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The N.M. Legislature is giving you greater access. Use it.

by Leota Harriman | Jan 25, 2017 | Opinion | 0 |

The first time I showed up to a meeting of a state legislative committee more than a decade ago,...

We must choose to act with high purpose

by Leota Harriman | Dec 14, 2016 | Opinion | 0 |

Former President George W. Bush said in May, at the funeral for five police officers killed in...

My commitment in Donald Trump’s America

by Leota Harriman | Nov 18, 2016 | Opinion | 0 |

In eighth grade, three of my teammates watched me discover that my locker had been broken into and...

Ethics reform would encourage the best in us, improve NM

by Leota Harriman | Mar 9, 2016 | Opinion | 0 |

Bribery. Fraud. Perjury. Tampering with public records. Violating the ethical principles of public...

The charade is over; it’s time to create an ethics commission

by Leota Harriman | Feb 25, 2016 | Opinion | 0 |

After a proposal to create a state ethics commission died for the umpteenth time in the...

Fix driver’s licenses, then push for federal immigration reform

by Leota Harriman | Feb 10, 2016 | Opinion | 0 |

Let’s all admit this isn’t Gov. Susana Martinez’ fault. It also isn’t the fault of Democrats in...

Senator’s defense of Duran has me questioning if he’s fit for office

by Leota Harriman | Dec 16, 2015 | Opinion | 0 |

Every once in awhile an elected official says something so outrageous that I wonder if he has...

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