Sen. Pete Campos

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Op-Eds

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
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