STPNS Opinion & Editorial

MRGCD Board To Meet In Socorro

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:50:36 EDT

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Celebrating Independence

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:46:37 EDT

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Late NFL Safety�s Death In Iraq Still Raising Eyebrows

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:41:05 EDT

Late NFL safety Pat Tillman�s parents recently appealed to the U.S. Senate to seriously consider not confirming Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal as Obama�s chief commander in Afghanistan. As they have done since their son�s death, they accuse him of covering up a murder. McChrystal apologized at his con...

A Thank-You Note For Those Who Have Gone Before

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:39:10 EDT

Here in Magdalena we have, in the last few weeks, witnessed the passing and celebration of the lives of two very special community members: Vera Knoblock and Wendy Jones. They both touched our lives and made our community a better place....

�Clean-Energy� Fantasy Will Cost You Dearly

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:36:50 EDT

Obama has touted a fantasy clean-energy agenda that is going to magically create jobs and free us from foreign oil. Like everything else he does, without any basis in reality or truth, Obama is proclaiming yet another pipe dream. The problem is you have to stay asleep to dream. Obama seems to have ...

Sylvia�s A Talented Poet, And Doesn�t She Know It

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:52:26 EDT

Sylvia turned her head away from the TV and spoke for the first time in over an hour. �I�ve been wasting my time,� she said....

Between the Lines

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:52:25 EDT

Here we go again � every once in a while the media (mainly TV) goes way overboard on a certain story. This time it�s about Michael Jackson. ...

Between the Lines

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:31:45 EDT

Well another Fun Days is behind us, and it was for the most part very successful. Except for a few sprinkles Friday night and Saturday morning the weather was really great. I for one really appreciated the lower humidity. There was a good turn out for all the events, a great parade, and wonderful p...

What Happened To The Gold?

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:41:07 EDT

The craze for gold and silver significantly contributed to the early development of the American frontier. Rumors and legends tell of buried treasure from the Superstition Mountains in Arizona to New Mexico�s White Sands. A local legend described the mystery of the Lost Adams Diggings and a secret ...

Old Timers Needs More Local Floats

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:42:42 EDT

An open letter to Magdalena residents:...

Support For Troops Was Overwhelming

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:41:28 EDT

Dear community members:...

IRS Should Look Into Electric Co-op

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:38:55 EDT

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Rudeness Prevails At SEC Meeting

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:35:36 EDT

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Co-op Actions Violate Constitution

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:34:01 EDT

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Donation Request Is Embarrassing

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:32:49 EDT

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Following The Rhythms Of A Secret Mountain Lake

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:50:09 EDT

Last week I relaxed my grip on all things customary and went upcountry with Jo. As we used to say during my years working for an iconic Santa Fe outdoors outfitter, �the best fishing in New Mexico is in Colorado.� So we packed up the Toyota pickup and headed north. ...

Using Nature�s Gifts To Boost Our Quality Of Life

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:38:53 EDT

This spring and summer we have received the gift of rain, and we haven�t had to water our yards and gardens as much. Many of us are enjoying some home-grown organic veggies even now....

This Government Is Akin To A Boa Constrictor

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:36:26 EDT

As we head into Independence Day, with the fireworks driving the neighborhood dogs crazy all night, with the drought threatening fire dangers, with the government writing laws and regulations at a mind-boggling rate � how is your independence? ...

Celebrate Your Country, New Neighbors, Rodeo Time

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:13:13 EDT

�Freedom isn�t free� expresses gratitude for the service of members of the military. It means the freedoms enjoyed by many citizens in Western democracies are only possible through voluntary risks and sacrifices made by the military. ...

Cute Little Surfing Doggies Have Nothing On Sylvia

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:11:38 EDT

�Sylvia, you�re not helping,� I said. �Go away and leave me alone.�...