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 […]

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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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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 […]

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Letter to the Editor: New Mexico ’emerges’ as worst state in union

Submitted by state Rep. Stefani Lord, Sandia Park New Mexicans are beginning to ask – why our state is ranked last in the nation in every important category (from education, to crime, addiction, and child welfare); and why isn’t their legislator proposing solutions to fix these problems?   Both are fair questions.   The answer partially […]

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Letter to the Editor: New Mexico ’emerges’ as worst state in union

Submitted by state Rep. Stefani Lord, Sandia Park New Mexicans are beginning to ask – why our state is ranked last in the nation in every important category (from education, to crime, addiction, and child welfare); and why isn’t their legislator proposing solutions to fix these problems?   Both are fair questions.   The answer partially […]