The Postscript

He was sitting outside his home on a tiny patio, wearing a fedora and smoking a cigar. He had a portable music player sitting beside him, and he looked as if he was enjoying the September sunshine about as much as anyone could. “Good afternoon!” I said as I passed. “Good afternoon!” he agreed.

The Supreme Court has weakened U.S. patents, and Congress must act

The Supreme Court has handed down momentous decisions over the past two decades on a variety of hot-button issues. But some of the most consequential rulings -- for our physical well-being, our economic vitality, and even our national security -- have flown under the radar.

Letters to the Editor . . .

Dear editor, When you drive Sakelares Boulevard and get east of the Waste Management facility you come upon lots of plastic sheeting caught on the barbed wire on their east and north fences. It is so bad that some have gone across Sakelares and have become entwined in the fence across the street.

State of Affairs

In an increasingly complex global theater, the interactions and rivalries among major powers shape not only regional but also international politics.

Travels in Grants

A lovely summer morning at the Farmer's Market was interrupted by a man approaching the prison recruitment booth. He was slender, simply dressed, with a sling shot tucked under the top of his shirt. He seemed battered by life's events and decisions but was still standing. 'Please call the police.

Letters to the Editor . . .

On the Gun Ban Dear Editor, The Governor of New Mexico has overstepped her authority once again by declaring a 30 day ban on citizens that open and conceal carry.

Get Your H.A.T.

Twenty-two years ago, on September 11th, multiple commercial airplanes were hijacked by terrorists connected with the Al Qaeda. At 8:45 a.m. one of the jets crashed into the first of the twin towers, World Trade Center. Several floors were badly affected by the crash, burning near the 80th floor.

State of Affairs

In a world characterized by intricate geopolitical underpinnings and a constant flux of power dynamics, the resilience of the Ukrainian spirit stands tall.

The Postscript

It’s seven minutes after 10 p.m., and the usual ruckus ensues. My husband, Peter, is wearing earplugs.

Guest Column: Why Be So Proud?

We live in a world full of misunderstandings, judgment, and disrespect. I could go on, but I’m sure you have seen or experienced this already. I’m always hearing people say how proud they are to be an American, but I don’t understand that myself.