Travels in Grants

So many long hot days-swamp cooler time. I needed to find the man who helped me with other problems in the past. Demetrio Chavez's Plumbing, Heating and Supply is right on Santa Fe Avenue, filled with an amazing collection of metal parts and 'stuff', in addition to a variety of other services.

Light in the Darkness

I have struggled with my mental health for as long as I can remember. Depression and anxiety have affected my daily life in massive ways to where I struggled living my life. Here’s a writing that I did in June of 2022 when I was struggling with depression.

Letters to the Editor

Heat Awareness Dear editor, It’s hot, hot, hot. So please be extremely careful with flammable materials; cigarettes', matches, charcoal grills, and even your catalectic converter under your vehicle. All are potential sources of ignition during these extreme dry days here in the southwest.

Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, What a wonderful 4th of July Celebration this year! Rodeo, barbeques, lots of events in our City Parks, and a wonderful 4th of July Parade! Not to mention the spectacular fireworks display going on at the golf course that evening!

Get Your H.A.T.

July 2nd, 1776, 12 out of the 13 colonies had approved the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. It was on July 4th, when it was officially adopted. Some of the Americans began celebrating that year, while others waited till the next year.

The Postscript

I have always relied upon my cousin Dane. We grew up together. I’m a year older, but he’s the closest in age of my many cousins.

Restoration of Voting Rights Goes into Effect for New Mexicans Like Me

When you begin the process of exiting incarceration and re-entering society, you are faced with an insurmountable number of challenges and barriers which make it close to impossible to re-establish your life. One of those challenges is to get rid of the label of “formerly incarcerated”.

Shedding Light on Opioid Settlement Funds: A Path to Transparency and Accountability

More than a billion dollars from opioid lawsuit settlements are heading to New Mexico coffers, with some monies already hitting state and local government bank accounts.

Gov. Lujan Grisham announces the departure of Economic Development Secretary Alicia J. Keyes

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Thursday the departure of New Mexico Economic Development Department Secretary Alicia J. Keyes. “New Mexico’s economy is booming, and it’s more diverse than ever before.

Ask Nancy: Feeling Like a Burden

Dear Nancy, I suffer from multiple sclerosis. At 46, I spend most of my day in bed. I went from a cane to a walker to a scooter. Sadly, I have a hard time doing anything on my own. I need help getting to the bathroom and taking showers. I can no longer drive.