The city of Santa Fe becoming serious about medians is encouraging — a project is underway to overhaul 30 medians to highlight history and culture, improve road safety…
Letters to the Editor
Consider wastewater when planning growth
For years, numerous letters to the editor and opinion pieces in The New Mexican have discussed the challenges around affordable and even unaffordable housing in the fa…
Tales of Tails
My small dog really thinks she is in charge
The question of this column is, “Why do small dogs think they can boss everyone around?” The answer is they have a power over us.
The city of Santa Fe becoming serious about medians is encouraging — a project is underway to overhaul 30 medians to highlight history and culture, improve road safety…
Letters to the Editor
Consider wastewater when planning growth
For years, numerous letters to the editor and opinion pieces in The New Mexican have discussed the challenges around affordable and even unaffordable housing in the fa…
The past 100 years
The past 100 years, Sept. 12, 2024
From The Santa Fe New Mexican:
Ringside Seat
Going to extremes is all too predictable
Formulaic prattle about candidates going to extremes has been debasing campaigns for decades.
Even though scones resemble a biscuit with their shaggy dough and generous leavening agents, they do not have the signature flaky layers biscuits have.
Letters to the Editor
Lack of median maintenance is dangerous
The weeds in the median strips on Cerrillos Road are so high in some places, it is dangerous to make a left-hand turn, as you can’t see on coming traffic. If the city …
E-voices
E-voices, Sept. 11, 2024
Man accused of leading police on downtown chase amid gunfire faces multiple charges, Sept. 9
The past 100 years
The past 100 years, Sept. 11, 2024
From The Santa Fe New Mexican:
September is Hunger Action Month across the United States, a reminder that in one of the wealthiest countries in the world, many people don’t know where their next mea…
The past 100 years
E-voices, Sept. 10, 2024
Northern Hyde Park Road repaving work to put recreation sites off-limits for most of the month, Sept. 6
Letters to the Editor
The Baldwin case is over — move on
Special prosecutor Kari Morrissey has filed a 400-page brief (“Prosecutor in Baldwin case asks judge to reconsider scathing dismissal,” Sept. 5) asking the judge to “u…
The past 100 years
The past 100 years, Sept. 9, 2024
From The Santa Fe New Mexican:
A constant about debating Donald Trump? Expect the unexpected.
Business Different
The Sage Bakehouse vibe
Sage's friendliness and excellent food took me by the hand and sat me in the corner with a pastry while they managed everyday life.
Letters to the Editor
Rules for city meetings block free speech
I would like to know why the governing body of the city of Santa Fe has taken away the First Amendment rights of the citizens of Santa Fe. The attendees of meetings ha…
E-voices
E-voices, Sept. 9, 2028
After Romero’s departure, educators and education advocates wonder: “Who can be a transformative leader?” Sept. 7
The past 100 years
The past 100 years, Sept. 9, 2024
From The Santa Fe New Mexican:
Ringside Seat
Abortion a simmering issue in swing districts
A handful of candidates who supported an old law criminalizing abortion are on the ballot in what could be close contests.
My View Louis Levin
Help children see the big picture
Social change can be depicted as the efforts of a small minority to take away hard-earned privileges from the rest. But that is a one-sided view that misses the real p…
My View Ginny Schneider
Pollutants are making Cochiti Lake unsafe
My neighbor recently took her dog kayaking in Cochiti Lake. The dog got sick, so she tested the water and it was positive for toxic algae, which she reported on Nextdo…
My View Tom Abruster
It's time for world to let nuclear legacy go
Of course it all started at Los Alamos. But my experience is thousands of miles away. There are few places more peaceful than a Pacific island. At 6:45 a.m. on a March…
Coming together to plant, to grow and later to gather is a community action — with the resulting harvest benefiting not just one family, but a neighborhood, a village …
Faithful America, the activist organization associated with mainline Protestantism, has issued what it calls its “most important list of top Christian-nationalist Fals…
My View Sam Cobb
Build on progress to transform New Mexico education
As we enter the fall, it’s not just the seasons that are changing here in southeastern New Mexico. In communities across our state, schools are welcoming students back…
Commentary Thom Mason
Acid Canyon is a cleanup success
During the Manhattan Project, the nation’s urgency to develop a weapon that could win World War II led to environmental decisions that have had long-standing consequen…
My View G. Michael Lopez
Malpractice reform is necessary to retain doctors
Ladies and gentleman of New Mexico, we are in the midst of a health care crisis in New Mexico, especially in Northern New Mexico. Interestingly, the cause of this cris…
Letters to the Editor
Durango, Colo., has lessons for Santa Fe's leaders
We just returned from a five-day visit to Durango, Colo. I would like to report on some amazing observations. The cars stopped for red lights, for stop signs and peopl…
My View Thomas Boynton
Globalism is here, and it's growing
Globalization: The speedup of movements and exchanges (of human beings, goods and services, capital, technologies or cultural practices) all over the planet.
The past 100 years
The past 100 years, Sept. 8, 2024
From The Santa Fe New Mexican:
My View Lovick Thomas
Voter addresses should stay confidential
A recent article (“Judge: N.M. must turn over voter rolls,” Sept. 4) states that “Election officials in several states and privacy advocates have raised alarms about a…
My View Linda Burchfiel
Consider the climate when you vote in November
Of all the serious policy issues facing our next president, only one affects every single American, rural or urban, young or old, coastal or heartland, woman or man, r…
Building Santa Fe
Getting the conversation started on housing solutions
Not since President Barack Obama’s $7,500 first-time homebuyer tax credit in 2009 has the executive branch been ready to act so decisively on a housing crisis.
Etiquette Rules!
The cowboy code of hats still stands around the world
My husband, Clint, has a head made for hats.
