Get Your H.A.T.

On September 2, 1945, Japanese representatives formally surrendered by signing the surrender document, that action marked the end of World War II.The war that lasted from September 1, 1939 - September 2, 1945 (80 years ago,) had more than 70 countries directly involved, with participating nations...

The Epidemic of Teen Violence

Recently, the news has been full of reports of teen violence across the State. A Target 7 investigative report noted that leaders across the State say kids killing other kids has become an epidemic in which a charge of homicide is often the first crime with which they are charged.

Letters to the Editor . . .

On Papa DonThis letter is meant for the parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, older siblings, foster parents, teachers, etcetera, in short people who provide guidance for kids.

Wayfinding

As they say, the more you plan, the less likely the trip will happen. It was one of those Saturdays when we just decided, on the spot, to get closer to nature. I saw Arlene’s post on Facebook where she and her friends had gone to Bluewater Lake for a picnic. I asked for directions.

Our Youth Deserve Hope

Every September, communities across the nation pause to recognize Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. But here in Cibola County, this is not just another health observance on the calendar—it's a critical issue facing our community.The data is sobering.

Medical Insights from The Lives of a Cell by Lewis Thomas

This book was first published in 1974 by Viking Press. Dr. Thomas was known as the “poetphilosopher of medicine”, served as president of Memorial Sloane-Kettering Institution, and was distinguished by his ability to gather disparate thoughts and information together into unusually creative meanings.

The Postscript

Yesterday, I saw a bunch of cousins.I have a lot of cousins.

Letters to the Editor . . .

Don’t Tread on MeDear editor, National Guard in Albuquerque, National Guard in Washington D.C., National Guard in Los Angeles, National Guard maybe in Chicago and Baltimore too?Since New Mexico got this special treatment first can we at least get a football team so we’re in the same category as...

Op-Ed A Jury of Our Peers: Why Service Still Matters

In October 2001, at 22 years old, I began my career with the New Mexico Judiciary.I had graduated from Los Lunas High School in 1996, attended New Mexico Highlands University, and ultimately earned my degree in Criminology from the University of New Mexico.

Op-Ed Celebrating New Mexico's Workers on Labor Day

While some folks simply think of Labor Day as a long weekend marking the end of summer, the reality of this holiday is much more significant.