Author Archives: merilee

When we vote this November, three proposed amendments to the state constitution will be on the ballot. Two of those propose to loosen the purse strings of the state so that more money can be spent for worthy purposes. Amendment … Continue reading →

There’s a new brewpub in my neighborhood. It’s a pleasant place with a nice outdoor covered patio. Behind the bar is a long gleaming row of taps. The menu boasts 36 varieties of beer, cider and hard seltzer.  It lists … Continue reading →

When Congress passed the new gun safety law a few weeks ago, one change was the elimination of the so-called boyfriend loophole.  This change means that “red flag” laws can now be applied to individuals other than a spouse. New … Continue reading →

The woman was driving about 3 miles above the speed limit when a police officer pulled her over. It was very bad luck. The woman was trying to drive unobtrusively. She had just murdered her lover’s wife and was headed … Continue reading →

Garrey Carruthers once said in a speech, with characteristic humor, how surprised he was when he became governor. He had thought, he said, he would have a large professional staff so he could give directions and delegate almost everything. He … Continue reading →

We have about three and a half months until the general election. New Mexico should have no patience with anyone who waits until after the election and then cries foul. If you have doubts about our election procedures, get your … Continue reading →

Here’s a big “thank you” to the 32 New Mexico county commissions that behaved like normal sane people and certified the primary election so that the orderly process of constitutional democracy could go forward. Then there’s Otero County. This county, … Continue reading →