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It’s interesting to me how unbothered many New Mexicans are by the decades of gerrymandering that have taken place in our state. The November 27 affirmation by the state Supreme Court of the lower court ruling upholding the 2021 redistricting plan signed into law by the Democratic legislature was similarly anticlimactic.  The all-Democrat Supreme Court […]

A funny thing happened in the Nov. 7 election. Turns out voters don’t like having their rights taken away or determined by others. In Kentucky, Ohio, and Virginia there was an all-out effort to ban women’s right to make their own healthcare decisions. These efforts were soundly defeated. But as importantly, school board elections across […]

The New Mexico Kids n’ Parks Transportation Grant application period has been extended to Friday, Dec. 1. New Mexico State Parks is proud to bring the 16th year of the Kids ‘n Parks Transportation Grants, a component of the highly successful NM Outdoor Classroom Program (OCP). Kids ‘n Parks gives teachers the opportunity to take […]

Exploring the disturbing normalcy of government shutdowns, urging immediate action in this stark reflection by the author.

After several visits to Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument near Mountainair, Kathy Faz Garcia found the sites to be a special part of the National Parks Service. So when the superintendent position opened there, she jumped at the chance. And Faz Garcia was recently named for the slot. “About four years ago, I came here […]

A masked burglar broke into the Verve Health Shop and Dispensary in Edgewood on November 11 taking an undisclosed amount of products. Police say surveillance cameras captured the offender entering and leaving the area on foot and they are seeking the public’s help in identifying the bandit. If you have any information please call Edgewood […]