by Ramona Goolsby | Nov 18, 2024 | Commentary, Focus
As another election season concludes, New Mexicans are left with mixed emotions. Working as a clerk on November 5th, I witnessed the excitement on voters’ faces as they came in to cast their ballots. People lined up even before the polls opened at 7 a.m., and despite...
by Ramona Goolsby | Nov 4, 2024 | Commentary
On October 28th, the New Mexico Election Transparency Network Board and I met with Washington Post reporter Peter Jamison, who was assigned to track New Mexico’s election administration. What unfolded in our conversation revealed more than concerns over election...
by Ramona Goolsby | Oct 27, 2024 | Focus
On October 18, 2024, the Pueblo of Santa Ana celebrated the grand opening of its new Public Safety and Judicial Services Complex. This $15.5 million, 20,000 square foot facility will house the Pueblo’s police department and tribal court operations. The new complex,...
by Ramona Goolsby | Oct 25, 2024 | Focus
On October 15, veterans across New Mexico, including myself, received an email from the Department of Veterans Services regarding two amendments on the ballot for the upcoming general election. The email, sent from Deputy Secretary Eric James using an official state...
by Ramona Goolsby | Oct 21, 2024 | Commentary
The New Mexico Constitution is designed to provide a stable, enduring framework for governance, addressing only fundamental issues and rights. However, amendments to the constitution are proposed every single election. Usually, the amendments are confusing and there...
