Submitted by Michael Roake, Corrales Dear Editor and fellow Corralanos, I urge support for Jim Fahey for Corrales mayor. He is the single candidate qualified by temperament and experience to […]
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Letter to the editor: Why I’m supporting Dr. Fred Hashimoto for mayor
Submitted by Johnny Martinez, Corrales I’m supporting Dr. Fred Hashimoto for mayor because he has spent decades serving our community in meaningful and respectful ways. He listens. He invites dialogue. […]
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Reel Gems: Overlooked films currently streaming: Sunshine Cleaning (2008)
By Douglas Wood Rated R Currently streaming on Prime, Hulu, Apple TV+, YouTube and Peacock Sunshine Cleaning is the deceptively cheery title of the 2008 dramedy about biohazard waste removal. […]
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Letter to the editor: It’s common sense to restrict access to our most deadly weapons
Submitted by Karen Watson, Edgewood Last week, an altercation in Las Cruces ended in a mass shooting. As so many do in far too many communities across our country. As […]
Posted inCommentary, Corrales, New Mexico Legislature #nmleg, Sandoval County
Op-ed: A bipartisan solution to put more police on the streets
Submitted by Democratic Senator Cindy Nava and Republican Senator Craig Brandt The political climate these days feels tense. Nationally, we see gridlock everywhere, preventing proven policies that can help our […]
Posted inCommentary, Letters to the Editor, Sandoval County
Letter to the Editor: Why it is a Mistake to Dismantle USAID and Foreign Assistance
Submitted by Rebecca Black, Retired Senior Foreign Service Officer and Mission Director with USAID Every day brings a new decision by Elon Musk and the Trump Administration about the future […]
Posted inCommentary, Letters to the Editor, Sandoval County
Op-ed: Musk is ‘Unelected, Unvetted, Unqualified’
Submitted by Dr. Katherine Aaron, resident of Rio Rancho My response to US Representative Melanie Stansbury’s MEET THE PRESS interview Feb 4, 2025. Elon Musk is an unelected, unvetted, unqualified […]
Posted inCommentary, Corrales, Sandoval County
Commentary: Lawmaker’s Proposal Would Chip Away at Public-Records Access
This commentary was submitted by Heath Haussamen, and was originally published at haussamen.com. Disclosure: State Rep. Sarah Silva, D-Las Cruces, who is mentioned in this column, is my spouse. Here’s a […]
Posted inCommentary, Sandoval County
Whatcha Gonna Do When They Come for You (or Your Family, Friends or Neighbors)?
This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the Randi McGinn. Have you ever been called upon to be someone’s hero? If you’ve chosen a “hero” career like nursing, firefighting, law enforcement […]
Posted inCommentary, Sandoval County
On the Brink…
Commentary submitted by Randi McGinn As the nation collectively holds its breath awaiting the incoming administration of Donald Trump (Will America be made Great Again or will chaos & billionaires […]