NMSP Officer dies from gunshot wound

LEA COUNTY, N.M. New Mexico State Police Officer Darian Jarrott was assisting the US Homeland Security Investigations with the traffic stop of a Chevrolet pickup truck on February 4.

Shedding Light

I learned a lot about life with a club in my hands and a golf ball on the grass. That sounds sort of cheesy, but it’s true. I started playing golf my freshman year of high school and played on the Varsity team through all four years — well, three and a half.

The new norm: …Super Bowl-size challenge!

While Evelyn and I were watching the Wheel of Fortune on television one evening last week, I mentioned to her that I thought the football Super Bowl was on Jan. 31, so please get pizza and we can watch it together. She told me the game is actually on February 7.

Letters to the Editor

New Congressional gun legislation Dear Editor; I would strongly suggest you take the time to look at or read the new gun bill submitted to congress HR127 , https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/127/text.

Passionate Potpourri

Tax season is here, and residents are busy preparing to file their 2020 taxes. “Your tax dollars at work” is a commonly heard explanation referring to how governmental entities choose to utilize revenue.

The new norm: ...pandemonium and pandemic!

The election of the 46th President is finally over, so to speak, amid the disbelief about voter results. I watched the inauguration and proudly did so. I did vote for a candidate, the majority spoke, and we have a new administration for the next four years. We watched the chaos at the U.S.

Pondering Pundit

Imagine a world without mirrors. No reflections, no selfidentity, no vanity. How different would this world be without these things? Not much, I think Just because we can’t see our own reflections in a world without mirrors, everyone else can. Self-reflection is a great thing to master.

Opposing abortion legislation

Dear Editor; As a child and throughout my adult life, I have always tried to keep the commandments of the Lord. My mother kept the Ten Commandments on our refrigerator in the kitchen for all of us kids to see and to learn.

One county reaches Green Level, one Yellow Level

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health on Wednesday announced the updated statewide COVID-19 map for the two-week period beginning Jan. 13, with 30 counties at the Red Level.

Luján meets with Education Secretary Designee, Dr. Miguel Cardona

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after meeting with Education Secretary-designate Dr.