By Heather Balas, Candidate, NM Senate District 9 | New Mexico needs an educational system that inspires students to succeed. One that prepares them for careers we can’t even imagine. […]
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In an experiment in democracy, City Desk readers use local news to participate in city budget process
Commentary by Pat Davis, City Desk Pat Davis is a former Albuquerque City Councilor. He is the publisher of City Desk ABQ and owner/publisher of a group of newspapers in […]
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Marjorie Taylor Greene jumps the shark
May 8 could have been another low point for U.S. House Republicans. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), after weeks of threats, finally pulled the pin on the grenade she’d been […]
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Affordable Internet Access is a Critical Election Year Issue
In the digital age, access to reliable internet is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. This truth has become even more evident as we’ve navigated through recent global challenges […]
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Lawmakers Should Weigh Burdens to Smallest Businesses
The man was said to be the only electrician in Mora, and my agency forced him out of business. This was around 20 years ago. I learned about it in […]
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Keep Albuquerque immigrant friendly
This letter is provided as opinion/commentary from the authors. You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org “One Albuquerque” is more than a tagline. It is a commitment to ensuring that all […]
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The High Cost of Self-checkout
If you do grocery shopping for your family, you have undoubtedly used self-checkout. That’s what I was doing recently when shopping for two items in a nearby store. I noticed […]
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Apodaca Wants to Help Moderates
Democrats’ notion of their party as the big tent is suffering as hard line progressives target moderates in the primary. It’s been widely reported that progressives have primaried every state […]
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Why You Should Care About the Federal Debt
Does everyone in your household have a spare $102,000 lying around? Because that’s what it will take to clear our federal debt: $102,000 from every woman, man and child in […]
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Paving the Way Forward in Bernalillo County District 3
Candidate Commentary. This post is provided by a candidate for office and does not imply endorsement by this news outlet or our staff. As a community service, City Desk welcomes […]