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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Op-Eds 2008 to May 2013

• Water a Top Priority
• 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