Gallup Sun

There’s a lot to be said for being out of the ordinary. There may as well be, since those of us who fall into that category generally have a hard time passing for typical.

But ordinary is not an all-or-nothing matter. Every so-called ordinary person, when you get to know them well enough, will have some pretty unusual qualities, for better or for worse.

And most people who seem really, really different still have more in common with their fellow humans than not.

Take the case of the folks serving the Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board of Education and the superintendent. There appear to be lines drawn in the sand when it comes to resolving issues, and that’s not a good...

The Sun exits Leo on Aug. 22 and enters Virgo Aug. 23. The devil is in the details and Virgo is right there beside him — judging you. This attention will bleed into your verbal and written communication patterns. Madame G suggests you enjoy life precisely (as it is) at this moment. And if you must have your latte at exactly 120 degrees, no one will judge you too harshly. Drink up!

 

Aries (March 21-April 19)

If you experience a sudden disappointment or find that you accidently let something slide, don’t despair. To err is human. It’s not what happens that defines us — it’s how we respond to it. Madame G suggests you lean into your family and get strength from their support...

TUCUMCARI - The city of Tucumcari generates $110,000 each year for economic development projects from a local tax on gross receipts, and the community gets lots of mileage from it.

In 2015, the city collaborated with the Greater Tucumcari Economic Development Corporation to invest locally generated tax revenue in four private projects through a process allowed by the Local Economic Development Act.

Tucumcari Mountain Cheese Factory received $141,830 in local LEDA funds to improve wastewater treatment for its expanded facility in return for a pledge to create 15 new jobs.

Buena Vista Labs secured $70,000 to enlarge its eyeglass lens manufacturing facility and retail outlet.

Rugged...

To the editor,

Fellow humans who are involved with alcohol: I am aware that for most of you, my attempts to get you to quit drinking are unwelcome. I keep trying because I think back and deeply regret rejecting the people who attempted to help me. Also, the fact that God did not give up on me helps me to not give up on you.

I had a set strategy for all who attempted to get me to quit drinking. I would ask them: “Am I trying to get you to drink with me?”

When they said no, I would say, “Then how about if you live your life and let me live mine?”

I learned the hard way; you do not have to.

There is a saying: A wise man learns from experience, but a wiser man learns from the...