Smaller class sizes can lift students and the teaching profession

Every day more than 37,000 New Mexico elementary students, enough to fill the Pit twice over, experience negative effects of large class sizes such as a lack of engagement, increased behavior issues, and lower achievement.

Office of Broadband Access and Expansion Reflects on 2023 Successes and Sets Meaningful Goals for 2024

Santa Fe, NM— As 2023 is rapidly coming to an end, the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) is proud to reflect on a year marked by significant accomplishments and community impact. Key Achievements in 2023 included: 1.

The Postscript

I drove my parents to their cabin this week. My mom is having some terrible pain in her jaw and wasn’t sure she was up to the drive, and my dad doesn’t see well enough to drive anymore. I felt lucky to spend time in the car with them, driving north. There was almost no snow.

Travels in Grants

Decorations are up, cards are sent, but I still have to find the right gifts for people on my list. What would they like? Would it be good enough? I visit Christmas past for the answer. I can be a child again.

Congress Must Repair the U.S. Patent System

America's high-tech industries grew up hand in hand with a robust system of intellectual property rights. Without strong patent protections to encourage inventors, we would never have become a global leader in software, biotechnology, or artificial intelligence.

Letters to the Editor . . .

Dear Editor, Amidst the expense and excitement of the holidays, taking on the responsibility of caring for an animal can be overwhelming for families. For animals, being given as “gifts” or bought on a whim can be disastrous.

Get Your H.A.T.

Hanukkah The Jewish holiday, Hanukkah means “Establishing” or “Dedication” in honor of the Temple in Jerusalem. Around 200 B.C., Mattathias and his son Judah Maccabeus rose up against their Greek-Syrian oppressors, becoming the first Jews to defend their religion rather than lives.

Aid to Ukraine

We are sending weapons to Ukraine. Because this outflow from our arsenal stockpile is depleted, the US funds various factories across rural America to restore and upgrade it.

As 2023 Comes to a Close

I find it difficult to believe that we are arriving at the end of the year 2023. It has been a busy, non-stop year for the 13th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. As the year ends, I find it helpful to review our accomplishments and our challenges.

Travels in Grants

Well, some say Thanksgiving started with the Pilgrims. Some say it started with the Spanish in Texas and Florida. Afterwards, different States celebrated at different times. Surprisingly, it was Lincoln who declared the final Thursday in November as a national holiday.