The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis released new data last week exhibiting outdoor recreation’s economic impact on New Mexico. According to the latest data from the BEA Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account, outdoor recreation created $3.2 billion in value added for New Mexico, accounting for 2.4% of New Mexico GDP and 29,182 jobs […]
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Labor Relations Board rules PRN employees not included in UNM Hospital, union bargaining deal
The state Public Employees Labor Relations Board ruled Nov. 19 that UNM Hospital and the United Health Professionals NM division of the American Federation of Teachers should move forward without PRN (on-call) employees included in the bargaining unit, according to a press release from the hospital. After years of disagreement and uncertainty, both UNM Hospital […]
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Edgewood Moves Forward with 3-2 Decision: Controversial Subdivision Approved
After four hours of deliberation, Edgewood’s Planning and Zoning Commission approved the request for a plat (minor) subdivision of two properties on Nov. 21. With a final decision of 3-2 in favor, the Planning and Zoning Commission advised the public that affected parties have the right to appeal the decision within 15 calendar days. Members […]
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Culture war issues take time and understanding
Some 30 years ago, around a Thanksgiving dinner table, a gentleman in my family stated this opinion: Gay people should not be allowed to be schoolteachers because they wanted to recruit children into their way of life. The gentleman was then about 50-ish and had never had more than a superficial acquaintance with anyone he […]
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Culture war issues take time and understanding
Some 30 years ago, around a Thanksgiving dinner table, a gentleman in my family stated this opinion: Gay people should not be allowed to be schoolteachers because they wanted to recruit children into their way of life. The gentleman was then about 50-ish and had never had more than a superficial acquaintance with anyone he […]
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Project 2025 and the New Look of Disaster Recovery
In Roswell’s newly opened FEMA office, people who lost homes and vehicles in October flooding and people who are still trying to get the mold and muck out of their living quarters hope the government will help them get back on their feet. In Ruidoso FEMA ensnared flood and fire victims with red tape. And […]
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Project 2025 and the New Look of Disaster Recovery
In Roswell’s newly opened FEMA office, people who lost homes and vehicles in October flooding and people who are still trying to get the mold and muck out of their living quarters hope the government will help them get back on their feet. In Ruidoso FEMA ensnared flood and fire victims with red tape. And […]
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Letter to the Editor: Senators Heinrich and Lujan should be applauded for their votes on Israeli weapons resolutions
Submitted by Terry Hansen, Milwaukee I want to thank Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan for voting to halt the transfer of offensive weapons to Israel because of its transgressions in the war against Hamas, including Israel’s blocking of U.S. humanitarian aid to Gaza. Unfortunately, despite their courageous votes, the resolutions did not pass. This spring, the […]
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Letter to the Editor: Senators Heinrich and Lujan should be applauded for their votes on Israeli weapons resolutions
Submitted by Terry Hansen, Milwaukee I want to thank Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan for voting to halt the transfer of offensive weapons to Israel because of its transgressions in the war against Hamas, including Israel’s blocking of U.S. humanitarian aid to Gaza. Unfortunately, despite their courageous votes, the resolutions did not pass. This spring, the […]
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New Mexico Foundation for Open Government announces new executive director
The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government’s (FOG) Board of Directors announced Thursday that Christine Barber will be the organization’s new executive director starting Nov. 25. FOG is a New Mexico nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that serves the open government interests of the public, business community, elected officials, journalists and lawyers. “Transparency and the public’s right […]