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OPINION: Democrats’ priorities harm New Mexico
Opinion

As we reach the conclusion of this anything-but-special legislative session, I find it more important than ever to share with New Mexico how the Democrats’ priorities truly harm our state.


OPINION: Is revival here?
Opinion

It has been three weeks since the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Have we seen riots, destruction, and protests sparked across the country as an outpouring of anger from the violent act of his murder? No.


OPINION: Parents, not politicians, know what’s best for our kids
Opinion

No one knows a child better than their parents. From the moment we hold our newborn in our arms, we are entrusted with the responsibility of guiding, protecting, and nurturing them into adulthood.


OPINION: Rushed and reckless: SB3 hands control of our children’s health to bureaucrats
Opinion

When the New Mexico Legislature called a special session, most citizens expected lawmakers to focus on crime and public safety, the stated reasons for urgency.


OPINION: New Mexico's education crisis: Local control demands bold, accountable reform
Opinion

New Mexico’s children are falling behind—and fast. The 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results show fewer than one in four fourth- and eighth-graders are proficient in reading and math.


OPINION: New Mexico’s girls are being left behind—where are their champions?
Opinion

Across the nation, the fight to protect women’s athletic opportunities is gaining significant, bipartisan ground.


OPINION: Another side to a minimum wage
Opinion

Mayor Alan Webber and various groups favor increasing Santa Fe’s minimum wage with the rationale that it will make housing more affordable to low-income residence (“Council hears many pleas of support for new wage law,”...


OPINION: Learning from Progressive Failure: A Warning for New Mexico’s Political Future
Opinion

As New Mexicans, we were taken aback by the recent editorial suggesting we look to Zohran Mamdani for inspiration.


OPINION: Searching for the Truth in the “Big Beautiful Bill”
Opinion

Truth! Where oh where are you hiding? Is it even possible for the average citizen to even find the truth about any subject on any news channel or in any newspaper?


OPINION: It’s time for Universal Educational Freedom in New Mexico
Opinion

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham recently made national headlines by proclaiming New Mexico the first state in the nation to provide free, universal childcare for families of all incomes.


OPINION: Is abortion only a Christian matter?
Opinion

“You’re pro-life because you’re a Christian.” “Separation between church and state because it’s my body my choice.” “Your religion doesn’t matter because it’s my decision.” These comments are common objections repeated by those who are pro-abortion.


OPINION: Charlie Kirk’s Death Is a Warning for New Mexico
Opinion

The tragic murder of Charlie Kirk this week should send shockwaves across the country—including right here in New Mexico. At just 31 years old, Charlie was shot during an event at Utah Valley University.


OPINION: In just one class period, AI helps me teach every kind of learner
Opinion

It’s 11:06 a.m., and I walk into my 6th grade classroom just as the bell rings. I pause for a second, just a beat, to take in the landscape of students in front of me.


OPINION: New Mexico’s self-inflicted healthcare ‘crisis’
Opinion

I find the word “crisis” to be overused these days when discussing public policy. Advocates often declare a situation to be a “crisis” based only on their opinions.


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

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


OPINION: Trans is a Political Movement
Opinion

The Progressive Left has a long history of using identity groups to insulate themselves from criticism. It has been an effective strategy, since nobody likes being called a racist or a bigot.


OPINION: Culture of Life
Opinion

In my time in elected office, I’ve been called many things, most of them typical political labels.


OPINION: Politics Should Never Come Before Public Safety
Opinion

In New Mexico, crime has become more than a statistic—it has become a daily reality for families, businesses, and entire communities. The most heartbreaking part of this crisis is that it’s not inevitable.


OPINION: Green Energy’s Empty Promises vs. New Mexico’s Real Energy Heroes
Opinion

On the morning of September 3 at 7 a.m., New Mexicans had the benefit of electricity—lights on, coffee brewing, businesses opening—just like any other day.


OPINION: Women’s Podiums Are Under Attack: The Shocking Medal Loss to Trans Athletes
Opinion

Nearly 2,000 women and girls across America have been denied gold medals they rightfully earned simply because biological males were allowed to compete in their sport.