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Let’s Get Bold About Fixing Education

The most overused word in the recent primary was “bold.” Candidates were claiming they had bold solutions for New Mexico’s myriad problems and failings.  Then we got the Kids Count report, reminding us that New Mexico is again 50 out of 50 in children’s wellbeing. The bare statistics in that report show that New Mexico […]

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Age, the Issue That Won’t Go Away

When I was covering the Legislature and watching our elected officials at work, I would sometimes say a silent prayer: “Help me know when it’s time to step aside and do it before I make a fool of myself.” Legislative sessions are grueling. While some lawmakers give in to age-related health issues or exhaustion, some […]

Posted inColumnists, Commentary

Let’s Get Bold About Fixing Education

The most overused word in the recent primary was “bold.” Candidates were claiming they had bold solutions for New Mexico’s myriad problems and failings.  Then we got the Kids Count report, reminding us that New Mexico is again 50 out of 50 in children’s wellbeing. The bare statistics in that report show that New Mexico […]

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First Responder Spotlight: Amanda Campos

First Responder Spotlight is a monthly feature submitted by the Sandoval County Optimist Club.  Amanda Campos has been a career firefighter/EMT with Sandoval County Fire and Rescue since being hired in 2018. She began working with the department in October 2013 as a volunteer, obtaining her medical technician basic qualification during that time. In addition […]

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In Defense of Independence Day

Now that parade days are behind me, Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays. Growing up in Silver City, the morning of the Fourth was always consumed with The Parade. My mother was in Full Broadcast Mode, doing her regular 7:15 a.m. radio show, and then heading downtown to announce the parade. It seemed […]

Posted inColumnists, Commentary

Age, the Issue That Won’t Go Away

When I was covering the Legislature and watching our elected officials at work, I would sometimes say a silent prayer: “Help me know when it’s time to step aside and do it before I make a fool of myself.” Legislative sessions are grueling. While some lawmakers give in to age-related health issues or exhaustion, some […]

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Prosecutor won’t oppose Trump sentencing delay in hush money case after high court immunity ruling

By JAKE OFFENHARTZ Manhattan prosecutors said Tuesday they would not oppose Donald Trump’s request to delay the sentencing in his hush money trial as he seeks to have the conviction overturned following a Supreme Court ruling that granted broad immunity protections to presidents. In a letter filed with the New York court, prosecutors with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s […]