Passionate Potpourri

Imagine if the entire population of Albuquerque disappeared. That means more than 568,918 people would have ceased to exist. The Albuquerque Journal newspaper recently offered an online memorial site to honor those who have died during the pandemic Think about what those deaths mean.

Letters to the Editor

Repeating history Dear Editor; Thank you for printing my letter. I was not sure if I still had the right to say my opinion, but to borrow a few words from David Allen Coe’s song, “I’ve got something to say boy’s I’ve got something to say.”

Pondering Pundit

During this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals have been affected and it has changed the world we live in. It has changed how we interact with each other and how we do business. This pandemic has touched all our lives.

The new norm: …Now in February!

By Roger Siegmann I hope the cold, short days as well as this pandemic are nearing their end and we can get back to some type of normal life and can attend major social events with our granddaughters that we have in the past.

The new norm: …The New Norm… Red, yellow, green!

I was watching the morning news and noticed that more New Mexico counties are achieving the yellow or green color categories that allow businesses less restrictions and an opportunity to reopen on a limited scale. This is good news.

The Turning of the Leaf

I’ve never been much of an environmentalist; I keep my trash in a can and recycle if given the chance. Though, it’s occurred to me that we are more connected to nature than we think. Jesus often likens us to vines or the ground which grow fruit or wheat.

Good honest people

Dear Editor; Recently, I found that I had lost my wallet probably in the parking lot at Grants' Smith's store. I feared that I had fallen to the old saying - Finders keepers, losers weepers. I called the store and spoke to Sierra who informed me that Rhonda had found my wallet.

The new norm: …2021 Valentine’s Day!

Things will be different this upcoming Valentine’s Day for many people due to the loss of a loved one to COVID-19, or another reason. This may be the first year one finds their mate or best friend no longer here to share this special day; it will be difficult.

NMSP Officer dies from gunshot wound

LEA COUNTY, N.M. New Mexico State Police Officer Darian Jarrott was assisting the US Homeland Security Investigations with the traffic stop of a Chevrolet pickup truck on February 4.

Shedding Light

I learned a lot about life with a club in my hands and a golf ball on the grass. That sounds sort of cheesy, but it’s true. I started playing golf my freshman year of high school and played on the Varsity team through all four years — well, three and a half.