My View Sylvia Ghazarian and Susan Sheu
The power of a voice: Why voting matters
As we approach National Voter Registration Day this September, it’s crucial to reflect on the significance of the right to vote — a fundamental pillar of democracy tha…
E-voices
E-voices, Sept. 7, 2024
Comeuppance for protectors of predatory lenders, Ringside Seat, Sept. 1
The past 100 years
The past 100 years, Sept. 7, 2024
From The Santa Fe New Mexican:
My View Michael Pschorr
Overbuilding is contributing to Santa Fe's decline
As a longtime subscriber, I wish to know why Kim Shanahan is still writing for this newspaper. The man does not live in Santa Fe. He does not live in New Mexico. He do…
My View Jon Dick
Obelisk solution isn't simple
I had what I thought might be a possible design solution to the Soldiers’ Monument. Little did I know how naive I was. As an architect, I have primarily practiced in t…
My View Neal Turnquist
Moms for Liberty group is wrong for Santa Fe
I am saddened and alarmed that far-right MAGA organizations, including Moms for Liberty, the New Mexico Freedoms Alliance and the rabidly anti-trans Partners for Ethic…
Ringside Seat
Appeal of Baldwin dismissal is another injustice
Criminal cases involving celebrities often are treated differently from the norm and mishandled. This one is no exception.
Fiesta de Santa Fe is back, an annual event for city residents to show gratitude for diverse cultures and traditions, expressing their pride in a town where everyone has a place.
The past 100 years
The past 100 years, Sept. 6, 2024
From The Santa Fe New Mexican:
Letters to the Editor
Log Cabin Republicans won't take hold in N.M.
It is flabbergasting the Log Cabin Republicans believe they can speak for the interests of gay people in this country (“Log Cabin GOP group introduces N.M. chapter in …
Rescue Report
Lessons learned from pets now gone
I can remember growing up, we always had a pet, sometimes even two at a time. I still remember when we were in grade school and my sister brought home two gerbils from…
The past 100 years
The past 100 years, Sept. 5, 2024
From The Santa Fe New Mexican:
Campaigns for the November election become laser focused after Labor Day. We’re in a run for the finish line, both in New Mexico and across the nation.
Letters to the Editor
Asking hard questions about solar supply chain
Do you agree with ecological economist Herman Daly’s principles — don’t take from the Earth faster than it can replenish, and don’t waste faster than it can be absorbed?
My View Krystle Lucero
Celebrate the unique spirit of Santa Fe this Fiesta
I am writing to share a heartfelt message about the unique and vibrant spirit of our beloved city, Santa Fe. As residents, we are fortunate to live in a place where hi…
Letters to the Editor
Zozobra field felt too crowded
I attended Zozobra for the first time Friday. I’ve attended a number of large group events, and this was the most unsafe I’ve ever felt. The number of people packed in…
My View Louis Levin
Help children see the big picture
Social change can be depicted as the efforts of a small minority to take away hard-earned privileges from the rest. But that is a one-sided vi…
My View Ginny Schneider
Pollutants are making Cochiti Lake unsafe
My neighbor recently took her dog kayaking in Cochiti Lake. The dog got sick, so she tested the water and it was positive for toxic algae, whi…
My View Tom Abruster
It's time for world to let nuclear legacy go
Of course it all started at Los Alamos. But my experience is thousands of miles away. There are few places more peaceful than a Pacific island…
My View Sam Cobb
Build on progress to transform New Mexico education
As we enter the fall, it’s not just the seasons that are changing here in southeastern New Mexico. In communities across our state, schools ar…
Commentary Thom Mason
Acid Canyon is a cleanup success
During the Manhattan Project, the nation’s urgency to develop a weapon that could win World War II led to environmental decisions that have ha…
My View G. Michael Lopez
Malpractice reform is necessary to retain doctors
Ladies and gentleman of New Mexico, we are in the midst of a health care crisis in New Mexico, especially in Northern New Mexico. Interestingl…
My View Thomas Boynton
Globalism is here, and it's growing
Globalization: The speedup of movements and exchanges (of human beings, goods and services, capital, technologies or cultural practices) all o…
My View Lovick Thomas
Voter addresses should stay confidential
A recent article (“Judge: N.M. must turn over voter rolls,” Sept. 4) states that “Election officials in several states and privacy advocates h…
My View Linda Burchfiel
Consider the climate when you vote in November
Of all the serious policy issues facing our next president, only one affects every single American, rural or urban, young or old, coastal or h…
My View Sylvia Ghazarian and Susan Sheu
The power of a voice: Why voting matters
As we approach National Voter Registration Day this September, it’s crucial to reflect on the significance of the right to vote — a fundamenta…
My View Michael Pschorr
Overbuilding is contributing to Santa Fe's decline
As a longtime subscriber, I wish to know why Kim Shanahan is still writing for this newspaper. The man does not live in Santa Fe. He does not …
My View Jon Dick
Obelisk solution isn't simple
I had what I thought might be a possible design solution to the Soldiers’ Monument. Little did I know how naive I was. As an architect, I have…
My View Neal Turnquist
Moms for Liberty group is wrong for Santa Fe
I am saddened and alarmed that far-right MAGA organizations, including Moms for Liberty, the New Mexico Freedoms Alliance and the rabidly anti…
My View Krystle Lucero
Celebrate the unique spirit of Santa Fe this Fiesta
I am writing to share a heartfelt message about the unique and vibrant spirit of our beloved city, Santa Fe. As residents, we are fortunate to…
My View Stephanie M. Rodriguez
Search for NMSU president continues to flail
The lengthy search for the next president of New Mexico State University has become a source of frustration for many — myself included.
