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Opinion: Background of My Opponent and Why She Represents a Significant threat to New Mexico District 9

Submitted by Audrey Trujillo, NM Senate District 9 candidate In the years leading up to this election, my opponent has received various appointments designed to bolster her political resume. However, it is notable that she has never held a job for more than two years, and her appointment to a role in the Biden-Harris administration—specifically […]

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Letter to the Editor: Politician Selling Out Veterans and Legislation to Donors?

Submitted by Charles Goodmacher Mr. Frank Smith is an honest man running a straightforward campaign for the NM House of Representatives, District 23. Smith’s theme is “Bridging Divides / Building a United New Mexico.” His opponent, unfortunately, puts party politics and big dollar donors first. New Mexico has the second highest suicide rate among Veterans […]

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Opinion: Sandoval aims to unite Sandoval County

Submitted by Beau Sandoval, Sandoval County Commission candidate Growing up in Rio Rancho, having attended Rio Rancho Elementary, Middle and High School, my community has always meant a great deal to me, from a very personal perspective. Knowing what my community means to me and acknowledging the unprecedented crisis that my generation currently faces, there […]

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Letter to the Editor: Trujillo is the right choice for Senate District 9

Submitted by Monica Luna As a dedicated constituent of Senate District 9, I have thoroughly researched the various candidates vying for office. Among the diverse array of options, one individual distinctly stands out: Audrey Trujillo.  A resident of Senate District 9 for 25 years, Audrey is not only a committed mother and wife but also […]

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Letter to the Editor: Systemic issues are drivers of the state’s challenges

Submitted by Elizabeth Phillips State Representative Stefani Lord’s recent letter attributes New Mexico’s low rankings in areas such as crime, education, addiction, and child welfare to progressive Democratic policies. While these concerns are critical, her argument misrepresents both the intent and impact of these policies, relying on emotionally charged issues like late-term abortions, “sex-altering” surgeries […]

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Letter to the Editor: Systemic issues are drivers of the state’s challenges

Submitted by Elizabeth Phillips State Representative Stefani Lord’s recent letter attributes New Mexico’s low rankings in areas such as crime, education, addiction, and child welfare to progressive Democratic policies. While these concerns are critical, her argument misrepresents both the intent and impact of these policies, relying on emotionally charged issues like late-term abortions, “sex-altering” surgeries […]

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Letter to the Editor: How Emerge is Transforming Leadership in New Mexico

Submitted by Estela Hernandez, Emerge Graduate  and Executive Director, Emerge NM and Reena Szczepanski, Emerge Graduate and former Executive Director, Emerge NM Women’s leadership is critical to helping communities across New Mexico meet the challenges that we currently face, and the voters of New Mexico vote “yes” for women leaders time and time again across […]

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Letter to the Editor: How Emerge is Transforming Leadership in New Mexico

Submitted by Estela Hernandez, Emerge Graduate  and Executive Director, Emerge NM and Reena Szczepanski, Emerge Graduate and former Executive Director, Emerge NM Women’s leadership is critical to helping communities across New Mexico meet the challenges that we currently face, and the voters of New Mexico vote “yes” for women leaders time and time again across […]