Op-Ed Session Offers Opportunity to Bolster Public Safety, Protect Vulnerable Children and More

As I prepared to deliver my annual State of the State address to the New Mexico Legislature last week, I reflected on six years of partnership with them and you — the people of our great state.

Always Living and Learning

Reading has always been one of the great joys of my life. As a youngster of about 10, I recall my father introducing me to `The Complete Sherlock Holmes,' a hardback edition from the early 1900's which had at one time been in the possession of my Uncle Jack.

Letters to the Editor . . .

Dear Editor, The overwhelming generosity of the people of Grants, helped provide joy to children in need through Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts this season. Across the U.S., the Samaritan's Purse project collected 10.5 million shoebox gifts in 2024.

The Postscript

Carrie Classon Yesterday, I got to talk with an old friend.I used to see Cheryl almost every day. But for the last several years, we have seen each other once a year, at most. She’s going to direct my show, so we’ll be working together again.

Legislative Wrap-Up

SANTA FE, N.M.

Get Your H.A.T.

Winnie the Pooh, a beloved fictional character created by A.A. Milne, has an origin story that may surprise many.During World War I, a Canadian soldier named Henry Colebourn came across a black bear cub in Ontario and made the spontaneous decision to purchase it.

State of Affairs

This week marks the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. Regardless of where any of us stands politically, this is an opportune moment to reflect on leadership, responsibility, and the principles that bind us as a community and as a nation.

Op-Ed

When it comes to our child welfare system, good news is hard to come by. But, rest assured solutions exist to improve outcomes for New Mexico's most vulnerable children and families impacted by CYFD.In 2018, 13 children and youth in foster care brought the 'Kevin S.

Get Your H.A.T.

Martin Luther King Jr. was a man with a dream, the dream of racial equality and justice for all. He dedicated his life to achieving this dream through nonviolent activism and community organizing.

3:22: Ink Drops and Paper Scraps

Last January 5, 2025, marked my first anniversary of teaching here in Grants, New Mexico. The same day a year ago has become a core memory for me - one I’ll keep replaying in my mind until I’m old and gray.