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Commentator Walt Rubel shares his thoughts on how history is taught in schools. COMMENTARY: I graduated from both high school and college thinking that the Underground Railroad was an actual train, with Harriet Tubman at the controls. When I read last week about the controversy regarding plans by the Las Cruces school district to develop a more equitable curriculum, I thought back to my school days and how shallow and misleading my education was as to the contributions made by those who did not sail over willingly from Europe, and their descendants. The history of our nation taught when I was in school was one that always ended in redemption. I learned that slaves were brought to America long before the revolution against the British, and that they were treated with horrible cruelty and brutality. But redemption came in the form of Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation. ....
3:10 Commentator Walt Rubel shares his thoughts on checkpoints in our region adding to the conflict of state and federal laws. COMMENTARY: I realize there are other issues higher on his priority list, but I hope President Joe Biden clarifies the federal government’s position on the enforcement of marijuana laws before legal sales begin here next year. New Mexico was the 18th state to legalize adult marijuana use, and all of those states have a conflict with the federal government. But the situation in southern New Mexico is unique because of the Border Patrol checkpoints along all of our highways. ....
KRWG News This Week By news editor and partners • Jan 22, 2021 54:00 It was an extraordinary week, and we bring you some of the most interesting highlights. That includes National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman reading her poem The Hill We Climb at President Joe Biden s inauguration. One of Biden s top priorities is climate change. New Mexico is one of the fastest warming states. And we learn how Las Cruces is working to address the challenge with various efforts to mitigate the effects of a hotter planet. We ll also bring you the most comprehensive coverage of the New Mexico Legislative session. An in-depth report focuses on measures supported by local officials, including the legalization of recreational cannabis. Plus, we ll learn about a proposal to make the redistricting process more transparent. And, commentator Walt Rubel says the virtual session format may increase productivity, allowing for more legislatio ....
3:10 Commentary: If they get the technology right, this could be one of the most productive 60-day sessions in the history of the New Mexico Legislature. It will undoubtedly be the least ceremonious.
Most years, a legislative session is much more than just updated budgets and new laws. It is a celebration of our culture, an educational eye-opener for students and a gathering spot for local leaders from throughout the state.
The Roundhouse rotunda is filled with booths from groups throughout the state. There’s a different theme every day. Everybody’s favorite is Ag Day, which always comes toward the end of the session and features a meal of New Mexico meat and dairy products. ....
KRWG News This Week By news editor and partners • Jan 6, 2021 54:00 This week, local officials talk about the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, including New Mexico U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján. On a much more pleasant note, we hear about a new park coming to an East Mesa neighborhood in Las Cruces. Fred Martino highlights the economic and environmental benefits of parks with some timely research. Envrionmental relief is more important than ever in New Mexico, as the state faces enormous challenges due to climate change; we ll take a closer look at that issue and the opportunities it presents with the renewable energy business. All that, plus more of the week s top stories and Walt Rubel s thoughts on federal executions during a lame duck Presidency. ....