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Category: Commentary

nm.news | merritt hamilton allen
Posted inCommentary, New Mexico, Opinion

Gerrymandering: ‘But the Republicans!’

Avatar photo by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

A couple of weeks ago, my column talked about the kickoff meeting of the 2025 New Mexico Redistricting Task Force. I got some criticism – at home and online. I stood my stubborn ground that letting lawmakers draw maps to choose their voters is simply wrong.  Since that column was posted, the Redistricting Task Force […]

Peter St Cyr
Posted inCommentary

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

by NM Political Report August 12, 2025August 14, 2025
nm.news | merritt hamilton allen
Posted inCommentary, New Mexico

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

Avatar photo by Guest Commentary August 11, 2025August 11, 2025
Dede Feldman
Posted inNM Political Report

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

by NM Political Report August 5, 2025August 5, 2025
Pit at South Antelope Mine Douglas, Wyoming. 2020 Photo by Alan Nash.
Posted inCommentary, nm.news

Coal gets a boost as renewables are gutted

Avatar photo by Guest Commentary August 5, 2025
Tim Keller screenshot
Posted inCity Desk ABQ

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

Avatar photo by Pat Davis August 1, 2025August 4, 2025
Opinion commentary
Posted inCity Desk ABQ, Commentary

Albuquerque’s Cooling Ordinance: A Good Start That Needs Strengthening

Avatar photo by Guest Commentary July 29, 2025
nm.news | merritt hamilton allen
Posted inCommentary, New Mexico

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

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news and Guest Commentary July 18, 2025July 18, 2025
nm.news | merritt hamilton allen
Posted inCommentary, New Mexico, Opinion

What’s on tap next fiscal year?

Avatar photo by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 15, 2025July 15, 2025
Anthony Yepa talks during a roundtable discussion about Medicaid cuts while Sen. Martin Heinrich listens.
Posted inCommentary, Congress & Federal Gov., New Mexico Statewide News, NM Political Report, Opinion

Don’t gamble with Medicaid: Rural New Mexico can’t afford newly passed funding cuts

Avatar photo by Guest Commentary July 7, 2025July 7, 2025

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