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The doctor shortage
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
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Constitutional amendments could affect election turnout
The 2014 election is officially underway, with the filing of qualifying petitions last week. Five Democrats have lined up to challenge Gov. Susana Martinez. All five met the goal, submitting petitions with more than 3,000 signatures. Though there’s little media … Continue reading
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Some constitutional amendments are more constitutional than others
Last year, the legislature passed a proposed constitutional amendment, changing one word of the state constitution. Its purpose is to make it easier for voters to vote in local elections and considerably less expensive for local jurisdictions to hold those … Continue reading
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What are we measuring when we measure teachers?
The smart-alecky middle schooler was getting A’s in all subjects except history, where he was scoring F’s. The history teacher asked what the problem was. Brimming with snotty self-confidence, the kid coolly demanded a payoff. Very simple, he said. He … Continue reading
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Jingle Bells Ring My Chimes — a holiday bonus
This Christmas,Dad is preparing a treat for his grandchildren. He’s going to let them watch while he subjects their parents, aunts and uncles to a couple of hours of mortification. He’s going to show the old home videos. This is … Continue reading
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Taking care of injured heroes
We get emotional — rightly so – when a law enforcement officer is injured by a criminal in the line of duty. Robin Hopkins, a Bernalillo County sheriff’s deputy, was shot by a fleeing criminal in October and is facing … Continue reading
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The work comp system is slipping a little
This year’s big news about workers’ compensation is that things are getting slightly worse, slowly, though some of the trends are not so bad. In other words, it’s not big news. As a factor in the state’s economic competitiveness, it’s … Continue reading
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Another attempt at a one-stop shop
Think New Mexico, the well-known Santa Fe public policy think tank, is tackling the issue of economic development, yet another of New Mexico’s perpetual weak spots. One recommendation is that the state should develop a single online portal for all … Continue reading
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The behavioral health debacle stalks our communities
When Gordon House drove the wrong way on I-40, killing four people, the incident changed New Mexico’s attitude toward drunk driving. The crash, you may remember, was Christmas Eve 1992. The victims were the Cravens family. Mom Melanie and three … Continue reading
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The disabled are learning to advocate for themselves
Being wheelchair-bound was just one of this woman’s physical limitations. She couldn’t use her arms. She could barely talk; her mouth would not form the words. Her caregiver had to wipe spittle from her face. The device that helped her … Continue reading
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