Christine Steele

BISBEE — Bisbee resident Jade Munsey didn’t see herself as a “pageant” girl. If not for her sister, she likely never would have heard of the Cinderella Pageant, much less

Cars lined the road leading up to the little white church on the mountain. For the first time in more than 25 years, parishioners filled the pews. So many, that a row of folding chairs had to be set up next to the pews to accommodate rows of three or four. Bishop Cantú had come from Las Cruces to celebrate Mass with Father Obele and to bless the church anew. It had been three years in the making, that the parish of St. Vincent’s, to which the church belongs, had been planning to renovate the lit

The Antelope Wells Port of Entry at the border of Mexico and the U.S. is a remote outpost far from any city or town. Hachita, the nearest town, is 45 miles of straight, flat blacktop — and not much else — away. It has a gas station, store and…

While politicians in Washington battle over funding for the president’s border wall and the government shutdown ends — for now — Border Patrol agents in southern New Mexico continue to see a steady stream of large groups of 100 or more people from…

Western New Mexico University continued its tradition of honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with student performances of songs and poems written in his honor, and inducting two new honorees into the MLK Hall of Fame for their own legacy of…

No signs warn travelers before they embark on the 43-mile journey of twists and turns on the two-lane blacktop of N.M. 15 that the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is closed due to the government shutdown. There is no “closed” sign across…

It was smooth sailing for Advanced Air during their inaugural flights out of the Grant County Airport on Sunday to Albuquerque and Phoenix, despite a little inclement weather. Advanced Air was awarded the Essential Air Service contract for the Grant…

There’s a new sheriff in town. And he didn’t waste any time getting down to business at his first meeting of the year. Sheriff Frank Gomez and new Undersheriff Jess Watkins called the meeting at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, in the commissioners’ meeting…

Several times a year, Whitewater Mesa resident Cordelia Rose opens her property to visitors. In the spring, it is to fly a kite; this month, it is to meditate. On Dec. 31, which is World Healing Day, Rose invites the public to come walk one of the…

Friday night was for stories told from the heart during Western New Mexico University’s annual Alumni Awards Dinner. Every year, graduates gather on this homecoming weekend to honor several of their fellow students for making their mark in this world in some way. This year, three people were chosen from 15 nominees, two for Distinguished Alumni, recognized for their contributions in their chosen fields since graduating, and one for Outstanding Alumni. “Basically, you bleed purple and gold,” said

Plans on flying off into retirement After nearly half a century in the practice of law — the last 14 as a District Court judge in the Sixth Judicial District — J.C. Robinson is retiring. At age 71, Robinson said he has “pulled the wagon” long enough…

On March 24, 2014, Cassy Marie Farrington, 23, was found dead in the bathtub of her home. To those who knew her, there was no mystery about who may have killed her. The young mother of two had been having problems with her husband, former Silver City…