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.

Travels in Grants

We want to get better, so lots of New Year’s resolutions, but it is so hard to follow up on our ambitious goals, especially in this season of cold darkness. It is easier to just give up. How do you exercise more, eat better, spend less, behave kindly? I need to visit some community experts.

Get Your H.A.T.

George Washington was known as the “Father of His Country” and is the inspiration behind the holiday we all know as Presidents Day.Washington was a Revolutionary War Leader, commanding the Continental Army and winning critical battles.

Letters to the Editor . . .

Dear editor, There are too many loud cars in Grants. I’m a car guy too and I like the booming sound just as much as anybody when it’s appropriate, but most of the time in Grants its not.

The Postscript

My father and my niece have a wonderful tradition.Born just 69 years and one week apart, they have celebrated their birthdays together for as long as my niece has had a birthday. Last night, we all went out to eat and then went to my sister’s house to open presents and have birthday cake.

Op-Ed Session Offers Opportunity to Bolster Public Safety, Protect Vulnerable Children and More

As I prepared to deliver my annual State of the State address to the New Mexico Legislature last week, I reflected on six years of partnership with them and you — the people of our great state.

Always Living and Learning

Reading has always been one of the great joys of my life. As a youngster of about 10, I recall my father introducing me to `The Complete Sherlock Holmes,' a hardback edition from the early 1900's which had at one time been in the possession of my Uncle Jack.