State of Affairs

At 11:00 a.m. today, the City of Grants will swear in newly elected council members -including, in District 1, Dolores P. Vallejos.She will raise her hand. She will take an oath.

The Postscript

In Sweden, there used to be a widespread belief that animals could talk on Christmas Eve.My Swedish mother read me stories about this as a child, and it is true. Apparently throughout Scandinavia, folks would give their animals treats so they wouldn’t speak badly of them.

OP-ED...

I want to be clear on some matters regarding the city council meeting on December 17, 2025. My intent in requesting to table the matter of residency for the Councilor elect in question, was to get further consultation with the city attorney. I stated this in my motion.

Get Your H.A.T.

The middle of winter has been a time of celebration around the world for millennia. Centuries before Jesus’ birth, early Europeans celebrated light and birth in the darkest days of winter.

Letters to the Editor . . .

War on AmericaTo the Editor:350 words is not much for a satisfying rant, but I’ll give it a shot. His Majesty, the Don of Orange, only a year into his latest reign, has nearly prevailed in his war on America.

Get Your H.A.T.

Ludwig van Beethoven remains one of the most significant and influential composers in the history of music.Though the day he was born is not known, it is said to have been on December 17, 1770, in Bonn, Germany.

The Postscript

I know there are a lot of opinions about the right way to do Christmas.My husband, Peter, feels the holidays are too commercial—too much time spent in preparation, too much added stress buying everyone presents.

Wayfinding

I had the chance to jam with the Grants Noypi Band. “Noypi” is the slangier version of the slang term “Pinoy,” which Filipinos often use when referring to themselves. The band is currently rehearsing for the upcoming Bayanihan on December 12, 2025 (Friday) in Grants, New Mexico.

Letters to the Editor . . .

Beautiful Christmas in GrantsDear editor,I was on my way to Smith's the other night, when I noticed all the beautiful Christmas lights at the Grants City Hall. There is something very special about the Christmas Season! It is a time to spend with family, a lonely neighbor, or someone in need.

New Mexico’s Uranium Opportunity

Janet Lee-Sheriff is the President & Director of the Clean Energy Association of New Mexico (CLEAN) and the Chief Executive Officer & Director of Verdera Energy Corp.On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed what New York’s mayor called the “Miracle on the Hudson.