Get Your H.A.T.

In 1980. President Jimmy Carter was the first to Issue the presidential Proclamation that declared the week of March 8th as National Women's History Week.It wasn't until seven years later that Congress passed Public Law 100-9, making March 'Women's History Month.

From The High Plains of New Mexico

This true story is a follow- up to the book review of 'A Walk in the Woods,' that published Feb. 14, page 4.Names have been changed to protect the innocent. BearsShe wasn’t worried. Bears stay in the mountains and avoid humans, right?

Light in the Darkness

When you get sick with a cold or the flu, it usually lasts for about a week, maybe a little longer. During this time, you feel terrible, and you don’t feel like doing anything. You typically lay in bed and rest, and you rarely get up.Depression is a lot like getting sick, you mentally feel terrible.

Letters to the Editor . . .

Dear Editor, This is the second time I have been in Grants and have had the pleasure of reading an excellent editorial from Diego Lopez. Mr. Lopez's words regarding the House's Inaction and how it weakens U.S. global leadership were cogent and timely.

Op-Ed

The greatest threat to America is not the Russians or the Chinese. It is the shameful National Debt that continues to spiral as our leaders in Washington DC spend the United States into oblivion. When I say our leaders, I am speaking of both the Republicans and Democrats.

The Postscript

My husband, Peter, and I were surprised that two plates were missing.We stay in our little apartment in Mexico and, while we are gone, all our dishes and glasses remain in the cupboards.

Get Your H.A.T.

Although everyone thinks Valentine’s Day started off romantic, it did not. The origin of Valentine’s Day is unclear, there are a few different ways it may have began, taking place in Rome. It was possibly in the third century, Saint Valentine along with another man preached on the streets.

We’re Number One! (in Emergency Room Visits Due to Amphetamine Overdose)

We’re Number One! (in Emergency Room Visits Due to Amphetamine Overdose) But there’s hope if our legislators provide adequate counselling resources. Like many counties in New Mexico, Cibola County deals with lives negatively impacted by drug use and drug dependency.

From The High Plains of New Mexico

Life brings changes. But some things remain the same. Most people are kind. They are willing to offer a helping hand to those in need. No matter the age, culture, or gender - we all have stories to share. This column is about books and rambling thoughts that seem worth sharing.

A Much Loved Book

A Walk In The Woods Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail By Bill Bryson 305 pages; published by Doubleday; 1998; ISBN: 0767902521 My lifelong fascination with mountains includes the belief that hiking is one of the best ways to experience the natural world.