{"id":2188,"date":"2016-11-20T09:09:19","date_gmt":"2016-11-20T16:09:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/site\/?page_id=2188"},"modified":"2021-02-14T14:25:02","modified_gmt":"2021-02-14T21:25:02","slug":"op-eds","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/petecampos.com\/site\/op-eds\/","title":{"rendered":"Op-Eds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Op-Eds 2020<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/LookingAheadto2021.pdf\">Looking Ahead to 2021<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/CamposPandemic.pdf\">Pandemic 2020<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/petecampos.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/CreativeandResilientThinkingbySen.PeteCampos.pdf\">Creative and Resilient Thinking<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/petecampos.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/OP-ED-SenateBill5.pdf\">Statement on Senate Bill 5, \u201cExtreme Risk Firearm Protection Order Act\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/2020SenCamposop-ed.pdf\">2020 Senator Campos Op-Ed<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/CamposDamSafety.pdf\">Prioritizing Dam Safety and Repairs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Op-Eds 2019<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/CamposBrightFuture.pdf\">New Mexico Is on the Doorstep of a Bright Future<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/215333.pdf\">Reintegration \u2014 An Important Part of Community Strength<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Campos2019Sessionop-ed.pdf\">Building a Solid Foundation Takes Teamwork<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Campos-HopeOutreachandService.pdf\">Hope Outreach and Service<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Op-Eds 2018<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/docs\/CamposCapOutlay2018.pdf\">New Mexico Needs a Better Way To Fund Capital Projects<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/211290B-Short.pdf\">Autumn is a Time of Hope &#8211; Short Version<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/211290A-Long.pdf\">Autumn is a Time of Hope &#8211; Long Version<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/petecampos.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/EconomicDroughtDrivesChangebySen.Campos.pdf\">Economic Drought Drives Change<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Sen.CamposFamiliesOpEd.pdf\">Strengthen New Mexico \u2014 Focus on Families<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/petecampos.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Campos-SeriousChangeNow.pdf\">Serious Change (Courage) Now!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/210763.doc.pdf\">The 2018 Legislative Session and Priorities Moving Forward<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/petecampos.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Camposlegislativeretirement.pdf\">New Mexico&#8217;s Citizen Legislature Retirement Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/petecampos.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/CamposPrioritiesop-ed.pdf\">Priorities Moving Forward<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/petecampos.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Sen.CamposCapitalOutlay.pdf\">Tools to Make Capital Outlay More Efficient<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/209788-Campos18sessionop-ed.pdf\">A Look at the 2018 Legislative Session<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/209528-CamposOpticOp-ed.pdf\">2018 Session Preview for the Las Vegas Optic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Op-Eds 2017<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/208957A.pdf\">Demanding Punishments and Strengthening Communities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Campos05122017.pdf\">Working Together Sparks Community Vitality<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Campos-capitaloutlay03162017.pdf\">Capital Outlay Reforms Will Continue; Administrative Reforms Are Next Step<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Campos-SenateBudgetPackage.pdf\">It Is Time to Make a Decision; What Will New Mexico Do?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Campos-NAFTA.pdf\">Border Trade a Bright Spot in New Mexico&#8217;s Economy; We Must Resist Protectionist Policies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Campos-Reserves02182017.pdf\">Close Tax Loopholes, Enact Modern Tax Code to Meet Our Moral Obligations and End Fiscal Crisis<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/CamposHealthCareop-ed.pdf\">Health Initiatives Give Us Hope, Support the Economy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Campos-compensationop-ed.pdf\">Motivated Employees Contribute to a Strong Economy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Campos-capitaloultayop-ed.pdf\">Boost New Mexico&#8217;s Economy: Improve State&#8217;s Public Works Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Campos-HigherEducation01282017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Mexico&#8217;s Colleges, Universities Must Adapt to Students&#8217; Changing Needs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/CamposEnergyOp-Ed01192017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Mexico Is Blessed with Diverse and Abundant Energy Sources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Op-Eds 2016<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/CamposJudiciaryOp-Ed.pdf\">We Must Properly Fund New Mexico\u2019s Court System<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/PeteCamposWater.pdf\">Water \u2014 Always a Priority<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/205086.pdf\">It&#8217;s up to All of Us to Determine New Mexico&#8217;s Future<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/petecampos\/images\/op-eds\/CamposSpecialSessionOp-Ed.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2016 Special Session Op-Ed<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/petecampos\/images\/op-eds\/Campos%2007282016.