Letters to the Editor . . .

Dear Editor I was heartbroken to learn of the passing of Becky (Barber) Trefren, former editor of the Grants Daily Beacon in Grants.

Light in the Darkness

I began noticing trouble sleeping around freshman year of high school. I began staying up later and later at night. Around my junior year I began to have even bigger issues with my sleeping patterns.

The Postscript

I had a discouraging day yesterday.I don’t expect anyone to keep track—heck, I can’t keep track half the time. But I got another rejection of my book from another editor with another publishing house.I’ve read the stories of how long it has taken well-known authors to sell their first novel.

Letters to the Editor . . .

Dear editor, In a new paper published in Climatic Change, scientists explain how Big Meat pays academics to oppose policies that might affect its unregulated methane emissions.

State of Affairs

In a time of growing global instability, the principles of democracy and freedom are being challenged like never before.

Guest Column: Lincoln’s 2nd Inaugural Address

On March 4, 1865, only 41 days before his assassination, President Abraham Lincoln took the oath of office for the second time. Lincoln's second inaugural address previewed his plans for healing a once-divided nation.

The Postscript

“I’ve been reading about cats,” my husband, Peter, tells me. Peter has never had a cat before.“Oh, yeah?” “Salt is not good for their kidneys. We have to give Felix unsalted fish.”Felix is our adopted street cat here in Mexico.

Guest Column:Gettysburg Address (Bliss copy)*

Dear Editor: We just watched Spielberg’s film “Lincoln” (again). I was struck by how close today’s tensions match those of the Civil War.

Get Your H.A.T.

In 1980.

From The High Plains of New Mexico

This true story is a follow- up to the book review of 'A Walk in the Woods,' that published Feb. 14, page 4.Names have been changed to protect the innocent. BearsShe wasn’t worried.