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Helping New Mexicans trapped in endless debt cycles

Rich Get Richer, Poor Get Poorer – What about the Middle Class?

“A recent study by Oxfam explained the distribution of wealth which to many people is alarming. The report states that 85 individuals in the world have more combined wealth than the poorest 3.5 billion.”
It further states about our country: “In the US, where the gap between rich and poor has grown at a faster rate than any other country, the top 1% captured 95% of growth since 2019. During that time, 70% of Americans became poorer.”
The “rich get richer” as the old saying goes and the gap between rich and the number of poor widens every day. Of course, the obvious way to balance out the deficit would be to add all the money together and...
FBI calls for protection of the protectors

Many kiss a spouse, children, or loved ones farewell, hoping to meet again soon.
For some, that reunion never happens.
According to The Officer Down Memorial Page Inc., three New Mexico officers last year died in the line of duty: State Police Officer Darian Jarrott, Artesia Police Corporal Thomas Wade Frazier and Colfax County Undersheriff Jeffrey M. Montoya.
Numerous others were injured on the job.
The fact [that] 73 officers nationwide were feloniously killed in the line of duty in 2021, the highest...
Unhappy with dissolution of Land Grants Committee

Prior to statehood, and subsequently through our state’s constitution, land grant, acequia, and traditional land issues have always been reflected as critical priorities for our state. My father created an...
The Mountain Pact encouraged by late 2021 proposal of 20-year drilling ban near Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Through the America the Beautiful initiative, the Biden administration promised to collaborate on locally-led projects to conserve America’s lands and waters that honor Tribal sovereignty and support Tribal...
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