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Author Archives: merilee
Never forget the prison riot
Some events must never be forgotten. They must remain in our living memory so we never make the same mistakes again. Such an event is the 1980 New Mexico prison riot. If you were here, it is burned in your … Continue reading
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Bail bonds guidelines need more work
When New Mexico passed the bail bond amendment in 2016, I thought it was simple. The language, which amended the state constitution, seemed so straightforward. “Bail may be denied pending trial if, after a hearing, the court finds … that … Continue reading
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This is representative democracy in action
Across New Mexico, dedicated individuals are working for causes you may never have heard of, but which just might benefit you or someone you care about. Many of them work for nonprofit organizations that hope to present proposals to the … Continue reading
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Guardianship for the elderly is not completely reformed
If you are an old person with money, and either with a quarrelsome family or no family at all, you are a little better off in New Mexico this year than you were last year. You can still have your … Continue reading
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Oil and education go together in New Mexico
Education and oil. In New Mexico, the two are inextricably intertwined. New Mexico must fix its education system to advance our people’s quality of life. Oil is what will pay for it. Oil and education – and how one depends … Continue reading
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New Mexico goes all out for the census
Part of the planning for the 2020 US census is identifying geographic locations that are hard to count. On anational map that identifies those areas by color, New Mexico is lit up like a Christmas tree. The map was shown … Continue reading
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Let’s avoid the referendum trap
The British initiative known as Brexit is my candidate for the worst referendum in the history of the world. In Brexit, citizens of the United Kingdom voted in 2017 to withdraw from the European Union by simply voting “leave” or … Continue reading
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What’s behind the doors of massage parlors ?
The massage parlors in Albuquerque seem to have bought their signs from the same sign company. Many of the signs are identical, the word “MASSAGE” in bright red letters against a white background. They are everywhere. I’m beginning to think … Continue reading
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Human trafficking victims can be anywhere
The girl looked out from my computer screen with big round eyes and a sad face. She was maybe 12 years old, an ordinary looking white girl with long straight hair. Behind her was a featureless background should. Text below … Continue reading
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What will a marijuana store look like?
Marijuana for sale in state run stores? In New Mexico? Are you kidding? To at least a few legislators, the idea is completely serious. Sen. Mark Moores, R – Albuquerque, is one. In 2019 he was a sponsor of Senate … Continue reading
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