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Travel Writers Bringing the Tourism Bacon Home to N.M.
On Nov. 4, the Albuquerque Journal published a column with the headline “Travel Writer Dines, You Pay.” The article questions why taxpayers are paying for journalists to travel to our state. In his UpFront column, investigative journalist Thom Cole chose to tell only half the story.   (Friday, November 20, 2009)

1 Question, Accountability for All in APS Vote
Since 1993, Albuquerque Interfaith has supported public schools and investing in public education. In 2003, 600 AI leaders demonstrated this support most strongly by knocking on more than 16,000 voters' doors to reverse the previous year's school facilities election loss.   (Friday, November 20, 2009)

Budget Fix Will Take Every Tool
A contractor would not be expected to shore up a collapsing house with a hammer and some nails, and New Mexico's budget-drafters should not be limited in the tools they have available to fix the state's collapsing budget.   (Thursday, November 19, 2009)

Sexist Criticism Deserves Red Card
We find the hubbub surrounding the University of New Mexico soccer player controversy to be both an interesting sociological incident as well as a disturbing example of the current state of sports journalism.   (Thursday, November 19, 2009)

Defibrillators, Training Can Save Lives at the Scene
The sudden death of anyone is always upsetting. The sudden death of someone as beloved and respected as Judge Gene Franchini that ocurred this month in such a public setting makes us all ask what can we do to keep this from happening again. There is no perfect solution, but there are opportunities to improve the odds.   (Wednesday, November 18, 2009)

Council Needs Disclosure From CAO Nominee
Council Needs Disclosure From CAO Nominee   (Monday, November 16, 2009)

Health Care Reform Is Going to Save Lives
Health Care Reform Is Going to Save Lives   (Monday, November 16, 2009)

A Split APS Simply Does Not Add Up
When a small group of West Side activists first proposed carving a boutique school district out of the West Mesa, Cibola and Volcano Vista clusters, I decided to join my three school-age kids in their evening ritual. As they studied for their next day's classes, I did a little homework of my own.   (Sunday, November 15, 2009)

Cap Lawyer Arguments, Get Serious About Carbon Offsets
Two lawyers in San Francisco writing about the economic aspects of cap-and-trade systems ("Carbon Offsets Just a Shell Game," Nov. 7) demonstrate why it's unfortunate that lawyers dictate so much of our governmental policy.   (Sunday, November 15, 2009)

New Mexico Is a Leader in Protecting Wilderness
“Land of Enchantment” was added to New Mexico's license plates in 1941, a nickname that beautifully captures the diversity and richness of our state — the richness of our history and many cultures and the incredible diversity of our landscapes and ecosystems.   (Friday, November 13, 2009)

Don't Ignore Rights of Others  (Thursday, November 12, 2009)

Obama Won; Let's Move Forward Together  (Thursday, November 12, 2009)

Union President Worth It  (Thursday, November 12, 2009)

Delegation's Interest in Our Views a Lot of Hot Air  (Wednesday, November 11, 2009)

Denish's Use of Stimulus Did Help Create Jobs  (Wednesday, November 11, 2009)

Get Religion Out of Health Care Reform  (Wednesday, November 11, 2009)

Turns Out Abuelita Knew Best After All  (Monday, November 09, 2009)

Closing Prison Threatens Jobs  (Monday, November 09, 2009)

Film Business Relies on Our Dime  (Monday, November 09, 2009)

Health Care Bill Means Services for All  (Sunday, November 08, 2009)

'Castle Doctrine' Gives Right of Self-Defense   (Sunday, November 08, 2009)

Pass Strong Climate Bill Now  (Sunday, November 08, 2009)

Governor Complicated the Budget Cutting Task  (Friday, November 06, 2009)

Change Ways To Fight Music Copyright Theft  (Friday, November 06, 2009)

Concerns Over Water Consumption Are Valid  (Thursday, November 05, 2009)

Governor, It's Time To Clarify If Budget Cuts Medicaid or Not   (Wednesday, November 04, 2009)

We Need To Take Better Care of 'Sister Earth'  (Monday, November 02, 2009)

Lobos, Casino Not a Good Fit  (Monday, November 02, 2009)

Accent-uating the Universality of the Spanish Language  (Monday, November 02, 2009)

Chamber Offers Discount Drug Cards  (Monday, November 02, 2009)

