Title: Esteban: The American Slave Who Explored America Author: Dennis Herrick Hardcover: 6-inch by 9-inch, 304 pages, 11 halftones and five maps Published: October 2018 Publisher: UNM Press, www.unmpress.com ISBN: 978-0-8263-5981-0 Author Dennis Herrick relied on exhaustive research to trace the Berber origins of a Moroccan resident and his role with the Spanish expeditions in the Western Hemisphere. The author dispels numerous myths and offers a fresh interpretation of the life of Esteban, who was in his mid-20s when he arrived in 1527 aboard a ship that was caught in a hurricane off the southern coast of present-day Cuba.

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Do not feel obliged to include cause of death. While acquaintances who first learn of a person’s death via an obituary may be curious about cause of death, loved ones of the deceased do not have to include such information if they are uncomfortable doing so. Many obituaries never include such information, so readers likely won’t expect it.

Question: I need to move some climbing roses (Lady Banks) and honeysuckle bushes. All have been in the ground two years. When is the best time to move them? Can I move them to pots and plant them later in the year? Anything special I need to know? Mary P., Las Cruces

GRANTS, N.M. – The city of Grants originated when three Canadian brothers were awarded a contract to build a section of railroad line.

Drafting a last will and testament is an essential component of estate planning. Despite the importance of having a will, a recent survey from AARP found that two out of five Americans over the age of 45 do not have one.

Question: Can I discard spent coffee grounds in my houseplant pots? T. Dominguez, Santa Fe Answer: Sure, you can, but I do not exactly recommend it.

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GRANTS, N.M. - SoloWorks Cibola is commemorating years of helping people train and find work.

GRANTS, N.M., — SoloWorks Cibola, Cibola Communities Economic Development Foundation, and Grants Recreation Department are working together to save this year’s Christmas Craft Fair by bringing it online and creating and managing online booths.