OPINION: More bonds, more debt: New Mexico needs accountability, not spending
By Ramona Goolsby | Oct 15, 2024
New Mexico stands at a critical juncture.
OPINION: The Erosion of the Democratic Process: Public Exclusion in New Mexico’s Legislative Process
By Ramona Goolsby | Feb 1, 2024
In a constitutional republic, the fundamental principle is that the power resides with the people. Yet, in recent events unfolding within the chambers of the New Mexico Legislature, this principle seems to be fading into obscurity. The decision by the Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Christine Chandler to “log roll” comments on two separated bills without the presentation of both bills exemplifies the contempt legislators have for the people of this state. Those present were required to speak on HB 27 & HB 129, both very complex issues affecting basic constitutional rights and those on zoom were basically ignored.
Corporate Welfare
By Ramona Goolsby | Nov 17, 2023
I have been attending the Bernalillo County Commission meeting for well over a year now and things seem to be moving in the wrong direction. The Bernalillo County Commission and the City of Albuquerque are precariously sitting on a financial slope that the people may have a hard time recovering from.
Address the problem, not the symptom
By Ramona Goolsby | Jul 14, 2023
There is a growing awareness of truth that is beginning to rise in New Mexico.
