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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.

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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From SEVEN DEADLY NEAR MISSES

From SEVEN DEADLY NEAR MISSES

February 14, 2021 By V.B. Price 2 Comments

When we know we are right,but are not.

For the country that can’t tell if it’s really sick, or sick and tired, or suffering from advanced cabin fever, or if it has a terminal disease.

Filed Under: Poetry

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