January 30, 2026
Opinion

Today’s boogeyman is Elon Musk
Boogeymen are nothing new. They have existed in the form of politicians going back to the founding of the country.
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A Deep Dive into New Mexico’s Lack of Economic Freedom
Over the past decade, New Mexico’s population edged up just 1% while neighboring states grew by an average of 12%. State employment also grew 1% while neighboring state employment growth averaged 19%.
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New Mexico Legislators Can’t Have It Both Ways
The oil and gas industry has been the backbone of New Mexico's economy for decades, contributing nearly half of the state's budget.
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I Don’t Think Getting Tough on Crime is ‘Stupid’
Democrats in the legislature either wish to totally ignore the public’s outcry to address crime.
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The Winds of Change Are Coming to New Mexico
Throughout this session, political ambition took precedence over real representation.
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Feds to New Mexico: Burn, baby, burn
In February the “Department of Government Efficiency” ordered the firing of 3,400 Forest Service seasonal employees. DOGE’s budget cutters were supposed to exempt firefighters.
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In Favor of Invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798: A Call for National Safety
Commentary from former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima.
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Juvenile crime divides lawmakers
Commentary from Sherry Robinson.
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Wily Trump and his lies about public education
Commentary from Mary Sanchez.
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