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hard Truths Demand That We Set Aside Political Differences; Compromise Required to Set New Mexico Back on the Right Path<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/petecampos\/images\/op-eds\/Campos-HealthCare-05102016.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Working Together, We Can Solve New Mexico&#8217;s Health Care Crisis<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/petecampos\/images\/op-eds\/Campos-WeareAllResponsibleforEducatingOurChildren.pdf\">We&#8217;re All Responsible for Educating Our Children<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/petecampos\/images\/letters\/204294-Campos-DiversifyEconomy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Planning a More Diversified Economy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/petecampos\/images\/op-eds\/Can't%20Quit%20on%20Capital%20Outlay%20Reform.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Can&#8217;t Quit on Capital Outlay Reform<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/petecampos\/images\/op-eds\/Campos%20budget%201-26-16.pdf\">Today&#8217;s Budget Realities Could Help Us Prepare for the Future<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/petecampos\/images\/op-eds\/CamposREALIDCard.pdf\">Leave Driver&#8217;s Licenses Alone; Issue an Optional REAL ID Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"The Main Thing\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/petecampos\/images\/op-eds\/Campos%202016%20Session%20Preview%20Op-Ed.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Main Thing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Op-Eds 2015<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Public Empoyee Compensation Op-Ed\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Campospublicemployeecompensationop-ed.pdf\">Public Employee Compensation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Sen.%20Campos-Op-Ed%20Article.pdf\">All New Mexicans Receive Dividends From Investments In Judiciary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Campos%20-%20gaming.pdf\">Tribal Gaming Compacts, New Racetrack for Northeastern New Mexico Good for All<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Campos%20-%20future.pdf\">New Mexico Needs a Thoughtful Plan for the Future. Now.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Campos%20-%20education.pdf\">A Good Education: The Obvious, but Neglected, Solution for a Better New Mexico<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Campos%20-%20DL.pdf\">Senate&#8217;s Driver&#8217;s License Compromise Solves Problems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Campos%20-%20committee%20process.pdf\">Legislative Process Is Important to Our Democracy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Campos%20-%20capital%20outlay.pdf\">Now is the Time for Capital Outlay Reform<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Campos - capital outlay reform.pdf\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/\">Legislature&#8217;s Capital Outlay Process Needs Reform<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Campos%20-%20budget.pdf\">Legislatively Approved Budget Is Sound, Responsible<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Op-Eds 2014<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Capital%20Outlay%20Reforms%20Needed%20This%20Legislative%20Session.pdf\">Capital Outlay Reforms Needed This Legislative Session<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/New Mexico Must Invest in Water Infrastructure.pdf\">New Mexico Must Invest in Water Infrastructure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/New Mexico's Behavioral Health Institute.pdf\">New Mexico&#8217;s Behavioral Health Institute: A Key to Better Mental Health Care<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Northeastern New Mexico's Infrastructure Needs Are Great.pdf\">Northeastern New Mexico&#8217;s Infrastructure Needs Are Great; Planning, Cooperation and Innovation Needed to Meet the Need<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Opportunity for Northeast New Mexico.pdf\">Opportunity for Northeast New Mexico<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Quality Investments in Our Children.pdf\">Quality Investments in Our Children and Young Adults Will Pay Dividends<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Op-Eds 2008 to May 2013<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Water a Top Priority\" href=\"..\/campos\/images\/Op-Eds\/campos%20-%20water%20a%20top%20priority.pdf\">Water a Top Priority<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Time to be Cautious in Budgeting\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/2013\/campos%20-%20188882.pdf\">Time to be Cautious in Budgeting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Legislature, Governor Need Facts on Tax Breaks - Legislature Should Override Veto\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/2013\/campos%20-%20189443.pdf\">Legislature, Governor Need Facts on Tax Breaks &#8211; Legislature Should Override Veto<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Unintended Consequences of Federal Banking Reforms - Time to Rethink Dodd-Frank\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/2013\/campos%20-%20189527.pdf\">Unintended Consequences of Federal Banking Reforms &#8211; Time to Rethink Dodd-Frank<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Legislature Prepared to Approve Responsible Public Works Package\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/2013\/campos%20-%20189528.pdf\">Legislature Prepared to Approve Responsible Public Works Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Provide Opportunities for Low-Income Students and Families\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/2013\/campos%20-%20189744.pdf\">Provide Opportunities for Low-Income Students and Families<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Sadly, Compromise is Elusive on Driver's Licenses Debate\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/2013\/campos%20-%20189846.pdf\">Sadly, Compromise is Elusive