LOCAL COLUMN Why the Gila River deserves permanent protection Documentary captures the beauty and spirit of this special place
SCAM WATCH AI could lead to scams in 2026 Criminals expected to use AI to bypass verification systems
LOCAL COLUMN OPINION: Intergenerational trauma continues to affect communities Community education can help
CAPTION CONTEST OPINION: DOUBLE EXPOSURE: Bringing to light the untold — and untrue — stories behind the pictures
LOCAL COLUMN OPINION: Health care access is forcing us to sell our home Moving out of state for health care
LOCAL COLUMN OPINION: With collaboration and investment, Permian will remain an energy powerhouse Permian Strategic Partnership plays vital role in state's economy
LOCAL COLUMN OPINION: A step toward modernizing New Mexico's health care workforce After years of work, New Mexico is ready to join to medical compact
SYNDICATED COLUMNIST OPINION: Counterpoint: Meet the AI agents of 2026 — ambitious, overhyped and still in training
LOCAL COLUMN OPINION: Legislature should pass all 10 health care worker compacts in 2026 Legislators should stop playing politics with New Mexican's access to care
JOURNAL COLUMNIST OPINION: Chief Medina leaving APD better than he found it Chief Medina leaving APD better than he found it
LOCAL COLUMN OPINION: How Downtown's parking prices increase congestion and discourage commerce A national expert explains why there are thousands of empty spaces and why you still can't find one
LOCAL COLUMN OPINION: Nursing is a calling Private and government support are needed to train more nurses
SYNDICATED COLUMN OPINION: From Rob Reiner, a life of political activism driven by compassion. From Trump, a grave dance
LOCAL COLUMN OPINION: Why Trump's cannabis rescheduling can't come soon enough Federal interceptions erode investor confidence and deter expansion in the border region
LOCAL COLUMN OPINION: Growing Albuquerque's economy starts with housing Albuquerque can reform housing codes while protecting neighborhood character
LOCAL COLUMN OPINION: Protecting the Endangered Species Act is an act of faith People of faith must stand up for endangered animals
LOCAL COLUMN OPINION: When the holidays feel heavy, connection matters most Holidays can lead to stress, isolation and emotional strain
LOCAL COLUMN OPINION: Let's talk about transparency and not target individuals Rio Rancho city manager responds to Observer editorial
LOCAL COLUMN OPINION: Our utilities belong to our people — not Wall Street New Mexico should seek majority stake in utilities
LOCAL COLUMN OPINION: What Albuquerque's historical mayoral election really means While pundits were forecasting outcomes, voters were paying closer attention to their daily lives
LOCAL COLUMNIST SCAM WATCH: 80-year-old California woman gets prison time for scam that targeted New Mexicans Scammer asked for money to help her free up a fortune she would share with victims
LOCAL COLUMN OPINION: New Mexico’s water use is not sustainable. That places our future at great risk. New Mexico needs plan to create sustainable water use along Rio Grande
EDITORIAL BOARD EDITORIAL: New Mexico Safety Over Profits needs to take a stand on health care worker compacts
CAPTION CONTEST OPINION: DOUBLE EXPOSURE: Bringing to light the untold — and untrue — stories behind the pictures
COMMUNITY COUNCIL OPINION: Cooperation needed to roll out balanced path forward for health care system
