Monthly Archives: September 2023

School health issue is alarmism

Posted on September 20, 2023 by merilee

In a recent op-ed article, Rep. Greg Nibert (R-Roswell) sounded the alarm about New Mexico school children, gender identity issues and new legislation. Nibert referred specifically to two bills passed this year: House Bill 7 and Senate Bill 397. His … Continue reading →

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State Civics Bee a great new program

Posted on September 20, 2023 by merilee

If we want our country to continue to be a representative democracy that works – and I hope we all do – as citizens we need to know more than a little about how it functions. Some of us have … Continue reading →

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Sometimes you have to get rid of the guns

Posted on September 20, 2023 by merilee

Maybe somebody is worried about Dad, who has been way too depressed and scaring the family with hints of suicide. Maybe it’s a teenager who’s behaving too oddly. Or maybe there’s concern about a new child in the home. Those … Continue reading →

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Listen to the outsider

Posted on September 20, 2023 by merilee

New Mexicans have been singing the refrain “What’s wrong with New Mexico?” for so long we should make it the official state ballad. Or maybe we could try listening to keen observers who are not stuck in old ways of … Continue reading →

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