Letters to the Editor

AJJ Dear editor, Thank you to all the high school students who contributed to “Angry Jack”. Your insights and language skills show your integrity, empathy, and intelligence; what a pleasure it is to read! The language of your heart might not be English, yet it is important too.

Get Your H.A.T.

Beauty Standards “No matter how plain a woman may be, if truth and honesty are written across her face, she will be beautiful.” - Eleanor Roosevelt Throughout history, beauty standards were much different from todays. There was a time when the women were proud of their modesty.

State of Affairs

I don’t know how to feel. I know so many people that died as a result of COVID-19, friends, family. There was so much hate at the beginning of the COVID era and I just don’t know how to feel now that we are at the end of the health emergency. I guess, congratulations to us for surviving.

Congratulations Graduates!

Graduating high school is a significant milestone in one's life. It marks the end of a chapter and the beginning of a new journey, and it holds even more significance in a rural community, like Cibola.

Letters to the Editor

Good News Dear editor, I have always enjoyed good news! In the midst of everyday tragedy, sorrow and sadness, it gives my heart hope to see so many positive things happening in our community! In April, the City of Grants had a Spring cleanup.

State of Affairs

Mothers are the backbone of families, communities, and society at large. They are the ones who selflessly devote their time, energy, and love to their children, shaping them into the future leaders of the world.

The Postscript

I like taking photos when I’m out of the country. Photographing things in Mexico is effortless. I’ll never understand the nuances of every festival or ritual, but I can enjoy the pageantry and the color and the incredible effort and artistry that goes into creating so much beauty.

Get Your H.A.T.

In 1861, a commemorated battle was fought in Mexico. The country was, at the time, financially poor. France, Britain, and Spain each sent their naval forces to Veracruz, Mexico, demanding repayment.

Scratchin' Out A Little Living

I thought I had written my final column, but I guess I haven’t. I won’t even say farewell in this one because, ya never know, but I did write last time about forgiveness and aging parents. This time I want to tackle forgiveness and midlife.

Ask Nancy Q+A: Will I Travel Again

Dear Nancy, For the first time after spending most of my life married, I am completely alone. My second husband recently died of cancer and I never realized how heavily I relied on his companionship.