Boulevard brings back memories of youth, mischief
By Susan Reyes: Guest columnist Cruising down the boulevard brings to mind good old memories of small-town life — cruising in classic cars on hot summer nights and nights when there was little else to...
View ArticleSecurity, safety personal responsibility
By Baxter Black: On the Edge of Common Sense People who live in the Chicago, Washington D.C., or San Francisco inner cities lock their doors at night. They are careful where they travel within the...
View ArticleSmall acts of kindness count as ministry
“As ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” — Matthew 25:40
View ArticleCity treasurer fired; lawsuit filed
Thomas Garcia John “Marty” Garcia has been terminated as Tucumcari’s city treasurer and he’s filed a lawsuit alleging the city took action against him in violation of the Whistleblower Protection Act....
View ArticleComments from the Canyons: We are fortunate to live here
Lynn Moncus Through the years, we have visited much about the many privileges of small-town life and have usually agreed that we are most fortunate to live in our little corner of the Southwest.One...
View ArticleExtension classes foster health, wealth
Brenda Bishop Did you know that your health and wealth are related? Taking small steps to improve one improves the other. Come learn about 25 easy strategies or steps, from the curriculum “Small Steps...
View ArticleFishing report — May 25
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses....
View ArticleLetter to the editor: Fireworks show commendable
We want to congratulate the village of Logan for putting on another good fireworks show this year out at the lake. We know with all of the very dry conditions it must have been a difficult decision to...
View ArticleEnglish farming holds back progress
England has made a choice to remain dependent on other countries to feed them. Recently corporations have proposed to build a modern dairy and sow unit in their countryside. Two activist groups...
View ArticleSmall-town athletics full of tests
At Mt. Vernon High School in east Texas, I played football, basketball and track. Since my twin sister outweighed me until I was a 123-pound senior tailback, baseball or soccer would have been better...
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