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Category Perspectives
Ah that renewing rain
Three days ago, the summer grasses were pale and so dry. The alliums had come up thickly on the hills, but a very dry August kept them from blooming in the profusion as they usually do. The land was feeling fragile. Then the clouds opened up.
Political considerations, 8.6.25
Who he? Why he? Understanding Kamela Harris's unconventional choice of a running mate.
New Mexico waterways: Our Constitutional right to access is under threat
All New Mexico waterways have a public easement. Why, then, has a private landowner placed fencing across Percha Creek near Kingston to restrict human and wildlife access and what can be done about it?
Political considerations, 7.27.24
A high-profile New Mexican and IVF dad speaks out against the Republican presidential ticket's "chilling" plan to deny infertile people to access to IVF technology.
Political considerations, 7.25.24
Will the New Mexico Legislature's acrimonious special session called by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham affect legislative races in the general election this fall?
Stuff you need to know, 7.24.24
Studies suggest climate change is increasing the risk that severe rainfall comes in the wake of wildfires. The Washington Post examines whether Ruidoso, New Mexico's devastation by fire and flooding is a bellwether for the entire West. Plus: Sunday's *other* earthshaking news.
Political considerations, 7.23.24
How the “Trump-era Energy Dominance Agenda" outlined in Project 2025's policy handbook will "deconstruct" the administrative state that protects land, water and wildlife in the Western states.
The Gila wilderness celebration continues
This past year was occupied with many activities acknowledging the importance of the Gila Wilderness and its centennial. What was revealed was the interweaving of so many related topics all related to thinking about Wilderness. This article covers a new related program from the New Mexico Humanities Council.
Political considerations, 7.18.24
An update on the campaign war chests that have been amassed by New Mexico's Democratic incumbent for the U.S. Senate and for the 2nd Congressional District vs. those of their Republican opponents
Stuff you need to know, 7.10.24
Organizations concerned with the civil rights of vulnerable New Mexicans have asked Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to halt next week's special legislative session called to address public safety. Why is she resisting the request?
Political considerations, 6.26.24
The impending retirement of New Mexico's state engineer raises the question of whether it is time to reform state law requiring that influential officeholder to only have expertise in engineering when alternative green infrastructure approaches to water management hold such promise?