Officials in McKinley County always seem to predict that each election cycle will be better than the last. Which is to say, the voters are out there — it’s just a matter of time before they go to the polls.
A look at the most recent area election dictates that old adages don’t ring true when it comes to McKinley...
Madame G guide to the stars WEEK OF JUNE 24 - 30
Summer is officially here! She came in with a bang that included: a full-moon summer solstice. And the southwestern heat wave continues to disrupt our desert bliss. Madame G recommends staying hydrated. You may want to stay inside during the day. But at night, head outside and take a look at that sky. On June 25, Pluto will be close enough to see with the naked eye. Get ready for some fun! It’s gonna be a bumpy ride.Aries (March 21-April 19)
Dear Aries, are you feeling emotional? You’re a fiery sign and with the Sun in Cancer, you’ll probably feel that everything is a little touchy feely. You have volatile emotions on the best of days. But, now you’re experiencing a plethora of...
Dear Aries, are you feeling emotional? You’re a fiery sign and with the Sun in Cancer, you’ll probably feel that everything is a little touchy feely. You have volatile emotions on the best of days. But, now you’re experiencing a plethora of...
Martin Link’s Heritage Canyon, An Outsider’s Vision, Part One
I moved to Gallup in 1978. Coming from the Northwest, I had hopes of scenic Southwest panoramas with mesas, canyons, and rock formations. On my drive across Arizona, I began to wonder where the scenery was. I was quite relieved and excited when I approached the spectacular cliffs of Lupton. Upon arrival in Gallup, my first impression was, “This place has tourist potential.” Thirty-eight years hasn’t changed my impression.It was immediately obvious to me that our greatest tourist draw was located just east of town at Church Rock — however, easy access off the freeway was overlooked by planners. Like many outsiders of the Southwest, I was drawn to the spectacular cliffs...
When will the BIA be held accountable for tribal refugees?
The agent for exposure deaths resides with the fedsGallup’s activist media continues to pound the drum, demanding the City of Gallup do something about the dozens of annual exposure deaths, yet we rarely hear of the conditions which bring about these tragedies, let alone the stark scarcity of personal responsibility.
Rather than homeless or vagrant, transients who risk their lives by leaving their homes and traveling long distances to escape the oppression and monotony of the reservation without transportation or a place to stay – all to experience the freedoms of Gallup — should be considered refugees. In order to rectify the problem, the system of rule that has led to the...
Madame G guide to the stars WEEK OF JUNE 17 - 23
In the face of a tragedy, it’s easy to forget that not all human beings are evil. There is good in our world when we look for it. Consider this sage advise from Mr. Rogers: “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You’ll always find people who are helping.’” Madame G suggests you do the same, look for the helpers or even better — be the helpers!
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Every once in a while, the world experiences the joy of a true leader of positive change. These interesting figures grace us with the knowledge of what we already knew to be true, but say it in such a way that helps us understand...
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Every once in a while, the world experiences the joy of a true leader of positive change. These interesting figures grace us with the knowledge of what we already knew to be true, but say it in such a way that helps us understand...
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