Cut Tax Credits, Not Just Budget  (Sunday, November 01, 2009)

Ag Programs Must Embrace Civil Rights  (Saturday, October 31, 2009)

Rio Chama Followed Rules  (Friday, October 30, 2009)

Poverty Takes Its Toll Everywhere  (Friday, October 30, 2009)

Sanitizers A Fix for Concerns  (Friday, October 30, 2009)

State Budget Cutback Frenzy Ignores Performance  (Thursday, October 29, 2009)

Don't Ignore Nature's Messages  (Thursday, October 29, 2009)

Public Options, Civic Values: NM Seniors Demand Both  (Monday, October 26, 2009)

Crashes, Not Accidents, Plague N.M. Roadways  (Monday, October 26, 2009)

New Mayor Will Move City Ahead   (Sunday, October 25, 2009)

Responsible People Shouldn't Pay for the Bad Choices of Others   (Sunday, October 25, 2009)

Sanctuary for Chimps Would Best Honor Bernice  (Friday, October 23, 2009)

Indian Care May Suffer With Reform   (Thursday, October 22, 2009)

Broadband Access Helps Rural Areas  (Thursday, October 22, 2009)

Taxing 'Rich' Won't Solve State Budget Shortfall   (Wednesday, October 21, 2009)

Cuts Will Hurt Cancer Care  (Monday, October 19, 2009)

New Approach May Improve Fishery  (Monday, October 19, 2009)

'Combined Reporting' Unfair  (Sunday, October 18, 2009)

Roll Back Tax Cuts To Raise Revenue  (Sunday, October 18, 2009)

Build Tax Base Instead of Piling on More Cuts  (Saturday, October 17, 2009)

Every $1 in Medicaid Cuts Costs Us $5  (Saturday, October 17, 2009)

Target Redundant Costs First To Trim State Budget  (Friday, October 16, 2009)

Rehired Retirees Did Not Create Our Financial Mess  (Friday, October 16, 2009)

Public Sector Spending Important to Economy  (Thursday, October 15, 2009)

Restructure Government Workforce, Or Up Taxes  (Thursday, October 15, 2009)

Medical Device Tax Puts Our Jobs, Patients at Risk  (Wednesday, October 14, 2009)

Schools Can't Take More Cuts  (Wednesday, October 14, 2009)

Board's Efforts To Change Expanded Practice Are Illegal  (Monday, October 12, 2009)

A Minority by Many Names  (Monday, October 12, 2009)

Public Sector Should Step Up   (Sunday, October 11, 2009)

Lawmakers Need To Know Education Cuts Don't Heal  (Sunday, October 11, 2009)

Double-Dippers Cost Too Much for State   (Sunday, October 11, 2009)

It's Past Time To Bring Chief Geronimo Back To His Mountain Home  (Saturday, October 10, 2009)

NMDOT Puts NM To Work  (Friday, October 09, 2009)

Advantage Plans Drain Medicare  (Friday, October 09, 2009)

Drug Policy Conference a Forum for Needed Changes  (Thursday, October 08, 2009)

Proposed Convention Complex Deserves Another Look  (Thursday, October 08, 2009)

Cooperation Can Forge Plan for All   (Wednesday, October 07, 2009)

New Transportation Spending Goals Needed  (Wednesday, October 07, 2009)

Oriental Medicine Under Attack  (Monday, October 05, 2009)

Board Rules Designed for Patient Protection  (Monday, October 05, 2009)

Choose Schools Over Corporate Tax Breaks   (Sunday, October 04, 2009)

Textbooks Must Have Relevance to Our Students  (Sunday, October 04, 2009)

Piecemeal Efforts Won't Fix Budget  (Friday, October 02, 2009)

Medicare-for-All, No Care for All  (Friday, October 02, 2009)

Salary Commission Way To Diversify City Council   (Thursday, October 01, 2009)

Federal Land Conservation Act Needs Reauthorization  (Thursday, October 01, 2009)

Cut Wasteful Spending, Add Revenue Generators  (Thursday, October 01, 2009)

N.M. Deserves Accurate Graduation Numbers  (Wednesday, September 30, 2009)

PED Makes No Excuses for Errors or Dropouts  (Wednesday, September 30, 2009)

