Dear Nancy: Lately I’ve been sad and worried about how my brother’s dating life is affecting his young kids. He is divorced and frequently brings home different women, which I’m afraid sends the wrong message about monogamy and sensationalizes being non-committal.

I must go on a trip that is part of my life's journey. I must go to the voting booth.

Diego Lopez “United Nations Week is, of course, I think, really an American undertaking. The American association with the United Nations started United Nations Week in preparation for United Nations Day, which is an international day.

In Appreciation Dear editor, San Rafael parish extends its sincere gratitude to each and every person, who made our annual fiesta a huge success. The first part of the fiesta began Friday night with a basket bingo.

Why We Have an Ariel Dear editor, Recently, we were informed that someone in our community expressed an opinion on our upcoming aerial delivery. In 2008 our community purchased an aerial to complement our fleet of firefighting equipment in accordance with ISO (Insurance Services Offices).

This is the year of the sunflowers, a sudden resurrection of thousands of happy yellow flowers as far as the eye could see. Now, the red paintbrush silently watches as the rabbitbrush turns yellow. That means it is Autumn! Purple asters [Michaelmas daises] start to appear and rosy-fingered Dawn arrives later in the morning. Time to visit the forest.

Over the past year, New Mexicans have been hit hard by rising food costs. Grocery prices have risen by more than 13 percent, the largest annual increase since 1979 according to the U.S.

FORT WINGATE, N.M. – Pinedale, New Mexico woman, Betrina Grey, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and assault after a fatal crash in 2017. The plea came on October 11 as part of a deal. Grey, 31, will face up to 10 years in prison. On October 14, 2017, Grey and four friends were driving down the road after an alcohol infused afternoon. It was around 6 p.m., near Fort Wingate, when Grey lost control of the vehicle. They crashed, rolling off onto the side of the road, ejecting one man identified in court records as John Doe 1 who died at the scene, and creating massive brain damage to another occupant of the vehicle, John Doe 2. Phone calls began to flood dispatch systems in both Cibola and McKinley Counties. McKinley County Sheriff’s Deputies and New Mexico State Police officers arrived on scene, and immediately began to assess the situation. The group had been travelling in a four-door suburban, phone calls to dispatch centers show that the car swerved suddenly on the road and caused a rollover. Callers informed dispatch that a woman, dressed like Grey, was seen leaving the driver’s seat.

Dear Editor, Much like many in the community- My family, home and life is here. I care about public safety and my family’s safety. I went and addressed the council on Public Safety and the Conduct of Mayor Erik Garcia on Oct. 4. He is the MOST community oriented council member I have witnessed. He is honest and forthcoming about his goals for the community. He’s been transparent about his past opportunities and learning experiences. He’s involved in daily matters and concerns of residents. I have seen Mayor Garcia, actively working in the community. He can be seen cleaning up debris in our ditches, cutting down trees, picking up trash, doing repairs at the cemetery, serving in the Senior Center, participating in community watch and many more tasks.

An `Ode’ poem is one in which everyday events and/or ordinary or extraordinary happenings are written about with a unique, observant eye. Odes can be serious thoughts, or less serious ponderings.