Constitution amendments should not bypass governing process
Some New Mexico legislators urge constitutional changes to sidestep the veto and push partisan goals. While public support exists for issues like a jail-bond reform, minimum wage, and drug policy, experts say amending the Constitution is not a tool for everyday policy. Amending has occurred rarely for non core issues and should focus on fundamental principles rather than populist aims.
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New Mexico Rated Worst Run State by WS24 7 for 2nd Year
Wall Street 24/7 ranks New Mexico as the worst run state citing high poverty low high school graduation and shrinking labor force along with debt and downgrades. The piece compares NM with North Dakota Wyoming Texas and Colorado noting oil gas reliance population growth and varying budget reserves. Steve Hansen signs off as a retired Tucumcari journalist.
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Trump picks cabinet sparks anxiety among critics and supporters
The piece notes skepticism about Donald Trump appointing Cabinet nominees including Ben Carson for HUD and generals Mattis Kelly Flynn. It cites criticism of Sessions Price Pruitt and praises their service while stressing concerns from mayors and housing experts. Rube Render is named as Curry County Republican chairman.
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Readers can send letters to ENM News Editor
Contact details direct readers to send letters and columns to Editor The Eastern New Mexico News P.O. Box 1689 Clovis NM 88101 or via fax.
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