Opinion

State of Affairs

State of Affairs

State of Affairs

The world is plagued by the shadows of authoritarianism and war, but recent cooperation in the US Congress offers a rare glimmer of unity and resolve for the American people.After months of political deadlock and increasing global instability, the passage of a substantial $61 billion aid package to...

Letters to the Editor . . .

Easter Supplanted: REALLY?In response to Raymond C. Jenkins’ letter to the editor in the April 3, 2024, edition of the Cibola Citizen, please allow me to correct and clarify a few of his points.Mr. Jenkins falsely claimed that President Biden proclaimed, “a competing event” (The Transgender Day of...

Wild Wanderings

I leaned over the stove, and the sweat beaded on my forehead. The pot had been cooking for hours, and the aroma begged me to sample it. I dipped a generous spoonful, blew on it, then sipped.
Get Your H.A.T.

Get Your H.A.T.

Get Your H.A.T.

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16.Jesus of Nazareth preached to the Jews and Gentiles which at the time was unheard of as the Pharisees only taught the Jews.
Bison

Bison

Bison

My life has a geographic dividing line - the Mississippi River - with almost four decades living east of the mighty river and more than 30 years in the West.Most of my life has involved livestock.
The Postscript

The Postscript

The Postscript

I was lying in bed the other night in the little apartment my husband, Peter, and I rent in Mexico, and thinking that things were perfect. Then I wondered what that meant.

Letters to the Editor . . .

Dear editor, Most health professionals would say exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. That’s why my husband and I walk our PreK aged son to and from school daily (other than a blizzard or heavy rainy conditions).
The Postscript

The Postscript

The Postscript

We have had our adopted Mexican street cat, Felix, for a month now.“Has he bulked out?” I asked my husband, Peter, as we watched Felix, standing on his back legs and walloping the tattered mouse hanging from his sisal scratching post.
Travels in Grants

Travels in Grants

Travels in Grants

I heard some great news that reminded me of one of the hidden treasures of this area. This place is packed with people who love music. So, some visits to a few of our own.Nathan Franklin is the Head librarian at our NMSU branch.