Guest Column: Leveraging Tennis to Combat Youth Mental Health Challenges

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warns that today's youth mental health crisis is the 'defining public health issue of our time.'He's right. American adolescents are experiencing unprecedented levels of mental health challenges.Fortunately, there's a way to reverse these trends.

Letters to the Editor . . .

RE: A Future Powered by PurposeDear Editor, I agree with Diego Lopez’s recent “State of Affairs” column (A Future Powered by Purpose, 11/13/2024, Cibola Citizen) that advocates the importance of domestic uranium for US energy production.

Travels in Grants

Get togethers with family and friends, how should I prepare? We'll need to watch for sales and simpler menus. Maybe plan on more festive music and conversation topics. Time to make a list of the good things in our life. So, we'll need to travel to our hearts.

The Postscript

“I don’t know many words about teeth,” I told the dentist.Since my husband, Peter, and I spend time in Mexico, it makes sense to get dental work done while we’re here, and I had been putting off going to the dentist.

Letters to the Editor . . .

Dear editor, It takes a lot of courage and a desire to help people to run for public office. There is a euphoria in winning, terrible disappointment in losing. I have experienced both feelings in my lifetime.

Op-Ed

ToIn an era of political polarization and widespread civic illiteracy, an unlikely group is spearheading a movement to reinvigorate American democracy: middle school students.Over 6,000 students in 28 states devoted countless hours to prepare for the National Civics Bee this year.

State of Affairs

One week ago, the election results delivered a decisive outcome. Donald Trump shall be president once again, and his vision for foreign policy and the future of energy is set to take shape.

Reflections on Life and a Legacy for the Next Generation

Sometimes people ask why I only work at the cemetery with the kids and not go around town working on other projects. From the outside, it might look like I’ve got everything together—a beautiful wife, wonderful kids, a nice house, a growing business, and the privilege of being the mayor.

7 tips for choosing your health benefits for 2025

Many New Mexicans will be evaluating their health coverage plan options during this fall’s open enrollment season, and it’s no secret that choosing a health insurance plan can often feel overwhelming.

Get Your H.A.T.

Editor’s Note: This column is being re- ran because the last two paragraphs were inadvertently left out in the last edition of the Cibola Citizen.The right to vote has been a struggle for many, since the first vote in 1789.