Author Archives: merilee

About a week before the primary election, all five Democratic contenders for governor co-hosted a fundraising event in honor of lieutenant governor nominee Debra Haaland, who was unopposed in the primary. Three of the candidates, including winner Gary King, were … Continue reading →

James Lewis has a sterling reputation among New Mexico’s state-level elected officials. His service as state treasurer has been unblemished by any hint of political scandal.  But most of us haven’t a clue about what the treasurer’s office does. Maybe … Continue reading →

For the second time, a national magazine has published a tell-all article about Governor Susana Martinez. Both articles have been aimed at getting behind the gauzy image projected by her tightly controlled nonstop campaign machine to expose the workings of … Continue reading →

Around this time in an election year, I feel a little sorry for judges. Right now, those running for judicial office are having a tough time because of the rules governing judicial elections. You’ll see a few judicial candidates at … Continue reading →

Do you drink your tap water?  If not, why not? Is fluoride, perhaps, one of your concerns? Many cities add fluoride to their water supply because it strengthens teeth.  The controversy is over what else fluoride does that is not … Continue reading →

This could be the worst time in all its history to be a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. More than half of the House’s time is spent – wasted – not on the substance of issues but on … Continue reading →

Here’s the frustration about talking with a libertarian.  You can agree about the issues, but when you ask about solutions, the response is not intelligible as an answser – unless you speak that libertarian jargon. I had such a conversation … Continue reading →

Why is there such a serious shortage of doctors in New Mexico ? A bit of good news:  the basic cause is not anything inherently wrong with  New Mexico.  It’s tied up in the complications of medical regulations and funding. … Continue reading →