Light in the Darkness

I have had high expectations placed on me all my life. I was always expected to be the best, to be the smartest. In first grade, I successfully tested into the Gifted and Talented Education program. I was ecstatic and thought that this meant I was smart, one of the smartest people at my school.

State of Affairs

In the ever-evolving landscape of American politics, it is crucial to shed light on the contrasting stances of our elected officials.

The Postscript

My Auntie Jo gave me a beautiful pair of gloves yesterday. They are elegant, with embroidery on the top, and I immediately did what I usually do—I put them away for safekeeping. “I’ll wear these to something special!” I told myself. I have a date to go with my niece to see “Peter Pan” in December.

Guest Column:

Vasquez plans to introduce a package of immigration and border bills this week to provide real solutions to the challenges at the border WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM02) again urged Texas Governor Greg Abbott to immediately remove the dangerous and unconstitutional...

Mortimer

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. A year has passed since the mysterious events in Grants.

Letters to the Editor . . .

Do Not Dress Up Your Pets Dear editor, I was shocked to learn that The National Retail Federation projects that people will spend a staggering $700 million on costumes for their animal companions this year.

The Postscript

I have always loved Halloween, and I love it now more than ever. I love to get in costume and have fun with other people in costume. People seem freer when they are dressed in different clothes. They seem to have a little more fun.

Light in the Darkness

Every single person dealing with depression has good and bad days. For me those bad days seem to seep into good days within seconds. I can wake up feeling good and ready for the day, but it’s as if almost a switch goes off in my brain and suddenly I can’t do anything. I feel stuck.

Travels in Grants

Dark cold mornings-so soon! But the rabbitbrush blossoms told me that it was coming a few weeks ago, even if I wanted to ignore it. Time to winterize the house and cars. Bring out the coats and sweaters and fire wood. Take in the plants. Watch the last flocks of birds assembling to go down South.

The Namestealer

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.