Luján, Blackburn Bipartisan Bill To Crack Down On Carjacking Passes Senate Judiciary Committee
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statements after their Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
This legislation would make a long overdue fix to the federal carjacking statute, empowering prosecutors to hold more offenders accountable.
“The Albuquerque area continues to rank among the top cities for carjackings. This is unacceptable and puts people’s lives and livelihoods at risk,” Sen. Luján said. “It is a positive step that legislation to give prosecutors Read More
McQuiston: Advantage Of Local Agent Vs 1 800 Number
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
On the surface, insurance can feel like a simple transaction. Call a number, get a quote, move on.
But where people start to see the difference is not at the beginning. It is when something actually matters.
The Advantage of a Local Agent vs a 1 800 Number
- Someone Who Knows You vs Someone Who Knows a Script
- A 1-800 agent is trained to handle volume. They follow systems, prompts, and timelines.
- A local agent works differently. They recognize your name, your situation, and how your needs may have changed over time. That familiarity
Op-Ed: If We Support Life, We Must Support Families
By SAM LEDOUX
Española City Councilor
A few weeks ago, I found out that I am going to become a father. Like any major life event, it has made me reflect deeply on what I believe and what kind of world I want my child to grow up in.
Being pro-life is important to me. My Catholic faith has taught me the importance of the sanctity of life and the responsibility we have to protect and support the most vulnerable among us. But as I prepare for this new chapter in my life, I cannot help but notice how hostile many of our public and social spaces have become toward children and families.
It feels like the world I grew up Read More
Fuselier: The Hopes And Dreams Of Ella And Nedah
Ella, an Afghan student at the University of New Mexico, hopes to become a cardiologist. Donations are being sought to help her continue her education in New Mexico. Contact Bob Fuselier at fuselierbob@gmail.com if interested in donating. Courtesy photo
Retired LANL physicist Steve Greene speaks with Afghan student Nedah, who is enrolled at the University of New Mexico to study computer science. Donations are being sought to help her continue her education in New Mexico. Contact Bob Fuselier at fuselierbob@gmail.com if interested in donating. Courtesy photo
By BOB FUSELIER
Los Alamos Read More
Leadership In Action: Moving Forward Hand In Hand Together With Me, Melanee Hand
By MELANEE HAND
Candidate for Re-election
Los Alamos County Council
If you’ve lived in our community for a while, you’ve probably heard my name. I’m not just a familiar face; I’m someone who has called this place home for over 40 years. Now, I’m asking for your support as I seek a second term as County Councilor — and I have a message that’s as clear as it is compelling: “Move Forward Hand in Hand Together.”
But what does that really mean? For me, it’s more than a catchy slogan. It’s a way of life and leadership. It’s about rolling up my sleeves and working side by side with neighbors, listening carefully, Read More
Daily Postcard: A Lava Dome In Valles Caldera’s Backcountry
Daily Postcard: A Lava Dome In Valles Caldera’s Backcountry. Courtesy/NPS/Stan Ford Read More