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AG Ready To Go After Corruption
“With great power comes great responsibility.” This quote is posted on a plaque outside the office of the Attorney General of Rhode Island. I saw it there a couple of weeks ago while attending the national conference for the states' attorneys general. The admonition was given to fictional character Peter Parker by his kind Uncle Ben. I believe the idea, however, is one of importance to all public officials. (Saturday, July 05, 2008)
Public Support Drives New License Success
The new driver's license is here, and the Motor Vehicle Division would like to extend a big thanks to the public and the many businesses and organizations across the state that have helped make the new driver's license procedure such a big success. (Thursday, July 03, 2008)
APD Must 'fess Up, Revise Interrogation Procedures
Journal readers can't have missed Saturday's front-page story about how DNA evidence cleared my client Robert Gonzales of murder after two and a half years in jail. And you can't have missed that Robert confessed to the murder at the time. (Thursday, July 03, 2008)
Is the War on Drugs Worth What it Costs?
The merit of public-spending programs depends not only on their objectives, but also on the extent to which they meet those objectives at a justifiable cost. (Wednesday, July 02, 2008)
A Green Path Forward
In the absence of national leadership, state and local governments nationwide are adopting aggressive goals and enacting sensible strategies to reduce the impact of skyrocketing energy costs on their residents and businesses. Mayors from more than 800 cities, including Albuquerque, have signed the Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. The city of Albuquerque is leading by example, by adopting the Architecture 2030 Challenge, and requiring new or renovated city buildings to achieve a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver rating. These actions will help make Albuquerque and other forward-thinking cities more sustainable, and help demonstrate a path forward for national programs to address climate change. (Wednesday, July 02, 2008)
What Court's Ruling Means at Gitmo
GUANTANAMO, Cuba — The Supreme Court issued a controversial decision last week affording limited rights to detainees held at Guantanamo Bay. Predictably, my e-mail exploded with emotional reactions, with many asking for my view of the ruling. Since I am neither a political analyst nor an attorney, I will leave those arguments to those more knowledgeable. I can, however, speak to the immediate reaction “on the ground” at Guantanamo. (Monday, June 30, 2008)
Protect N.M. Land and Its Many Uses
LAS CRUCES — The Wilderness Act of 1964 provides the framework for the use and management of designated wilderness areas. Wilderness is the most restrictive land use designation available, and one of its most contested aspects is access. Motorized vehicles and even mountain bikes and motorized wheelchairs are prohibited. (Sunday, June 29, 2008)
Minimum Wage Hikes Worsen Job Chances for Teens, Blacks
Just over a year ago, both the U.S. Congress and the New Mexico Legislature passed minimum wage hikes. New Mexico acted first, raising the rate to $6.50 per hour (to be increased to $7.50 by January of 2009). The federal wage was raised to $5.85 an hour with that rate set to rise to $7.25 by July of 2009. (Friday, June 27, 2008)
'Safe' Seats Lower Voter Turnout in N.M., Other States
WASHINGTON — When Barack Obama decided last week to throw off the constraints on campaign spending that go with the acceptance of public financing, he was rightly criticized for rigging the system in his own favor. (Friday, June 27, 2008)
Land-Review Hearings Must Be Honest
(Thursday, June 26, 2008)
Many Folks Out West Find Gay Marriage Acceptable (Thursday, June 26, 2008)
Offsets Extend Tax Credits the Smart Way (Wednesday, June 25, 2008)
Easy Changes Can Trim Your Other Gas Bill (Sunday, June 22, 2008)
Vacation with friends needs thoughtful plans (Friday, June 20, 2008)
If You Play Politics, Play by the Rules (Thursday, June 19, 2008)
What If Reagan Had Held Tough on Fuel? (Thursday, June 12, 2008)
Miss New Mexico Pageant Isn't About Eye Candy (Wednesday, June 11, 2008)
Congress Must Fight Conservation Cuts (Monday, June 09, 2008)
School Aides Still Need Raise (Saturday, June 07, 2008)
Diane Dimond Wrong on Tort Reform (Saturday, June 07, 2008)
Crucial Yearbook Issue Missed (Friday, June 06, 2008)
UNM Not Above Public Record Law (Wednesday, June 04, 2008)
Bingaman Could Make Difference on Climate Bill (Wednesday, June 04, 2008)
Council Voted To OK Budget, Not Give Advice (Wednesday, June 04, 2008)
Nonprofits Are Watchdogs, Not Attack Dogs (Wednesday, June 04, 2008)
Spanish Trail Helped Forge N.M.'s Cultural Mix (Monday, June 02, 2008)
Taking Hard Line Won't End Truancy (Monday, June 02, 2008)
Council Overstepped on '09 Budget Cuts (Saturday, May 31, 2008)
Casino Editorial Misses Points (Friday, May 30, 2008)
N.M. Global (Water) Warming (Thursday, May 29, 2008)
No-Match Identity Rule A Disaster for N.M. Businesses (Monday, May 26, 2008)
Next Nuclear Weapons Are Tough Sell for Labs (Sunday, May 25, 2008)
