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...
by Ramona Goolsby | Sep 30, 2024 | Commentary
Open Letter Submitted to the House Committee on Administration Regarding New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver’s Testimony Thank you and your committee for conducting the hearing on September 11, 2024, regarding election security and confidence in...
by Ramona Goolsby | Jun 26, 2024 | Commentary
Roswell, New Mexico Boldness in the face of tyranny is how we see the Referendum Project today. This historical effort, that included over 45,000 New Mexicans, still has the heart to make a difference. The journey started with the initial request filed with the...
by Ramona Goolsby | May 21, 2024 | Commentary
Early voting in New Mexico’s primaries has commenced, with an air of predictability about voter turnout. Often humorously dubbed the ‘Land of Mañana’ during elections, the state shows a tepid interest in voting, unless it’s a presidential election year....
by Larry Marker | Sep 5, 2023 | Commentary
By Larry “Lead” Marker Radical Laws and the need for Referendum Petitions: The 2023 legislative session was the source of six of the most radical state laws ever passed in the history of our nation. To combat these radical laws, hundreds of grassroots...
by Penelope Barker | Mar 15, 2023 | Commentary
Commentary My daughter had to write a short answer essay to a very important question: “is the Constitution a living document?”. This question really got me thinking of some truths that are really important to have the correct answer to. I believe she...
