Honoring veterans

Dear Editor; There is no greater service than answering the call to defend our nation. On this day, we all pause to offer our profound gratitude for all those dedicated Americans who have served our country and reflect on their many sacrifices.

The new norm: ...we’ll be fine!

Evelyn and I still seem to get along on most days during these trying times. We try to reinforce each other and as hard as it can be, we try to look at the positive side of things. The first reported case of COVID -19 in New Mexico was on March 11, 2020.

Passionate Potpourri

Music, like other art forms, transcends time and place. Think of the innumerable genre that have linked generations around the world for centuries. Music recognizes no cultural boundaries. The question is which came first singing and chanting a cappella or playing instruments?

Inspired by the power of the people

Dear Editor; Over the course of this election season, New Mexicans — and the American people — exercised their right to vote in remarkable numbers.

The flavor of success: Local resources prepare salsa maker for growth

Carla Gallegos-Ortega’s homemade salsas were a hit with family and friends for as long as she can remember. In 2017, she entered the Salsa Festival in Albuquerque’s Old Town and enlisted her daughter and a few friends to help her produce 16 gallons of salsa in an outdoor tent.

The new norm: ...my part!

My part is a two-part story. Let’s start part one: Evelyn and I decided a few weeks ago to escape for a couple days and go fishing. We would go to our son-in-law’s property in Horca, Colorado, 17 miles west of Antonito. The travel restrictions for Colorado were lifted at that time.

Pondering Pundit

This political season has been an interesting one to say the least. Candidates doing their normal mudslinging and making promises to the voters on what they will do if they get elected.

Letters to the Editor

Comments on Roe v. Wade Dear Editor; State Senator Jerry Ortiz y Pino’s letter in the October 28th edition prompts a rebuttal. Seemingly, the main reason he published this is to gain support for new abortion laws from the state legislature if Roe v. Wade is overturned in the U.S. Supreme Court.

Maybe you need to talk to someone

Last weekend we wrapped up another Halloween night — as I left Grants from watching children enjoy the librarysponsored Scavenger Hunt, I thought about how good it was to see children enjoying the activity which was a big change from Halloween’s main feature, Trick or Treating.

Letter to the editor

Dear editor, I am writing to all 648 voters who voted for me four years ago. Thank you all and bless you all. I’m asking you to all or a favor, would you please support Mr. Jerry Wilcox for district four county commission.