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TweetPinShareWalt Mares File Photo/Gila Herald Critics should learn about them first-hand Column By Walt Mares Among the most beautiful things in life are family, home and democracy. Say what? Indeed, …
Editorial: Yes, Greenlee has its shortcomings Read More
TweetPinShareDear Editor: In light of recent events in Greenlee County I am prompted to shed more light on a few other issues. It is easy to see that an entrenched …
Letter to the Editor: Rep. Nutt gives her opinion on operations in Greenlee County Read More
TweetPinShareCompiled and Edited By Walt Mares How do you know you might be from New Mexico? We took a few things heard here and there from the Land of Enchantment. …
You might be from New Mexico if . . . Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto Courtesy Library of Congress: The German actress Hedwig Reicher wears the costume of “Columbia,” with other suffrage pageant participants standing in the background, in front of the Treasury building …
Editorial: 100 years of the women’s vote: Arizona’s history of female trailblazers Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald Editor’s Note: This letter was written to Safford Superintendent A.J. Taylor on Aug. 14 and then shared with the Gila Herald. Dear Mr. Taylor, You …
Letter to the Editor: Reader believes Safford Schools should reopen to in-person instruction Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By Kara Harris/Cronkite News Dear Editor: Since Sept 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution has stood strongly on its tripartite system of government. The structure of checks and balances would prevent …
Letter to the Editor: Reader believes President Trump has violated the Constitution Read More
TweetPinShareWalt Mares File Photo/Gila Herald: A monument honoring first responders is flanked by, from left, Clifton Police Chief Omar Negrete, Greenlee County Sheriff’s Sgt. John Mennen, Clifton police officer Clayton …
Editorial: Abolishing police is absolutely wrong way to go Read More
TweetPinShareWalt Mares Photo/Gila Herald: More signs such as this one are appearing in Clifton/Morenci area and other parts of Greenlee County urging people to wear protective face masks to help …
Editorial: What, real men don’t wear masks? Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald Dear editor: I am a recovered survivor of COVID-19. I’m a victim of coronavirus way back from the December/January clusters that nobody tested or knew …
Letter to the Editor: Reader who identifies as an early COVID-19 survivor rejects Walmart mask mandate Read More
TweetPinShareRaymundo Frasquillo File Photo/Gila Herald: Volunteers hand out masks at an event in Morenci. Column By Melissa Martin People are adjusting and adapting protective masks to fit every occasion. Creative …
Editorial: To mask or not to mask? That is the question Read More