Artist overcomes addiction to find success in art, business

Located at 310 E. Mesa Ave. is a squat, non-descript white brick building with the words “PRIVATE ESTABLISHMENT” emblazoned upon the front door.

The yard is very tidy and you would never know that it’s a business if it wasn’t for the sign that reads, “The House of Stamps & The House of Lyndon.”

On March 2, Lyndon Tsosie, 49, won the best of class award for jewelry and lapidary at the 60th Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair and Market in Phoenix.

Tsosie entered a silver and turquoise concho belt titled, “Nilchih Dine’é” (Air People) for the competition, an intricate piece with each concho stamped in a...

Funding for library, natural history museum, filmmakers

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Humanities Council awarded 10 grants to non-profits around the state, totaling $55,000 in funding.  The organizations receiving the grant awards will match them with more than $184,969 in in-kind contributions. These grants help promote and advance discussions in their respective topics, promoting community conversations and civic dialogue to take place at each public program.

With the assistance of the New Mexico Humanities Council, these programs are offered to the public free of charge or at a minimal entrance fee.

The New Mexico Humanities Council supports these non-profit organizations...

Photos by Cayla Nimmo

WHO: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich

WHAT: College Affordability Announcement

WHEN: From 10 to 10:45 am MT

WHERE: Gallup Middle College High School, Gurley Hall, Second Floor, Rm 2209, 705 Gurley Ave, Gallup, N.M. 87301

WHO: U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich and Gallup Mayor Jackie McKinney

WHAT: Gallup Veterans Cemetery Site Visit

WHEN: From 2 to 3 pm MT

WHERE: Construction site located off of County Road 43 across from the McKinley County Juvenile Detention Center (Exit #22 on Ford Drive)