Opinion

Letters to the Editor . . .

Dear Editor Every person ages differently, both physically and cognitively. My mother began showing cognitive decline in her early sixties. My late wife’s uncle will celebrate his 100th birthday in May. Yet, his memory and speech pattern is that of one in his 70’s.

School Choice

For many families living in New Mexico, especially those living in poverty, the opportunity to send their children to a quality private school is not always a reality. In these circumstances, charter schools can provide a free alternative to traditional public schools.

Letters to the Editor . . .

HB 114: Promoting Reckless Lawsuits That Could Destroy the Lawful Firearms Industry in New Mexico Dear editor, House Bill 114, a measure currently making its way through the legislative process, sweeps up lawful and legitimate firearms industry members in a web of subjective, vague civil law that...
Travels in Grants

Travels in Grants

Travels in Grants

Hands —what marvelous creations-they can pick a tiny hair of some clothing, or hold and carry a heavy load, or gently touch someone we love. However, the parts of the hand that seem to get the most attention are the fingernails.
The Postscript

The Postscript

The Postscript

My husband, Peter, and I landed in Mexico again, and we did what we have done in the past. We bought an enormous cake. It’s nice to have a cake in the house. I have discovered it is not necessarily a good idea to eat cake every day, as it eventually makes my clothes too small.
Get Your H.A.T.

Get Your H.A.T.

Get Your H.A.T.

In the time period between winter solstice and summer solstice, 2 February, many different celebrations have been created. It all began with a pagan festival known as imbolic. Later on, Christians developed their own celebration. A feast known as Candlemas.
Looking back. Looking forward.

Looking back. Looking forward.

Looking back. Looking forward.

As I approach the end of my first term in office as the 13th Judicial District Attorney, I am reflecting on what has been accomplished, what the challenges have been and what I would still like to accomplish before I leave office.
Op-Ed

Op-Ed

Op-Ed

Every Cibola County resident should be very concerned with HB-40, which is being shoved down our throats and would have huge financial repercussions for the economy and safety of our County.
The Postscript

The Postscript

The Postscript

My husband, Peter, and I are headed out to Mexico again, and before we do, I thought it was a good time of year to check in with some folks I care about, to see how 2024 had been treating them so far. First, I had dinner with my oldest friend, Andrew.

Letters to the Editor . . .

Dear editor, The Office of Code Enforcement receives regular complaints from business owners that pay for trash dumpsters but can't use them because thoughtless individuals sneak over in the middle of the night, or sometimes in the light of day, and dump their own personal trash in them.