Monthly Archives: July 2023

Is it better to have meat inspections conducted by a state agency or a federal agency? What do you think? Some New Mexicans who understand the economics of cattle growing and meat processing want to reinstate the state program. Legislation … Continue reading →

Communities cherish their local libraries. We count on them not only for books but for music, movies, access to computers and other services. We are so used to them that we often take them for granted. But recently, libraries have … Continue reading →

How has New Mexico’s Children, Youth and Families Department gotten it so tragically wrong so many times? Don’t you wonder? A recent special report by KOAT television highlighted the story of 4-year-old James Dunklee Cruz, beaten to death by his … Continue reading →

New Mexico doctors got a bit of relief in an amendment to the tax law enacted this past session. Doctors have had to pay New Mexico gross receipts tax on co-pays and deductibles — the portion of the bill paid … Continue reading →