AARP Keeping Eye on Health Reform  (Monday, September 28, 2009)

Mayor's Ball Just A Secret Santa  (Monday, September 28, 2009)

Off-Roaders Need Regulation  (Monday, September 28, 2009)

No Sanctuary in Racial Politics  (Sunday, September 27, 2009)

N.M. Must Close Big-Box Tax Loophole  (Sunday, September 27, 2009)

Serving Up Facts on Garduños  (Saturday, September 26, 2009)

Energy Efficiency Provides Power To Save  (Friday, September 25, 2009)

Suspended for SWB Common  (Friday, September 25, 2009)

Don't Balance Budget on Backs of the Poor  (Thursday, September 24, 2009)

Outdoors Opens Doors for Kids  (Thursday, September 24, 2009)

Crummy Rides, Pricey Junk Hide What's Great at Fair  (Wednesday, September 23, 2009)

Bond Works for Affordable Housing  (Monday, September 21, 2009)

Pharmacies, Rx in Overhaul  (Monday, September 21, 2009)

New Mexico's Fall-Related Death Rate Is Nation's Highest  (Sunday, September 20, 2009)

Invest in Latinos' Education  (Sunday, September 20, 2009)

Natural Gas Could Cut Oil Dependence  (Sunday, September 20, 2009)

Rural Callers Deserve Smartphones  (Saturday, September 19, 2009)

Insurance Is a Big Part of the Problem  (Friday, September 18, 2009)

Get Informed, Get Involved To Fight Corruption  (Friday, September 18, 2009)

Renewables Can't Bear the Base Load   (Thursday, September 17, 2009)

Reform Health Care in Free Market  (Thursday, September 17, 2009)

Base, Sunport Study Crucial  (Wednesday, September 16, 2009)

Bill Needs States' Flexibility   (Monday, September 14, 2009)

Forever Is Too Long for City Transit Tax  (Monday, September 14, 2009)

Medical Marijuana Program Is Working  (Sunday, September 13, 2009)

Fed Deficits Are Understated  (Sunday, September 13, 2009)

Climate Change Action Would Be a Great Birthday Gift  (Sunday, September 13, 2009)

Reform Writers Not in Field  (Saturday, September 12, 2009)

American Dream Is A Fable for Most  (Saturday, September 12, 2009)

Expect More Excellence From UNM Scholars  (Friday, September 11, 2009)

Land of Enchantment, Centennial of Poverty   (Friday, September 11, 2009)

Baseball Ruling Hurts Job Market  (Thursday, September 10, 2009)

Cut Emissions With Integrated Initiatives  (Thursday, September 10, 2009)

Don't Stick Albuquerque's Taxpayers With the Impact-Fee Tab  (Wednesday, September 09, 2009)

It's 'Labor' Day, Not 'Union' Day  (Monday, September 07, 2009)

Community Needs G.E.'s Good Jobs  (Monday, September 07, 2009)

Honor Workers With Real Health Reform  (Monday, September 07, 2009)

Thank Military Family for Lifetime of Service  (Sunday, September 06, 2009)

Our Home-Grown Chile Needs You  (Sunday, September 06, 2009)

Plan Relies on Proven Therapies, Experts  (Sunday, September 06, 2009)

NMSO's Budget Plan Impoverishes Musicians  (Saturday, September 05, 2009)

Quality Needs To Be Part of Health Care Overhaul  (Friday, September 04, 2009)

Better Roads Depend on Quarter-Cent Tax  (Friday, September 04, 2009)

Children Need Aid of Whole Village  (Thursday, September 03, 2009)

Cap-and-Trade Bill Just a Free Ride   (Thursday, September 03, 2009)

Reforming Health Care Takes Smart Shoppers  (Wednesday, September 02, 2009)

Let Time Age My Sculpture   (Monday, August 31, 2009)

Town Hall Meetings Are Real  (Sunday, August 30, 2009)

Don't Cut Support for N.M. Courts  (Sunday, August 30, 2009)

Time To Make State Government Efficient  (Sunday, August 30, 2009)

Budget Cuts an Opportunity To Invest in Future  (Friday, August 28, 2009)

St. Catherine Working With Unions To Resolve Disputes   (Wednesday, August 26, 2009)

Mexicanos Bless N.M. With Cultural Gifts  (Wednesday, August 26, 2009)

