Javier Sanchez

Walk Through Life’s Threshhold Seeking a Better Path to the Future

Opinion
I remember looking up. I remember looking into that second story window. It was cold outside; I was wearing my winter coat and I...

Political Favors: No Replacement for Good Government

Opinion
Please and thank you. Don’t you hate it when people say that?  They couldn’t take the time to wait until the task was done. ...

Orwell’s Animal Farm Meets Española Valley Politics

Opinion
Have you ever watched how candy is made? Sweet, delicious pieces of flavored sugar destined for little fingers to unwrap. It’s an amazing amalgam...

Post World War II Life Taught Lessons in Compassion

Opinion
Anna never liked to show her knees in public.  She said they were ugly.  Many decades after it happened, she still grew uncomfortable talking...

Freedom is Liberating – And It Takes Many Forms

Opinion
Freedom is possibilities. Freedom is hope and beauty and the daunting start to a new beginning. Freedom epitomizes the ultimate expression known to mankind. It allows us...

Politicians Should Pay Attention to Sports Learn How to Be Gracious, Classy Winners

Editorials
You can learn a lot by watching sports. Sports teaches us more about ourselves and how to interact with others than just about any...

City Loses Community Leader

News
Del Valdez had three sons, but raised thousands. On top of being a great husband and father, he was the coach, teacher and mentor to...

Spooky Season for Trick-or-Treaters and Voters

Editorials
Halloween is a scary time for all of us.  Not only are we preparing for the fright of ghosts and goblins, but we also...

‘The Very Best That Española Has to Offer’

Columnists
Editor’s Note: Today’s edition of the Rio Grande Sun welcomes former Española Mayor Javier Sanchez as a twice-monthly opinion columnist. Normally his columns will...

Protecting Our Small Business Community

Editorials
As a New Mexican, one of the things I cherish most is the sense of community that has been created throughout all corners of...

Former Mayor Thanks Staff, Constituents

Opinion
I would like to thank the people of Española, the city staff and councilors for the opportunity to serve as your mayor. Representing the...

We Must Break the Cycle

Letters To Editor
    Northern New Mexico politics are slowly changing, but must change a lot more to provide our citizens with improved and open government.     For...
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