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Posted inColumnists, New Mexico

A state on the brink

by Kevin Hendricks December 15th, 2025December 15th, 2025

I spent some time this week with one of my favorite physicians. She’s a favorite, mostly because every treatment I have with her is completely elective. (It takes a lot of work to look this middle-aged.) We talked a lot about the state of healthcare in New Mexico. She’s preparing to take another round of […]

nm.news | merritt hamilton allen
Posted inNew Mexico, Opinion

On the war on drugs

by Guest Commentary December 9th, 2025December 9th, 2025
Posted inCommentary

Battle for the 5th vote: Conservatives eye majority, progressives fight for control through Westside runoffs

by Pat Davis December 9th, 2025December 9th, 2025
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion

Commentary: From conflict to collaboration — How a New Mexico transmission line will protect power delivery and prairie chickens

by Pat Davis November 26th, 2025
nm.news | merritt hamilton allen
Posted inColumnists

On raising our children

by Guest Commentary November 24th, 2025November 24th, 2025
Castelion
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Sandoval County

Letter to the Editor: Project Ranger or Project Undercover?

by Kevin Hendricks November 20th, 2025November 20th, 2025
Posted inCommentary

Opinion: Getting capital outlay moving

by NM Political Report November 18th, 2025November 18th, 2025
Diane Denish | nm.news
Posted inColumnists, nm.news

Hope and aspiration: 62 years after JFK’s assasination, what have we learned?

by Pat Davis November 17th, 2025
The Town of Edgewood will hold two meetings on Tuesday to discuss a proposed ordinance aimed at protecting local water resources, with a workshop followed by the regular commission meeting.
Posted inLetters to the Editor

Letter to the editor: Leadership, infrastructure and the future of Edgewood

by Guest Commentary November 6th, 2025November 6th, 2025
Posted inColumnists, nm.news

More people voted for the BioPark’s baby hippo name than voted in all 3 Westside city council seats

by Pat Davis November 6th, 2025
nm.news | merritt hamilton allen
Posted inNew Mexico, Opinion

On providing for the general welfare

by Guest Commentary November 3rd, 2025November 3rd, 2025
Diane Denish | nm.news
Posted inColumnists, nm.news

$6.20 a day: For many New Mexicans, SNAP is economic stability, not charity

by Diane Denish, Columnist November 3rd, 2025
Posted inLetters to the Editor

Letter to the editor: Thank you, Fred Hashimoto

by Guest commentary October 31st, 2025October 31st, 2025
Corrales
Posted inLetters to the Editor

Letter to the editor: A call to action for Corrales voters

by Guest commentary October 31st, 2025October 31st, 2025
Posted inOpinion

Opinion: In the absence of ranked-choice voting, how to hear a good debate

by Guest Commentary October 31st, 2025
nm.news | merritt hamilton allen
Posted inNew Mexico, Opinion

On the content of one’s character

by Kevin Hendricks October 27th, 2025October 27th, 2025
Posted inOpinion

Reel Gems – Overlooked Films Currently Streaming: Enough Said (2013)

by Guest commentary October 22nd, 2025October 22nd, 2025
NMPR Legislators
Commentary

Opinion: Protecting the Freedom to Read: A Call to Action for New Mexico

Offered as Commentary October 20th, 2025November 17th, 2025
nm.news | merritt hamilton allen
Posted inNational News, Opinion

On civil discourse

by Guest Commentary October 20th, 2025October 20th, 2025
Corrales Village Hall
Posted inLetters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: ‘Signs’ of division and a call for civility in Corrales

by Guest commentary October 17th, 2025October 17th, 2025
Stephanie Telles
Posted inLetters to the Editor

Opinion: Albuquerque needs experienced leadership to restore public trust

by Guest Commentary October 16th, 2025October 16th, 2025
nm.news | merritt hamilton allen
Posted inNew Mexico, Opinion

On peace and projecting power to maintain it

by Kevin Hendricks October 14th, 2025October 14th, 2025
Alex Uballez
Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Letters to the Editor, Letters to the Editor, Politics & Elections, Politics & Elections

Letter to the Editor: Vote Uballez to keep Darren White out of the run-off

by Guest Commentary October 10th, 2025
Posted inCorrales

Letter to the editor: Fahey is the proven leader Corrales needs

by Guest commentary October 6th, 2025October 10th, 2025
nm.news | merritt hamilton allen
Posted inNew Mexico, Opinion

