Op-Ed

My journey is similar to many other New Mexicans’ in that it took a lot of hard work, hope, resilience, community, and prayer to keep pushing forward to work towards something better for me and my family.

Addressing Harry Garcia Dear editor,

I need to address a statement made by former New Mexico State Representative Harry Garcia in the December 18 edition of the Cibola Citizen.Mr. Garcia, who handedly lost in June’s primary election to Michelle Pauline Abeyta despite outspending her three to one, has pulled political maneuvers in an...

A Life of Faith and Service Dear Editor,

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today released the following statement on the passing of President Jimmy Carter: 'President Jimmy Carter exemplified what it means to live a life of faith and service to others.

Get Your H.A.T.

Generosity has earned Saint Nicholas worldwide fame for hundreds of years. However, not many people know the true story behind this Christmas legend.Around the year A.D. 280, a man named Nicholas was born in Patara, near Myra in modern- day Turkey.

The Postscript

“It’s not what you eat between Christmas and New Year’s that counts, it’s what you eat between New Year’s and Christmas.”I’ve had this mantra in my head because my husband, Peter, and I have been trying to keep our weight in check. Peter is doing it for sensible reasons.

I am Ready to Serve District 6

It has been my honor and privilege to serve the constituents of Cibola and other counties in House District 69 as a state representative in the New Mexico legislature since 2016.Recently, my esteemed colleague and friend Rep. Eliseo Lee Alcon, with whom I have worked closely during my tenure, has...

Travels in Grants

It’s a time of lights, joy, greetings, gifts, get togethers and being children again. But not for all of us. So, a trip to Grants City Offices.Former Fire Chief Hayes started a process by contacting the State who could provide $10,000 for a Baby Box.

Postscript Bayanihan:

No questions asked. Filipinos would always walk the extra mile for cultural shows. When I stepped into the Double Six Gallery and saw a full house, the world briefly stood still like a scene in a movie where the song 'Manila' (by Hotdog) comes to life, making me feel like I was back in the city.

“Just in Time”

I will be home in time for Christmas.It’s always a little hard to leave Mexico, and leaving right before the holidays is perhaps the hardest. The giant Christmas tree just went up in front of the church last night.

Always Living and Learning

The holidays are a time of reflection for many people. Recently, when my wife Sarah was going over an early morning bible devotion, she mentioned the word `gratitude.'