State of Affairs

Usually, this column is about politics and global affairs. This week, I want to take a little break from all of this – because, the world is falling apart, and there is plenty of time to languish over the chaos that is absorbing everything. Instead, let’s talk about music.

TITANIC - The Tribute

A LEGEND lives on with the Irish and beyond Of an Ocean that's called North Atlantic. That Ocean in spring, haunting memories it brings Of the ICEBERG that sank the TITANIC.

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Thank you so very much for two special features in the Cibola Citizen on Wednesday, April 5. I especially enjoyed the article by Amerika Rougemont, “Get your Hat, He has Risen!” Thank you for the blessing of Easter she shared. I also enjoyed the letter from Robert S.

Scratchin' Out A Little Living

Years ago, in what feels like another universe from another lifetime, I worked as a Claims Specialist for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Our team worked the standard forty-hour work week and were often mandated to do overtime on weekends. The hours took their toll on my body, mind, and spirit.

Ask Nancy Q+A: Lacking Neighborly Love

Dear Nancy, Lately, I have been feeling betrayed and like my heart is constantly breaking. I am 42 years old and have been trying desperately to build a connection with my younger brother, but no matter what I do I feel like our relationship just gets worse.

Get Your H.A.T.

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16. Jesus of Nazareth preached to the Jews and Gentiles which at the time was unheard of as the Pharisees only taught the Jews.

Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, The Easter season is upon us and my mind has been focused on gratitude. Gratitude for the Savior of all mankind, even Jesus the Christ. His mission, His life, His example and death and resurrection. The Son of God came to this earth as we all do, as a child.

Civics Potpourri

The ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes of Sinope walked the streets of Athens in the daylight carrying a lamp in search of an honest man. Of course, an honest man was never found. Diogenes of Sinope roamed the city due to his disappointment in the citizens and government.

The Postscript

My husband, Peter, and I are staying in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, which is, according to a lot of folks, a tourist town. Sometimes, the person saying this means it is not a place they would want to spend time. This puzzles me.

Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, On March 24, House Republicans forced a vote on a deeply dangerous bill that would endanger transgender and LGBTQ+ students and pave the way for censorship in the classroom.