What did 2025 leave us?
It seems apt, with the sweeping and nearly constant change effected by the White House in the last 11 months, to look at a few key areas of impact for Americans... Read more.
On the war on drugs
Quelling the import of illegal narcotics is a laudable goal, and one that has eluded the United States for at least four decades. The effort took a radical turn... Read more.
On raising our children
I was at dinner this last weekend with my husband and another couple, all of whom are somewhat to the political left of me. We hadn’t gotten together for a few... Read more.
On The Golden Rule
The lightning-quick second special session of the State Legislature, Nov. 10, to allocate state funds to fund SNAP in the event of longer Federal delays led me down... Read more.
Letter to the editor: Leadership, infrastructure and the future of Edgewood
Letter to the EditorJohn Abrams, former mayor of Edgewood "plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose." (“the more things change, the more they stay the same”)... Read more.
On providing for the general welfare
By Wednesday, Nov. 5, the Federal government shutdown will have broken the record for the longest in history if not resolved. Before that, two key deadlines occur.... Read more.
Opinion: In the absence of ranked-choice voting, how to hear a good debate
Guest CommentaryIsaac "Ike" Benton is a former Albuquerque City Councilor. Elections for our next mayor are underway and a runoff election between the top 2 candidates... Read more.
On civil discourse
For some years now the decline of civil discourse in American society has been lamented by reasonable people. Political dialogue has only a few modes: gaslighting,... Read more.
Opinion: Albuquerque needs experienced leadership to restore public trust
By Stephanie Telles, MBA, CFE. She is a candidate for Albuquerque City Council, District 1. An independent review released this week confirmed serious problems... Read more.
Letter to the Editor: Vote Uballez to keep Darren White out of the run-off
This letter was submitted to City Desk ABQ by Sandra Ortsman, Albuquerque. She is a community planner and community member who cares deeply about immigrants rights,... Read more.