Op-Eds
Op-Eds 2023
Op-Eds 2022
- Stimulate Economy — Return More Earned Income to Taxpayers
- Op Ed Focusing on Water Planning
- Break poverty cycle for low-income students, families
- Another perspective Double check
- Spending in junior bill is not pork
- Lawmakers vetted vetoed bill, but more can be done
- Capital outlay reform will spur jobs, tax revenue (with Sen Bill Tallman)
- State should preserve critical water resources
- Your turn No single solution for better education system in NM
- Capital Outlay Reform (with Sen Bill Tallman)
Op-Eds 2021
- Education Loss as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic
- An opportunity to invest in NM
- Now’s the time for NM lawmakers to take a breath
- The reshaping of our priorities has begun
- 2021 COVID-19 Forward
- How New Mexico Prepares for Today’s and Tomorrow’s Challenges
Op-Eds 2020
- Looking Ahead to 2021
- Pandemic 2020
- Creative and Resilient Thinking
- Statement on Senate Bill 5, “Extreme Risk Firearm Protection Order Act”
- 2020 Senator Campos Op-Ed
- Prioritizing Dam Safety and Repairs
- Opinion New Mexico needs creative and resilient thinking
- After lean decade, ’21 budget invests in the future
- 2020 Legislative Session Preview
Op-Eds 2019
- New Mexico Is on the Doorstep of a Bright Future
- Reintegration — An Important Part of Community Strength
- Building a Solid Foundation Takes Teamwork
- Hope Outreach and Service
- NM needs strategic spending of record revenues
- Better Laws Come from Tested Results
- Film A Starring Role in Our Economy
- NM leaving too much in capital dollars unspent
- NM needs better way to fund capital projects
- Make New Mexico First through Education
- New Mexicans can work together in hope, outreach and service
- A road map for moving forward
Op-Eds 2018
- New Mexico Needs a Better Way To Fund Capital Projects
- Autumn is a Time of Hope – Short Version
- Autumn is a Time of Hope – Long Version
- Economic Drought Drives Change
- Strengthen New Mexico — Focus on Families
- Serious Change (Courage) Now!
- The 2018 Legislative Session and Priorities Moving Forward
- New Mexico’s Citizen Legislature Retirement Plan
- Priorities Moving Forward
- Tools to Make Capital Outlay More Efficient
- A Look at the 2018 Legislative Session
- 2018 Session Preview for the Las Vegas Optic
- Fall is a time for hope, a chance to keep promises
- New Mexico’s Plan to Capitalize on Our Diverse and Abundant Energy Sources
- Strengthen New Mexico — focus on families
- NM needs a cabinet post for families
- Serious change (courage) needed in New Mexico
- NM needs to confront challenges one by one
- Much Work Ahead For The New Mexico Legislature
- Legislation would provide capital outlay tools
Op-Eds 2017
- Demanding Punishments and Strengthening Communities
- Working Together Sparks Community Vitality
- Capital Outlay Reforms Will Continue; Administrative Reforms Are Next Step
- It Is Time to Make a Decision; What Will New Mexico Do?
- Border Trade a Bright Spot in New Mexico’s Economy; We Must Resist Protectionist Policies
- Close Tax Loopholes, Enact Modern Tax Code to Meet Our Moral Obligations and End Fiscal Crisis
- Health Initiatives Give Us Hope, Support the Economy
- Motivated Employees Contribute to a Strong Economy
- Boost New Mexico’s Economy: Improve State’s Public Works Process
- New Mexico’s Colleges, Universities Must Adapt to Students’ Changing Needs
- New Mexico Is Blessed with Diverse and Abundant Energy Sources
- Overhauling criminal justice system of primary importance
- Crime
- NM already has the keys to success
- Education Is the Key to New Mexico’s Success
- Budget Fix Coming Soon for Colleges, Universities
Op-Eds 2016
- We Must Properly Fund New Mexico’s Court System
- Water — Always a Priority
- It’s up to All of Us to Determine New Mexico’s Future
- 2016 Special Session Op-Ed
- Hard Truths Demand That We Set Aside Political Differences; Compromise Required to Set New Mexico Back on the Right Path
- Working Together, We Can Solve New Mexico’s Health Care Crisis
- We’re All Responsible for Educating Our Children
- Planning a More Diversified Economy
- Can’t Quit on Capital Outlay Reform
- Today’s Budget Realities Could Help Us Prepare for the Future
- Leave Driver’s Licenses Alone; Issue an Optional REAL ID Card
- The Main Thing
- Compromise would set New Mexico back on track
- We can solve our health care crisis
- We Cannot Quit on Capital Outlay Reform
- In 2016, focus on the ‘main thing
Op-Eds 2015
- Public Employee Compensation
- All New Mexicans Receive Dividends From Investments In Judiciary
- Tribal Gaming Compacts, New Racetrack for Northeastern New Mexico Good for All
- New Mexico Needs a Thoughtful Plan for the Future. Now.
