Opinions & Columns

Macro- vs. micro-politics

I stumbled into a number of politically charged events this week, without originally planning to. Trying to get an understanding of all the angles and all the research and all the opinions, I …

Short game guru Dave Pelz passes at 85

In late March the golf world lost one of the most revered and influential golf innovators and instructors of all time with the passing of Dave Pelz. He was 85. Pelz became famous for his …

The heavy burden of jury duty

Serving on juries for two recent trials was one of the most difficult and least satisfying things I’ve ever done. As a journalist working at newspapers in small communities, I was exempt …
Desert Sage

Advice for Thanksgiving after the 2024 election

Thanksgiving dinner is not a cable news show. Neither host nor guest are obligated to imitate one. Keep personal relationships at the center. Don’t be afraid to pass on anything served to …

National Newspaper Week is about community

News organizations across the nation are observing National Newspaper Week Oct. 6-12, which is one reason you will find quotations about newspapers sprinkled throughout this week’s edition of …
Guest Columns
Four years ago, the City of Las Cruces began the process of creating a new development code. It hired a consulting firm, established a technical advisory committee, conducted numerous community …
New Mexico is ranked 50 th in the Nation for education. Academic proficiencies for New Mexico schools are shocking. According to US News , only 11% of Las Cruces High School students are proficient …
The persistent housing shortage is a recurring issue in legislative discussions, with demand consistently outpacing supply. One proposed solution is rent control, aimed at making housing more …
My father just got over a cold that almost left us with an empty bedroom that would have converted nicely into an office for me. Still, the rest of us are not without our own issues. Just the …
I remember when growing up in my small hometown, there was a daily newspaper that had everything I wanted to know about what was happening both at home and far away. There is no daily newspaper …
As I near the end of my long journey with horses, I often reflect on the one question I’ve heard more than any other. That is, why have I always felt a natural approach to teaching horses is …
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