There's a Method to N.M. Shelter Reforms  (Sunday, August 23, 2009)

Arts Vital When Economy Sings the Blues  (Sunday, August 23, 2009)

Ex-Police Officer Misses the Point on Alarms  (Friday, August 21, 2009)

Target Repeat Offenders, Not First-Time DWIs  (Friday, August 21, 2009)

Tourism Actions Legitimate   (Thursday, August 20, 2009)

Bibo, N.M., Setting the Record Straight   (Thursday, August 20, 2009)

Rein in Our Violence Abroad  (Wednesday, August 19, 2009)

Get Back on School Reform Bandwagon  (Wednesday, August 19, 2009)

Public Support Key to Success  (Monday, August 17, 2009)

DWI Talks, Panels Ineffective   (Sunday, August 16, 2009)

Labor Bill Would Protect Workers  (Sunday, August 16, 2009)

Let's Talk More About Racial Issues  (Saturday, August 15, 2009)

Green Jobs the Future of N.M. Employment  (Friday, August 14, 2009)

Nonprofits Have Free Speech Right  (Thursday, August 13, 2009)

Family Crisis Leads to Dropouts  (Wednesday, August 12, 2009)

Euthanasia Not Mentioned in Bills  (Wednesday, August 12, 2009)

UNM Partnerships Address Need   (Wednesday, August 12, 2009)

Lack of Literacy May Sink Ship  (Monday, August 10, 2009)

Health Reform Must Follow Six Principles  (Sunday, August 09, 2009)

Navajo Nation Takes the Lead in Green Economy  (Sunday, August 09, 2009)

City Turns to Retired Officers for Help With Alarms  (Saturday, August 08, 2009)

Tax Credits Could Improve New Mexico Education  (Friday, August 07, 2009)

Arabs Continue To Find N.M. a Welcoming Place  (Thursday, August 06, 2009)

Urban Rail Is More Than Just a Streetcar  (Wednesday, August 05, 2009)

Legislation Offers Users Lowest-Cost Approach  (Sunday, August 02, 2009)

One Size Fits All Legislation Will Not Work for Regionals  (Sunday, August 02, 2009)

Schools Need Support of All  (Saturday, August 01, 2009)

Give Pollution Fees to Citizens   (Friday, July 31, 2009)

House Falls for Cap and Trade Con  (Friday, July 31, 2009)

Public's Intolerance Will Put a Stop to Corruption  (Thursday, July 30, 2009)

Public Option the Best Health Care Fix  (Thursday, July 30, 2009)

Attorney Spinning Details of Slot Error  (Wednesday, July 29, 2009)

Don't Rush Health Reform; N.M. System Works  (Monday, July 27, 2009)

Valles Caldera Open for Recreation and Comments  (Sunday, July 26, 2009)

Get Innovative, Educate Latinos  (Sunday, July 26, 2009)

Climate Change Will Cost, No Matter What  (Sunday, July 26, 2009)

Cutting Back on Race Schedule Hurts Horsemen, Tourism  (Saturday, July 25, 2009)

Motorists Can Help Prevent Bicycle Tragedies  (Friday, July 24, 2009)

Green on the Surface, Dirty Underneath  (Friday, July 24, 2009)

State Tried To Get Nonprofit on Track  (Friday, July 24, 2009)

Dems' Plan Is Hidden Tax   (Thursday, July 23, 2009)

Follow Workers Comp Model  (Wednesday, July 22, 2009)

Recovery Act Brings Help To Rural America  (Monday, July 20, 2009)

Union Survey Finds People Want Health Care Changes  (Monday, July 20, 2009)

'Medicare for All' Will Bankrupt the United States  (Monday, July 20, 2009)

Comics Illustrate What Matters   (Sunday, July 19, 2009)

Sotomayor Appreciates Ordinary Folks' Lives  (Sunday, July 19, 2009)

98% of Guards Do Jail, Community Proud  (Sunday, July 19, 2009)

Access Issue at Valles Caldera   (Saturday, July 18, 2009)

UNM Campus Needs To Graduate Beyond Cars  (Friday, July 17, 2009)

Single-Payer Care the Only Way To Corral Costs  (Friday, July 17, 2009)

Clean Energy Has the Potential To Create Good Jobs  (Thursday, July 16, 2009)

