I suppose the good old days are gone forever when you could make a Western without worrying about being political correct. I can still remember how, growing up, everybody (even the Native American kids) not only rooted for the frontiersmen to defeat the wild Injuns on TV, but we also preferred to be white settlers whenever we played \
Herping: A Nature Activity That’s Tipping the “Scales”
September 2, 2016 By
There are a million lists put out daily, it seems, that tell you all
While Chasing the Red, White & Blue You Can Chase Aliens Too!
July 2, 2016 By
While Chasing the Red, White & Blue You Can Chase Aliens Too! by Amy Lignor There are moments in history that made various locations memorable, for one reason or another. And in a small town, in the blistering heat of New Mexico, one incident – THE incident, if you will – occurred in […]
A Canine Debate Turns into a War
April 25, 2016 By
A Canine Debate Turns into a War by Amy Lignor New Mexico was heralded (not too long ago, by the way) when they chose to reintroduce the wolf into the wild. Fans of the wolf, and everyone from U.S. Fish & Wildlife to the WWF chimed in with praise when it came to […]
The Need for “Smokey” is on HIGH
April 14, 2016 By
The Need for “Smokey” is on HIGH by Amy Lignor It was an American black bear cub that became the beloved and well-known icon, Smokey the Bear. Caught in what became the horrific Capitan Gap fire of 1950, the cub was in line to lose his life at the hands of a wildfire […]
Without Stewart…The News (And Laughter) Must Go On
March 29, 2016 By
Without Stewart…The News (And Laughter) Must Go On by Amy Lignor Yes, Comedy Central is still a fine station. “The Daily Show…” is also okay. Trevor Noah, the new host of the show, is trying his absolute best. But, let’s face it, asking Noah or anyone else to do the job is like […]
Beauty Takes to the Skies at the International Balloon Festival
September 28, 2015 By
Beauty Takes to the Skies at the International Balloon Festival ~ by Amy Lignor The World’s Premiere Hot Air Balloon Event is gearing up in Albuquerque once again, and the news for this global occasion (October 3rd-11th) is everywhere. People from all corners of the world are already setting up at the place: […]
Dirty Water is Escalating
August 18, 2015 By
Dirty Water is Escalating ~ Amy Lignor The argument between the EPA and various governing bodies from the state of Colorado to the states of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah – you name it – has been taking over the headlines. This came about because of an EPA project to open up an old […]
Orange is the New Disgusting Mess
August 11, 2015 By
Orange is the New Disgusting Mess ~ Amy Lignor The EPA makes mistakes? Don’t be silly… Oh, wait, what’s that people are seeing out their windows in Colorado and now New Mexico? It looks almost like the sun is setting over the river, sending a burning shade of orange onto the glassy water […]
Code Word “Steampunk”
July 22, 2015 By
Code Word “Steampunk” By Cindy Haynes There is fashion that goes in and out of style depending on the decade, but “Steampunk” has hit the U.S.A. in the past year with a tremendous force. Whether this sudden love of steampunk fashion comes from being in a world where the Game of Thrones is […]