on Driver&#8217;s Licenses Debate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Election-Year Confusion Proves Changes Needed to Law\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/2013\/campos%20-%20190017.pdf\">Election-Year Confusion Proves Changes Needed to Law<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Water is connected somehow to almost every aspect of our lives\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/2013\/campos%20-%20190352.pdf\">Water is connected somehow to almost every aspect of our lives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Overcoming New Mexico's Challenges Requires More Cooperation, Collaboration, Less Partisanship Than Ever Before\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/2013\/campos%20-%20190578.pdf\">Overcoming New Mexico&#8217;s Challenges Requires More Cooperation, Collaboration, Less Partisanship Than Ever Before<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"New Mexico's Future Will Be Led by the Business Community\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/2013\/campos%20-%20190971.pdf\">New Mexico&#8217;s Future Will Be Led by the Business Community<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Compromise Is Possible on Driver's License Issue\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/2013\/campos%20-%20191115.pdf\">Compromise Is Possible on Driver&#8217;s License Issue<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Twin Benefits of Capital Outlay: Jobs and Quality Infrastructure\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/2013\/campos%20-%20191356.pdf\">Twin Benefits of Capital Outlay: Jobs and Quality Infrastructure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Urgent Action Needed Now to Fix State's Fiscal, Economic Woes\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/2013\/campos%20-%201917542.pdf\">Urgent Action Needed Now to Fix State&#8217;s Fiscal, Economic Woes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Sensible, Balanced Approach Needed to Halt Gun Violence\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/2013\/campos%20-%20191981.pdf\">Sensible, Balanced Approach Needed to Halt Gun Violence<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Election-YearConfusionProvesChangesNeededtoLaw.pdf\">Election-Year Confusion Proves Changes Needed to Law<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Budget%20Cuts%20Offer%20an%20Opportunity%20to%20Invest%20in%20New%20Mexico's%20Future.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Budget Cuts Offer an Opportunity to Invest in New Mexico&#8217;s Future<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Challenges%20and%20Opportunity%20Await%20New%20Mexico.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Challenges and Opportunity Await New Mexico<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/College%20of%20Santa%20Fe%20Worth%20Saving%20Now.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">College of Santa Fe Worth Saving Now<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Cooperation,%20Communication%20and%20Coordination.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cooperation, Communication and Coordination<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Cuts,%20Tax%20Increases%20Must%20be%20Thoughtful%20and%20Targeted.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cuts, Tax Increases Must be Thoughtful and Targeted<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Every%20Driver%20in%20New%20Mexico%20Should%20Be%20Properly%20Licensed.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Every Driver in New Mexico Should Be Properly Licensed<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Governor%20Need%20Facts%20on%20Tax%20Breaks.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Governor Need Facts on Tax Breaks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Governor,%20Legislature%20Work%20Together%20to%20Reform%20Government.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Governor, Legislature Work Together to Reform Government<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Groundwork Ready for Interim Work\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Groundwork%20Ready%20for%20Interim%20Work.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Groundwork Ready for Interim Work<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Health Care for Everyone Benefits Every One of Us\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Health%20Care%20for%20Everyone%20Benefits%20Every%20One%20of%20Us.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Health Care for Everyone Benefits Every One of Us<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Everyone%20Benefits%20from%20Government%20Services;%20We%20Should%20All%20Pay%20Our%20Fair%20Share.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Everyone Benefits from Government Services; We Should All Pay Our Fair Share<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/docs\/oped022.pdf\">Health Care for Everyone Benefits Every One of Us<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Legislature Faced Difficult Choices, Strived for Compromises\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Legislature%20Faced%20Difficult%20Choices,%20Strived%20for%20Compromises.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Legislature Faced Difficult Choices, Strives for Compromises<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Legislature Prepared to Approve Responsible Public Works Package\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Legislature%20Prepared%20to%20Approve%20Responsible%20Public%20Works%20Package.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Legislature Prepared to Approve Responsible Public Works Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Legislature Ready to Focus on Major Task of Redistricting\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Legislature%20Ready%20to%20Focus%20on%20Major%20Task%20of%20Redistricting.