Local Viewpoints

By Dennis Delaney

Las Cruces – Commentator Dennis Delaney reflects on life in the nuclear age, from the perspective of a scientist who brought horror to life and those who are living with its consequences.

By Dennis Delaney

Las Cruces – Commentator Dennis Delaney's thoughts on Arizona's new immigration law, SB 1070.

By Claudette Ortiz

Hatch – In this month's edition of "The Age Spot," Las Cruces Sun News Columnist Claudette Ortiz has some thoughts on country living.

By Claudette Ortiz

Hatch – In the month's edition of The Age Spot, Claudette Ortiz reflects on the special relationship she's had with her father.

By Claudette Ortiz

Hatch – Las Cruces Sun News Columnist Claudette Ortiz reflects on taking time to appreciate the diverse landscape around us...and the diverse group of people who live here.

By Claudette Ortiz

Las Cruces – March is Women's History Month. In honor of that, Las Cruces Sun News columnist Claudette Ortiz shares a personal story in this installment of "The Age Spot".

By Claudette Ortiz

Las Cruces – With the recent struggle over health insurance reform, a lot has been said about the Obama Administration's attempts to fulfill its campaign promises. The Obama campaign recruited large numbers of young volunteers. And Las Cruces Sun News columnist Claudette Ortiz got to know one of those volunteers, who is now an Obama staffer. More on that in this installment of "The Age Spot."

By Claudette Ortiz

Las Cruces – Las Cruces Sun News Columnist Claudette Ortiz presents an unforgettable story about the value of empathy.

By Claudette Ortiz

Las Cruces – With the aging population, a growing number of Americans are primary caregivers for elderly parents and other relatives. In this month's edition of "The Age Spot," Claudette Ortiz reflects on the role.

By Claudette Ortiz

Las Cruces – In this month's edition of The Age Spot, Claudette Ortiz says....fear shouldn't get the best of us.

By Claudette Ortiz

Las Cruces – Claudette Ortiz says...federal officials must find a solution to immigration reform...because the current system isn't working.

By Claudette Ortiz

Las Cruces – Small towns don't always have the cultural attractions of big cities, but our monthly commentator says....small communities often have lots of big hearts.

Here's Claudette Ortiz with "The Age Spot"

By Claudette Ortiz

Las Cruces – Around Independence Day, many of us think about those who have defended our freedom. That includes Claudette Ortiz...in this month's edition of The Age Spot.

By Claudette Ortiz

Las Cruces – It's graduation time again. And as we think of young men and women leaving home...potential and bright futures often come to mind. But commentator Claudette Ortiz tells us....she now thinks of something else....danger. In her monthly segment The Age Spot....Ortiz says....for years, those in military service have faced a frightening danger...the use of depleted uranium weapons.

By Claudette Ortiz

Las Cruces – In this segment of the Age Spot, Claudette Ortiz reviews a special time with her father.