By Staff Writer: Kayla Kocher When I moved to eastern New Mexico in the summer of 2022, my husband left on a TDY, the military term for a temporary work trip away from home base right away. I was new, overwhelmed and suddenly alone in a place where I did not know anyone. One of…
Day: March 12, 2026
A Look Into New Mexico’s Olympic History
By Staff Writer: Kathryn Richter With the official start of the 2026 Winter Olympics already past us, here’s a look into people from New Mexico, who have given it all to represent their country at the world’s most important sporting event. New Mexico has a long history of producing and supporting talented athletes throughout…
From Nervous to Foreperson: My First Time on a Jury
By Staff Writer: Kayla Kocher I walked into jury duty nervous and slightly annoyed, mostly because I had no clue what I was walking into. In my head, it was going to feel like a courtroom TV show. It did not. The first day was jury selection, which is basically the court figuring out if…