be […]
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Opinion: Sen. Heinrich knows that clean energy is the key to New Mexico’s continued prosperity
State Senator Heather Berghmans, a Democrat, represents Senate District 15 in Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights. She has served since 2025 By State Senator Heather Berghmans — Despite being 36th in population, our state of New Mexico is the ninth-largest energy producer in the country. Around half of the energy that is generated here is exported, meaning […]
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Bregman: A call to action for Gov, Legislature this session
Sam Bregman is the 2nd Judicial District Attorney in Bernalillo County. He is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor in 2026. Learn more at bregmanfornm.com As the Governor and Legislature prepare for New Mexico’s annual legislative session, their two priorities should be clear: protecting New Mexicans from the consequences of the Trump Administration’s […]
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Opinion: What it will take to grow New Mexico’s economy
Steven B. Chavez is the principal at Mesa del Sol, SC3 International, SC3 Development and SC3 Mechanical and Electrical. Originally from Grants, he now lives in Albuquerque. New Mexico stands at a crossroads. We have the natural resources, creative talent, and geographic advantages to thrive in the 21st-century economy—but for too long, we’ve struggled to […]
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A Historic Investment in the Heart of Albuquerque
This year, for the first time in Albuquerque’s history, the City has funded three full-time positions in the Open Space program for the Rio Grande bosque — dedicated staff whose sole responsibility is caring for this special area. As the City Councilors who prioritized this funding in the City’s operating budget, we are proud to see […]