New Mexico Mercury aims to feature perspectives and analyses from New Mexico’s extraordinary community of thinkers, writers and subject-matter experts on the major issues facing our state and region. In the tradition of publications that highlight thoughtful opinions of potential influence, our content will cater to intelligent, inquisitive, socially conscious readers.
The intellectual and creative resources of our state colleges and universities, scientific and technological think tanks, as well as the richness of our literary traditions give the New Mexico Mercury a chance to transcend mainstream conflicts between the Right and Left. We’ll offer a regional meeting of the minds, a place to explore problem solving and shun dead-end bickering.
Our goal is to try to grasp the complexities of contemporary life in New Mexico unhindered by outdated notions of “balance” and so-called objectivity. We’ll also look at events around the country but from a New Mexico perspective. With E.B. White in mind, we believe that every writer and publishing effort has a natural slant, and that to deny its reality is not only dishonest but hypocritical. Our slant is toward respect for land, air and water, respect for culture, and respect for the struggles of individuals of all ages and backgrounds in their efforts to live satisfying, secure, and meaningful lives. We don’t hate government, but we believe it functions best, as does big business, when it is under the sharp scrutiny of an alert and informed citizenry.
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