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A Sandhill Crane flying above the Bosque in Albuquerque. Photo by Roberto E. Rosales/City Desk Abq
Posted inAlbuquerque, Commentary

Keller is protecting ABQ’s public lands

by Guest Commentary April 16, 2025April 16, 2025

By Tom Solomon This commentary piece was submitted to City Desk ABQ.You can submit your own letter to the editor: editor@citydesk.org I want to thank Mayor Tim Keller for responding to President Donald Trump’s threats to abandon public lands to mining and drilling and to cut off funding for environmental protections. At Albuquerque’s Earth Day celebration […]

Posted inCity Hall, Commentary

Investing wisely in Albuquerque’s opioid recovery

by Guest Commentary April 11, 2025April 11, 2025
Posted inCommentary, Commentary, Opinion

New Mexico’s healthcare crisis: A patient-driven call for accountability

by Matthew Reichbach February 11, 2025
Posted inCommentary, Opinion

Remembering New Mexico First – RIP

by Andy Lyman February 10, 2025
Posted inCommentary, Opinion

The smartest person in the world

by Andy Lyman February 3, 2025
Posted inCommentary

A harder line on teenage criminals

by Andy Lyman February 3, 2025
Posted inCommentary, Opinion

Turning brine into water

by Andy Lyman January 25, 2025
Posted inCommentary, Opinion

Whatcha Gonna Do When They Come for You (or your family, friends or neighbors)?

by Andy Lyman January 25, 2025
Posted inCommentary, Opinion

Opinion: New Mexico’s approach on poverty doesn’t address its root causes

Pat Davis, City Desk by Pat Davis January 23, 2025
Posted inCommentary, Commentary, Opinion

On the Brink……

by Andy Lyman January 13, 2025

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