Grassroots Press

Post-election Democrats equal large mouth plus gelatinous spinal column

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:01:42 +0000

By Steve Klinger. The new Democrats are promising to be just like the old – invertebrates with large oral cavities. After the Nov. 4 election, with significant gains assured in both houses of Congress and a Democratic president for the first time in eight years, a number of senators, including Majority Leader Harry Reid, were giving off [...]

Senior Activities For The Week of Nov. 17

admin — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:31:21 +0000

HEALTH AND WELLNESS: CORE/Floor Exercise Class - PLEASE NOTE: There are now four Core/Floor Exercise classes to choose from at the Munson Senior Center, 975 S. Mesquite. Come strengthen your abdominals and back, the CORE of your body. All exercises are done on a provided mat.. 50¢ suggested donation Mondays - 10:15 am - 11:00 a. m. [...]

We got Bushed

admin — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:09:32 +0000

By Thomas Wark. Now there are two positive aspects to the George W. Bush presidential legacy. First and foremost, of course, is the fact that, as the worst president in our nation’s history, he created the political climate in which we could elect an African-American to the White House. The bonus is that this particular African-American is [...]

Donation Drive Started for Palomas and Lomas del Poleo

admin — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:21:52 +0000

Two local women have started a donation drive help to make the holidays a little brighter and warmer for families in need in two impoverished communities along the border. In Palomas, Chihuahua, the town bordering Columbus, NM, over half of the population is on the brink of starvation, according to town officials. People are selling their [...]

Black Gold from the Sun to Host Luncheon

admin — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:47:08 +0000

To celebrate endings and new beginnings, Black Gold from the Sun will be hosting a Doña Ana Arts Council luncheon, Friday, Nov. 21 at 1910 Calle de Parian, inside the Old Tortilla Factory. The gallery is gearing up for its last holiday season and will close at the end of December. Georgeanna Feltha invites those interested [...]

The Magic in Obama’s Election

admin — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:01:17 +0000

The magic in the election of Barack Obama as President of the United States is not in that he is a black man, awesome as that is, but that he is the spokesman for the evolution of consciousness on planet earth. He is our personal story of how people choose a new life path, leaving [...]

Rawson Concedes Senate Race To Fischmann

admin — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:41:50 +0000

By Heath Haussamen. Republican Leonard Lee Rawson sent an e-mail to supporters today conceding defeat in last week’s District 37 state Senate race against Democrat Steve Fischmann. “Our district, which is the third largest by number of registered voters, appears to have a new senator to represent us,” Rawson wrote. With all but eight provisional ballots from Sierra [...]

NMSU Choirs’ Holiday Concerts This Weekend

admin — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:05:40 +0000

The NMSU Choirs are putting on their Holiday Concert this Friday evening and Saturday afternoon. The concert will include popular, old favorite Christmas songs and some different, beautiful, strange, upbeat, solemn, varied classical Christmas music by Benjamin Britten and Eric Whitaker, a much acclaimed contemporary composer of choral music. The concert also includes food supplied by [...]

Yes We Can — An Open Letter to Barack Obama

admin — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:50:51 +0000

I’ve always been rather skeptical about the hype, but I do think it’s great that you’re going to be our next President. And I did contribute to your election, in my own small way. Now I want to join those who are saying, “Congrats Barack, now get the hell out of Iraq!” I know you’ll say [...]

New Report Lays out Blueprint for Economic Recovery and Environmental Protection

admin — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:52:14 +0000

Albuquerque, New Mexico - As President-Elect Obama and a new Congress prepare to meet today’s economic and environment challenges, Environment New Mexico released a report that lays out a blueprint for how we can power America for the 21st century, protecting our environment while revitalizing our economy. “From the big cities of the coasts to the [...]