Chess Corner
Two ways to skin a cat
What are two ways for white to win? Mark Twain popularized the idiom there is more than one way to skin a cat in his novel “A Connecticut Yankee in…
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Mr. Know It All
Crouching Mesa, Hidden Culvert
Dear Mr. Know-It-All: My friend and I keep hearing rumors that Piñon Hills Boulevard to Crouch Mesa will never be finished, and my friend thinks she heard somewhere that they’re…
This Week In Local History
A look back at the week May 18-24
Auto Club of Durango being entertained in Aztec, 1912. (Aztec Museum Photo Postcard Collection) The following is a recap of local events for this time period throughout history. 25 years…
The Weekly Wag
Data shows sharpest drop in U.S. animal shelter deaths since 2020
This week’s pet is Bob a true cuddle-bug. Courtesy 4 million dogs and cats found homes in 2025 New data reveals that 34,000 fewer dogs and cats were unnecessarily killed in U.S.…
This Week In Local History
A look back at the week May 11-17
Angel Peak, 1949. Aztec Museum Photo Archives The following is a recap of local events for this time period throughout history. 25 years ago (2001) The local Libertarian Party will…
The Weekly Wag
What to do if you find kittens?
This week's pet is Pal, a friendly, full of life male. Courtesy Photo Spring brings many things to life. It is also traditionally kitten season. What to do if you…
Lessons from the Sandbox
A simple way to strengthen relationships at home, at work and beyond
Editor’s note: This is the fifth segment of a five-column series. If you’ve been following along in this series, you know we’ve been looking at five “germs” that can quietly…
Chess Corner
Principles
White to move and win “No man goes before his time – unless the boss leaves early,” Groucho Marx joked. Especially in endgames, timing can be everything. With this hint…
This Week In Local History
A look back at the week May 4-10
Well shot at Center Point, 1951. Aztec Museum Photo Archives The following is a recap of local events for this time period throughout history. 25 years ago (2001) With spring…
Lessons from the Sandbox
When conflict turns into avoidance
Ron Price Editor’s note: This is the fourth segment of a five-column series. Life is all about relationships. That may seem simplistic to some, but think it through, and I…
Mr. Know It All
The Center of it all
Dear Mr. Know-It-All: My family and I have enjoyed numerous events and theatrical productions at the Farmington Civic Center over the years. I heard that the facility is celebrating a…
The Weekly Wag
Pets impact mental health
This week’s pet is Maggie, a super-senior. Courtesy photo In recognition of National Mental Health Awareness Month this May, Best Friends Animal Society, a national nonprofit organization working to save…
This Week In Local History
A look back at the week April 27 to May 3
i The following is a recap of local events for this time period throughout history. 25 years ago (2001) Gloria Dencoff, 69, of Albuquerque had never been in the back…
The Weekly Wag
Bark in the Park is Saturday
Remember, the Farmington Regional Animal Shelter will host the Bark in the Park and Doggie Dash on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Animas Park. If you are…
Chess Corner
What lurks in pawn chains
Black to move and win Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan won the open division of the Candidates Tournament in historic fashion and will play India’s Gukesh Dommaraj for the World Chess…
This Week In Local History
A look back at the week April 20-26
Foster grandparent Sidney Nez Sr. of Shiprock was honored by First Lady Nancy Reagan at a White House Luncheon marking the 20th anniversary of the Foster Grandparent Program. The Washington…
Mr. Know It All
Gas at last
A newly installed marker shows the route of the new natural gas pipeline in La Plata, New Mexico. Scott Michlin/Tri-City Record Dear Mr. Know-It-All: Do you know how long they…
Lessons from the Sandbox
The most dangerous relationship germ
Why invalidation cuts so deeply and how to stop the damage