Local Viewpoints

Pearce Introduces Bill To Change Monument Process

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:30:34 +0000

From the Office of Rep. Steve Pearce:

Today, U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce announced his introduction of H.R. 1512, a bill to change the monument designation process by requiring that all future designations are approved by Congress, through the legislative process, with input from Americans.

We Stand On Common Ground

KRWG News And Partners — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:46:08 +0000

An Earth Day message from Las Cruces Sun News columnist Claudette Ortiz.

Green Chamber Of Commerce Objects To Pearce Bill

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:16:55 +0000

Statement from the Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce

Watch Hatchlings Spread Their Wings

KRWG News And Partners — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:46:17 +0000

Las Cruces Sun News columnist Claudette Ortiz with this month's edition of the Age Spot.

The Life And Times of Arturo Flores

KRWG News And Partners — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:44:55 +0000

Las Cruces Sun News columnist Claudette Ortiz with this month's edition of the Age Spot.

Local Dismay Over Defeat Of NM Marriage Equality Bill

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:39:34 +0000

Las Cruces and Gallup – New Mexico GLBTQ Centers responded today to the defeat in the New Mexico House Voters and Elections Committee of HJR3, the marriage equality amendment.

Seneca Falls, and Selma, and Stonewall

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:23:19 +0000

Seneca Falls, and Selma, and Stonewall
Commentary by David Stocum, Executive Director, New Mexico GLBTQ Centers

Today as millions of us routinely went about our lives, quietly honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the beginning of the second term of the first African–American President, the earth moved.

The View From Someone Else's Window

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:48:50 +0000

In this month's edition of "The Age Spot," Las Cruces Sun News columnist Claudette Ortiz presents "The View From Someone Else's Window."

Congressman Steve Pearce On "The Fiscal Cliff"

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:51:29 +0000

Overtaxed and Underemployed

By U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce

Americans have been hearing about a “Fiscal Cliff” that our country is approaching. The Budget Control Act of 2011 dictates that by the end of the year, Congress and the White House must reach an agreement, before deep, automatic cuts kick in. I voted against the Act, because it never provided the solutions we need.

Rounded Vowels By Day; Country Twang By Night

Fred Martino — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 21:09:57 +0000

The latest installment of The Age Spot from Las Cruces Sun News columnist Claudette Ortiz.

It's Okay To Copy Someone's Bucket List

Fred Martino — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 21:08:12 +0000

The latest installment of The Age Spot from Las Cruces Sun News columnist Claudette Ortiz.

Labels Strip Us Of Our Humanity

Fred Martino — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:54:31 +0000

On this edition of The Age Spot, Las Cruces Sun News columnist Claudette Ortiz reflects on the damage caused by prejudice and labels.

Local Viewpoint: Pearce Calls For End To Federal Bailouts

Fred Martino — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:18:37 +0000

Local Viewpoints: New Mexico Needs Another Vision For Horses

Fred Martino — Thu, 10 May 2012 21:39:49 +0000

New Mexico Needs Another Vision for Horses
OP-Ed by Senator Mary Jane Garcia (D-Doña Ana-36)