Johnny Mango raves today about the University of New Mexico continuing education fall catalog. With summer on its way out, he tells of many a classroom option for those looking for something new as the weather cools. He goes as far to say, “These classes can help make dreams come true.”

On to horrible blog news — La Political New Mexico reports on one of the bloodiest weekends in Ciudad Juarez after 43 people were executed between Friday and Monday. One incident at a local bar left eight people dead after gunmen entered the establishment and began shooting victims at random. The 066 (emergency) number was called, but no one responded.

Next, Steve Terrell writes about the health care forum hosted by Rep. Ben Ray Luján in Santa Fe last night. He sums up the situation as “fairy sedate” and includes links to a couple of his stories in The Santa Fe New Mexican and a fact-checking Web site regarding health care reform funds and projections.

The right-of-center Mario Burgos posts a rather long blog giving reasons why he’s “really not feeling a lot of confidence in the proposed health insurance solutions.” He gives his personal commentary on “government-run” health programs.

It is important to note that his blog was inspired by an article from the ABQ Journal, which has recently come under fire for allegations of biased journalism.

Last, Cocoposts writes on “Impact Fees, ‘Sprall,’ and a Snootful of PGS.” She weighs in on half-built neighborhoods, taxes and growth management. She really has it all in this blog, which is why it’s worth a read.

NMI’s Danielle Bauer essentially wrote this posting. Why is my byline on it, you ask? Good question.