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In the early 5th century, a 16-year-old Romano-British boy named Succat, and eight others were kidnapped from the western coast of Great Britain and taken to Ireland against their will.For the next six years, Succat or rather Patrick, was a slave.

Letters to the Editor . . .

Dear Editor, A proposed land development plan for a 40-acre hilltop site in Grants, New Mexico, presents an exciting opportunity for the region. This vision combines a Southwest-style luxury spa with an observatory, capitalizing on the area's renowned dark skies and scenic vistas.

Letters to the Editor . . .

Dear Editor, Regarding the New Mexico Tourism Department's pitch to go international in FY26. While the enthusiasm for attracting international travelers makes sense, a crucial element seems to be missing from the equation: adequate transportation infrastructure.

State of Affairs

After months of uncertainty, House District 6 finally has representation in the New Mexico Legislature.

Get Your H.A.T.

Daylight Saving Time (DST) has a complex history, with an undetermined founder and an on-again offagain background.There are several people who are said to have first suggested the idea of Daylight Savings Time, the earliest of whom is Benjamin Franklin.

Letters to the Editor . . .

Dear Editor, A compelling vision has emerged for an 80-acre parks and recreation complex in (Cibola County) Grants, New Mexico, poised to significantly enhance recreational opportunities for the community.

State of Affairs

Three years have passed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.Three years of bloodshed, displacement, and relentless fighting—and now, the United States, once the steadfast leader of Ukraine's defense, has turned its back.

Always Living and Learning

People, at times, ask me why I ever wanted to teach high school. They automatically imagine dealing with teenagers to be one of the most difficult tasks to endure as a fulltime job.

The Postscript

I saw a photo of an author I admire recently, and she had no hair. I worried she was ill, so I immediately investigated. She was not ill. She had cut off all her hair and had done it for good reasons, she said. She had done a lot of thinking about her hair—a lot more than I had.

Letters to the Editor . . .

Dear editor, I’m worried about my social security. I don’t know what’s happening that they’re freezing money payments, but I want to know if my social security will be fine.That’s my money, and the government didn’t ask me if they could take it out of my check all those years, they just took it.