Javier Sanchez

Where Do We Go From Here?

Nothing. Nothing happens. Nothing but violence, senseless acts of violence. Certainly no remedies and certainly nothing that makes us feel like we’re progressing as...

Nikki Remembered

Lloronas, full moons and the season of balance. A time when we embrace fright, Friday the thirteenth and death. No one could have expected...

Opinion: Revoking the U.S. Constitution Pushes us in the Wrong Direction

New beginnings have to start somewhere. Many times, we don’t know the first step to take. We’re either afraid or have seen too many...

Hustle And Fight Like Failure Is Not An Option

I happened to drive by an icebox.  One of those large containers you see in the parking lots of grocery stores and gas stations...

We Need New Leadership

My aunt passed away today. She was my one and only aunt. I loved going to her house on Christmas. She had the most...

Art Imitates Local Politics

Intrigue, love, death, political favors and henchmen all conspire to make great opera. Unimaginable storylines, plot twists and turns are the stuff of any...

Keep Good Habits, Out With Bad

Nobody beats a dead horse better than a Russian. Pick up any Russian novel and you’ll find references to peasants and horses. In particular,...

Capitalism Outweighs New Ideas, Theories

Theories are great. Until they hit reality. We often talk about life in theory. We say, “In theory this and that are possible.” We look...

We Often Misinterpret Others ‘Good Intentions’

Every now and then when I’m on the road I like to listen to The Bobby Bones show. It’s a morning talk show on...

Finding the Perfect Present for the Perfect Mother

Moms always know. They know when you’re hurting and they always know what’s best. They know who is right for you and in my...

Letter to Seniors —Don’t Feel the Need to Grow Up

Editor’s Note: Josh, whose last name we are leaving out of this column, is a local student about to graduate from high school. His...

Easter Shines the Light for Those of All Beliefs, Faiths

(Editor's Note: Javier Sanchez, former Espanola Mayor, writes a column every other week for the Sun. His message this week resonates in a manner...

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