POLITICS Nella Domenici NM Political Candidate | Nella for Senate Official page By New Mexico Sun, Mar 29, 2024 U.S. Senate candidate Nella Domenici (R) said in a post on X that the southern border is “lawless and out of control.” Domenici’s statement was in response to a video that shows a group of people illegally entering El Paso and knocking down … Read More
OPINION: Charter schools offer hope and opportunity in lower-income neighborhoods
A dear friend of mine has a standard question for his friends complaining about the state of education in New Mexico. He asks, “what are you going to do about it?” Well, my wife Nella Domenici and I are doing something about it. We believe this is the social justice issue of our time — the lack of educational preparedness … Read More
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Veteran leader Myles Culbertson spearheads Convention of States Movement in New Mexico
Myles Culbertson | culbertson-partners.com By Paige Wagenknecht Mar 15, 2024 Myles Culbertson, a seasoned figure in various fields including ranching, banking, and law enforcement, has taken the helm as the State Director of the Convention of States Action New Mexico (COSNM). Culbertson’s diverse background, which spans executive roles in state agencies and private sector ventures, uniquely positions him to drive the … Read More
Juan Garcia championing America-first grassroots advocacy organization
Juan Garcia, Chairman of the Coalition of Conservatives in Action | conservativesinaction.org By New Mexico Sun Feb 17, 2024 Chairman of the Coalition of Conservatives in Action (CCIA), Juan Garcia, said that his organization’s mission is to educate citizens “so they can engage and effect reform or change on the local level.” Garcia’s involvement with CCIA began with the Hispanic … Read More
New Mexico State Rep. Christine Chandler
(Pictured left) & Ramona Goolsby | Facebook | Provided Photo By New Mexico Sun Report Feb 17, 2024 During its public hearings on gun-related bills, the New Mexico House Judiciary Committee faced criticism over alleged participation restrictions last month. If passed, House Bill 27 would allow law enforcement to petition for red flag orders without credible information from reporting parties … Read More
Paid Family Medical Leave Act dies in New Mexico House
State Republican House Minority Leader Ryan Lane | New Mexico Legislature By New Mexico Sun Feb 21, 2024 The New Mexico Senate Bill 3, also known as the Paid Family Medical Leave Act, failed to pass in the New Mexico House of Representatives. This development has been perceived by many as a political upset. Critics of the bill argued that it … Read More
New Mexico Business Coalition President Carla Sonntag: ‘We’re seeing that the state is happy to take the money from this industry but it frequently is raising barriers and constraints’
Carla Sonntag | Provided by Carla Sonntag By New Mexico Sun Feb 5, 2024 The New Mexico House of Representatives recently conducted a hearing on H.B. 133, a bill proposing amendments to the state’s existing Oil and Gas Act. The proposed changes sparked mixed reactions from citizens, with some expressing support while others voiced concerns. Carla Sonntag, President of the New … Read More
Erosion of the Democratic Process: Public Exclusion in New Mexico’s Legislative Session
Ramona Goolsby | Provided Photo By Ramona Goolsby Feb 1, 2024 In a constitutional republic, the fundamental principle is that the power resides with the people. Yet, in recent events unfolding within the chambers of the New Mexico Legislature, this principle seems to be fading into obscurity. The decision by the Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Christine Chandler to … Read More
OPINION: Fed’s investigate APD officers and a defense attorney in reported kickback scheme
Mick Rich | Provided By Mick Rich Jan 29, 2024 Once again, New Mexicans wake up to learn the Federal Government has raided the homes of New Mexicans. The last time was in July 2021, when Democrat House Speaker Sheryl William Stapleton’s home was raided. This time, it was Albuquerque Police officers and a defense attorney while the Bernalillo County District Attorney … Read More
Rail to Trail: Hope, family fun. Reality, another homeless defecation area
By Mick Rich Jan 12, 2024 From the City of Albuquerque website, Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency/Rail Trail /Design, “Antoine Predock & Associates, in partnership with Pland Collaborative and Wilson & Company, are spearheading the design of the Albuquerque Rail Trail. This team will create a modern and artistic pathway that reflects the culture and history of the land of enchantment. It will … Read More
OPINION: Patients of a Lesser God or Victims of an Unjust Bureaucracy?
Yoli has provided financial assistance to local cancer patients in treatment since 2013 through the nonprofit organization she founded, CARE. By Yolanda “Yoli” R. Diaz Dec 20, 2023 Did you know that if you are a Doña Ana County (DAC) resident without health insurance coverage, and are diagnosed with cancer, you will be denied an appointment and ultimately denied life-saving cancer … Read More
How you helped New Mexico this year
You’ve stood with us to fight bad policies like HB 7 Reproductive & Gender-Affirming Health Care Act. Many of us are still working to put this law on the referendum ballot in 2024! It removes parental rights from public schools and so much more. When you acted on our alerts, you helped stop 22 bad bills from passing during the 2023 … Read More
The oil and gas industry continues to shine in New Mexico
By Dale Janway Dec 13, 2023 As New Mexico’s legislators prepare for the 2024 session, any number of data points continue to show just how significant an impact the oil and gas industry has in the state. New Mexico is headed for a $3.5 billion general fund surplus for the year running through June 2025. Oil and gas production in Southeast … Read More
Controversy surrounds ABQ Mayor Tim Keller’s alleged political assistance in the District 6 race; Candidate Nichole Rogers under scrutiny
POLITICS Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and District 6 candidate Nichole Rogers. | Wikimedia Commons; Gage Skidmore / Rogers campaign By Special to the New Mexico Sun In the run-up to the Dec. 12 runoff election for District 6, Mayor Tim Keller is facing allegations of backing specific candidates through his political apparatus and influencing city employees to support his chosen contenders. … Read More
America Needs Family Month
Anne Doherty | Provided Photo By Anne Doherty There’s no doubt that we are living in tumultuous times. Yes, we have war in Ukraine, and now, war again in the Middle East. We have a crisis at our own border. A million have reportedly died from COVID-19, while Fentanyl is killing about 75,000 per year. But what really makes our times … Read More
Truth Required
Tom Vaillancourt | Provided Photo By Tom Vaillancourt This is the time of year when all of the newspaper columnists, TV news anchors, talking heads on TV and radio, etc., wish all of us Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, etc. I have a request of all of them, just tell us the truth throughout the year! For those of … Read More
Questions rise over Nichole Rogers’ candidacy: ‘District 6 is entitled to a City Councilor who is ethical’
Pete Dinelli | Photo courtesy of Pete Dinelli. By New Mexico Sun It was recently revealed that Nichole Rogers, Albuquerque City Council candidate for District 6, failed to file required documents for her nonprofit to the IRS and certain New Mexico state agencies. As a result of these findings, her campaign has drawn criticism from various parties, including Albuquerque attorney Pete … Read More
Giving Tuesday – Thank you for your support!
Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving – and BTNM participated. We humbly asked for your support. And you responded! This is a great opportunity to make a difference in your community by donating to BTNM, and joining all of us as we rally with people around our state to prepare for 2024 and … Read More
