Op-Ed: New Mexico should reject the illusion of ‘education freedom’
State Rep. Raymundo Lara argues New Mexico should reject a proposed federal education tax credit, warning it could weaken public school funding and accountability.
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Op-Ed: Pass the rest of the health care worker compacts this year
Fred Nathan of Think New Mexico urges lawmakers to pass remaining health care worker compacts to address provider shortages and expand access statewide.
MountainView Regional Medical Center: Caring for you and the place we all call home
MountainView Regional Medical Center CEO Patrick Shannon details community impact, expanded services and healthcare investment in Doña Ana County.
OPINION: After Ruidoso, we know that early detection saves lives and livelihoods
State Sen. Pat Woods argues for funding a statewide wildfire detection camera network, saying early detection can save lives, property and local economies.
What our Christmas ornaments remember for us
A guest column reflecting on the history and personal meaning behind holiday ornaments and the memories they carry across generation. Gabriella Brillante Organ Mountain News publishes guest columns from community members as a way to highlight personal stories and perspectives that help shape life in southern New Mexico. This essay
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: 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
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.
