By Mike and Genie Ryan | For the Albuquerque Journal
(Editor’s note: Opinion pieces are published for discussions purposes only.)
When there is a discussion of twins separated at birth, it focuses on nature versus nurture. We can’t do the same when talking about states separated at birth, but to compare and contrast where they are more than 100 years later is fascinating.
An article in Sunday’s Journal comparing the growth of New Mexico and Arizona captured our attention – and has held it throughout the week – as we contemplate the data and information provided in the story. Author Winthrop Quigley discussed the findings of a Duquesne University study evaluating the two states. It was a provocative and insightful article.
