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V.B. Price has lived in New Mexico since l958, mostly in Albuquerque’s North Valley, writing poetry, journalism and non-fiction. His website is vbprice.com.

College Sports: Exploitation, Compensation or Education?

College Sports: Exploitation, Compensation or Education?

April 4, 2021 By V.B. Price 6 Comments

Big-time athletics at UNM has become an unconscionable drain on the institution’s real mission.

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The Poison Rule: Do It Unto Others Before They Do It Unto You

The Poison Rule: Do It Unto Others Before They Do It Unto You

March 28, 2021 By V.B. Price 3 Comments

The recent wave of anti-Asian violence recalls a terrible and sordid history in America.

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Interior Secretary Deb Haaland

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland

March 21, 2021 By V.B. Price 1 Comment

Haaland’s influence on energy generation, Native American rights and water planning in the West pose tremendous possibilities.

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Utopia or Oblivion: Our Idealism Is the Savior of the Future and Ourselves

Utopia or Oblivion: Our Idealism Is the Savior of the Future and Ourselves

March 15, 2021 By V.B. Price Leave a Comment

Humanity faces choices that pit our ideals and altruism against our cynicism and fear.

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Rip Van Winkle Awakes From a Long COVID Nap

Rip Van Winkle Awakes From a Long COVID Nap

March 8, 2021 By V.B. Price 1 Comment

In the West, we’re awakening to a Spring in the depths of an ongoing drought and continued climate chaos.

Filed Under: Columns Tagged With: covid, drought

Repealing New Mexio’s 1969 Ban on Abortion

Repealing New Mexio’s 1969 Ban on Abortion

February 28, 2021 By V.B. Price 3 Comments

The repeal represents a step forward in dismantling a degenerate gender caste system.

Filed Under: Columns Tagged With: abortion, pro-choice, women's rights

The Elizabeth Whitefield End-Of-Life Options Act

The Elizabeth Whitefield End-Of-Life Options Act

February 21, 2021 By V.B. Price 3 Comments

The act will make death with dignity a realistic option for everyone in New Mexico.

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