County, MDC Institute Changes for Inmate Safety  (Wednesday, July 15, 2009)

Public Option Can Contain Costs  (Wednesday, July 15, 2009)

Health Care Reform Needed Now  (Monday, July 13, 2009)

Mayor Chávez's Cronyism Is Showing, Costing  (Sunday, July 12, 2009)

Pension Envy Won't Fix State Budget, Policy Woes  (Sunday, July 12, 2009)

Why Was Denish So Quiet?  (Saturday, July 11, 2009)

State Web Site Is Now Secure  (Friday, July 10, 2009)

Be Smart, Be Safe When Enjoying New Mexico Waters  (Thursday, July 09, 2009)

Let New Mexicans Make the Call on Investments  (Thursday, July 09, 2009)

Don't Blame the Patient for Health-Care Crisis   (Wednesday, July 08, 2009)

Denish Champions Accountability  (Wednesday, July 08, 2009)

A Big Price Tag for an Economic Maybe  (Monday, July 06, 2009)

Family Grateful for Compassion After State Police Sgt.'s Death  (Monday, July 06, 2009)

Earth Doesn't Care Whether We Survive  (Monday, July 06, 2009)

N.M. Needs Someone Who Will Speak Up; Denish Hasn't  (Sunday, July 05, 2009)

All Immigrants Not Criminals  (Friday, July 03, 2009)

N.M. Needs Tough Gang Laws  (Friday, July 03, 2009)

N.M. Renewables Way to Energy Independence  (Thursday, July 02, 2009)

State Serious About Plague  (Thursday, July 02, 2009)

Single-Payer the Health-Care Remedy  (Wednesday, July 01, 2009)

Homeless Students Teach Expert  (Wednesday, July 01, 2009)

Parents: Do Try This at Home  (Monday, June 29, 2009)

We Hold the Key To A Safer Community  (Monday, June 29, 2009)

The Fine Sport of Teacher Bashing  (Sunday, June 28, 2009)

School Woes Need Urgent Approach   (Sunday, June 28, 2009)

Inefficiency, Transaction Costs Plague Health Care  (Saturday, June 27, 2009)

Become Active Again in Children's Education  (Friday, June 26, 2009)

Allow Profs Instruction or Research Options  (Thursday, June 25, 2009)

State Acts to Fix Problems With College Savings Plan  (Thursday, June 25, 2009)

Health Care Reform Requires Change  (Wednesday, June 24, 2009)

Level Health Care Payment Field for All  (Sunday, June 21, 2009)

Address Flaws in Health System  (Sunday, June 21, 2009)

Social Costs of Unschooled Stagger State  (Friday, June 19, 2009)

Investment in Teacher Career Ladder Hasn't Paid Off   (Wednesday, June 17, 2009)

Drug ODs Become National Epidemic  (Monday, June 15, 2009)

Students, Staff Enrolled in Climate Fight  (Sunday, June 14, 2009)

N.M. Setting Medical Pot Precedent  (Friday, June 12, 2009)

I-25 Interchange Is Really Shovel-Ready  (Thursday, June 11, 2009)

Before It's Spent, Stimulus Falls Short of Its Billing  (Thursday, June 11, 2009)

Put Cost Analysis Up on Silver Screen  (Wednesday, June 10, 2009)

Reforming Medicare Is Key To Fixing System  (Monday, June 08, 2009)

UNM Unfurling Its Flagship Role  (Saturday, June 06, 2009)

Host Knows He Loaded Killer's Gun  (Saturday, June 06, 2009)

High Court Nominee Fed Classmates' Hunger, Debates  (Friday, June 05, 2009)

Raise the Global Education Bar  (Thursday, June 04, 2009)

City Doesn't Need Four More Years of Spending  (Thursday, June 04, 2009)

Get SIC Out of Job Creation, Back to Investment Basics  (Wednesday, June 03, 2009)

State's Supercomputer Crunches Criticisms  (Monday, June 01, 2009)

Keep Albuquerque's Bus System Moving Forward  (Saturday, May 30, 2009)

State Payments to Poor Just Part of the Solution  (Thursday, May 28, 2009)

Hard Times Require Budget Hard-Liner  (Wednesday, May 27, 2009)

Council Hears Both Sides of Bus Issues   (Wednesday, May 27, 2009)