Back in the era of Susanna Martinez’ governorship, there was a push for a law that would allow New Mexico public schools to hold students back in third grade if they couldn’t meet reading criteria. I wondered why there was any need for that to be in legislation, when such matters should be handled locally […]
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Ukraine can prevail in this David and Goliath fight
As we enter the third year of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, House Speaker Mike Johnson and congressional Republicans are dithering on aid as if the United States will never need allies again. As if Russia is our new best friend. As if he’ll be Speaker forever. Johnson, a politician and not a military man, has […]
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East Mountain Timberwolves lose to Cuba in final home game
There were uplifting moments during East Mountain’s Feb. 22 game against the visiting Cuba Rams. The Timberwolves’ final home game of the season featured a lead-changing second-quarter spurt of scoring, scrappy defense here and there, a rare 3-point shot and a sparse but loud crowd showing its support. But in the end, East Mountain’s young […]
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East Mountain Timberwolves lose to Cuba in final home game
There were uplifting moments during East Mountain’s Feb. 22 game against the visiting Cuba Rams. The Timberwolves’ final home game of the season featured a lead-changing second-quarter spurt of scoring, scrappy defense here and there, a rare 3-point shot and a sparse but loud crowd showing its support. But in the end, East Mountain’s young […]
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East Mountain Timberwolves lose to Cuba in final home game
There were uplifting moments during East Mountain’s Feb. 22 game against the visiting Cuba Rams. The Timberwolves’ final home game of the season featured a lead-changing second-quarter spurt of scoring, scrappy defense here and there, a rare 3-point shot and a sparse but loud crowd showing its support. But in the end, East Mountain’s young […]
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Former Lt. Gubernatorial Candidate Announces Candidacy for State Senate
Anthony “Ant” Thornton announced last week his candidacy for Republican nominee for New Mexico Senate for District 19, which includes Bernalillo, Santa Fe, Sandoval and Torrance counties. “This is the district I want to represent in the state senate,” Thornton said in a Facebook post. “I love living here, and I want to ensure that […]
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Former Lt. Gubernatorial Candidate Announces Candidacy for State Senate
Anthony “Ant” Thornton announced last week his candidacy for Republican nominee for New Mexico Senate for District 19, which includes Bernalillo, Santa Fe, Sandoval and Torrance counties. “This is the district I want to represent in the state senate,” Thornton said in a Facebook post. “I love living here, and I want to ensure that […]
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Former Lt. Gubernatorial Candidate Announces Candidacy for State Senate
Anthony “Ant” Thornton announced last week his candidacy for Republican nominee for New Mexico Senate for District 19, which includes Bernalillo, Santa Fe, Sandoval and Torrance counties. “This is the district I want to represent in the state senate,” Thornton said in a Facebook post. “I love living here, and I want to ensure that […]
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Feel-good tax bill has much to like but stops short of solving bigger problems
Legislators passed a pretty good tax package this year, but instead of responding thoughtfully to the big picture, they simply rolled together a bunch of individual bills. They got in some pet tax credits while ignoring longstanding problems and creating one new irritant for businesses and economic development. House Bill 252 “modernizes the tax code” […]
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Feel-good tax bill has much to like but stops short of solving bigger problems
Legislators passed a pretty good tax package this year, but instead of responding thoughtfully to the big picture, they simply rolled together a bunch of individual bills. They got in some pet tax credits while ignoring longstanding problems and creating one new irritant for businesses and economic development. House Bill 252 “modernizes the tax code” […]