This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the author. You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org Charles Goodmacher, a resident of Rio Rancho, is the retired director of media and government relations for NEA-NM and founder of Do Good LLC, a lobbying and communications firm working in public policy. Words matter. Sometimes comforting words obscure unfortunate […]
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Words matter: Stop calling oil and gas “clean” until they truly are
This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the author. You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org Charles Goodmacher, a resident of Rio Rancho, is the retired director of media and government relations for NEA-NM and founder of Do Good LLC, a lobbying and communications firm working in public policy. Words matter. Sometimes comforting words obscure unfortunate […]
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Like Uncle Bill’s $200 tip, do some unexpected good for others this holiday season
During the holiday season there is always a focus on charitable giving or philanthropy. Recently you might have been asked by your local non-profits or organizations to give generously on Giving Tuesday. This is charitable giving. Philanthropy is something different. Although Giving Tuesday sometimes seems like a commercial effort, it was the brainchild of NYC […]
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Like Uncle Bill’s $200 tip, do some unexpected good for others this holiday season
During the holiday season there is always a focus on charitable giving or philanthropy. Recently you might have been asked by your local non-profits or organizations to give generously on Giving Tuesday. This is charitable giving. Philanthropy is something different. Although Giving Tuesday sometimes seems like a commercial effort, it was the brainchild of NYC […]
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Like Uncle Bill’s $200 tip, do some unexpected good for others this holiday season
During the holiday season there is always a focus on charitable giving or philanthropy. Recently you might have been asked by your local non-profits or organizations to give generously on Giving Tuesday. This is charitable giving. Philanthropy is something different. Although Giving Tuesday sometimes seems like a commercial effort, it was the brainchild of NYC […]
Posted inColumnists, Commentary
Like Uncle Bill’s $200 tip, do some unexpected good for others this holiday season
During the holiday season there is always a focus on charitable giving or philanthropy. Recently you might have been asked by your local non-profits or organizations to give generously on Giving Tuesday. This is charitable giving. Philanthropy is something different. Although Giving Tuesday sometimes seems like a commercial effort, it was the brainchild of NYC […]
Posted inColumnists, Commentary
Like Uncle Bill’s $200 tip, do some unexpected good for others this holiday season
During the holiday season there is always a focus on charitable giving or philanthropy. Recently you might have been asked by your local non-profits or organizations to give generously on Giving Tuesday. This is charitable giving. Philanthropy is something different. Although Giving Tuesday sometimes seems like a commercial effort, it was the brainchild of NYC […]
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Christian Stewardship in Action: How Solar Power Sustains Our Church and Mission
Submitted by Bruce Hunn As faith leaders, we carry the responsibility not only to guide our congregation spiritually, but to care for creation and to be good stewards of church resources provided by our Creator. It’s a delicate balance—making sure the lights stay on, while ensuring every dollar is spent with purpose. A couple of […]
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Brady Giglio Laws – What are they? What is their impact?
Submitted by Barbara Romo, 13th Judicial District Attorney of New Mexico Recently we have found ourselves facing a situation in which a law enforcement officer in one of our counties described a situation in court which could affect the outcome of the case, which was not truthful, a violation of Brady Giglio Laws. Law enforcement […]
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Letter to the Editor: Climate Change and Economic Challenges Need Leadership Not Rants
Submitted by Susan Smith, Tijeras Wow! What a rant by Rep. Lord in the December 5 Independent. It’s so tempting to respond in kind, but the deadly seriousness of climate change is too important for that. Fortunately, she doesn’t deny climate change, just our ability to fix it. It’s true that we don’t know how […]