Be the best version of you says local columnist
Rick Kraft urges action over wishes in a Roswell column to become the best version of oneself. He argues that change comes from taking one clear step, not excuses, and cites the Principle of the Path by Andy Stanley to stress direction over intention.
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Medicaid Forward in New Mexico Faces Future Debate
Merilee Dannemann analyzes the Medicaid Forward plan to expand coverage in New Mexico, weighing potential enrollment gains from 93,000 to 326,000 and how federal funding, work requirements, and budget choices could reshape Medicaid. The column warns of possible clashes with Trump era policies and the risk of a costly, complex system still leaving gaps.
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Pardon powers through history spark debate in a column
The piece argues presidential pardons are messy and political from Washington to Biden, citing past examples including Kushner and others. It defends Biden's Hunter pardon as a personal, strategic decision amid threats to prosecute, while noting the enduring debate over presidential mercy and legacy. Diane Denish, a Hobbs native, writes as the author.
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Literacy and reflection in a digital age in Taos
Guest editorial laments declining literacy in the United States and New Mexico, cites low state reading proficiency and adult literacy rates, and argues for renewed engagement with books and writing. It highlights Taos News programs like Newspapers in Education and Tempo column Taos News Nightstand to promote reading. It urges Taoseños to reconnect with literacy for the benefit of all ages.
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