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...
by Ramona Goolsby | Oct 16, 2024 | Commentary
New Mexico finds itself with one of the largest sovereign wealth funds and a recent record tax surplus, yet we’re continually asked to approve more bond issues—at both the state and county levels. Bonds are debt, obligating taxpayers to long-term repayment with...
