Editorial - El Defensor Chieftain

Sunshine Week highlights government transparency

Mar 17, 2022 | Editorial | 0

The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (FOG) is marking Sunshine Week with reverence and appreciation for the essential role freedom of information and freedom of the press serve in guaranteeing our American democracy....

Guest Opinion: Opposing 30×30

Mar 17, 2022 | Editorial | 0

Socorro County contains about 4,240,640 acres which is 6,626 square miles of land situated in the...

2021’s Covid Crisis May Have Boosted More Accessible Legislature

Dec 2, 2021 | Editorial | 0

Ever since the 1970s, when Americans woke up to the dangers of government secrecy thanks to Watergate and Vietnam, the value of transparency in public policy making has become more and more apparent. Bad things are more likely...

Guest opinion: Building our public lands back better

Nov 11, 2021 | Editorial | 0

While COVID-19 precautions have moved this year’s Crane Fiesta into a virtual format, the Friends...

A shot in the arm for small business advertising would boost local economies

Sep 2, 2021 | Editorial | 0

A little-noticed initiative by Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, and six other senators would boost local jobs, accelerate sales and improve economies. The Local Journalism Sustainability Act, S. 2434, is designed to help...