All Shall Be Well: Be Reconcilers For God
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 The Rev. Mary Ann Hill, Rector
Trinity on the Hill
Following a long-standing tradition, a number of Los Alamos churches come together for soup suppers, study, and worship on Thursdays during the season of Lent (the 40 days preceding Easter). This year’s topic is “reconciliation”.
We live in a world in which polarization is becoming ever-more prevalent. Civil discourse is a rare commodity. It often Read More
McQuiston: Radon … The Invisible Danger In Your Home
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
Radon. While maybe not as well-known as it cousins carbon monoxide or natural gas, this colorless, odorless, tasteless gas is just as deadly. Produced naturally from the decay of uranium in soil, rock, and water, it has been proven to be the second leading cause of lung cancer next to smoking. Studies show that radon can also cause emphysema, hardening of lung tissue, pneumonia, and chromosomal irregularities that lead to birth defects.
You don’t have to live near a power plant or travel to a foreign country to have exposure Read More
Catch Of The Week: Free Laptop Scams
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
Scrolling through Facebook’s various online yard sale groups is fun, because what if I really, no really, need that vintage lawn gnome that my neighbor has posted for $5?
I have definitely snagged some bargains on our local yard sale sites, but wait, there’s more…
A really common scam I’ve seen a lot lately is the “free” laptop giveaway scam, appearing often in our local yard sale groups on Facebook, see example below.
What a sad story, and oh my gosh what a great, free laptop! These posts might be for a “free” laptop, but I’ve seen Read More
Posts From The Road: Yuma Territorial Prison State Historical Park
Prison Cells: Rows of prison cells within the cell block at Yuma Territorial Prison reveal crossed steel bands on every cell door and the entrance to the cell block. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Cell Block: An exterior view of prison cells within the cell block reveal the massive walls of the cells at the Yuma Territorial Prison. Over 3,000 criminals were locked up during the 33 years that the prison was in operation. The prison was closed in 1909 because of overcrowding and lack of space to expand on the bluff where the facility was located. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
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Op/Ed: Shared Grief
My wonderful wife is a hospice nurse who has had the profound privilege of taking care of and comforting hundreds of patients as their journey on this earth came to an end. She often heard very poignant stories from her patients during their last days. She heard one of those stories from a retired Los Alamos police officer she was taking care of. It was a story that brought heartfelt tears to both her and the old officer as they talked.
Her relationship with her new patient began in the normal way. She came into his home, introduced herself, and started assessing the health Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Feb. 20, 2024
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The weather forecast shows no major events for the rest of February. There should be significant thawing of the snowpack heading into March.
Ice fishing is holding up so far. By the end of the month, it may be ending. Eagle Nest Lake is usually the last to thaw. The ice-fishing season could be over early this year.
Streamflows should start to rise. Heavy runoff is likely still a month away.
Now is a good time to take an inventory of your fishing tackle and begin stocking up with your favorite lures, flies, hooks and other needs for the upcoming season. Read More
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