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New Mexico’s Space Dreams Take Flight

Exterior view of a Virgin Galactic spaceship orbiting Earth.

May 28, 2021 – The Line opinion panel looks at recent outcomes for big ticket taxpayer items. This past weekend saw the long-awaited first successful suborbital flight by Virgin Galactic. Launched from New Mexico’s Spaceport America, the flight brings the promise of space tourism one step closer. It’s a more than $200 million gamble made…

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Web Extra: Richardson Papers go to UT Austin

Former Governor Bill Richardson donated his papers to the University of Texas. Some say it’s a snub to UNM and NMSU? Do you agree or disagree? Our line opinion panelists share their reactions to this news story. Line Panelists:  Merritt Allen, Principal and Executive Director, Vox Optima, LLC Dede Feldman, Former State Senator Rob Nikolewski,…

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