Traditions add more reason to season

By Helena Rodriguez: Local columnist I get carried away with Christmas spirit. My daughter Laura rolls her eyes, calls me a Christmas freak and blushes in embarrassment when I pull up to her work with waving Santas on my car. Yes, I like Christmas. No, I love Christmas. It is truly the most wonderful time […]

Area Catholics observe Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Mario Aguirre plays religious music during a celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Monday in Portales. (Freedom Newspapers: Leslie Spence) By Helena Rodriguez: Freedom Newspapers While millions of pilgrims flocked to churches in Mexico and the United States on Monday for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, area Catholics celebrated […]