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Post World War II Life Taught Lessons in Compassion

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

Small Water Utilities Need Help As Water Systems Age

Looking for a good job that allows you to escape the city or stay in the small community you call home? Consider the field...

Livestock Theft Troubles New Mexico Producers

Crossroads Cattle Company’s ranch foreman noticed that the calf crop in one pasture was about half that of other pastures. A few weeks later,...

How to Help the City’s Homeless

As many are aware, Española has for decades had a relatively large population of unhoused people. The mental and physical health needs of those...

Legislature Must Act to Protect Law Abiding Citizens, Not Criminals

At least four bills filed in the state legislature seek to begin the process of reversing the state’s misguided pretrial detention reforms. In 2016, New...

Another Legislative Opportunity for Native Youth

The 2018 lawsuit Martinez-Yazzie vs. the State of New Mexico names four student groups who are not receiving an adequate education in violation of...

Letter: Close the Border

Dear, Editor: Mayor Vigil is asking the governor for help with the growing crime/drug problem in Española when he should direct his efforts to...

Lawmaker Efforts Should Focus on Violence, Not Guns

CLOVIS — If it’s January in New Mexico, it’s time for Democratic lawmakers’ annual efforts to make up unconstitutional gun laws that have no...

House Speaker Martinez Tosses Experienced Chair From Budget Committee

House Speaker Javier Martinez had plenty of opportunities to speak with Rep. Patty Lundstrom, chair of the House Appropriations and Finance Committee, before he...

Our Valley Must Take ‘Leap of Faith’ to Help Addicts

Nothing beats country music on a road trip.  Last weekend, I took a drive to get some equipment repaired. Long stretches of open road called...

City’s Current Administration Has Us On ‘Do Not Disturb’

Dear, Gov. Lujan-Grisham: I am writing to you today in the hopes of discussing with you what is happening to our city. Since April of...

Local Politicians Funded to Support Global Progressive Agendas Within New Mexico

The sky is falling ... really! Davos, New Mexico and reality If I were an elitest, I would have to say — The world is in...

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