Year in New Mexico columns reflects personal voice and CNEx growth
Tom McDonald recalls a year of writing Dis on New Mexico for CNEx and The Taos News, covering politics, hemp, protections, and local life. He notes pets, moves, and Roswell UFO festival shaping 2015 while inviting reader feedback for 2016.
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Editorial endorses Ellington as fair judge and calls for reform
In a critical editorial we praise District Court Judge T Glenn Ellington for firm plea handling in cases like the Eric Radosovich matter. The piece urges prosecutors and judges statewide to scrutinize plea deals and better enforce justice, citing a string of recent cases and the need for new leadership after Angela Pacheco's resignation.
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Money tight NM legislature focuses on basics in 2016 session
NM lawmakers and officials foresee a lean 2016 session starting January 19 with limited new spending. Officials warn key topics like tax reform and highways may advance only incrementally amid a tightened budget and volatile oil prices. The outlook cites $231.7 million in recurring revenue growth, 3.7 percent, but below August forecasts, shaping a cautious agenda.
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Why High Tech Food Might Solve Global Waste
The text argues 40 percent of food in developing nations is wasted before meals and 40 percent in developed nations after meals. It links waste to water use, energy, and methane in landfills, and advocates data driven farming through food tech to reduce waste and improve distribution and efficiency. It notes population growth and water scarcity, urging better management and innovation.
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