On Guns

Dear Editor, When I hear people saying that those who are against gun restrictions don't care about the lives of children, I disagree. I think most gun owners who protest restrictions are as compassionate as the rest of us. But they see the facts in different ways.

I Believe in US

The Fourth of July went off without a hitch. The annual Independence Day Parade in Grants is easily one of the nicest in New Mexico, and the City of Grants’ annual firework show was one for the books – an incredible display of colors and booms.

Ask Nancy Q+A: Will It Get Better

Dear Nancy: I find myself feeling overwhelmed with anger and desperation because of my chronic pain. I was in a car accident that left me with constant aching in my lower back, and lately I’m just so exhausted because my pain is ruining my life.

Letters to the Editor

Addressing Another Shooting Dear editor, Another sad shooting on one of the country’s best holidays, he posted many online rants about shooting people, and dying at the hands of the police.

Always Living and Learning

Ah, summertime! Good ole’ sum, sum, summertime! Vacations, evening cookouts, baseball games, the movies, cruising down Santa Fe - radio tunes cranking - on a hot, July evening. It’s a time for students – and teachers – to recharge.

Letters to the Editor

Dear editor, Mr. Johnson Since your attempt at logic and “humor” directly addresses me, I thought I’d respond. I have rarely seen such a fascinating stream of unconsciousness.

State of Affairs

The world is enflamed.

Congress just delivered major postal reform legislation, so why is the US Postal Service ignoring it?

After the massive mail slowdowns and postage hikes of 2021, Congress took action to financially stabilize the U.S. Postal Service by passing a historic, bipartisan postal reform bill.

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor: A big thank you to Kylie for her column about rain; it was just right for our tired land and our hearts. And now to have it in abundance in the midst of the drought is a miracle. Also thank you to our plumbers, electricians, police, and fire people.

Shedding Light

Change can be incredibly overwhelming and scary sometimes. Our initial reaction might be to resist such change, and that’s natural. I think that with time and perspective though, change turns into something that we can embrace rather than fear.