GUEST COLUMN: Putting off a screening mammogram can delay life-saving care
MountainView interim CEO Greg Repetti stresses the importance of timely mammograms, urging women to prioritize screenings this October.
Opinion
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OPINION: Investing in southern New Mexico’s future
State Reps. Nathan Small, Sarah Silva and Joanne Ferrary argue Project Jupiter can deliver union jobs, clean water infrastructure and economic growth in Southern New Mexico, provided the project includes transparency and safeguards.
OPINION: Why New Mexico’s youngest learners shouldn’t be tested on iPads
A veteran early childhood educator argues that screen-based testing undermines how children truly learn and grow Ray Jaramillo, Las Cruces Note: The opinions expressed in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Organ Mountain News. As an early childhood educator with more
OPINION: Why responsible economic development deserves state investment
State Rep. Raymundo Lara argues that responsible economic development in southern New Mexico depends on transparency, collaboration and strategic investment in infrastructure — especially water systems.
OPINION: Rooted in community, rising nationally: How southern New Mexico is leading the GBI conversation
Leaders behind southern New Mexico’s Family Prosperity GBI pilot reflect on national recognition at the 2025 BIG Conference and how local guaranteed income efforts are shaping federal policy conversations.
Las Cruces’ oldest neighborhood deserves more than neglect
Civil rights attorney Israel Chávez calls on Las Cruces leaders to stop neglecting the city’s historic Mesquite District and invest in preserving its rich cultural heritage.
Honoring our nurses: The heart of healthcare
In honor of National Nurses Week, MountainView CNO Dr. AJ Stephens recognizes the impact of nurses and introduces a new residency program to support the next generation.
OPINION: Sounding the alarm on government overreach
Civil rights attorney Israel Chávez is advising New Mexicans to take steps to protect their digital privacy amid reports of increased federal searches and constitutional overreach.
OPINION: Defending civil rights and justice in the face of dangerous narratives
Rather than amplifying calls for incarceration, we should be investing in evidence-based alternatives.
