PEEC Amateur Naturalist: Arachnids At Halloween
Halloween is here. Two kinds of arachnids are ideal candidates to scare us in the dark, although they are harmless to us for the most part. They may cause some trouble only if we go out of our way to annoy them, causing them to defend themselves.
Tarantulas are the first candidate for Halloween. They look big, hairy, and scary if seen at night. Some tarantulas can grow to be large. The Chaco Golden Knee tarantula may grow to be about eight and half inches in length. The Chaco Golden Knee tarantula is native to Argentina and Paraguay. In spite Read More
Letter to the Editor: Our House Is United In Its Vote For Judge Alan Kirk
While the election spotlight has been on a number of county issues and the highly contested District 43 State House race, there is one ballot item that voters should not overlook, the race for the Los Alamos Municipal Court Judge.
Our family would like to go on record as endorsing Judge Alan Kirk for the Los Alamos Municipal Court Judge. The distinctive personal integrity he has applied to his professional career has served Los Alamos County well; Judge Kirk brings the full package to the political table.
Judge Kirk has a Supreme Court appointment Read More
Goldblatt: When Is It Time To Call Hospice?
If you want to think about the death process, you need to focus on LIFE. Good Hospice care is about those who are LIVING and caring for each other to the fullest.
How do you know when your loved one is ready for Hospice? Most families think it is the last days or month of the family member’s life. Our lives have become so individualized and isolated in the dying process. People are scared to reach out and call for help as it’s the first time for many families in dealing Read More
Williams: Viewpoints Of A School Board Member
I would like to make several points to the community as a School Board member, though these comments do not represent the view of the School Board as an entity.
I know I owe the community several communiques, in particular a “thank you” for your support of Ride the Bus day, and another is further communication on the substance abuse awareness. I promise you these communications are forthcoming, but I’d like to take a moment to tell you about two candidates who are running for office who have been exceptionally visible during my time on the School Read More
Why I Want To Be Los Alamos Municipal Court Judge
Hello, my name is Paul A. Martinez and I am the Democratic candidate for Los Alamos County Municipal Court judge.
I am a New Mexico native, bilingual in English and Spanish and a United States Navy veteran. I have a Master’s Degree with majors in political science and sociology and have completed graduate course work in public administration.
I have been a resident of Los Alamos since 1981 and hold Los Alamos dear to my heart. My four kids were raised here and my grandkids are being raised here. I have been active in the community as a volunteer in many nonprofit youth Read More
Letter to the Editor: Marco Lucero For Sheriff
This is an unsolicited endorsement for the re-election of Marco Lucero as sheriff of Los Alamos County.
I have personally witnessed Sheriff Lucero’s commitment to reassuring citizens of Los Alamos of their safety at a public event, when concerns (warranted or not) arose. He did so freely, without even a direct request for a supplemental security presence, on his own initiative, and without any recompense. At the time, the LAPD, although they also contributed, could not provide the same level of a reassuring physical security presence.
In my opinion, this Read More
Wald-Hopkins: Natural Wellness Solutions For Sinusitis – Yoga And Essential Oils
Sinusitis is common this time of year when the air gets colder and drier. Sinusitis is the inflammation of the lining of your sinus cavities caused by allergies, a virus or bacterial infection.
There is acute, subchronic and chronic sinusitis. Anybody can get sinusitis especially those prone to allergies or with weakened immune systems.
Symptoms may include:
- Facial pain/pressure
- Nasal stuffiness
- Nasal discharge
- Loss of smell
- Cough/congestion