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 […]
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Days of the Mama Lucy Gang and Cowboy Coalition
In 1984 New Mexico voters took a turn to the right, sending more moderates and conservatives of both parties to the Legislature. Back then the parties entertained a greater range of ideas. After voters had spoken, conservatives had a new opportunity take back the House. Rep. Jerry Sandel, a conservative Democrat from Farmington, became the […]
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Super rich appointees, politicos will set policy for ordinary Americans
Billionaires’ and multi-millionaires’ increasing presence in the Senate and in the Trump Administration? Yes, it’s true. First up is Sen. Rick Scott of Florida. Scott’s net worth is near $350 million, making him the richest U. S. senator. He made his money in for-profit healthcare when he was CEO of Columbia/HCA hospitals. Part of his […]
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One million reads and beyond
As editor of City Desk ABQ, I’m proud to announce a major milestone: We’ve received one million reads since the organization launched in January. What that means is even before we hit our one-year anniversary, we’ve delivered to readers a long list of stories they couldn’t find anywhere else. When City Desk launched, the goal […]
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One million reads and beyond
As editor of City Desk ABQ, I’m proud to announce a major milestone: We’ve received one million reads since the organization launched in January. What that means is even before we hit our one-year anniversary, we’ve delivered to readers a long list of stories they couldn’t find anywhere else. When City Desk launched, the goal […]
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The illogic of asylum seeker detention
About once a month, several volunteers from Albuquerque and Santa Fe travel to one of New Mexico’s immigrant detention prisons. They are from VIDA, Volunteers for Immigrants in Detention Albuquerque (abqvida.org). They go to provide comfort and solace for incarcerated asylum seekers who are mostly abandoned in a prison where conditions are miserable. They are […]
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Election aftermath demands journalistic reset
Two words, “according to,” may be the most important words in any news story you read. Journalists are trained to seek out the best, most knowledgeable sources. As a business writer I had certain go-to people I could call who knew their stuff, had their fingers on good data, and could give me an accurate, […]
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Analysis: 30 of 33 counties got more “Trumpy”
This column is provided as opinion/commentary from the Pat Davis, Publisher, City Desk ABQ and the Sandoval Signpost. This post originally appeared in the nonprofit City Desk ABQ news outlet.You can submit your own: editor@sandovalsignpost.com Whether you are thrilled about last night’s results or terrified about what comes next, let’s start by agreeing on a […]
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Analysis: 30 of 33 New Mexico counties became more ‘Trumpy’ since 2020
This column is provided as opinion/commentary from the Pat Davis, Publisher, City Desk ABQ.You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org Whether you are thrilled about last night’s results or terrified about what comes next, let’s start by agreeing on a few basic things: 1) Pollsters and pundits got it wrong (a lot) (again), 2) New Mexico’s […]
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Analysis: 30 of 33 New Mexico counties became more ‘Trumpy’ since 2020
This column is provided as opinion/commentary from the Pat Davis, Publisher, City Desk ABQ.You can submit your own: editor@citydesk.org Whether you are thrilled about last night’s results or terrified about what comes next, let’s start by agreeing on a few basic things: 1) Pollsters and pundits got it wrong (a lot) (again), 2) New Mexico’s […]