Category Archives: Articles

When Bill Richardson started flirting with a plan to run for president, some of his actions as governor looked suspiciously as if he were using New Mexico to advance his political ambitions. It’s hard to avoid the same suspicion about … Continue reading →

Post-publication update:  The legislation discussed here did not pass. I came home from dinner one evening and found my dog lying on the kitchen floor. She couldn’t get up.  After I helped her up, she couldn’t walk. My dog was … Continue reading →

Post-publication note:  the legislation discussed here did not pass. We’re going to have legislation this year to propose an independent redistricting commission for New Mexico. It’s an issue worth serious consideration. As of this writing, no bill has been introduced, … Continue reading →

New Mexico is finally complying with the federal standard for Real ID. Real ID is the new form of driver’s license (or ID card for non-drivers) that will be required beginning in 2020 to board a plane and for other … Continue reading →

Repeal and replace Obamacare.  We’ve heard it a million times; it has been a rallying cry of Republicans in Congress ever since it was passed. What is it about this law that makes it so hated? Probably not the provisions … Continue reading →

New Mexico dodged a bullet in the recent election. We elected a Secretary of State who encourages voting instead of a candidate whose publicly stated goal is to suppress it. Congratulations to us! At a candidate debate in October, Republican … Continue reading →

The national enrollment period for health insurance through the exchanges is taking place now, with a Jan. 31 deadline, and if you are confused I don’t blame you. But it may not be all that intimidating. Some practical information: An … Continue reading →

Note to readers:  I was wrong on this column, and I am chagrined by it. Like many in the media, I looked in the wrong direction to defend the system against a bogus accusation while voter suppression — organized activities … Continue reading →

A woman I know lives alone and, at age 60-plus, has a chronic health condition.  Often she doesn’t feel well. She thinks she would not be good company, so she doesn’t reliably return the calls of people who are trying … Continue reading →