Commentary by Darrel M. Allen, East Mountains The recent decision of the Colorado Supreme Court disqualifying Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot in Colorado is, well, unusual. Such a thing has never happened before in the history of the United States. The decision is not necessarily wrong, but it is unusual. What is far more […]
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Opinion: Who should decide who gets on the ballot?
Commentary by Darrel M. Allen, East Mountains The recent decision of the Colorado Supreme Court disqualifying Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot in Colorado is, well, unusual. Such a thing has never happened before in the history of the United States. The decision is not necessarily wrong, but it is unusual. What is far more […]
The Independent News: Dec. 22, 2023
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The Independent News: Dec. 22, 2023
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The Independent News: Dec. 22, 2023
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The Signpost: Dec. 22, 2023
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Winner of State License Plate Design Revealed
The New Mexico Acequia Commission has revealed the design competition winner for its 2024 specialty license plate. Along with the new design, the commission has selected the new official plate tagline: “Acequias Sangre Viva,” which translates to “Acequias Blood of Life.” The winning plate was designed by the local artist Raymond Archuleta. According to the commission, Archuleta’s […]
Winner of State License Plate Design Revealed
The New Mexico Acequia Commission has revealed the design competition winner for its 2024 specialty license plate. Along with the new design, the commission has selected the new official plate tagline: “Acequias Sangre Viva,” which translates to “Acequias Blood of Life.” The winning plate was designed by the local artist Raymond Archuleta. According to the commission, Archuleta’s […]
Christmas Birding
‘Tis the season for the Audubon’s 124th Christmas Bird Count (CBC). If you are unfamiliar with CBCs, it’s the time of year birders gather all across North and South America in order to count birds.
Christmas Birding
‘Tis the season for the Audubon’s 124th Christmas Bird Count (CBC). If you are unfamiliar with CBCs, it’s the time of year birders gather all across North and South America in order to count birds.

