Letters to the Editor . . .

Dear editor, It takes a lot of courage and a desire to help people to run for public office. There is a euphoria in winning, terrible disappointment in losing. I have experienced both feelings in my lifetime.

Op-Ed

ToIn an era of political polarization and widespread civic illiteracy, an unlikely group is spearheading a movement to reinvigorate American democracy: middle school students.Over 6,000 students in 28 states devoted countless hours to prepare for the National Civics Bee this year.

State of Affairs

One week ago, the election results delivered a decisive outcome. Donald Trump shall be president once again, and his vision for foreign policy and the future of energy is set to take shape.

Reflections on Life and a Legacy for the Next Generation

Sometimes people ask why I only work at the cemetery with the kids and not go around town working on other projects. From the outside, it might look like I’ve got everything together—a beautiful wife, wonderful kids, a nice house, a growing business, and the privilege of being the mayor.

7 tips for choosing your health benefits for 2025

Many New Mexicans will be evaluating their health coverage plan options during this fall’s open enrollment season, and it’s no secret that choosing a health insurance plan can often feel overwhelming.

Get Your H.A.T.

Editor’s Note: This column is being re- ran because the last two paragraphs were inadvertently left out in the last edition of the Cibola Citizen.The right to vote has been a struggle for many, since the first vote in 1789.

State of Affairs

This past weekend, I found myself on a train to California, heading toward a funeral to honor someone I loved. There’s something about train rides that gives you time to think, to watch the world blur past - lights in the dark – as you make sense of what you’re leaving behind and where you’re going.

Get Your H.A.T.

The right to vote has been a struggle for many, since the first vote in 1789. Though women are an important part of society, they had to fight for this basic right. It took seventy years, since the first Women’s Voting Rights campaign, to gain the right.

Vengeance

Editor’s Note: This story is a work of fiction published in the fun spirit of Halloween. This story is on the opinion page and is a work of fiction, not a factual account of events in Cibola County.The devastation of losing an officer is great, but losing half the force is even greater.

Democracy is on the Ballot. So What?

Francis Fukuyama argues that democracy is the culmination of a final stage of the world’s political and ideological development.