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Legislature Ready to Focus on Major Task of Redistricting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Legislature Taking Responsible, Prudent Path\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Legislature%20Taking%20Responsible,%20Prudent%20Path.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Legislature Taking Responsible, Prudent Path<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"More Resources Needed \u2014 Now \u2014 for Education at All Levels\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/More%20Resources%20Needed%20\u2014%20Now%20\u2014%20for%20Education%20at%20All%20Levels.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More Resources Needed \u2014 Now \u2014 for Education at All Levels<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"One State \u2014 Filled with Opportunity for All\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/One%20State%20\u2014%20Filled%20with%20Opportunity%20for%20All.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">One State \u2014 Filled with Opportunity for All<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Our Top Priority Must Be Job Creation; Education is the Key\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Our%20Top%20Priority%20Must%20Be%20Job%20Creation;%20Education%20is%20the%20Key.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Our Top Priority Must Be Job Creation; Education is the Key<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Provide Opportunities for Low-Income Students and Families\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Provide%20Opportunities%20for%20Low-Income%20Students%20and%20Families.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Provide Opportunities for Low-Income Students and Families<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Sacrifices Seem Small in the Larger Picture\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Sacrifices%20Seem%20Small%20in%20the%20Larger%20Picture.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sacrifices Seem Small in the Larger Picture<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Sadly, Compromise is Elusive on Driver's Licenses Debate\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Sadly,%20Compromise%20is%20Elusive%20on%20Driver's%20Licenses%20Debate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sadly, Compromise is Elusive on Driver&#8217;s Licenses Debate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Senate Prepared to Put Internal Politics Aside\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Senate%20Prepared%20to%20Put%20Internal%20Politics%20Aside.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Senate Prepared to Put Internal Politics Aside<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"State Needs to Look at the Big Picture of Economic Development\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/State%20Needs%20to%20Look%20at%20the%20Big%20Picture%20of%20Economic%20Development.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">State Needs to Look at the Big Picture of Economic Development<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"State's Tax System, Spending Habits Deserve Close Scrutiny\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/State's%20Tax%20System,%20Spending%20Habits%20Deserve%20Close%20Scrutiny.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">State&#8217;s Tax System, Spending Habits Deserve Close Scrutiny<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"State's Waistline is Shrinking\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/State's%20Waistline%20is%20Shrinking.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">State&#8217;s Waistline is Shrinking<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Time Is Ripe for Real Education Reform in New Mexico\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Time%20Is%20Ripe%20for%20Real%20Education%20Reform%20in%20New%20Mexico.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Time Is Ripe for Real Education Reform in New Mexico<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Time to Reform the Capital Outlay Process Is Now\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Time%20to%20Reform%20the%20Capital%20Outlay%20Process%20Is%20Now.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Time to Reform the Capital Outlay Process Is Now<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Today's Budget Cuts Can Be Repaired Later This Year\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Today's%20Budget%20Cuts%20Can%20Be%20Repaired%20Later%20This%20Year.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Today&#8217;s Budget Cuts Can Be Repaired Later This Year<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Transparency Is a Big Part of Government's Job\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Transparency%20Is%20a%20Big%20Part%20of%20Government's%20Job.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Transparency Is a Big Part of Government&#8217;s Job<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Unintended Consequences of Federal Banking Reforms\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/Unintended%20Consequences%20of%20Federal%20Banking%20Reforms.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Unintended Consequences of Federal Banking Reforms<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"We Must Work to Develop an Innovative, Friendly Business Climate\" href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/opeds\/We%20Must%20Work%20to%20Develop%20an%20Innovative,%20Friendly%20Business%20Climate.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">We Must Work to Develop an Innovative, Friendly Business Climate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/docs\/oped021.pdf\">Constantly Working on Transformation in the Legislature<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/docs\/oped020.pdf\">Las Vegas, New Mexico: A Community that Provides Significant State Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/docs\/campos-ethics2.pdf\">Ethics Reform Needed Now<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/petecampos.com\/docs\/oped019.pdf\">Funding for 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