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OPINION: Money hasn’t, won’t solve NM education
Opinion

Seven years ago, the landmark Yazzie v. Martinez district court ruling was handed down. Judge Singleton found that the State of New Mexico violated students’ fundamental rights.


OPINION: Medicaid reform/federal cuts long overdue
Opinion

Gov. MLG recently went on the TV show Face the Nation to decry potential cuts to Medicaid. She even claimed the reforms would “destroy health care as we know it.”


OPINION: State Regulators Are Turning Up the Heat
Opinion

With summer just around the corner, our families are eagerly looking forward to enjoying some fun in the sun.


OPINION: Defund Big Abortion and Protect Our Children
Opinion

Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee (CWALAC) recently led a powerful grassroots movement to Capitol Hill with a clear message: “Slash the Cash, Save the Kids.”


OPINION: The New Goliath Is Wearing a Jersey
Opinion

David didn’t defeat Goliath because he was the strongest or the most skilled. He won because God called him to stand—and with God on his side, he could not fail.


OPINION: How about a National Family Month?
Opinion

In New Mexico, family has always been the heartbeat of our communities—a tradition of togetherness that binds generations and defines our culture.


Opinion

Who could miss the lurid tale of the Las Cruces Municipal Judge who got a little too cozy with the cartels?


OPINION: Craziness in Las Cruces
Opinion

Political efforts to curtail gas supply and demand have met with limited success.


OPINION: State Leaders Will Determine the Fate of NM Amid Ongoing Federal Cuts
Opinion

It’s pretty simple, if the radical progressive politicians running our state continue to intentionally defy the enforcement of federal law and disregard executive orders from President Donald Trump, New Mexico will face harsh fiscal consequences.


OPINION: Homeschool community is thriving in Las Cruces
Opinion

New Mexico is ranked last in the Nation for education.


OPINION: An Open Letter to the EVCA Community
Opinion

Dear EVCA parents and guardians: Estancia Valley Classical Academy again seeks people to join its Governing Council (school board), with the release of its “Perspective [sic] Membership Timeline,” an endeavor that comes with controversy.


OPINION: The Truth Is Out: The Abortion Pill Is Harming Women
Opinion

For years, women have been told that the abortion pill is safe, simple, and private.


OPINION: New Mexico’s Justice System Is Broken — And Corruption Is Thriving
Opinion

When a sitting New Mexico judge is arrested for harboring a violent gang member, it’s not just a scandal — it’s a symptom of a much deeper problem: the corruption, lawlessness, and misplaced priorities rotting our institutions from the inside out.


OPINION: NFL Draft 2025: A family event
Opinion

It’s an hour into night two of the NFL draft but I’m on deadline to get out this article on Family Month.


Why the UK’s Definition of “Woman” Matters in the U.S. — and New Mexico
Opinion

On April 16, the United Kingdom’s (UK) Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling that should resonate across the Atlantic — especially here in New Mexico.


OPINION: New Mexico Needs Prayer Now More Than Ever
Opinion

New Mexico is a land of striking beauty — from the red cliffs of Abiquiú to the vibrant cultures of Santa Fe and the sacred stillness of the desert. It’s a place rich in heritage, spirit, and promise.


OPINION: New Mexico’s Failure to Protect Mothers in Crisis
Opinion

As a mother, I am heartbroken by the tragic news that a newborn baby was found dead in a dumpster in Albuquerque.


CYFD’s Failures Demand Accountability—Not More Excuses
Opinion

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.


OPINION: City Council and School Board Can Work to Prevent More Shootings
Opinion

The shooting at Young Park shows the brokenness of our community on multiple levels. For thousands of years, the most basic tenets of society have been “do not harm others or encroach on their property.”


OPINION: Why sidewalk ministry at abortion centers is so Important
Opinion

What would you do if you knew where 30 children were going to be killed tomorrow? What if it were legal and their parents were paying someone to do it?