Columnists
10/02/2026 · Socorro County
The Two-Minute Pause That Protects Your Day
You don’t have to answer every request on the spot. A small pause before saying yes can help you make choices from intention instead of reflex.
Why Shakespeare’s Summer Day Refuses to End
Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18 begins with a famous question about summer—but its real subject is time, and the audacious little trick poetry can play on it. Read the poem as a wager: what if a few lines could outlast the season itself?
10/01/2026
The Power You Want Should Not Belong to Someone Else
Mary Wollstonecraft’s sharpest line about freedom is also a useful test for modern arguments about power: are we trying to control others, or finally govern ourselves?
10/01/2026
The National Ear: Washington’s Waiting Game Has a Price Tag
The country keeps asking who will blink first, voters, lawmakers, workers, or the Federal Reserve. Meanwhile, the bills keep arriving on schedule.
10/01/2026
The Relationship Is Fine—So Why Do I Feel Like I’m Losing My Mind?
Two readers, two very ordinary relationship problems: one partner who treats chores like optional side quests, and one ex who keeps reopening a door that should be nailed shut. The common thread? Stop waiting for people to magically become easier to love.
10/01/2026
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Public Notice: Proposed Ordinance Amendment Notice is hereby given that the Dona Ana County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to County Ordinance [Ordinance Number]. This amendment pertains to [brief description of ordinance amendment, e.g., zoning regulations, public services]. The public hearing will be held on [Date] at [Time] in the Commission Chambers, located at [Address]. All interested parties are invited to attend and present their views. Written comments will also be accepted until [Date].
Sheriff's Office Launches New Community Safety Initiative, Invites Public Input
Community Safety Initiative Update The Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce a new initiative focused on improving community safety. This program will involve increased law enforcement presence in areas experiencing higher rates of criminal activity, as well as proactive community engagement. Our goal is to foster stronger relationships between the Sheriff's Office and the residents we serve. We will be hosting a series of town hall meetings throughout the county to discuss the initiative and gather feedback. Dates and locations for these meetings will be announced shortly.
Upcoming Public Auctions for Unclaimed Property Announced by Sheriff's Office
Public Auction Information: Property Services holds public auctions periodically to dispose of unclaimed property. Notices of these auctions will be posted on the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office website and in local newspapers. For inquiries regarding lost or found property, or for information about upcoming auctions, please contact: Property Services Division Phone: (575) 525-8841 Fax: (575) 525-8857 Email: [email protected] Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Public Notices
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Other - 10/07/2026
Orden de Salud Pública: Detección de sífilis
Other - 09/30/2026
NMAC 7.33.2 (New Version Effective 04/30/2010 - Present)
Other - 04/30/2010
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