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Online stupidity never goes away
Is there a statute of limitations on horribly offensive racist and homophobic comments posted online? Every situation is unique. If you are running to be the governor of North Carolina and … more
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On stirring a hornet’s nest, part 2
Bees are an extremely valuable part of our ecosystem. Our crops rely on them for pollination such that, if they disappeared, it would plunge our agriculture system into irreversible chaos and … more
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On stirring a hornet’s nest, part 1
Growing up, we had a hive of bees that elected to take up residence in the eave of our house. They would come and go as they pleased, never causing any harm. A few times, they would swarm and we … more
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On Patriotism
On September 11, 2001, I watched with the rest of the country as our nation’s supreme sense of security came to an abrupt end. Assuming first a terrible accident, the country was collectively … more
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Steve Montanez
Fed rate cut brings relief to Las Cruces Homebuyers
“I'm waiting for rates to come down.”  The highly anticipated rate cut from the Federal Reserve is finally here. At their Sept. 18 meeting, the fed cut their interest rates … more
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An image from a campaign ad for New Mexico U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich addressing the issue of abortion.
Heinrich misrepresents opponent
Senator Martin Heinrich is running a commercial that he knows is false about Nella Domenici’s position on a very personal and private issue: abortion. In every speech Nella has given, in … more
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Improving education not about ‘moonshots’
When new Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham fired her first education secretary, Karen Trujillo, in July, 2019 after just six months on the job, I thought it was a rash decision. But to be fair, I was … more
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Amendments this year only offer tweaks
Every two years New Mexico voters get the chance to make changes to our state Constitution. Some years they’re big, fundamental changes, like scrapping the old state Board of Education in favor … more
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Don’t let negative emotions hijack your golf game
Considering all the breakthroughs of mental toughness training, emotional regulation is one of the new frontiers in golf and all competitive sports. Emotions rule performance even more than … more
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Politics has no role in selecting NMSU’s next leader
During my tenure as governor, it was my practice to consult with the presidents of our universities regarding the talent and expertise needed in a regent to assist their institution in reaching its … more
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Watch and learn: The sure way to develop a swing
Golf is a challenging game to learn, especially for adults who have never done it before. I’m a proponent of learning by imitation. It’s how children learn. Kids can learn to play musical … more
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Sunland Park needs new water utility
Residents of Sunland Park and Santa Teresa weren’t informed when arsenic treatment plants for their water were shut down, exposing them to dangerous health risks. Now, those same residents are … more
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High marks for Aggie athletics
As New Mexico State Athletics begins another athletic year I would remind our community of some incredible moments during the 2023-24 athletic season. Our student-athletes and coaches continued to … more
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New city crime in search of a victim
There’s an old joke that ends with the punchline, “we’re from the government and we're here to help.” I fear that applies to the city’s new shopping cart ordinance. … more
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Golf industry data strong, hopefully sustainable
The Economic Impact Study commissioned by the American Golf Industry Coalition and conducted by the National Golf Foundation in 2023 reveals that the direct impact of golf in the U.S. in 2022 was … more
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A Big Sandwich
My father just got over a cold that almost left us with an empty bedroom that would have converted nicely into an office for me. Still, the rest of us are not without our own issues. Just the … more
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Tell us: What do you want candidates to talk about?
I am once again asking for your participation in a Bulletin survey.  For the second time this year, the Las Cruces Bulletin is soliciting your opinion as the keystone of our election … more
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Ellins brought professionalism to county
This has been a rough year for elderly politicians. But the contributions of former county clerk and county commission member Lynn Ellins, who died recently at the age of 87, should serve as a … more
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A guide to playing subconscious golf
The explanation of “subconscious golf” is somewhat complicated. To get the basic idea, compare it to learning to drive a car. A beginner driver has to think of everything, attend to … more
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USGA updates golf rules. Here are mine
Within the last eight years, the USGA has updated its Rules of Golf, thereby creating several modernized rule adjustments. For example, there is no longer a penalty for accidentally moving your … more
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