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On raising our children

Avatar photo by Guest Commentary November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

I was at dinner this last weekend with my husband and another couple, all of whom are somewhat to the political left of me. We hadn’t gotten together for a few months, so we had a bit to catch up on. We hashed around a lot of topics and finally got to universal childcare, which […]

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Hope and aspiration: 62 years after JFK’s assasination, what have we learned?

Avatar photo by Pat Davis November 17, 2025
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On the pursuit of happiness

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