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Friday, 27 March 2020 08:04 By Melanie J. Majors Executive Director New Mexico Foundation for Open Government

Democracy depends on a transparent government, yet despite the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act and the Open Meetings Act - laws ensuring the public’s right to learn about their government through access to public records and public meetings - some government officials still regularly ignore the law.

As the...

Letter to the editor: You can speak out for birds

Friday, 20 March 2020 06:19 Gallupsun Staff

But you must do it by March 19

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 has protected birds for 100 years. Protection stopped in 2017 when, two days before Christmas, the current administration “reinterpreted” the MBTA to protect birds only from intentional harm - that is, if the actual purpose of the activity is to kill a bird. If you stole a hawk egg, you could be prosecuted, but BP would have had no responsibility for the one million birds killed in the Deepwater Horizon disaster.

The U.S. Dept. of the Interior now asserts the MBTA was never intended to protect birds from unintentional death, called “incidental take.” However, ordinary industrial activities kill 1-5...

Madame G guide to the stars Week of March 16

Friday, 13 March 2020 05:18 Gallupsun Staff

It’s Friday the 13th and the Sun is in Pisces. This is an unusual time. Tensions are high and emotions are swiftly running amok. This is an important time to look inward and listen for those important pieces of information within your soul. Happy Freaky Friday! And remember to stay calm and wash your hands.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

In order to find your fortune, you must first seek it. Only you know what you’re willing to do and how far you’re willing to go. Your purpose will not happen upon you. And the beginning of a thousand-mile journey begins with one step. Get stepping!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Don’t give up on love or life. Take to the streets and start moving. Try...

Cutting federal funding for tribal higher education grants is wrong

Friday, 13 March 2020 04:37 By David Conejo RMCHCS CEO Guest Columnist

For the third year in a row the Trump administration has proposed eliminating funding for a Native American college scholarship program which gives assistance to thousands of tribal students across the country. His Bureau of Indian Education is proposing cuts of almost $40 million for the Higher Education Grant Program for the 2021 budget.

The Higher Education Grant Program helps undergraduate students, who are determined to have a financial need. Most of the students served by ONNSFA fall into that category. Need-based students receive $2,500 per term, which helps students cover the balance of tuition and fees, room and board, textbooks, and transportation costs.

Federal funds...

Madame G guide to the stars Week of March 9

Friday, 06 March 2020 11:26 Gallupsun Staff

Prepare for war, figuratively. The First Quarter Moon emerges again on March 3 and tensions rise. It’s always better to prepare than to expect a peaceful surrender. The Sun is in Pisces and this may mean peace is near. But, some causes are worth fighting for. Madame G suggests you learn the difference between wasted time and a meaningful existence. Seek and ye shall find!

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You’re looking for something. Have you found it? Maybe you never will. But, the key is in looking deep and digging deeper. Don’t waste time on frivolity. You may experience a temporary happiness in fleeting pleasures (i.e. sex, drugs, or alcohol). Such moments, will never lead to...