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
Category Perspectives
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?
Truth or Consequences: Improbable Adventures, a Near-Death Experience, and Unexpected Redemption in the New Mexico Desert
Review of a memoir by Daniel Asa Rose, published by High Road Press, an imprint of the University of New Mexico Press, 2023; 296 pages
Political considerations, 5.23.24
A Senate bill to extend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) to cover New Mexican downwinders and victims in other states hits a familiar roadblock that threatens to kill RECA protections altogether.
The Catwalk
There are many places in this country we call home, where one can easily slip into being a community member of the land instead of the consumer. It is a refreshing reminder to escape the keep out culture of urban living and rejoice in such a wild place, the Catwalk.
Stuff you need to know, 5.21.24
The proposed use of so-called "produced water" for agriculture and industrial purposes in New Mexico is at odds with the world health community's growing concern about the impact of pollution on children.
Political Considerations, 5.17.24
Unhobble the New Mexico State Ethics Commission
Stuff you need to know, 4.24.24
New Mexico political pundit Joe Monahan predicts the end is near for Virgin Galactic.
Political considerations, 4.9.24
Progressive activists are encouraging those who wish to register their demand for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza to vote "Uncommitted" in New Mexico's Democratic primary.
Political considerations, 4.6.24
Wanna know what Trump's social media platform is like now that it is supposedly worth billions, but not inclined to visit? Here's one reporter's account of her recent encounter with the platform's "Truthsayers."
Say Venn (diagram)
Venn is enough enough? And, don't even get me started on separation of church and state!