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 […]
Commentary
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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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Supporting City Desk on #GivingTuesday
Our startup year is coming to a close. We’re thinking about how we can be even more impactful for Albuquerque in 2025. Did you know? In 2025, the mayor and five of nine City Council members — including all three Westside seats — are up for election. Whether you think Albuquerque is on the right […]
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Supporting City Desk on #GivingTuesday
Our startup year is coming to a close. We’re thinking about how we can be even more impactful for Albuquerque in 2025. Did you know? In 2025, the mayor and five of nine City Council members — including all three Westside seats — are up for election. Whether you think Albuquerque is on the right […]
Opinion
Spanish speakers are an overlooked asset
Commentary from Maurreen Skowran , Westside Albuquerque. Skowran is a Marine veteran and former candidate for Albuquerque City Council. This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the author. You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org The November release of Visit Albuquerque’s 10-year destination master plan, created by the company JLL, outlines strategies for cultural heritage and […]
Opinion
Spanish speakers are an overlooked asset
Commentary from Maurreen Skowran , Westside Albuquerque. Skowran is a Marine veteran and former candidate for Albuquerque City Council. This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the author. You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org The November release of Visit Albuquerque’s 10-year destination master plan, created by the company JLL, outlines strategies for cultural heritage and […]
Opinion
Culture war issues take time and understanding
Some 30 years ago, around a Thanksgiving dinner table, a gentleman in my family stated this opinion: Gay people should not be allowed to be schoolteachers because they wanted to recruit children into their way of life. The gentleman was then about 50-ish and had never had more than a superficial acquaintance with anyone he […]
Opinion
Project 2025 and the new look of disaster recovery
In Roswell’s newly opened FEMA office, people who lost homes and vehicles in October flooding and people who are still trying to get the mold and muck out of their living quarters hope the government will help them get back on their feet. In Ruidoso FEMA ensnared flood and fire victims with red tape. And […]
Posted inCommentary, Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Senators Heinrich and Lujan should be applauded for their votes on Israeli weapons resolutions
Submitted by Terry Hansen, Milwaukee I want to thank Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan for voting to halt the transfer of offensive weapons to Israel because of its transgressions in the war against Hamas, including Israel’s blocking of U.S. humanitarian aid to Gaza. Unfortunately, despite their courageous votes, the resolutions did not pass. This spring, the […]
Posted inCommentary, Corrales, Letters to the Editor, Sandoval County
Letter to the Editor: State Must Act to End Unlawful and Discriminatory Property Tax Practices
Submitted by Kenneth and Kathleen DeHoffBad Coyote Farm, Corrales In September 2024, the 13th District Court ruled that the Sandoval County Assessor’s mass appraisal method for Corrales is unlawful, confirming what we’ve experienced firsthand since moving here in 2021. As longtime Sandoval County residents, my wife and I trusted the assessor to fairly value our […]