Four Options With a Lot More Mileage Than ANWR (Thursday, May 15, 2008)
Put Murderous Cartels Out of Business: Legalize Drugs (Monday, May 12, 2008)
Cyfd Obeys Law on Confidentiality (Thursday, May 08, 2008)
Domestic Drilling Is Part of A Sensible Energy Plan (Thursday, May 08, 2008)
Poll Data Trumps Science on Global Warming (Friday, May 02, 2008)
Nmsu Investigation Based on Facts, Not Headlines (Thursday, May 01, 2008)
U.S. Oil Addicts Deny Need To Change Energy Policy (Thursday, May 01, 2008)
Cap-And-Trade Plan Simply Hot Air (Thursday, April 24, 2008)
Forum Pushes Respect, Not Racism (Monday, April 21, 2008)
Subsidizing Growth on Fringes of City Wrong Policy (Monday, April 21, 2008)
1 Question Lights a Fire Under Gov. Richardson (Monday, April 21, 2008)
BLM Fumbles Balancing Act (Saturday, April 19, 2008)
Fixed Tuition Would Aid Students (Friday, April 18, 2008)
Mayor's '09 Budget Steers Right Course (Friday, April 18, 2008)
Ineffective Therapy Program Could Not Be Justified (Friday, April 18, 2008)
To Be Contender, Obama Needs Balanced Gun Policy (Thursday, April 17, 2008)
Step Up N.M., Keep Victim Rolls From Growing (Wednesday, April 16, 2008)
PNM Fuel Clause Gambit a Veiled Rate Hike (Wednesday, April 9, 2008)
Target All Preventable Diseases (Monday, April 7, 2008)
PNM, and N.M., Can't Afford Fuel-Adjustment Delay (Monday, April 7, 2008)
Poorer Students Lost in Rush to Create Mesa del Sol Charter (Sunday, April 6, 2008)
Governor Didn't Rob City's Whiny Mayor (Saturday, April 5, 2008)
West Offers a 22-Delegate Prize for Right Democrat (Thursday, April 3, 2008)
Disloyal Richardson Truly 'Judas' (Wednesday, April 2, 2008)
Term of 1-Sided UNM Hoops Deal Too Long (Sunday, March 30, 2008)
Wildlife Chief Forsakes Wildlife (Saturday, March 29, 2008)
Richardson Rejects Clinton Negativity (Friday, March 28, 2008)
With Friends Like These ... (Friday, March 28, 2008)
N.M. Joins Hands in 'Day of Service' (Wednesday, March 26, 2008)
New Mexico Pushes New Weapon in War Against TB (Monday, March 24, 2008)
Lies, Damned Lies and Crime Stats (Monday, March 24, 2008)
America's Other War: Afghanistan (Saturday, March 22, 2008)
'08 Races Would Baffle Rep. Schiff (Friday, March 21, 2008)
In China, Dialogue Is Limited (Thursday, March 20, 2008)
We All Pay Iraq, Oil Policy Costs (Thursday, March 20, 2008)
Move Past DOT Blame to Remedies (Wednesday, March 19, 2008)
To Avoid More Needless Killings, Legalize Drugs (Monday, March 17, 2008)
U.S. Hobbles Industrial Home Team (Thursday, March 13, 2008)
Heating, Cooling Code Is Too Rigid (Wednesday, March 12, 2008)
It's Time to Dig in and Reform Mining (Sunday, March 9, 2008)
Lottery Scholarship Funding Solid for Years to Come (Friday, March 7, 2008)
Why Things Work On the Ground For Sen. Obama (Thursday, March 6, 2008)
You Can't See Energy Policy, But All Feel Its Effects (Thursday, March 6, 2008)
WorldCom Oversight Wasn't in the Mail (Monday, March 3, 2008)
Update Tools to Address Full 21st Century Threat (Monday, March 3, 2008)
Get Record Straight on Energy Efficiency (Sunday, March 2, 2008)
Business Has Ignored Neighborhood's Compromises (Saturday, March 1, 2008)
Health-Care Reform the Right Rx (Thursday, February 28, 2008)
Many Benefits to Biomass Plant (Monday, February 25, 2008)
Legislature Does Democracy Proud (Monday, February 25, 2008)
Crisis in Mexico Is Headed North (Saturday, February 23, 2008)
UNM Advocate Deserves Support (Friday, February 22, 2008)
Passing of Tribune Is a Sad, All Too Familiar Story (Friday, February 22, 2008)
Plug Into Renewables, Not Nukes (Thursday, February 21, 2008)
Ex-Administrator Wrongly Discredits RGHS Staff (Thursday, February 21, 2008)
Why We Dumped Abstinence-Only (Monday, February 18, 2008)
Gov.'s New Campaign Trail Leads Straight to N. Korea (Wednesday, February 13, 2008)
Energy-Saving Bill Deeply Flawed (Wednesday, February 13, 2008)
PNM Rate Hike Would Help Cut Usage (Wednesday, February 13, 2008)
Poverty Isn't An Excuse; It's a Call to School Reform (Saturday, February 9, 2008)
Massachusetts Rx Doesn (Friday, February 08, 2008)
Western States Get Pole Position in Presidential Race (Thursday, February 7, 2008)
Call Off The Water Nannies (Wednesday, February 6, 2008)
Area Water Meets Highest Standards (Wednesday, February 6, 2008)
Protect Rights of Domestic Partners (Sunday, February 3, 2008)
Consensus Not Part of Health-Reform Prescription (Wednesday, January 30, 2008)
We Must Tap Funding for Effective Water Planning (Wednesday, January 30, 2008)
N.M. Must Make Pre-K Gains Last (Monday, January 28, 2008)
Poverty No Excuse Not to Educate (Monday, January 28, 2008)
Mesa del Sol Shows What Urban Growth Should Be (Thursday, January 24, 2008)
Why 'Cap' Growing Film Industry? (Monday, January 21, 2008)
New Century Requires Major Changes (Monday, January 14, 2008)
Clean Up Campaign Financing (Monday, January 14, 2008)
Easy Actions Save Cash, Energy and Emissions (Sunday, January 13, 2008)
Quit Talking, Reform Health Care in N.M. Now (Thursday, January 10, 2008)
Get Smarter— Not More— Energy (Thursday, January 10, 2008)
All School Employees Need Raises (Wednesday, January 9, 2008)
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