Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin)

Step Up Gallery Hosts Reception For First Exhibit Of 2023

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Artists Darla Graff Thompson, left, and Trish Foschi at the opening of their show, Beneath and Beyond the Night Sky, Feb. 28 at the Step Up Gallery. Courtesy photo

Artist Darla Graff Thompson speaks with exhibit participant Michael Andryc. Courtesy photo

STEP UP GALLERY News:

At the opening reception for Beneath and Beyond the Night Sky Jan. 28, artists Darla Graff Thompson and Trish Foschi greeted more than 100 visitors. The show is the first of the 2023 season at Step Up Gallery in Mesa Public Library. It runs through Feb. 22.

Los Alamos resident and ceramic sculptor, Thompson reconnected with Read More

McQuiston: Proof Of Insurance And Four Other Items To Bring When Purchasing A Vehicle

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

The process of buying a new car can be stressful. It involves a lot of big decisions, such as what make and model to get, how much you’re willing to pay, if you want new or used, if you’re going to lease or buy, and many, many more.

Often, once you’ve made all the choices and you’re finally ready to pull the trigger on a new vehicle, you may experience a common phenomenon known as car buyer’s decision fatigue, a condition in which your brain is exhausted from the act of making so many choices in such a short period of time.

Decision fatigue Read More

Scott: Looking Back On Council Service

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By SARA SCOTT
Los Alamos County Councilor

First I’d like to thank all of the community members, staff and my fellow Council members who invest their time and energy to actively engage in keeping our community the wonderful place it is to live, work, and play while taking steps to address challenges and make Los Alamos and White Rock even better in the future.

Four years ago, Council pared down more than 20 strategic priorities to seven so that we could focus efforts on key areas of interest to the community. Making progress in these priority areas that include housing, business environment, infrastructure, Read More

Gruninger: Holiday Calm Not Chaos

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By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT
Los Alamos

This is it, the last four weeks before we turn the calendar. Hard to believe 2022 is almost over. And, if you are like most people, the holidays don’t always come with joy and cheer. It seems like they are often filled with dread, busyness, rushing and often a lack of kindness.

This is the best time to turn inward and find a bit of space for yourself each day. It’s also the perfect time to set up your self-support and inner resources to stay steady and calm during the holidays.

When we are calm, we can be kinder to ourselves and to others. Now that sounds like a holiday Read More

McQuiston: Why Are Auto Insurance Rates Increasing?

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

I came across this article in Bankrate and thought you might find it helpful.

Car insurance rates are calculated based on a number of underlying factors. Individually, your age (in all states except Hawaii and Massachusetts), gender (in most states), driving history, vehicle type and coverage choices impact your premium. Additionally, broader factors also impact rates, such as if states pass revised insurance laws, the likelihood of claims occurring in certain areas or if vehicle repair costs increase.

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County Proclaims Nov. 26 Small Business Saturday

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From left, Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Member Services Manager Sam McRae, Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann and Los Alamos County Councilor Sara Scott hold up a proclamation, which declares Nov. 26 as Small Business Saturday. The proclamation was made during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council proclaimed Saturday, Nov. 26, as Small Business Saturday during its regular meeting Tuesday night. Councilor Sara Scott read the proclamation:

Whereas, Los Alamos County, celebrates our local small businesses and the contributions they make to Read More

Op-Ed: LANL Potentially Jeopardizes Local Childcare Businesses

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By Los Alamos And White Rock Site Childcare Providers

In late September, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) officials met with local childcare owners and directors to announce that the University of California, one of the Triad National Security parent organizations, has committed $500,000 in initial funding for the planning of a potential off-site child care facility in Los Alamos for Triad employees.

A lack of adequate childcare resources was identified as a key challenge facing the Laboratory in attracting and retaining talented staff. They also announced that a possible location Read More