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Monthly Archives: October 2022
We don’t do initiatives
In New Mexico we do not have “initiatives” on the statewide ballot. Thank Heaven. By “initiatives” I mean the ability to make laws by popular vote, initiated by petitions from voters. New Mexico does not have such a provision in … Continue reading
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Cautious support for Amendment 1
Constitutional Amendment 1 on the ballot this November asks a simple question. Do you approve taking additional money out of the state’s Land Grant Permanent Fund (LGPF) every year? The amendment earmarks the money for public schools and early childhood … Continue reading
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Amending the anti-donation clause
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
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There is still too much alcohol
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
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Slow reform of insulin
Some New Mexicans who suffer from diabetes are paying a lot less for insulin, and that should begin to show up in health outcomes. It is probably too soon to expect measurable results. Diabetes is epidemic in New Mexico. According … Continue reading
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The sheriff loophole
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
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