State Lawmakers and the Governor Value Film Workers More Than Workers Who Care For the Disabled New Mexicans
The priorities of state legislators and the governor are very clear. If you work in…
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A year After Mary Melero Suffered a Horrific Death, and The DD Waiver Community Continues to be Abandoned by Many State Officials
Editorial This is the first in a trio Editorials regarding the New Mexico Developmental Disabilities…
As Kari Armijo and Her Team Fumble Medicaid Unwinding – Thousands, Including DD Waiver Clients, Continue to be Denied Vital Services
L-R: Secretary-Designate Kari Armijo, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Senate Majority Leader, Senator Peter Wirth, and…
Democrats Raked In Over $1 Million As They Deliberate the Governor’s ‘Produced Water’ and Hydrogen Grifts.
“When the Governor says it, that Doesn’t mean it’s true.” Democrats, especially progressive Democrats, jumped…
DD Waiver Caregivers’ Much Needed Raises in Jeopardy – As Governor’s Team Appears Clueless.
The people and provider agencies that deliver care to thousands of Developmentally Disabled New Mexicans…
“There is nothing new about poverty. What is new, however, is that we have the resources to get rid of it.”- MLK, Jr.
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today, while respectful and important, is less important than…
Governor Lujan Grisham’s 3-year Performance Regarding Yazzie/Martinez is Both Reactionary and Institutionally Racist
MLG Administration’s claim that it’s addressing systemic racial disparities in education belie the facts. “Institutional…
The House could prevent unnecessary evictions. Where there’s a will, there is a way.
Part Two – Will House members have the will to force the Governor’s hand and…
At This Time of Unprecedented Volatility – Bring Back the Uptick Rule
The US stock market is an invaluable source of wealth creation providing people the opportunity…
Front-line Healthcare Employees and First Responders Deserve an Answer from the Governor
Since early March, when she issued Executive Order 2020-004, declaring a state of public health…
Board of Selectmen Needs to Act On Complaint About Abuse of Hours
In February the Pepperell board of selectmen received a written complaint from the town’s assistant…
Pepperell Board of Health Has Gravel Pit On the Agenda Tonight … Will They Finally Act?
Editorial Tuesday, July 24, 2018 The Pepperell Board of Health (BOH) meets tonight at the…
Restoring Democratic Principles: Our Common Responsibility. Guest OpEd/Announcement.
By Guest Contributors Tony Beattie and Margaret Scarsdale PEPPERELL, Massachusetts – Continuing its emphasis on…
Where have we been?
The Candle is going through a significant makeover. For the past several months, the team…
Flip Flopping House Dems were for HB 412 revenue reform bill … before they were against it.
Flip Flopping. First they were for it … That was before they were against it….