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nm.news | merritt hamilton allen
Posted inColumnists, New Mexico

On the pursuit of happiness

Avatar photo by Guest Commentary November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

It’s affordability, stupid. The issue that propelled Republicans into the White House, the Senate and the House in the 2024 election effectively stiff-armed the GOP at the polls a year later. Voters sent a message to Republicans on Nov. 4: We voted for you last year to fix the economy. You did not understand the […]

Posted inColumnists, nm.news

More people voted for the BioPark’s baby hippo name than voted in all 3 Westside city council seats

Avatar photo by Pat Davis November 6, 2025
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$6.20 a day: For many New Mexicans, SNAP is economic stability, not charity

Avatar photo by Diane Denish, Columnist November 3, 2025
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Posted inColumnists, East Mountains | nm.news, Opinion

Pilgrims and hope

Avatar photo by Kevin Hendricks April 20, 2025
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What would Churchill do?

by merritt-hamilton-allen-columnist April 7, 2025April 7, 2025
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Remembering New Mexico First – RIP

by diane-denish-columnist February 14, 2025March 16, 2025
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Like Uncle Bill’s $200 tip, do some unexpected good for others this holiday season

by diane-denish-columnist December 17, 2024March 16, 2025
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Good news pierces gloomy headlines

by diane-denish-columnist and Jordan Bourne January 29, 2024March 16, 2025

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