Small town charm

Dear Editor: This is one of those joy-filled days, which I have to admit have been fewer since Covid. A trip to Mount Taylor Coffee Company has made the day even better. When I arrived, there were eight or nine cars in the parking lot and someone else pulled in as I was pulling out.

State of Affairs

We live in the most interesting time. Over the course of the last two weeks the world watched as people – not scientists, just regular people with extraordinary wealth – blast off to space.

Rep. Eliseo Alcon available for office hours in Milan

MILAN, N.M. – State Representative Eliseo Alcon (D.-Milan) will be holding “office” hours at the Village of Milan building on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, from 8 am to 4 pm. “I want to give my constituents the chance to come and speak with me face-to-face,” Rep. Alcon said.

Proactive vs Reactive

These two words can and will have a dramatic effect on a person’s life. Sure, we can choose to be either or and at times even both, depending on the situation. But when it comes to livelihood, quality of life, prosperity and health, being proactive is the only way to go.

Sticks and stones

Dear Editor: As being a resident of Grants, NM and going to city council meetings on Facebook, it’s amazing to me how unprofessional our city leaders are, specifically the mayor.

Shedding Light

Some people enjoy music and some people don’t. I can say for certain that I am among those who do. Music has had a strong presence in my life for a very long time. I grew up in a church with a big worship band, that of which included both of my parents.

Cleaning the beautiful community

Dear Editor: This past Saturday we had a Cibola County Cleanup in the beautiful Land Grant community of Seboyeta. There was a great turnout, and I am especially grateful for Kilino Marquez and Debbie Lopez that are on the Land Grant Board.

Dr. Collins, having helped lead New Mexico’s COVID-19 vaccination effort, will move back to academic life

SANTA FE N.M. – Dr. Tracie Collins, who has served as New Mexico health secretary for eight months, will return to academic life at the end of July.

Protect our uranium workers

In just a year, from July 11, the compensation program created under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) will come to an end. We need our elected representatives in Congress to extend and expand that program to help all of those in our state who have been affected by radiation.

State of Affairs

Founding Father James Madison, also known as the Father of the Constitution, penned Federalist No. 10, The Utility of the Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection (1787).