New Mexico Sun


OPINION: Progressive rhetoric can’t hide legislative inaction

Not surprisingly, New Mexico’s progressive Democrat lawmakers have been giving themselves credit for “protecting New Mexico’s families” after the recent special session.


OPINION: The Governor’s Script Ignores New Mexico’s Real Emergencies

Once again, New Mexicans are being forced to watch political theater instead of seeing their real problems addressed.


OPINION: Financial Assurance: A solution in search of a problem

New Mexico has been fortunate in recent years to reap billions of dollars in revenue from oil and natural gas production.


OPINION: Not the Legislature

The media needs to stop saying, “the legislature failed to…” when discussing New Mexico’s persistent challenges—particularly in healthcare and crime.


CYFD’s Failures Demand Accountability—Not More Excuses

The tragic death of 16-year-old Jaydun Garcia while in the custody of New Mexico’s Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) is a devastating reminder of the agency’s chronic dysfunction.