Shepherd Studio, doing business in Red River, New Mexico, since 1989, regrets to announce that we are ceasing publication of the Red River Miner, the town’s weekly newspaper since 1993.
The last print edition of the Red River Miner will be the Thursday, March 17, 2022 issue. We will continue publishing the Summer/Fall and Winter editions of the popular Red River magazines, as well as possibly doing some event-related booklets. We will also maintain a social media presence for the Miner to continue putting out news items of interest there.
The Miner has had an online presence since 2001 and will retain its website with occasional articles or items of interest and access to the archives for our past subscribers, but there will be no new online version of the newspaper itself, which has always been a free download online. Please do not subscribe unless you’re only interested in the archives and videos available there.
As co-founders of the Miner, which debuted on May 20, 1993, we wish to thank all those businesses and individuals who have supported our publication these many years with their advertising, encouragement and friendship, as well as our many subscribers and readers throughout the country and beyond.
A special “Thank You” is also in order to the long list of contributing writers whose words of wisdom and humor have enriched our pages for the past 29 years, delighting thousands of readers, many of whom have expressed appreciation for their informative and entertaining columns.
The decision to discontinue the Miner has not been a hasty one. While the pandemic-related rise of printing costs is the driving force behind stopping publication, it is only one factor in the decision-making process.
We had hoped to go 30 years, but after 29 years of deadlines to meet, 52 weeks a year, it’s time to look at the road not taken.
With time now to pursue new creative endeavors, there are some other projects under consideration, including a series of historical publications, and possibly a compilation of favorite articles by past columnists about the good old days in Red River. We might include some columns from our slightly warped advice columnists and cartoons by Art Belinski, Poolie Birdmacher and Fenton Ditmore. It’s a concept in progress designed to entertain and bring back memories of Red River past.
Then again… we may just sit on the porch, watch the wildlife walk by and paint whimsical pictures of the mountains.
Thank you all, it’s been a good long run!
Fritz Davis, Editor & Kerry Shepherd, Publisher
NOTE: Subscription holders who wish a pro-rated refund should contact the Miner. Contact information is below.
Email: rrminer@newmex.com
Editor: 575-770-2231
Facebook: TheRedRiverMiner