By Rick Kraft The classic 1970s movie “Love Story” featured a popular line: “Love means never having to say you’re sorry.” This concept may have worked for the big screen, but it is totally wrong and does not work in real life. To use “love” as an excuse not to apologize would ultimately result in the […]
Opinion
Does rural New Mexico matter anymore? 79% of Democratic win came from just 4 urban counties
Commentary by Pat Davis, New Mexico Political Report – Despite polling predictions of a close race, Governor-elect Deb Haaland easily defeated Republican Gregg Hull by about 14 points and more than 100,000 votes. Democrats across the state won every major race by a nearly 60%–40% margin, or better, and Haaland will take office with a […]
Rep. Kathleen Cates: Why New Mexico’s four constitutional amendments deserve your vote
Submitted by Rep. Kathleen Cates On November 3, New Mexicans will vote on four amendments to the state Constitution. These bipartisan proposals, passed by the Legislature in 2025 and 2026, would strengthen democratic representation and support our state’s future. I support all four and encourage voters to consider each carefully. The first amendment, HJR 2 […]
KBIM-TV Memories — Stories From New Mexico — Life after the fire
By Roger Riley — Memories of a Roswell TV reporter, who graduated from Eastern New Mexico University in 1977. Getting that first job in journalism is a big step for any would-be reporter. It was no different for me. Graduating from Eastern New Mexico University in May of 1977, I was ready to return to […]
Just a Thought — The power of one vote
By Rick Kraft — Imagine: The voting polls opened, but no one showed up to vote. The voting polls opened, but no one showed up to vote. Why should they? The average voter leads a busy life. There are more important things to do: groceries to buy, children to transport, phone calls to make and […]
“I’m in Deb’s corner”: Boxer Danny Romero endorses Haaland
By Danny Romero, Jr. , Albuquerque — Here in New Mexico, we know what it means to be resilient. We know what it takes to make ends meet, to provide for our families, and fight with everything we’ve got. We have made significant progress, securing huge wins in early childhood education and addressing the healthcare […]
Letter to the Editor: Roswell residents deserve the truth about our new surveillance system
Dear Editor: Roswell residents recently read in the Roswell Daily Record that the Police Department installed 25 license‑plate cameras across the city. What most people don’t know is that these cameras are part of a much larger surveillance system — one that was approved quietly, installed without permits, and publicly described in ways that do […]
Commentary: Not every loss from the Hermit’s Peak Fire fits on a receipt
Guest Commentary By Brian Colón, NM Managing Partner, Singleton Schreiber — FEMA has spent years arguing that the law Congress passed to compensate Hermit’s Peak-Calf Canyon (HPCC) Fire victims only covers losses with a price tag, for example a home, a fence, a business, or a medical bill. Everything else, in FEMA’s reading, doesn’t count. Brian Colón is the managing partner […]
The Haaland-Hull debate over debates is dumb. Here’s how to do it better.
By Pat Davis, nm.news — I’m tired of hearing and reading about how Deb Haaland and Gregg Hull won’t debate each other. Their campaigns will both say they have tried and this week they both pledged to show up – to different debates in different places and on different dates. The truth is, standard televised […]
Op-ed: Why New Mexicans should support all four ballot amendments on Nov. 3
Submitted by NM Rep. Kathleen Cates, District 44 On November 3, New Mexicans will vote on four amendments to the state Constitution. These bipartisan proposals, passed by the Legislature in 2025 and 2026, would strengthen democratic representation and support our state’s future. I support all four and encourage voters to consider each carefully. The first […]

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