Criminal Justice in the Age of Sharing

Over the years I’ve been a lawyer, much has changed, affecting the practice of law. Social media, YouTube, and the rise of true crime shows have had a profound impact on the criminal justice system, influencing how crimes are investigated, prosecuted, and perceived by the public.

When Democracy Stops Talking: New Mexico's Quiet Failure

Democracy does not fail all at once. It erodes quietly, not with the crash of broken laws, but with the silence of unasked questions. In New Mexico, one of the most troubling signs of that erosion is the growing normalization of elections without meaningful public debates.

Letters to the Editor . . .

Dear Editor Amen to the May 6 letter from Ed. U. Cator!And a special thank you to Kathy Helms and the Citizen for the ongoing coverage about the uranium mining legacy and the decades of unsuccessful attempts to remediate the hundreds of mining sites.

Letters to the Editor . . .

Sylvia, Diego and other VIPS, Thank you for being strong, adaptable and determined to help the public be informed! We are blessed to have all of you among us! I’ll miss being able to walk-in, converse with professionals, laugh, ask questions and feel welcome.

Water Is Sacred. So Is the Truth.

Community loses its definition the moment we go deaf to our neighbors.The slow drive into Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa winds long and quiet through the Rio Grande bosque. The road snakes through land that was named and known long before anyone thought to pave it.

The Postscript

Last week, we went out to celebrate with my oldest and most curmudgeonly friend, Andrew.Andrew is a tax preparer, so even if I hadn’t been in Mexico for the last three months, I still would not have seen much of him.

Get Your H.A.T.

'All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” - Abraham Lincoln As we celebrate Mother’s Day, we are reminded of the significant role mothers play in our lives.

Letters to the Editor . . .

RE: Geothermal Power for Restarting the Escalante Generating Station?Dear Editor,Could the closed Escalante Generating station be converted to geothermal energy? Numerous developments support thoroughly exploring this question.

Op-Ed NMSU Grants Campus: Where Every Path Leads to Success

April is Community College Month, a time to recognize the powerful role these institutions play in shaping lives, strengthening the workforce, and expanding opportunity for all.

Get Your H.A.T.

The concept of work in the Bible is rich and multifaceted, transcending mere labor to include stewardship, dignity, and purpose.