- A Good Education: The Obvious, but Neglected, Solution for a Better New Mexico
- Senate’s Driver’s License Compromise Solves Problems
- Legislative Process Is Important to Our Democracy
- Now is the Time for Capital Outlay Reform
- Legislature’s Capital Outlay Process Needs Reform
- Legislatively Approved Budget Is Sound, Responsible
- Progress Made
Op-Eds 2014
- Capital Outlay Reforms Needed This Legislative Session
- New Mexico Must Invest in Water Infrastructure
- New Mexico’s Behavioral Health Institute: A Key to Better Mental Health Care
- Northeastern New Mexico’s Infrastructure Needs Are Great; Planning, Cooperation and Innovation Needed to Meet the Need
- Opportunity for Northeast New Mexico
- Quality Investments in Our Children and Young Adults Will Pay Dividends
- Legislature addressed serious issues
- Legislature Faced and Addressed Serious Issues
Op-Eds 2008 to May 2013
- Putting New Mexicans to Work – Short- and Long-Term Solutions
- Compromise is possible with driver’s licenses
- Water a Top Priority
- Santa Fe New Mexican – Break poverty cycle for low-income students, families.
- Northeastern New Mexico Water Planning
- Time to be Cautious in Budgeting
- Legislature, Governor Need Facts on Tax Breaks – Legislature Should Override Veto
- Unintended Consequences of Federal Banking Reforms – Time to Rethink Dodd-Frank
- Legislature Prepared to Approve Responsible Public Works Package
- Provide Opportunities for Low-Income Students and Families
- Sadly, Compromise is Elusive on Driver’s Licenses Debate
- Election-Year Confusion Proves Changes Needed to Law
- Water is connected somehow to almost every aspect of our lives
- Overcoming New Mexico’s Challenges Requires More Cooperation, Collaboration, Less Partisanship Than Ever Before
- New Mexico’s Future Will Be Led by the Business Community
- Compromise Is Possible on Driver’s License Issue
- Twin Benefits of Capital Outlay: Jobs and Quality Infrastructure
- Urgent Action Needed Now to Fix State’s Fiscal, Economic Woes
- Sensible, Balanced Approach Needed to Halt Gun Violence
- Election-Year Confusion Proves Changes Needed to Law
- Budget Cuts Offer an Opportunity to Invest in New Mexico’s Future
- Challenges and Opportunity Await New Mexico
- College of Santa Fe Worth Saving Now
- Cooperation, Communication and Coordination
- Cuts, Tax Increases Must be Thoughtful and Targeted
- Every Driver in New Mexico Should Be Properly Licensed
- Governor Need Facts on Tax Breaks
- Governor, Legislature Work Together to Reform Government
- Groundwork Ready for Interim Work
- Health Care for Everyone Benefits Every One of Us
- Everyone Benefits from Government Services; We Should All Pay Our Fair Share
- Health Care for Everyone Benefits Every One of Us
- Legislature Faced Difficult Choices, Strives for Compromises
- Legislature Prepared to Approve Responsible Public Works Package
- Legislature Ready to Focus on Major Task of Redistricting
- Legislature Taking Responsible, Prudent Path
- More Resources Needed — Now — for Education at All Levels
- One State — Filled with Opportunity for All
- Our Top Priority Must Be Job Creation; Education is the Key
- Provide Opportunities for Low-Income Students and Families
- Sacrifices Seem Small in the Larger Picture
- Sadly, Compromise is Elusive on Driver’s Licenses Debate
- Senate Prepared to Put Internal Politics Aside
- State Needs to Look at the Big Picture of Economic Development
- State’s Tax System, Spending Habits Deserve Close Scrutiny
- State’s Waistline is Shrinking
- Time Is Ripe for Real Education Reform in New Mexico
- Time to Reform the Capital Outlay Process Is Now
- Today’s Budget Cuts Can Be Repaired Later This Year
- Transparency Is a Big Part of Government’s Job
- Unintended Consequences of Federal Banking Reforms
- We Must Work to Develop an Innovative, Friendly Business Climate
- Constantly Working on Transformation in the Legislature
- Las Vegas, New Mexico: A Community that Provides Significant State Services
- Ethics Reform Needed Now
- Funding for Vetoed Projects Restored
- Life’s Sustenance
- First Things First
- Tax Cuts and Tax Credits Are Important to Taxpayers
- Local Economy Bolstered by State Support
- Bipartisan Support Is Necessary for Our State’s Progressive Future
- Ethics Reform Deserves Support
- Creating the Highest Goals and Strategies for Highlands University
- Voters Have a Chance to Move New Mexico Forward
- Health Care Systems Critical
- More Money Can Mean Tough Decisions
- Our Commitment to Our Community and Our Children: The Choice is Ours
- Planning and Priorities are Critical to Good Capital Outlay Process
- Public Safety Is Government’s Number One Responsibility
- Public Safety Professions Deserve Our Respect, Support
- Special Education Funding: In an Ideal World, a Full-Funding Solution
- Financial Relief Coming for New Mexicans
- “Pork” Important to State
- When Less is Less
- Budget Process Messy but Important
- Legislative Session Brings Unprecedented Opportunities, Responsibilities
- New Mexico Has Golden Opportunity to Improve Infrastructure and Process