I’m taking a mulligan on my most recent column because it may have been confusing and misleading. Let’s try is a chronological description of Arizona’s “election” process for choosing President and Vice President of the United States. This describes the process of the Democratic Party in Ari… Read more
As I write this, the latest terrorist act is by a Saudi aviation student at an American military base in Florida. Read more
The Show Low Senior Patrol deserves high fives for their community service. They are friendly, courteous and patrol the streets within the bou… Read more
The VFW Post and Auxiliary 8987 of Eagar wants to extend our warmest wishes for the holiday season. With the help of our community supporters … Read more
Many of you are aware of the importance of music in our lives. Our students at Blue Ridge High School also share the love of music and the kno… Read more
Accidents happen, with or without bridges. However, the most recent tragedy affecting the lives of local residents, in all probability, could … Read more
"Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." – … Read more
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Sometimes the old ways are the best. Professional meat-goat grazing is an underutilized tool for keeping down ladder fuels in our national for… Read more
Adrenaline rushed through him as Commander Mitsuo Fuchida slid back the canopy of his torpedo bomber. He fired a dark blue flare to signal the… Read more
As the wife of a classified employee at Show Low Unified School District, I wonder if other SLUSD employees with the PPO health insurance plan… Read more
Pres. Gerald Ford once said, when he was Speaker of the House, "that impeachment is what Congress says it is.” Whether he meant that literally… Read more
It didn’t receive much attention, but recently Sen. McSally cast an important vote for all of us who love to fish, hike, hunt, camp and otherw… Read more
On Nov. 30, 2018, a car crossed into our lane and hit us head-on east of Overgaard. Read more
Although it is highly contested, Trump should be impeached for withholding military aid to Ukraine in exchange for their inquiry into Joe Bide… Read more
A friend of mine sent me excerpts from Khrushchev's 1959 speech at the U.N. and it scares the heck out of me. Krushchev said "Your children's … Read more
Prior to the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting regarding the Coalition for the Homeless zoning request, 42 letters were sent to the prope… Read more
It will never be the same driving by and NOT seeing the old white horse there! Read more
There is a danger in Arizona that is threatening our water. The Coconino Aquifer supplies much of the water in Arizona, but is at risk of cont… Read more
Voting for Sylvia Allen again? SYLVIA ALLEN! NO, NOT AGAIN! Yes, here we go again with Sylvia Allen wanting LD6 to send her back to the Senate. Read more
This morning I checked the weather for the day here in the beautiful White Mountains, and checked my e-mails. Then I checked the national news… Read more
First — I would like to thank WMI for recent "Editor's notes" that were added to opinion letters. We are all entitled to our opinions, but mis… Read more
I am writing to you regarding the homeless shelter. Read more
November! Pumpkins, Pilgrims and the big build-up to Christmas keep us so busy, don’t they? Read more
Again, yesterday, the Vernon Elementary School honored veterans with a wonderful breakfast and program. Read more
This is in regard to the article about Walking Down Ranch (WDR), which appeared in the Nov. 8 edition of the White Mountain Independent. I am … Read more
The great Lou Dobbs recently said that Donald Trump is probably the greatest president in his lifetime. He later amended that statement to say… Read more
It bothers me when society can't accept our history and chooses to re-define it. I'm celebrating Columbus Day, not Indigenous Peoples Day. If … Read more
Why do the Democrats only want to uphold the Constitution and Amendments when it fits into their talking points? Read more
As the holiday season rolls in, many frantically race to accomplish their lengthy holiday checklist — I would know because I am that kind of a… Read more
As a Junior, I have started to look at colleges and think about applications and interviews and essays. Also, what I have done in my life up t… Read more
This year, I’ve held 26 town halls across Arizona’s First Congressional District. At each and every one, I hear from families, seniors, and ve… Read more
As we head into the final months of the year I want first to thank my community for the generous support you have provided our organization. I… Read more
It hase been brought to my attention that the article appearing in the White Mountain Idependent newspaper about the Adair Cemetary has caused… Read more
I am gravely concerned about the healthcare system in the United States and the direction that it is headed in. The current state of healthcar… Read more
The story of indigenous people is often forgotten or ignored piece of history. The State of Arizona should recognize its indigenous population… Read more
In a day and time when we hear so much negativity about the medical profession, I want to thank Dr. Kayle Haws of the White Mountain eye Insti… Read more
Joe Biden has changed his mind again. You who are regular readers will expect me to jump in the middle of that subject with teeth bared. But, … Read more
If you live in Round Valley, St. Johns or the surrounding area, you’re probably a voting member of the White Mountain Communities Special Heal… Read more
With all the complaints about world events I know it sounds petty to get down to the local level, but then again isn’t this where things start… Read more
There is a brutal crisis happening in America. Innocent newborn babies are killed after surviving an abortion attempt. In some cases, they wer… Read more
I find myself missing Show Low quite a lot. The urban sprawl in Phoenix, where everything is way to hell and gone from everywhere else necessi… Read more
While pulling weeds in the backyard, I scolded the rest of the plants in the same bed. “Look how you’ve allowed this stinker to huddle at your… Read more
I am writing in support of the Blue Ridge Unified School District’s upcoming Override Election. Read more
The Russian KGB, (Secret Service) had a 50-year plan to take over American Education and destroy America from within. It started during the Vi… Read more
If we are to believe that high intensity, massive fires are the solution to forest management, then why have the Rodeo-Chediski and Wallow fir… Read more
In a very weak attempt to be humorous, Eric Kramer in his letter to the editor of Oct. 11 cites the 12-step program, used by recovering drug a… Read more
If we do not stand up and tell Washington it is time to get to work and stop this insanity, this nation will not survive much more of this. Read more
On the upcoming November 5 ballot, voters in the Blue Ridge Unified School District will find a question as to whether or not to continue the … Read more
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