OP-ED... No Competency, No Problem?

I have always been interested in education at all levels. There is a K-12 issue that I have never been able to get resolved or get any basic information on. I haven’t received any information or even an acknowledgement from state officials on this issue.

Letters to the Editor . . .

Thank You, KOCDear Editor, As a lifelong member of St. Teresa Parish in Grants, I want to express my appreciation to the local chapter of the Knights of Columbus for their tireless efforts in supporting St. Teresa Parish.They built our columbarium, converted a shipping container into a lovely...

State of Affairs

I am a Yazzie-Martinez student.Or rather, I was a Yazzie-Martinez student who graduated from Grants High School, went off to college only to realize I was behind my peers.On July 20, 2018, Judge Sarah Singleton ruled that the State of New Mexico had violated the constitutional rights of its...

Get Your H.A.T.

“Fantasy is escapist, and that is its glory.” - J. R. R. Tolkien Often, books are unappreciated, as people would rather be on their devices.

3:22: Ink Drops and Paper Scraps

This is my second time moving to the U.S., and this simple question has always been the central point of my reflection on cultural differences - How are you?, which is Kumusta? in Filipino.

The Tornado

My friend Wally and I have a fractious relationship. This is no secret.Wally has said he thinks optimistic people like me are self-deluded, always looking for reasons to be happy when there is a lot to worry about and not much to celebrate.Wally used the metaphor of a tornado.

3:22: Ink Drops and Paper Scraps

“I am different, not less.”- Temple GrandinI was happy yet uncertain when my family and I arrived in New Mexico. My second child had been homeschooled for two years because he is on the spectrum.

OP-ED... NM State Senate: Please fund services for survivors of sexual assault

As the Executive Director of Roberta’s Place, a domestic violence and sexual assault service provider in Grants that serves our entire region, I see firsthand the urgent need for increased funding for sexual assault services in New Mexico.

Get Your H.A.T.

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.