Javier Sanchez

Opinion: Here I Am, Española

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I was first introduced to Emmylou Harris later in life than most. It was in her 2003 album “Stumble Into Grace” that I got...

Rely Only on Yourself and Family

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Every Sunday after church my mom and dad would take us to visit our grandparents. We’d first visit my grandpa and when we’d get...

What Does Democracy Mean to You?

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Democracy means different things to different people. There are forces at work that sway, like the wake of a harbor on docked boats. Undulating...

Remember, Every Game Has a Time Clock

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For every countdown there’s always an opportunity. And somewhere, the clock is always ticking. Fighting to the very end inspires hope and begets fortitude....

In the Face of Uncertainty, Turn to the Light

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I always listen to the first movement twice. Chaos doesn’t just happen, it builds on itself, it uses gravity to envelop, encircle and pull. Beethoven’s...

Why is Truth So Important?

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I remember reciting a poem. It was in front of the whole class during my junior year in high school. I was in Germany...

Be Thankful for Unanswered Prayers

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During this holiday season, don’t forget to take a step back and give thinks for all of the things in your life. Be grateful for...

Time For Some Soul-Searching

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When my buddies and I would go backpacking, they’d put me in charge of conversation — some deep philosophical thought. One guy was in charge...

When We Lose Our Freedom of Speech, We Lose Our Democracy

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Our democracy is at risk they tell us. We hear it over and over again. Whether you’re on the left, the right or just...

City Should Probably Reconsider Its List of Priorities

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I was disappointed I didn’t bring my fly fishing rod. The pristine waters of the Snake and Yellowstone Rivers were calling my name. It...

What Does Beauty Mean to You?

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Beauty means feeling the pain of loss, ambiguity and the unknown, not just the ecstasy of love. Love, as real and as elusive as it...

Just Ask My Friend’s Mother

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I was recently reminded that the citizens of Rio Arriba county voted to build a nursing home in our community. Does that ring a...
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