AdvertisementLetters to the Editor, May 20, 2020The COVID-19 virus, and protests surrounding public health policies and restrictions on public life, are hot topics this week.Opinion: Trust the people while making policyLetters to the EditorColumnsEditorialsLetters to the EditorSubmit a Letter to the EditorLetters to the Editor Readers voice concerns about the plight of emergency responders, methane emission rules in New Mexico and more. Letter to the Editor, Feb. 26, 2020 Oil and gas industry expert Dan Fine reflects on the career of retiring state Sen. John Sapien, who he says embodies America's two-party system. Commentary: SJGS carbon capture plan unfeasible The business template behind a plan to turn the San Juan Generating Station into a model carbon-capture project doesn’t hold up under much scrutiny. Letters to the Editor Readers discuss the need to support the Julian Fleming Memorial Scholarship at San Juan College and the success of the New Mexico True campaign. Letters to the Editor, Jan. 17, 2020 Readers discuss educational practices in schools, and the proposed red flag gun law poised to go before the state Legislature this session. Opinion: NM energy workers protect U.S. economy Energy workers are key to developing the resources that strengthen the U.S. against vulnerabilities that have crippled our economy in the past. NM’s rise in homelessness tops nation New Mexico also recorded a 57.6% increase in chronic homelessness last year, also the highest in the nation. Opinion: Aztec mayor calls for methane controls Aztec Mayor Victor Snover says he supports the governor's efforts to put tough methane emission rules into place in New Mexico. Letters to the Editor: Jan. 8, 2020 Readers write on the San Juan Generating Station, the state's minimum wage hike and other issues. Opinion: State HHS manager explains big budget "Just because we’re a government agency doesn’t mean we’re exempt from proving there is a substantial return on the investment of taxpayer dollars." Opinion: Politicians should stop attacking PRC The Public Regulation Commission has admirably been trying to navigate the very complex problem of how to implement an extremely flawed law, the ETA. Opinion: A local voice on the ETA The ETA provides roughly 40 million dollars, including guaranteeing severance packages and retraining opportunities to current plant and mine workers. Opinion: Time to repeal Energy Transition Act As more New Mexicans learn the truth about the Energy Transition Act, or ETA, the less they support it. Opinion: Mill levy crucial to BMSD’s future Mill-levy funds are a critical source of support for our schools; they protect our investment in what’s already built. Opinion: Mill levy cash needed in Aztec schools Schools are an economic driver in our community... If a community's schools fail, that community can lose population and property values can go down. Opinion: Prioritize mining, win clean at energy China has already captured much of the renewable energy market... that means more U.S. jobs and wealth being transferred to a geopolitical rival. Opinion: Solar tax isn’t worth losing a lawsuit Farmington resident Eli Pavlik cautions the City Council to reflect on Bloomfield's experience fighting the ACLU before facing EarthJustice lawyers. Opinion: In Texas, there’s trouble in the wind New wind systems are entirely dependent on favorable weather conditions. The coal plants they replaced typically ran non-stop for months at a time. Letters to the Editor | Aug. 16 NMED, EMNRD hosted meetings as the state works to develop methane emission regulations. Two readers say the state needs strong regulations. Opinion: Add a natural gas option to SJGS study For years our county depended on coal and natural gas for jobs and funding for the local economy. We have some important decisions ahead of us. Opinion: Methane rules needed to cut emissions It’s time for New Mexico to step up and cut methane emissions for the sake of its residents and neighbors. Opinion: Don’t bite the hand that’s helping you The Energy Transition Act , far from harming our communities ... advocates for them during an energy and economic transition that is already underway. Opinion: Helping wildlife is good business Conserving wildlife and sustaining the economic viability of working lands are essential. Done right, these things can and should go well together. Opinion: US must mine own ‘rare earth’ minerals Having domestic sources and stockpiles of the 'rare earth' minerals needed to create a host of modern products is a matter of national security. Opinion: State rep says Cottrell Propst should go Montoya: Public officials should represent New Mexicans, not the interests of foreign corporations. It’s time for Sarah Cottrell Propst to step down. Letters to the Editor, May 31, 2019 State energy policy, the response to violence against indigenous women and the value of active shooter drills are this week's topics. Opinion: ACE rule gives power to the states ACE offers a list of carbon dioxide-reducing technologies that can be used to improve existing facilities, including advanced systems already in use. Opinion: Growing a stronger Farmington economy Mayor Nate Duckett says things are looking up, but there's work to be done to diversify and transform the local economy. Letters to the Editor: May 17, 2019 Readers discuss the importation of heartworm-infected dogs from Louisiana and columnist George Sharpe's 's take on the New Green Deal. Opinion: New energy laws will hurt our state Santa Fe politicians are being pushed by special interests from out-of-state funders passing laws that jeopardize our way of life. Opinion: A solid foundation takes teamwork On March 16, 2019, the New Mexico Legislature reached the end of one of the busiest sessions in recent memory. Opinion: What’s next for New Mexico? "Economic freedom lost big during the last legislative session while higher taxes, more government regulations, and bigger government won." Opinion: This is what success looks like The results of the 2019 legislative session are evidence of what can happen when your elected leaders work together to serve the people of New Mexico. CEO: Searchlight story distorted the facts Over the five years of continuous operation, the plant has consumed no water for energy, and there are no contaminants placed in the water. Never. Commentary: Save Aztec Municipal Golf Course If it closes, it'll end AHS golf program and take opportunity away from more than 100 course members. Opinion: Public lands deal has regional wins Sen. Martin Heinrich: "Living in a state that proudly calls itself the Land of Enchantment, I know how much our public lands mean to New Mexicans." Populists and traditionalists are battling Dick Cheney is the rare Republican who isn't intimidated by President Donald Trump these days. Letters to the Editor, March 13, 2019 The economic future of the Four Corners region, and of energy policies in this state, is on the minds of our letter writers this week. Opinion: Bill will boost access to solar power One solar project serves "several hundred households and businesses at once, creating scale that helps bring down costs for everyone." — Tim Willink Opinion: Methane controls needed New Mexico has a real and growing problem with methane waste from oil and gas production that Governor Lujan Grisham is right to address. Letters to the editor: March 6, 2019 Reflections on whether the state should tax food, and policies that may restrict job growth in New Mexico are today's topics. Opinion: FInding a compromise on gun control Farmington Police Chief Steve Hebbe shares his views on the divisive issues of gun control laws and mental health care funding. Opinion: Reasonable regulations don’t kill jobs Don Schreiber: "They want to say it will kill executive bonuses, but it sounds better to say it will kill jobs." Opinion: Professional looks at PreK legislation I want to share my professional opinion with you regarding New Mexico's children and legislation that is being heard in Santa Fe this session. Share your feedback to help improve our site experience!
