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Diane Denish | nm.news
Posted inColumnists

Celebrate! Celebrate! We Can Do It!

Avatar photo by Diane Denish, Columnist September 22, 2025

Corner to Corner Diane Denish is a former lieutenant governor of New Mexico. She is a native of Hobbs and now lives in Albuquerque. Over the past two weeks, New Mexico has been in the national spotlight, earning rave reviews for taking the bold step of making childcare universal and free for every family. No […]

Diane Denish | nm.news
Posted inColumnists

All Politics Is Local — Especially School Boards

Avatar photo by Diane Denish, Columnist August 25, 2025August 27, 2025
Diane Denish | nm.news
Posted inColumnists, Moriarty, nm.news, Torrance County

200 days in, rural New Mexico hardest hit by Trump policies

Avatar photo by Diane Denish, Columnist August 11, 2025September 25, 2025
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Posted inCity Desk ABQ

Opinion: New polling shows any candidate could beat Keller for mayor, but take it with a grain of salt

Avatar photo by Pat Davis August 1, 2025August 4, 2025
nm.news | Merilee Dannemann
Posted inColumnists

Work comp law changes increase attorney fees

Avatar photo by Merilee Dannemann, Columnist July 21, 2025July 21, 2025
Diane Denish | nm.news
Posted inColumnists

When Is the Right Time to Ask the Hard Questions?

Avatar photo by Diane Denish, Columnist July 14, 2025July 14, 2025
nm.news | Merilee Dannemann
Posted innm.news

The future of undeveloped land

Avatar photo by Merilee Dannemann, Columnist July 7, 2025July 7, 2025
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Posted inColumnists, NM Political Report, Opinion

‘Return to Office’ is not necessarily a return to efficiency

Avatar photo by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news July 1, 2025July 1, 2025
Diane Denish | nm.news
Posted inColumnists

After the smoke clears: Wildfires and economic fallout

Avatar photo by Diane Denish, Columnist June 30, 2025June 30, 2025
Posted inColumnists, New Mexico Statewide News, NM Political Report, Opinion

Fed Chairman Powell: stay boring, my friend

Avatar photo by Guest Commentary June 26, 2025June 26, 2025

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