January is a time to embark on participating in the 'Little Things Matter Campaign'. This campaign reminds us that mental wellbeing is an essential component of 'good' health, and offers these 4 specific things to do in January to support you on your journey: (1) Check Your Own Mental Health: Take an inventory of how you are feeling. Make it a priority to get at least 30 minutes of exercise daily, go outside once a day, get enough sleep, journal, eat a healthy diet, etc... If you need support for your mental health, there are resources available. Mental health professionals are here to hear you and available to talk 24/7/365 at New Mexico 988, the New Mexico Crisis and Access Line (855-6627474), and the Peer-to-Peer Warmline (855-466-7100).

Lawmakers are billing bipartisan legislation recently introduced on Capitol Hill as a compromise peace agreement in the ongoing policy war between startup innovators and Big Tech behemoths. In truth, however, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board Reform Act would lock in a massive victory for Big Tech.

The advancement of technologically has heavily influenced how society now functions. With a push of a button, we can take pictures, record videos, look for information, play music, watch movies, and so much more - regardless of where we are.

The Annual Competition will take Place in States Across America to Elevate Civics as a National Priority The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced the launch of the 2023 National Civics Bee, a national competition designed to inspire young Americans to become better informed about American democracy, to engage respectfully and constructively in the community, and to build greater trust in others and institutions.

Despite the fact that the COVID public health emergency is expected to officially end in April of this year, the government announced that the COVID Emergency increase in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program commonly known as SNAP will come to an end in March of 2023. That means that the nationwide weekend food program called The Backpack Program is needed more than ever.

Catholic Education is a choice! When I arrive each morning to start my day at St. Joseph Mission School, I am amazed by the commitment each parent has made to drive their child(ren) to and from our school. Each and every school day a parent begins their day early, prepares their child(ren) and they, sometimes with the help of a family member, head down the road to travel anywhere from 10 to 60 minutes to drop off their child at our school gate. This daily commitment is truly inspiring. This commitment continues in their sacrifice for their children in tuition cost, parent meetings, homework help, and school involvement so that their children will receive a quality education that has been part of our communities for the past 100 years.

When I was young, I thought I could handle anything. Needless to say, that didn’t work. Many bumps in the road have since passed. About 20 years ago I turned to the Lord and I began to build my faith, hope, and love. That helped me achieve peace. I want to thank the priests at St. Theresa catholic church and the pastor at the Grace Baptist church for their concern, and prayer.