Opinion

US Sen. Kit Bond’s legacy and its stark contrast with the GOP

Bond, a lifelong Republican, died on May 13 at the age of 86.

Jet as symbol of ‘greed and excess’ hasn’t changed in 20 years

In August 2011 Gov. Susana Martinez stood before her predecessor’s jet, festooned with a big “SOLD” sign.

Gaining perspective on working as a journalist in the United States

A journalist’s life in the United States is not for the timid. However, I’ve never felt physically in danger.

Bad political theater in Newark

Cal ThomasPolitical theater extends back to the Greeks. William Shakespeare wrote about politics in “Coriolanus” and other plays. A personal favorite of mine was...

Public lands and youth stewardship programs are at risk

TAOS — Public land is central to life in North Central New Mexico, and that way of life is at a precipice.

State Leaders Will Determine the Fate of NM Amid Ongoing Federal Cuts

Prominent Democrat leaders are trying to mislead folks into thinking President Donald Trump is unnecessarily targeting states and local governments with no just cause.

Short-sighted taxation on oil and gas: a recipe for disaster

The recent push for the Equalization Act, which aims to impose higher taxes on the oil and gas sector, flies in the face of these established principles.

Faith and government

Cal Thomas Last week, President Trump announced the establishment of a White House Faith Office. Its purpose, as described in a White House announcement, is...

Mill Levy essential for our community

Let me be clear—voting YES on the mill levy will not raise your taxes.

The Trump counterrevolution and the moral ledger

No country can long endure without sovereignty and security -- or with 10 to 12 million illegal immigrants crossing the border and half a million criminal foreign nationals roaming freely.

Magical May Moments

Post-secondary education is not compulsory. It is up to a student to invest money, time, and effort in pursuing a college degree.

Please God, make the next pope like the last one

The conclave of cardinals is set to begin their deliberations on May 7.

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