This opinion argues that the Stop Insider Trading Act is a reasonable measure requiring greater financial transparency from members of Congress. It questions Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez’s opposition to the bill, highlights the growth of her disclosed net worth, and criticizes her positions on student debt, tuition, immigration and other liberal policies.
Drawing on generations of family visits and deep ties to New Mexico’s El Malpais National Monument, Sherry Robinson argues that America’s national parks are being neglected despite record visitation and economic benefits. With a $24 billion maintenance backlog, staffing cuts and worsening conditions, park fees and resources are being diverted to presidential “beautification” projects instead of protecting the parks.
In this opinion piece, Rio Grande Foundation president Paul Gessing challenges New Mexico’s universal childcare program, arguing it depends on oil-and-gas revenues, was created through executive action rather than legislation, and is facing major deficits. He also examines lawsuits from whistleblowers and warns the program’s creation sets a troubling precedent for gubernatorial power.
After his restaurant team is challenged to prepare increasingly large numbers of individually packaged meals, Javier Sanchez reflects on how pressure reveals unexpected capacity, purpose and peace. From 60 to 900 meals in one week, the experience breaks artificial belief limits and underscores the importance of perseverance, collaboration and self-belief, while honoring his mother.
New Mexico’s governor’s race has settled into an unusually quiet contest. Democrat Deb Haaland is avoiding public events while lieutenant governor candidate Stephanie Garcia Richard fills the gap. Republican Gregg Hull has struggled to define himself, stumbling over abortion-related comments and ties to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. Meanwhile, Haaland appears focused on running against Donald Trump rather than Hull.
Sheryl Williams Stapleton’s corruption conviction highlights how power, entitlement and weak ethics rules can enable self-dealing. Yet New Mexico’s unpaid legislators also make significant personal sacrifices, and most serve honorably. This opinion argues that both parties deflect blame while the party in power enjoys the greatest opportunity and cover for corruption—leaving taxpayers and residents to pay the price.
New Mexico’s wildfire season is now year-round, placing rural electric cooperatives and the communities they serve under constant threat. Otero County Electric Cooperative is investing heavily in vegetation management, fireproof infrastructure and fault detection, but rising insurance and litigation costs demand action. Mario Romero urges lawmakers to modernize wildfire liability while protecting responsible co-ops and affordable, reliable power.
The commission is busy with 24 subpoenas and reams of documents and it’s contending with federal agencies that refuse to provide information. It shouldn’t have to fend off a blatant attempt to politicize its work.
Hoping to balance the one-sided propaganda about socialism coming from the media and candidates running for offices as socialists, Fox News has conducted interviews with people who once lived under these systems.
While about one-third of New Mexico’s Governors since statehood have been Republican, there has not been an elected Republican majority in the State Senate for nearly 100 years.
Sherry RobinsonAll She Wrote
Two days after CYFD assured the public that it was successfully addressing its high caseloads and recruiting new foster families, a...
When it was created, the brainchild of then Gov. Bill Richardson was sold to us as necessary to reduce traffic on I-25 and that it would be good for the environment.
Sherry RobinsonAll She Wrote
When Ken Miyagishima, Democrat turned Independent, ended his campaign for governor recently and endorsed Republican Gregg Hull. A couple of days...
