Not signing anesthesiologist bill would be devastating to NM
I am a physician anesthesiologist who has worked for nearly 20 years in both university and...
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Michaela’s Muses: I’m offended by my own generation being offended
I am 21 going on “Get off the lawn” and “Would you like some cookies dear?” So, yes, I am part of Gen Z. If you were born between 1997 and 2013, you are Gen Z. Congratulations. That being said, my...
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Cowboy the Courthouse Dog
When I took office in January two years ago, one of the projects that was important for me to...
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Opportunity Enterprise Review Board should focus on environment, community, economic diversity
In New Mexico, our fiscal house has been fueled by oil and gas. This resource was pumped out from...
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A Mom & More: Maybe it’s time for another vacation
“If I can’t scuba, then what’s this all been about?” — Creed Bratton, The Office About five...
Read MoreMichaela’s Muses: Heavy air
I recently traveled to California to see some family that I haven’t seen since before the pandemic. I had a wonderful time. One day we decided to go to Pier 39 in San Francisco. This involves a lot of walking. At the end...
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Bill would put patients at risk
My name is Dr. Anne Phillips Cousins, and I have been a board-certified registered nurse...
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It’s not too late to get your flu shot
New Mexico is just coming out of a “triple-demic,” and on the heels of a worldwide pandemic that...
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Communities need real relationships
If we look back to the end of World War II, being neighborly was not a far-fetched idea. Neighbor...
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Don’t fear government; participate in it
On March 9, in a letter to the editor, Mr. Moulton expressed his views on the Second Amendment. I...
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Fire appears to be a hate crime
With the Jewish Center still labeled as the Jewish Center, I would figure this to be a hate crime...
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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...
Read MoreMichaela’s Muses: Corned Beef recipe for St. Paddy’s
While most people go out for St. Patrick’s Day, I usually choose to stay in and cook my own corned beef. O’Hares Grille and Pub in Rio Rancho serves traditional corned beef if cooking isn’t really your thing....
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Second Amendment outdated, needs repealed
In a March 9 letter to the editor, reader KM complains that gun laws are an infringement on Second...
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Much thanks to Cub Scout den for donation
I am a volunteer at Storehouse West and need to contact a wonderful, local Cub Scout den. This den...
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Veteran nonprofit fundraiser denied
There is a nonprofit organization here in New Mexico that serves disabled citizens of all ages and...
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Article needed more context
The March 2 edition of the Observer published an article titled, “Project Veritas tackles...
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Pass HB 236 to address critical health care staff shortage
I come from a family of nurses. Being a caregiver is embedded in my DNA. I come from a family of...
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Climate change needs addressed as a health issue
Dear Gov. Lujan Grisham and Secretary Allen: We are writing on behalf of the rapidly growing...
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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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Gun laws an infringement on rights
When discussion of the Second Amendment comes u,p it seems an interesting aspect of that amendment...
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Revamp New Mexico’s Colleges of Education
Quality teachers not only raise student performance through skilled instruction and engagement...
Read MoreMichaela’s Muses: International Women’s Day
Today (Wednesday, March 8) is International Women’s Day, and I am conflicted as to how I should celebrate. Let’s take a look at the past year’s events around women in my life. A few things happened to me that...
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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A Mom & More: Proud of the team
Being in the news business, you don’t really know what to expect day to day. What you don’t...
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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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