Editor’s Letter March 2023
The Sacred Pause In Northern New Mexico Every spring, people in small northern New Mexico communities enter into a time of sacred peace known as
The Sacred Pause In Northern New Mexico Every spring, people in small northern New Mexico communities enter into a time of sacred peace known as
Introducing Our New Editor: Mikayla Ortega I was born and raised in Questa, and I will always feel fortunate to have grown up in a
New Beginnings: Lou McCall’s Shoes will be big ones to fill. Not many people have the privilege of receiving a free quality newspaper in their
‘Tis the Season for Giving It’s that time again, the season of giving. My hope for the world and for our community is that we
Keep it Free Happy November, everyone! We hope you enjoy our Fifth Annual Veterans Issue. This year our celebration includes service of all kinds, not
Mid-summer in northern New Mexico can be challenging, packed as it is with visitors escaping sweltering temperatures at home, but those in the know, locals
Questa Del Rio News Welcomes Ellen Miller-Goins as Assistant Editor We are happy to welcome Ellen Miller-Goins to our staff as assistant editor. Ellen is
Stephanie Gallegos is owner of the Questa salon, Eternal Cuts, located by Best Care Pharmacy. She moved back to New Mexico from Uvalde, Texas, and
Dear fellow citizens of the Village of Questa, I am writing this letter to inform you of the steps the Village of Questa has and
It’s Election Season We should always endeavor to look at people in a positive light. But when it becomes difficult, it is an opportunity to
The Time is Coming, or at Least That’s What We Refuse to Believe Water is in the news a lot these days, if not in
Dear Readers, It was one of those rare days in February; a warm, beautiful day between storms, an early spring fever kind of sunny day.
The Questa Del Rio News loves February because it’s Love Month. Love is what makes the world go ’round, despite what scientists say about the
Thank you to everyone who joined our fabulous December Fun-Raiser! One thing we learned about staying afloat in the local news business is that money
PASS IT ON! Has something like this ever happened to you? Years ago, a thin Hispanic man with a long, angular face and white hair
Throughout the history of humankind, wars have begun and ended principally because of political and/or religious intolerances. It matters not the precipitating reasons or incidents.
In May of 2021, we published our book, Hope, Interrupted. At the same time we continued to experience national bigotry (with violence directed toward Asian
By ERNESTO CISNEROS There were many challenges that this pandemic has presented this past year. Something that I never thought I would have to do
Lou McCall, EditorAnd all the folks at the Questa Del Rio News Leaving the COVID-19 era behind us (we hope!), everyone is jumping headfirst into
In May we honor high school graduates; a time for celebration and for change. Perhaps the Class of 2021 will be going to college or