We cannot lose our hopes one political promise at a time. What you know to be possible and what you know you can accomplish are beliefs that come from somewhere deep inside, not from political propaganda.
I spent years at newspapers where we reported – and lamented – the loss of even 100 jobs in this state. These numbers are breathtaking on a lot of levels.
Primary elections are now underway across New Mexico, and this year’s races will help determine decisions about our economy, education system, healthcare, infrastructure, public safety, energy policy, and job creation for years to come. Those choices impact every New Mexican, regardless of political party or where they live.
Today, New Mexico is short more than 90,000 homes, and nearly half of renters struggle to afford their monthly payments, and homelessness is rising as prices continue to climb.
Unemployment insurance, a 40-hour work week, disability insurance, and Social Security were their trademarks -- often rapidly achieved by growing government bureaucracies and continually raising taxes. Still, many Democrats were socially conservative.
Heinrich and Lujan are attempting to kill the best opportunity for New Mexico children to see an improvement in educational outcomes and opportunities currently available.
