Congressman Steve Pearce Memorial Day Message

Today, we remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom.  The countless flags decorating headstones across the country are a powerful reminder of the price of freedom.  I am deeply grateful for the sacrifice of those who died for liberty, and all the families who have endured the loss of loved ones so that we may live free.

I encourage you today to take a moment to give thanks for our freedom and those who have died to preserve it, and find a way to express their gratitude to a veteran, service member, or a family member who has sacrificed alongside their loved ones in the service.  From the bottom of my heart, I thank all of those who have given of themselves to protect our great nation.

May God bless you, and may God bless America.

Happy Memorial Day!

New Mexico Politico U.S. Senate Poll

Senator Udall

Summer 2013 is underway and most politicos are either on hiatus or in the very early stages of organizing and recruiting potential candidates for next years mid-term elections. We are one year and eleven days away from the 2014 primary election and a few Republicans (One Libertarian) have voiced interest in or are considered likely potential challengers to U.S. Senator Tom Udall. According to the New York Times, Udall's seat is ranked as one of the safest for Democrats next year. Former Gubernatorial candidate and Republican Party chairman Allen Weh is the only official candidate who has expressed interest in seeking the GOP's nomination. Libertarian and former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson, Lt. Governor John Sanchez, and Albuquerque Mayor Berry have been circulated as possible challengers as well. Economic Development Secretary Jon Barela has declined any interest in seeking the GOP nomination. Please take moment to vote for who you think will most likely be successful in their challenge to Udall. Look to your right for the poll, there it is. 

Is Veteran Newsman A New Mexico Democrat Hired Gun?

According to Political Fireball a connection can be made, read here https://politicalfireball.wordpress.com/2013/05/20/milan-simonich-media-operative-for-new-mexico-democrats/. It is apparent Mr. Simonich has a blunt bias when reporting on New Mexico politics that tends to favor statewide Democrats but are we really all that surprised? There are very few journalists left in the profession who don't have a bias or agenda to push. I have a perspective that I publish here on the NMP because I'm an editorialist, an essayist and definitely not a journalist. I appreciate what Mr. Simonich does for his readers in the Southern New Mexico but I might as well subscribe to Democratic Party of New Mexico emails to cross reference his reports. 

The Buena Vida in Las Cruces

Las Cruces has grown up? As we reach a population of 100,000 (soon to be 99,996) all the dignitaries and public figures have shed nothing but praise for this milestone. As an activist, native son and descendant of our city founder I wish I could share the same sentiment. This population growth is truly 'grown up' because we've become another sunbelt retirement town for 

baby boomers. Our city politics are reflective of this 'growth'. While this particular segment may be living the 'buena vida', native Cruceños and young people continue to struggle here in the City of the Crosses. Without a sustaining economy to allow them to live, learn, and thrive, we will continue to see these important segments move away to find their prosperity. This town is full of potential, it's time we elect real leaders who can maximize this potential and allow more Las Crucens to live the 'buena vida'. 

Why do we celebrate Cinco de Mayo?

5 May 1862. The United States of America is preoccupied by a bloody civil war, unable to enforce the Monroe Doctrine that asserted any further European effort to colonize or intervene in the Western Hemisphere would be considered an act of aggression towards the United States. France's Napoleon III occupies Mexico in support of Emperor Maximilian's Second Mexican Empire. As providence would have it an outnumbered and under equipped Mexican Republican army lead by General Ignacio Zaragoza defeated the invading French army at Puebla. A victory that provided a needed boost of morale that transcended into an eventual expulsion of European imperialism in Mexico. If those Mexican patriots had not been successful in their efforts at Puebla that day, the Federal Republicans of this country may not have been able to survive the civil war and an imperial crown in Mexico City. So yes in short celebrate 'Cinco de Mayo' but don't be completely ignorant. ¡Salud!