Passionate Potpourri

Celebrating the holiday season amid the pandemic left people of all ages wondering about familial relationships while pondering long-standing traditions. Some folks refused to stay home for a variety of reasons; others hunkered down. It was the end of a long, hard year for most of us.

The new norm: …New Year’s Resolution 2021

Well, we made it into 2021 and I cautiously look for all its pending surprises to come. I looked out the front room window at our automobiles on the driveway and realized they are a year older now. I looked in the mirror and realized the same.

Disappointing county commission decision

Dear Editor; On December 22, 2020 I watched the Cibola County Commission meeting on Zoom. I was really disappointed with the county commissioners that voted to give themselves a raise and other elected officials.

The new norm: ... Hopes!

We made it through this Christmas, and it was different. Evelyn and I did not have granddaughters here to laugh and giggle and guess what was in each one's gifts or ask for more hot chocolate or biscochitos.

The new norm: …Merry Christmas!

Well, we made it this far and are still healthy. And in my opinion, I’m still somewhat sane. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

Maybe you need to talk to someone

As we celebrate the Christmas and New Year, it may be a good time to take stock of ourselves, and our friends and family. Not who sent a card or who gave you a present, but of our mental health and relationships. I recently heard the term, “a battle buddy” and thought that was appropriate.

A better day

Merry Christmas! Or happy holidays if you don’t observe the Christmas holiday. Santa Claus comes once a year to spread holiday cheer and joy and in return we leave him milk and cookies (and carrots if you remembered his reindeer).

Special County Commission meeting

Dear Editor; As your constituent, as a member of this great community of Grants, and as a member of the Pueblo of Acoma I learned today that the special meeting to be held on December 22, 2020 will be a meeting to consider and to vote on pay raises for the newly elected officials and elected...

Shedding Light

One of the things that truly makes my heart ache, and I am sure many others, is seeing pets around town lost or hurt. This is a problem, not just for Cibola County, but for many places. It is a problem that sometimes feels completely unfixable.

The new norm: …Children’s Annual Main Street Christmas Window Art …Plan B

This is the third year Evelyn and I have hosted and coordinated our local 4th grade elementary children’s window art on the Grants and Milan “main-street” business windows. This event has warmed hearts and brightened windows with holiday spirits.