Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883

Tree talk: Bountiful thanks

Thanksgiving, for many, is their favorite holiday of the year! Food takes center stage as tables are graced with savory and colorful sides of sweet potatoes, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberries and pumpkin pie. The meal revolves around the star of the show - turkey.

The first “Thanksgiving” was a harvest celebration enjoyed by the pilgrims of Plymouth Colony in 1621. Celebra...