Op-Ed A Jury of Our Peers: Why Service Still Matters

In October 2001, at 22 years old, I began my career with the New Mexico Judiciary.I had graduated from Los Lunas High School in 1996, attended New Mexico Highlands University, and ultimately earned my degree in Criminology from the University of New Mexico.

Op-Ed Celebrating New Mexico's Workers on Labor Day

While some folks simply think of Labor Day as a long weekend marking the end of summer, the reality of this holiday is much more significant.

Letters to the Editor . . .

Healthcare and its CostsDear editor, Update to my last letter about the PHI Emergency Helicopter Medical Transport. They called back to advise they were called at 7:00 PM, but no pilot for the helicopter was available until 8:00 am the morning we needed them. At least they were honest about it.

Get Your H.A.T.

As the National Park Service moves into its 109th anniversary on August 25th, learning its history becomes increasingly compelling, particularly the events that shaped its creation and those who played pivotal roles in its establishment.

Op-Ed

-Dear National Park People, May I salute you?

Op-Ed

Rule of Law Advances a Civil and Engaged DemocracyI am pleased to announce the New Mexico Supreme Court’s fifth annual “Rule of Law” program.

State of Affairs

As Trump and Putin Meet in Alaska, America Should Reject ‘land for peace’ and Demand a Ukrainian Victory, Russian WithdrawalPresident Trump and Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Anchorage on August 15, they will discuss bringing the Russia-Ukraine War to an end.

Letters to the Editor . . .

Medical Helicopter Bills for Cibola County ResidentDear editor, I took my wife of 33+ years at 3:30 AM to the Cibola Hospital last week. The doctor requested that she be taken via ambulance to Albuquerque right away.

Op-Ed

In Cibola County, survivors of sexual assault have long faced an unfair and deeply harmful barrier: there has been no Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program here. Survivors needing a medical forensic are forced to travel sometimes an hour or more to another county.

Wayfinding

We cannot miss backto- school slogans, promos, and advertisements everywhere at this time of year, when it feels like summer break only lasted a week. Students may be excited to see their friends, parents of firsttime students could be thrilled, and teachers begin (re)decorating their rooms.