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Category: Opinion

nm.news | merritt hamilton allen
Posted inOpinion, Sandoval County

On the war on drugs

Avatar photo by Guest Commentary December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Quelling the import of illegal narcotics is a laudable goal, and one that has eluded the United States for at least four decades. The effort took a radical turn this year with exciting yet confusing new narratives, some of which clashed this week. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth found himself before Congress this week explaining the […]

nm.news | merritt hamilton allen
Posted inOpinion, Sandoval County

On providing for the general welfare

Avatar photo by Guest Commentary November 3, 2025November 3, 2025
Posted inOpinion

Opinion: In the absence of ranked-choice voting, how to hear a good debate

Avatar photo by Guest Commentary October 31, 2025
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Posted inOpinion, Sandoval County

On the content of one’s character

Avatar photo by Kevin Hendricks October 27, 2025October 27, 2025
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Posted inNational News, Opinion

On civil discourse

Avatar photo by Guest Commentary October 20, 2025October 20, 2025
Pat Davis | nm.news
Posted inOpinion

The importance of local news

Avatar photo by Pat Davis September 25, 2025September 25, 2025
Posted inOpinion, Westside

Letter to the Editor: Torrance County allows any event, any size, any time in conservation district

Avatar photo by Guest Commentary September 4, 2025September 25, 2025
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Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Opinion, Sandoval County

Gerrymandering: ‘But the Republicans!’

Avatar photo by Kevin Hendricks August 26, 2025August 26, 2025
nm.news | merritt hamilton allen
Posted inGovernment, Opinion

World news is focused on us

Avatar photo by Kevin Hendricks August 18, 2025August 18, 2025
Raymundo Lara, State Representative – House District 34
Posted inNM State Gov., Opinion

Op-Ed: Why Responsible Economic Development Deserves State Investment

Avatar photo by Kevin Hendricks August 7, 2025August 7, 2025

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