Commentary from Rich Guay, AlbuquerqueThis letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the author. You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org How about we stop playing identity politics by propping up any and all feel-good candidates and we start recruiting candidates that make our communities feel-good, heard, and safe. Before the results of Nov 5th I would […]
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“Democrats Need To Learn How To Juggle”
Commentary from Rich Guay, AlbuquerqueThis letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the author. You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org How about we stop playing identity politics by propping up any and all feel-good candidates and we start recruiting candidates that make our communities feel-good, heard, and safe. Before the results of Nov 5th I would […]
Posted inOpinion
Analysis: 30 of 33 New Mexico counties became more ‘Trumpy’ since 2020
This column is provided as opinion/commentary from the Pat Davis, Publisher, City Desk ABQ.You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org Whether you are thrilled about last night’s results or terrified about what comes next, let’s start by agreeing on a few basic things: 1) Pollsters and pundits got it wrong (a lot) (again), 2) New Mexico’s […]
Posted inOpinion
Analysis: 30 of 33 New Mexico counties became more ‘Trumpy’ since 2020
This column is provided as opinion/commentary from the Pat Davis, Publisher, City Desk ABQ.You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org Whether you are thrilled about last night’s results or terrified about what comes next, let’s start by agreeing on a few basic things: 1) Pollsters and pundits got it wrong (a lot) (again), 2) New Mexico’s […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Opinion
Election 2024: What’s New This Time?
Submitted by Common Cause New Mexico Formerly Incarcerated People Can Now Vote This election is the first time that individuals leaving correctional facilities can register and vote, even if they are on probation and parole. The law that allowed people who had served their time for felony convictions to vote had been on the books […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Opinion
Election 2024: What’s New This Time?
Submitted by Common Cause New Mexico Formerly Incarcerated People Can Now Vote This election is the first time that individuals leaving correctional facilities can register and vote, even if they are on probation and parole. The law that allowed people who had served their time for felony convictions to vote had been on the books […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Opinion
Opinion: ABQ has bigger needs than controversial $200K playground
This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the author. Diane Denish is a former lieutenant governor of New Mexico and a strong advocate for children. She is a resident of the Netherwood Park neighborhood in Northeast ABQ. Have an opinion? Of course you do! You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org Recently, a local paper published […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Opinion
Letter to the Editor: We should grow the Valle de Oro
This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the authors. You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org We created the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge hand-in-hand with Albuquerque’sSouth Valley community. In just one decade, lands that were once home to a dairyoperation next to a heavy industrial zone have blossomed into one of New Mexico’s mosttreasured […]
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Letter to the Editor: City Charter Amendments Need Review by Blue Ribbon Task Force
This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the authors. You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org Foundational changes got minimum hearings, little public input. The recent changes proposed to the City Charter by several City Councilors require more public input and education than allowed by the current council president. These changes would reduce the votes needed […]
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Letter to the Editor: R-45 Undermines Public Safety and Erodes Community Trust
This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the author. You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org As soon as Monday, the Albuquerque City Council will consider amending our city’s long-established immigration protection policies under the auspices of public safety. But this misguided amendment will have the exact opposite effect, weakening police work while opening the door […]