Pondering Pundit

We have all heard that ole rhyme, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” How untrue this is. I think I would much rather be bludgeoned by sticks and stones than be the recipient of harmful words.

Staying compliant with the charter

CITY OF GRANTS, N.M. – The City of Grants exists thanks to the city charter.

Shedding Light

An idea that has been useful to me as I have grown older is the idea that I have control over what I am exposed to, what I focus on, what I dwell on, et cetera.

Ethics

CITY OF GRANTS, N.M. – The City of Grants was established by and for the people who live in the city. The city was established thanks to the charter which creates controls and holds on the power of city government.

Praising San Fidel and St. Joseph’s School

Dear Editor: I really enjoyed Kylie Garcia's article about St. Joseph's School in San Fidel, New Mexico, winning a prestigious science award! I have been to this small school many times and have been very impressed with the scope of learning these children receive. The students from St.

Cruzzin’ Cibola

As you know gas prices are going up. Time for you to buy stock in an oil company. The reason for this piece is to point out the most important number on the listed price on gas. To the oil companies it is clear the most important number is point 9. That’s right .9.

City elections

CITY OF GRANTS, N.M. – The City of Grants charter details for the reasons and methods that the city government is formed. First and foremost, the charter ensures that the people are the priority of the government.

Sand in my shoes

My folks moved a lot – long after my father’s honorable discharge from the military. My dad served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the South Pacific during World War II; my mother taught English in high schools wherever we lived.

Letters to the Editor

Blessings be upon Cibola County Dear Editor: The Cibola County Manager, Kate Fletcher, just informed the Commission that our County has been the recipient of the GFOA Award from the State of New Mexico for best budget management. This is huge.

Both candidates agree; N.M. should stop taxing S.S. income

As the special election to fill New Mexico’s First Congressional District heats up, an important area of bipartisan common ground has emerged: both Democratic Representative Melanie Stansbury and Republican Senator Mark Moores are emphasizing their support for repealing New Mexico’s tax on Social...