HP Coalition, a local non-profit, is managed and operated by Mitchel Hicklin, and his story is very interesting.

Born in Ft. Defiance as one of a set of twins, Hicklin had a very tough infancy. His mother and father were both addicted to alcohol, and shortly after his twin died as a result of exposure on the McKinley County Courthouse steps, Mitchel was taken into temporary state custody. He was later released back to his mother, but only until his father’s alcohol-fueled rage caught up with her. His father beat the mother to death and served out his life in prison.

The state retained permanent custody until an Anglo family was found to take him home with them. That home was in...

SIR JOHN

Meet the fabulous, and totally elegant Sir John. He’s ready to cuddle up with you on warm nights, and provide you with great company after work and your days off.

 

Please consider adopting a shelter cat. The cat room is always full of loving and deserving felines.

Visit and adopt one of these deserving furry friends
at Gallup-McKinley County Humane Society: 1315 Hamilton Rd #B, Gallup, NM. Information: (505) 863-2616.

Sixty-one percent of adults in New Mexico support legalizing and regulating recreational marijuana, according to a poll released January 28 by Research & Polling.

When coupled with restrictions on where marijuana can be produced and requirements that sales revenue go toward health and drug rehab programs, that number supporting legalization jumps to 69 percent.

Sen. Jerry Ortiz y Pino, D-Albuquerque, said the poll is evidence that the state is ready to join Colorado, Washington, Oregon and Arizona as states with legalized recreation marijuana.

“What it shows is that New Mexicans support legalization,” he said. “Not just ex-hippies in Taos, not just people who read The Nation in...

Chase Charlie, 17, of Crownpoint High School, is the team captain for the girl’s varsity volleyball and basketball teams. She is the Senior Class President and Art Club President. She is a National Honor Society member and is ranked first of her senior class. She holds a 4.14 grade point average. She is a part of the Big Brother’s and Big Sister’s Mentoring Program and student ambassador. Her hobbies include playing basketball and spending time with family and friends.

“I want to attend Arizona State University and major in Pre-Health. I want to become a dentist. I would like to come back and work for my community.”

Irina Gorshkova, 17, of Middle College High...