On absolute power

by Guest Commentary October 6th, 2025October 6th, 2025
Diane Denish | nm.news
Posted inColumnists, nm.news

What’s wrong with this picture?

by Diane Denish, Columnist October 6th, 2025
Posted inOpinion

Government shutdown signals heartburn ahead for New Mexicans

by Alex Ross October 1st, 2025October 1st, 2025
Posted innm.news

The importance of local news

by Pat Davis September 24th, 2025September 24th, 2025
Birga Alden
Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Commentary

The Mother Road—and the People Beside It? 

by Guest Commentary September 17th, 2025
Commentary

Defending the Constitution is our duty

Offered as Commentary September 16th, 2025
nm.news | merritt hamilton allen
Posted inNew Mexico, Opinion

A terrible week reminds us how America has changed

by Guest Commentary September 15th, 2025September 15th, 2025
Commentary

Poll shows Haaland with a commanding lead in Dem race for gov

Offered as Commentary September 12th, 2025
nm.news | merritt hamilton allen
Posted inNew Mexico, NM Legislature, Opinion

Seven special sessions in six years sends a message

by Kevin Hendricks September 8th, 2025September 8th, 2025
Posted inTorrance County

Letter to the Editor: Torrance County allows any event, any size, any time in conservation district

by Guest Commentary September 4th, 2025September 25th, 2025
nm.news | merritt hamilton allen
Commentary

Gerrymandering: ‘But the Republicans!’

Offered as Commentary August 26th, 2025August 26th, 2025
nm.news | merritt hamilton allen
Posted inGovernment, Opinion

World news is focused on us

by Kevin Hendricks August 18th, 2025August 18th, 2025
Peter St Cyr
Commentary

Opinion: Special Session Process Needs to Be Open to Public Input

Offered as Commentary August 12th, 2025August 14th, 2025
nm.news | merritt hamilton allen
Commentary

Some of New Mexico’s biggest issues are solved from both sides of the aisle

Offered as Commentary August 11th, 2025August 11th, 2025
Raymundo Lara, State Representative – House District 34
Posted inNM State Gov., Opinion

Op-Ed: Why Responsible Economic Development Deserves State Investment

by Kevin Hendricks August 7th, 2025August 7th, 2025
Dede Feldman
Commentary

So close to Texas, New Mexico has been a redistricting refuge before—but not like this 

Offered as Commentary August 5th, 2025August 5th, 2025
Pit at South Antelope Mine Douglas, Wyoming. 2020 Photo by Alan Nash.
Commentary

Coal gets a boost as renewables are gutted

Offered as Commentary August 5th, 2025
nm.news | merritt hamilton allen
Posted inNew Mexico, Opinion

Who owns… heat?

by Kevin Hendricks August 4th, 2025August 4th, 2025
Tim Keller screenshot
Commentary

Opinion: New polling shows any candidate could beat Keller for mayor, but take it with a grain of salt

Offered as Commentary August 1st, 2025August 4th, 2025
nm.news | merritt hamilton allen
Posted inNew Mexico, Opinion

The SNAP changes won’t be pretty. Because we’re not good at SNAP.

by Guest Commentary July 29th, 2025July 29th, 2025
Senator Pete Campos, D-Las Vegas
Posted inNew Mexico, Opinion

Investing with purpose: Building New Mexico’s future

by Kevin Hendricks July 28th, 2025July 28th, 2025
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Posted inHealthcare, New Mexico, Opinion

 Medicare 101

by Guest Commentary July 25th, 2025July 25th, 2025
Dede Feldman
Posted inOpinion

Medicaid Explainer: Does Anyone Really Know How this Important Program Operates?

by NM Political Report July 21st, 2025July 21st, 2025
Corrales Village Hall
Posted inCorrales

Dollars and Sense of a $106 million Sewer System

by Guest commentary July 21st, 2025July 21st, 2025
nm.news | merritt hamilton allen
Commentary

It’s time to support New Mexico’s public broadcasting stations

Offered as Commentary July 18th, 2025July 18th, 2025
nm.news | merritt hamilton allen
Commentary

What’s on tap next fiscal year?

Offered as Commentary July 15th, 2025July 15th, 2025

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