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Mythical Mythology: The Other Thief at Olympus

At the same time that Prometheus came running down the mountain, imagine that a different man came down the same precipice, also having stolen...

Why America Is So Divided — and How We the People Can Fix It

 America feels more divided than ever. But the truth is, the people aren’t as divided as the politicians are. Most of us want the...

Unmasking Communism in New Mexico

Recently, a Democrat colleague in the New Mexico Legislature referred to Republican members as “fascists.” Also, at a recent Legislative committee meeting, another Democrat...

What is Leftwing Terrorism?

I have spent the last two weeks wondering what “left wing terrorism” is.  Back in the day, it was straightforward. A lone gunman shoots up...

Zamora Represents the People, Not the Party

Four-term State Rep. Martin Zamora has announced his candidacy for New Mexico’s 3rd District congressional seat in the 2026 election. Rep. Zamora is a...

Even Brilliant Minds Get Frazzled

My college roommate was a hot mess. He forgot or lost his keys so often they knew him by name at the dormitory locksmith....

’Tis the season for Ghosts and Ghouls

I am writing this in late September, but by the time you read it, the calendar will have slipped over into October. And that...

NM Outshines Colorado in Tourism Attractions

My plan was simple. I was going to meet my brother and his family at a favorite haunt in western Colorado. I’m no longer...

Forgiveness Frees You, Not the Other Person

I just can’t let it go and it continues to haunt me. How could she do it, I keep asking myself over and over...

Political Violence and Kirk’s Legacy

While enjoying lunch last Wednesday a lunchmate looked up from his phone to tell us Charlie Kirk had been shot. For the next hour or...

A Statement Against Racial Profiling: This Is Not Who We Are

As a proud Chicana whose father fought fascism in World War II, I am compelled to speak out against the Supreme Court’s unconscionable decision...

Charlie Kirk: Converter

Charlie Kirk has been called many things, including an influencer, especially of young people. A better label might be “converter.” The power to speak truth...

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