Pastor Granillo: Perfect Love Part 1
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on July 23, 2017
By PASTOR RAUL GRANILLO La Vista Church
White Rock
White Rock
Christian perfection is that love of God and our neighbor… –John Wesley
Growing up, I was always under the impression that being a Christian was for the sake of going to heaven rather than hell. This was, and still is, a sad simplification. This “Jesus, to get to heaven” mentality has caused many to miss out on the fullness of the gospel, and others to simply reject it. It may even keep many of us from obeying the will of God. Let me explain.
Jesus often spoke of the importance of the Holy Spirit. But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit,
Read More World Futures: Who Do You Trust – Or Is It Whom? Part Three
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on July 21, 2017
By ANDY ANDREWSLos Alamos World Futures Institute
In the previous two columns we explored how we make collective decisions for saving earth and humanity. These decisions encompassed both the what and the how, with how being the creative or most difficult part. We looked at the Special Theory of Relativity, cold fusion, reporting on a survey, the U.S. Constitution, the Communist Manifesto, and the Paris Agreement. Now it is appropriate to explore implications for parts of the List of 18.
Energy: How do we make alternative energy affordable? How do we increase efficiency
Read More Letter To The Editor: Response To Mr. Spencer
Submitted by Chris Clark
on July 21, 2017
By GREG WHITELos Alamos
In regard to Mr. Spencer’s letter (link), details do matter especially in the law. He is correct that this is an open carry state and the actual law is close to but not accurately reflected on the New Mexico State Police website.
Perhaps they missed a change to the law. The law should always be checked at the official legal site for all of New Mexico’s laws, state and local. That would be the New Mexico Compilation Commission (link).
Also despite the Constitution of New Mexico expressly forbidding any laws against guns, the legislature
Read More Home Country: Lots Of Love At Old Swimming Hole
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on July 21, 2017
By SLIM RANDLESHome Country
Bert and Maizie were down at the swimming hole on Lewis Creek the other day. Saturday it was. The sun was bright hot and these two lovers had found a nice patch of shade near the tire swing tree where they could sip iced tea and watch the youngsters.
The little kids were in the shallow wading area, some in underwear, some in none-derwear, and all of them squealing and splashing. The kids who had turned 13 or 14, however, waited their turns at the tire swing. One by one they swung out, flashing in the sun, arching and stretching and
Read More McQuiston: Lightning Strike Prevention
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on July 21, 2017
By ALLEN McQUISTONThe Jemez Agency
The summer storm season is upon us and with storms come one of the most fearful and unpredictable forces of nature: lightning. A single bolt of lightning can carry more than 100 million volts of electricity and create a significant amount of damage to your home and personal property.
More than $825 million in lighting damage claims was paid out in 2016 to more than 100,000 policyholders nationwide. There was a total of 109,049 lightning claims in 2016 and each claim averaged $7,571.90 in damages paid.
The top three states for reported lighting
Read More Just One Thing To Do This Week: Throw A Party
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on July 21, 2017
By MARY BETH MAASSENLos Alamos
I really love throwing a good party, and I have been organizing and hosting gatherings both personally and professionally for nearly 40 years. One of the first events I ever hosted was a housewarming party. My now ex-husband and I had bought a brand new tract home in a starter neighborhood.
We were thrilled to be homeowners. It was March in Phoenix and I was heavily pregnant. My daughter was two years old and my son was due in a few short weeks.
I had worked for days to get our new home clean and organized. We had decorated and covered the folding tables in lovely linens,
Read More A Functional But Limited Sheriff’s Office For Los Alamos
Submitted by Carol A. Clark
on July 20, 2017
By PETE SHEEHEYLos Alamos County Councilor
The County Council will consider the role of the Sheriff in Los Alamos in a Special Session at 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 26 at the Los Alamos Municipal Building.
The Council, not including myself, called an election last November to eliminate the office. After a contentious campaign, Los Alamos voted to keep an elected Sheriff. I believe a majority on Council now accepts that our citizens want a functional Sheriff’s Office. We need to agree on what the Sheriff’s functions will be.
I am proposing
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