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Hall: UNM-LA Is A True Treasure In Our Community

January 12, 2017 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

By MICHELLE HALL

UNM-LA Advisory Board

When the last time you paid 50 cents for a loaf of bread? For most of us, it was around 1980, the same year that our community voted for a 1 mil levy to launch our local college, UNM-LA. Today that same loaf of bread costs somewhere between $2-$5 depending on how fancy you get, but most people keep buying bread, because warm, fresh bread is nourishing of the body and fulfilling of our mind’s pleasure sensors. The same can be said about UNM-LA, it is chock full of warm and caring faculty who have a passion for fulfilling their students’ cravings for strengthening their Read More

Just One Thing To Do This Week: Reach Out

January 12, 2017 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

By MARY BETH MAASSEN

Los Alamos

As I continue my journey to improve overall well-being and the well-being of those around me, in the last few weeks I have committed to reducing the amount of sugar I consume to less than 24 grams and drinking two to three liters of water per day.

I did not have a problem meeting either goal as I was slayed by a nasty virus for a full week that left me unable to do much but lay on the couch watching PBS period dramas and sipping water all day.

As I started to feel better all I felt like eating was a bowl of cereal. I came to terms with consuming 12 grams of sugar in my cereal, then I happened Read More

Review: Annual Report Of DOE National Laboratories

January 12, 2017 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Ernest Moniz, U.S. Secretary of Energy. Courtesy/Idaho National Laboratory

By ROGER SNODGRASS

Los Alamos Daily Post

As the change of presidential administrations approaches, the Department of Energy has summed up the current status of its disparate operations and research arms, also known as the DOE National Laboratories. The annual state of the laboratories report (ASLR) was released Tuesday during a press conference with Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz.

The report reviews the effectiveness of the 17 labs located around the country, although its target audience is mostly located Read More

Pastor Raul: Mac And Cheese Theology

January 8, 2017 by Submitted by Chris Clark

By Pastor Raul Granillo

Los Alamos

I have always been a fan of fresh meat. There is just something amazing about opening a package of 2” thick tenderloins from a steer that I knew had been spoiled on grass.

After having four kids, my wife and I decided that not only was fresh meat a healthier choice, but it was also a much more affordable one. What we learned, however, was that young children do not typically appreciate a good steak as much as we do. I was mortified to find out that my babies were more content with mac and cheese than a rib-eye! What to do?

I know that my children’s tastes

Amateur Naturalist: Two Streams Of The Valles Caldera

January 7, 2017 by Submitted by Chris Clark

Streams form meanders when they cross the broad level valleys of the Valles Caldera. Photo by Robert Dryja

PEEC Amateur Naturalist: Two streams of the Valles Caldera

By Robert Dryja

The streams of the Valles Caldera share similar characteristics but also have their differences. The East Fork of the Jemez River and the Rito de los Indios (Rito) are two examples of similarities and differences. The East Fork is the major stream for the southern side of the Valles Caldera, flowing across the Valle Grande. The San Antonio is the major stream for the northern

This Week At The Reel Deal

January 6, 2017 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Cinema Cindy Reviews … Passengers

January 5, 2017 by Submitted by Chris Clark

By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB
Los Alamos

“Passengers” is compelling science fiction, complete with ethical dilemmas, cool looking technology and true romance.

It stars Chris Pratt (Quill in Guardians of the Galaxy) and Jennifer Lawrence (Katniss in Hunger Games) as two of the 5,000 passengers and 278 crew on board a huge, colony-bound space ship.

We learn that Jim (Pratt), a mechanical engineer, got a discounted trip since he has a skill set needed on the planet. Aurora (Lawrence) is a journalist hoping to write a book about her experience; apparently she can afford the most luxurious

Just One Thing To Do This Week: Drink More Water

January 5, 2017 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

By MARY BETH MAASSEN

Los Alamos

As I mentioned last week my new year endeavor is to adopt one new behavior each week that brings me, my family, and the planet a little closer to better health.

Last week I committed to eating less than six teaspoons of sugar each day. I thought this would be a relatively easy way to reduce calories and eliminate an unhealthy food from my diet. Good lord I did not know what I was getting into!

First there is just the math of converting grams to teaspoons (who invented teaspoons and tablespoons anyway?) To make it easier I switched to metric and instead of six teaspoons Read More

This Year … Bring On The Moisture

January 5, 2017 by Submitted by Chris Clark

This Year … Bring On The Moisture

By June English, LE and Jennifer Linder M.D.

One of the most important attributes for skin is hydration, no matter what time of year.

During the colder, drier winter months it becomes more of a challenge to achieve this. However, it can be done by understanding how the skin functions, as well as adopting therapies to introduce and lock moisture into the skin. Anyone can achieve balanced, hydrated skin throughout the seasons.

Where moisture is concerned, the Stratum Corneum (SC) plays an important role in the function, health,

Wadt: On Supporting The School Bond

January 4, 2017 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

By BILL WADT

Los Alamos

The ballots for the 2017 school bond were mailed out Jan. 3. There are many good reasons to vote yes. I want to focus on two of them.

For nearly 20 years, I have been involved in the school bond process as a community member. During that time what has impressed me the most is how seriously school leaders have taken their obligation to taxpayers and to students on getting the most out of every school bond dollar. The decisions to integrate new construction and renovation have maximized attractive classroom space for the available funding.