Monthly Archives: January 2023

A great New Mexican named Jeep

Posted on January 19, 2023 by merilee

Everybody knew Jeep. At least, everybody in organized labor in New Mexico. And almost everybody in the web of multilayered relationships that is the political and policy community of our state. George “Jeep” Gilliland died a few weeks ago and … Continue reading →

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It’s not just CYFD

Posted on January 19, 2023 by merilee

The latest headline is a little girl who was not allowed on an Albuquerque city bus with her father because he was too drunk. Later the father showed up in the city shelter, having forgotten where he left her. Fortunately … Continue reading →

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Reviewing our progress on crime law

Posted on January 19, 2023 by merilee

As the 2023 legislative session begins to loom, I’m wondering if we are going to hear more outraged rhetoric about getting tough on crime. I myself prefer to be tough on crime prevention. I prefer laws that stop crimes before … Continue reading →

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Counting the votes

Posted on January 19, 2023 by merilee

On the night of Nov. 8, New Mexicans could curl up in bed knowing that our election was mostly over. Whether we liked the results or not, we knew what most of them were. We had survived the day without … Continue reading →

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