Supreme Court offers civics education program for students
The New Mexico Supreme Court will convene on April 3 in Española as part of a civics education...
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Category: Guest Columns
Spending comes with note of caution
The $9.57 billion state budget on its way to the governor has a lot in it to like: increases for...
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The historic tax omnibus bill will create broad economic opportunity
New Mexico’s greatest asset is its cultural, ethnic and racial diversity. Our people are the heart...
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Water, natural resources prioritized this legislative session
Everyone knows water – clean water, enough water – is important. “Water is life” is used so often,...
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Revamp New Mexico’s Colleges of Education
Quality teachers not only raise student performance through skilled instruction and engagement...
Read More‘Family voice’ must be heard in crafting bills for vulnerable adults
Three bills pertaining to vulnerable adults have been presented in the 2023 Legislative Session. They are: SB 89 (Supported Decision-Making) sponsored by Sen. Hemphill, Sen. Lopez and Rep. Ferrary. Another is SB 118 (Financial...
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How criminal fees damage our communities
As New Mexicans, we’ve made significant progress in improving the economic well-being of our...
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To improve student outcomes, spend money where it counts
During this year’s legislative session, New Mexico lawmakers are considering major investments in...
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Saving children’s lives by passing common-sense gun laws
Over the past 70 years, we’ve done a great deal to make childhood less dangerous. In the 1950s,...
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A brighter future for New Mexico
New Mexico’s way of life and cultural preservation depends on the small local public bodies like...
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Better school board practices lead to better schools
School boards are an often undervalued piece of the puzzle in improving New Mexico’s public...
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New Mexico should continue to lead the nation on investments in early childhood
By Amber Wallin The year was 1940. As the U.S. was entering World War II, women were being...
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