Opinion & Columns

DeVolder: Comments On McQuiston – Car Insurance Rates Skyrocket …

By MARK DEVOLDER
Los Alamos

Mr. McQuiston passed along an article (link) he read in Forbes magazine dated August 2023 (updated December 2023).

The article indicated the following:

Drivers currently pay an average of $1,668 for their car insurance policy, according to the online insurance agency Insurify. New Mexico, Nevada and New Jersey are seeing the highest annual rate increases in 2024, with prices soaring by 38 percent, 36 percent and 34 percent respectively.

Experts point to four main reasons for the spike in car insurance rates:

  • Costs associated with driving are higher.
  • More cars are
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Dannemann: Medical Leave Might Not Work For Ranches

By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again

© 2024 New Mexico News Services

Do you think there is workers’ comp insurance coverage on the Yellowstone Ranch? What about paid family and medical leave?

The fictional Yellowstone Ranch is the spectacular starring location of the “Yellowstone” TV series, now running on CBS after first being aired on a streaming network. The show is a 21st-century Western, replete with cowboys, cattle, horses and modern intrigue. People get injured in every episode.

In the last episode of Season 3, several people get shot, but I am more curious about Jimmy, the incompetent Read More

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Travel: Covered Wooden Bridges Are Quintessential Stars Of Green Mountain State

Red Covered Bridge in Vermont. Photo by Debbie Stone

By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

The covered bridges of Vermont are often found on postcards, in books and stories about the state and on many different social media sites. They’re the settings for idyllic, scenic drives, weddings and ghost tales.

Vermont is home to more than 100 of these historic structures and as such, it boasts more covered bridges per square mile than any other state in the country. At one time, there was upwards of 500, but unfortunately many were lost to the major flood of 1929, as well as to modernization Read More

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Fr. Glenn: The Twain Shall Meet

By Fr. Glenn Jones:

As spring approacheth, always it is accompanied by billboards and ads promoting health, strength, fitness centers, etc., emblazoned with models sculpted so perfectly that Michaelangelo would be envious at the (apparent) skill. But, of course, remember that ol’ Mick didn’t have Photoshop or AI like modern ad agencies. Yet, we do remember from scripture something we know well by experience: “Health and soundness are better than all gold, and a robust body than countless riches.” (Sirach 30:15) Sooo…we trudge to the gym, the track, the pool…remove the clothes from the Read More

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Denish: Plenty Of Bills Would Improve Public Health

By DIANE DENISH
Corner to Corner
© 2024 New Mexico News Services

There is no question it is difficult to follow bills and bill action in the Legislature. For frequent users, the Secretary of State website (nmlegis.gov) is very friendly and does a timely job of updating bill status throughout the session. For first-time users it is easy to learn.

According to the Legislative Council librarian, 685 bills, 35 resolutions and 76 memorials were filed this session. Many died an early death and others moved along slowly. It’s a lot to navigate.

News reports generally focus on high profile legislation. Read More

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McQuiston: What Is A Smart Alarm System And Should I Consider One?

By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

As recently as 10 years ago, consumers did not have access to technology that let them manage their own home security systems. Smart alarm systems changed that. Originally, traditional security systems were hardwired into the home and monitored by a central station, usually a home alarm company. The customer paid monthly fees.

Fast forward and today, consumers have smartphones, home networks and wireless technology—all of which the smart alarm system can utilize. People can buy door sensors to detect if someone is outside Read More

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All Shall Be Well: Los Alamos Churches Share Lenten Program

Clergy from left, Pastor Mary Ann Hill, Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired; Associate Priest Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

By Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb
ELCA

When I first arrived in Los Alamos in February of 2002, to serve Bethlehem Lutheran Church, the season of Lent was about to start.

[See last week’s column by Pastor Ferry about Lent]. To my utter delight, I learned right away that our Lutheran, Episcopal and Catholic churches (at that time) had a tradition of compiling a daily Lenten devotional for their people and sharing Read More

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