Opinion

Letters to the Editor . . .

Political ProspectsDear editor, So apparently my doctor was wrong. On a recent visit, he complained that to be a doctor one has to have years of education, more years of training, complete courses in ethics and remain current, but a political candidate needs nothing.
State of Affairs

State of Affairs

State of Affairs

We used to think of artificial intelligence as software. A product of brilliant minds tapping on keyboards in Silicon Valley. But AI is no longer just code—it’s infrastructure. It’s machines, minerals, and megawatts.
Get Your H.A.T.

Get Your H.A.T.

Get Your H.A.T.

Easter is a holiday celebrated by over 95 countries, yet many people think of it as a holiday about bunnies and eggs. But the true story behind it is not a work of fiction or inaccurate.

Letters to the Editor . . .

Accepting our differencesDear editor, I participated in the Hands-Off rally in Gallup last Saturday and chatted with the middle-aged man next to me. I asked him if he had family who were Trump supporters. He said, yes, you have to love them from a distance. I said, I can't do that.
Building the Community

Building the Community

Building the Community

The best way to build a community is to put our best efforts forward to build for the future. The City of Grants has been working very hard to do just that with the completion of the new enclosed Rodeo Arena on the west side of the city.
3:22: Ink Drops and Paper Scraps

3:22: Ink Drops and Paper Scraps

3:22: Ink Drops and Paper Scraps

It was one of those tiring afternoons. I was finishing the last gulp of my coffee in my classroom, waiting for the campus to go quiet before heading home, when I thought about having my students publish their work in the local newspaper for National Poetry Month.
The Postscript

The Postscript

The Postscript

The bad thing about living in a new place is that I don’t know anyone. The good thing about living in a new place is that I meet new people.Jade is one of the new people I have met while spending time in Mexico. Jade used to be an eye doctor.
State of Affairs

State of Affairs

State of Affairs

There are moments when writing a column like this feels easy. This isn’t one of them.Cibola County is reaching a pivotal moment where economy collides with history and culture. You can see it in the quiet return of uranium drilling rigs. You can hear it in the rumble from Washington.

OP-ED... No Competency, No Problem?

I have always been interested in education at all levels. There is a K-12 issue that I have never been able to get resolved or get any basic information on. I haven’t received any information or even an acknowledgement from state officials on this issue.

Letters to the Editor . . .

Thank You, KOCDear Editor, As a lifelong member of St. Teresa Parish in Grants, I want to express my appreciation to the local chapter of the Knights of Columbus for their tireless efforts in supporting St. Teresa Parish.