Dear Editor,
A news source recently reported views expressed by the McKinley County Commission and staff regarding Battered Families Services, Inc. It would be preferable, of course, for any misunderstandings or conflicting issues to be resolved in private before public statements are made, but BFS has now been publicly...
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Proactive retirement planning for women

OBSTACLES WOMEN MAY FACE IN RETIREMENT PLANNING
Women may face several obstacles in their retirement planning journey. One of these is taking on caretaking responsibilities that can make it challenging to save for retirement or even continue to work in general. In...
In praise of librocubicularianism

To be a librocubicularist is to be someone who reads in bed. I love reading in bed. After the kids are asleep and I’m winding down for the day, I read for about 20–30 minutes. And, for me, it has to be fiction.
You see, I used to read non-fiction books about ways to help right the wrongs of the world, or about problems of injustice. While these books are definitely important...
Two New Mexico students named 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced May 10 the 59th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.
The New Mexico scholars are:
Brian L. Han, Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos
Emma Elizabeth Clayton, The ASK Academy, Rio Rancho
“U.S. Presidential Scholars have always represented the future of our country and the bright promise it holds. I want each of these remarkable students to know: your passion and intellect, pursuit of excellence, and spirit of service are exactly what our country needs,” Cardona said.
Cardona applauded the...
The New Mexico scholars are:
Brian L. Han, Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos
Emma Elizabeth Clayton, The ASK Academy, Rio Rancho
“U.S. Presidential Scholars have always represented the future of our country and the bright promise it holds. I want each of these remarkable students to know: your passion and intellect, pursuit of excellence, and spirit of service are exactly what our country needs,” Cardona said.
Cardona applauded the...
What is a beneficiary?

For example, if you have a life insurance policy, you would name a beneficiary to receive the proceeds of the policy if you were to pass away. Similarly, if you have a retirement account, you would name a beneficiary to receive the funds in the account after your death.
Beneficiaries can be individuals, such as family members or friends, or they can be entities, such as a charity or a trust. It’s important to ensure that your beneficiary designations are up to date and reflect your wishes to ensure that your assets are...
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