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
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
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
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
Should pornography be allowed to remain in Las Cruces Schools?
By Sarah Smith Nov 8, 2023 On October 12, Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) held a formal hearing about the book Jack of Hearts and Other Parts. Back in August, Juan Garcia and I filed a formal complaint against this book because of its sexually explicit content. The book is about a 17-year-old sex columnist and includes numerous passages that are … Read More
Referendum 2023 – Press Release
Press Release – for Immediate Release April 13, 2023 Larry SonntagContact: (505) 366-8150 Nonprofit announces referendum process for five bills signed by the governor; Secretary of State stands in the way. New Mexico (April 13, 2023) – Better Together New Mexico today announced the people of New Mexico have begun the referendum process on five bills passed by the legislature and signed … Read More
Marie Coleman: “I have not seen this many vacancies in years and I’ve been here for 30 years”
By New Mexico Sun Report Mar 21, 2023 Old Town in Albuquerque is undergoing a slow transition as long-time businesses close making room for new stores and restaurants. “I have not seen this many vacancies in years and I’ve been here for 30 years,” Marie Coleman, the owner of Church Street Café, told KRQE. Long-time businesses such as the historic La Placita … Read More
Is this the dumbest state Legislature in the country?
By Charles Sullivan This is a pop quiz. You will first be asked to identify the state. After identifying the state, you will be asked to vote on whether the state’s legislature is the dumbest in the United States. Place your hand or a piece of paper over the bottom portion of your screen to prevent peeking at the answer. Here … Read More
Will there be a brighter ending to this legislative session?
Analysis and Commentary by Better Together New Mexico Founder Carla J. Sonntag There have been some attempts to justify what’s happening in Santa Fe, but let’s look at some facts rarely discussed. New Mexico has a two-party system. But the truth is that it often functions that way in name only. Why? According to Ballotpedia, New Mexico has roughly … Read More
