Editorials

{Editorial by Editor Mary Alice Murphy to point out the positive things of Western New Mexico University to counter theLetters to the Editor pointing out the negative things. How about we focus on positivity? It makes one feel much better than stewing in  negativity.}

In contrast to the negative things about WNMU and its leadership that seem to be proliferating lately, including Letters of the Editor, this Editor looked for positive things about the campus that have occurred in the past few years.

Below the bulleted comments is a list of highlights:

The Property Rights Report

• from the American Property Rights Coalition
• http://www.liberato.us/property-rights-report-2411.html
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New Mexico Water Group Tells Monument-Happy Biden to Cool It
November 2024

By Ruben Leyva

J. Edward Chamberlain asks us, "If you claim this land as yours, where are the stories that belong to this place, the narratives that explain your history, culture, and identity?" During Native American Heritage Month, which is dedicated to honoring Native histories and cultures, I reflect on my family's deep-rooted connection to the Gila River. How far back do my people's stories (Ndé bii nagod'I'hii) connect to the Gila River? It is unclear (łaago yaak'os). FamilyTreeDNA's new feature, Globetrekker, a DNA mapping program that traces DNA travel, tells me that long ago (doo'aníína' 'ágodzaahí), my Native American DNA traveled south through Canada, through the present U.S., into Mexico, and back into Arizona. But who can trust that since DNA is constantly being updated?

By Katie Gutierrez, Tax, Budget & Economic Development Reform Director,
Think New Mexico

New Mexico has a critical shortage of health care workers, including doctors, nurses, and behavioral health providers. Solving this shortage will require investments in reforms like increasing student loan repayment programs for health care workers, increasing Medicaid reimbursement rates to doctors, expanding health care worker training programs, and targeting tax incentives.

To make these investments without raising taxes or cutting other essential programs, the best strategy is to create a permanent fund for health care, modeled on the state's successful Severance Tax Permanent Fund.

Documentary sounds alarm

By Piñon Post / November 3, 2024 / New Mexico, News, Politics

For the full article, including the X messages and such, please visit this link: https://pinonpost.com/whos-really-behind-nms-2024-candidates-documentary-sounds-alarm/ 

With the November election approaching, Will For Prosperity Ministries, a prominent advocacy organization, has appealed to New Mexico voters to critically assess candidates endorsed by Emerge New Mexico, a far-left group known for supporting progressive female candidates in the state. 

[Editor's Note: Emerge New Mexico sometimes releases its members. In the 2024 race, it lists, Gabrielle Begay as a candidate for Cobre Consolidated School Board. In reality, she is running for New Mexico House of Representatives District 39. Be informed!]

This PDF gives the details of Rep. Luis Terrzas' past, present and future priorities for the residents of New Mexico House District 30.

By Paul J. Gessing

By a 2-1 margin (according to polling done this fall by the Albuquerque Journal), New Mexicans are not thrilled with current economic conditions. 38% of respondents called the economy “poor” while just 19% said “good.” The rest either said “fair” or had no strong opinions on the matter.

New Mexicans are not alone in having negative views on the economy. Americans have felt the negative impact of inflation and are not happy about their personal or family finances this election season. The economy is widely considered the top issue in the 2024 campaign.

And, while the presidential and congressional races are extremely important, no races are more important to the economic future of New Mexico than the 112 legislative races that are on ballots across our State. The Legislature makes the laws of New Mexico including the setting of tax rates and spending along with all manner of other policies on topics from education to infrastructure.

By Piñon Post / October 28, 2024 / New Mexico, News, Politics

https://pinonpost.com/shady-mailer-seeks-to-spew-last-minute-disinfo-about-herrell-ahead-of-election/

As the race for New Mexico's Second Congressional District tightens between Republican former Congresswoman Yvette Herrell and far-left Democrat Rep. Gabe Vasquez, outside groups are trying to drop last-minute disinformation about Herrell into the district before Election Day.

In the last couple of days, voters have received mailers from a group calling itself the "Center for Voter Information," which is a leftist dark money 501(c)(4) advocacy group well-known for helping Democrats with deceptive mailers against Republicans.