McQuiston: Man’s Best Friend Or A Liability?
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
The Jemez Agency
I am an animal lover, but dogs are my personal favorite. They are great company and it’s in their nature to seek your approval and love. Dogs are said to be “man’s best friend”, but have you ever thought about how your insurance could be affected by the type of dog you decide to own?
An insurer has the right to non-renew or even refuse to write your homeowner’s policy based on the breed of dog you own. There are specific breeds of dogs that have a negative connotation due to their aggressive reputation. Breeds such as Pit-bulls and Rottweilers have been known to attack, Read More
‘Stress Busters’ For The Sandwich Generation
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Shelly A. Wiemann
Edward Jones Financial Advisor
You may be too busy to realize it, but April is Stress Awareness Month. Sponsored by the Health Resource Network, a nonprofit health education group, Stress Awareness Month is designed to promote awareness about ways to reduce stress in our lives. And if you’re a member of the so-called “Sandwich Generation,” you may well have plenty of stress to deal with — especially financial stress. And that’s why you may want to look at this month as an opportunity to explore ways of “de-stressing” yourself.
To understand the scope Read More
Just One Thing To Do This Week: Do Your Own Research
By MARY BETH MAASSEN
Los Alamos
It has been a few months since I have written about healthy eating choices, so I thought I would revisit the topic. It’s a tricky subject. What is touted as healthy one month turns out to be bad for you the next month. Eating choices that work well and result in better health for one person don’t necessarily work well or lead to better health for someone else.
There are a few recommendations that are undisputed and so those are things I almost always stick to: drink more water and consume less sugar. I have a few other suggestions to share that have worked well for me. I would Read More
TOTH Episcopal Church Holy Week April 9-16
Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church at 3900 Trinity Dr. Courtesy photo- April 9 — Palm Sunday Holy Eucharist at 9:15 a.m., 6 p.m. Bach Cantata “Aus der tiefen rufe ich” followed by reception;
- April 11 — Paschal Meal and Living Last Supper $10, Tuesday at 6 p.m.;
- April 13 — Maundy Thursday foot washing
Local Women Earn Master Food Preserver Certificates
Students from Los Alamos Master Food Preservers received their Master Food Preserver certificate Tuesday morning at the NMSU Extension Office. From left, Charlotte Lehman, Claire Swinhoe, Teacher Helen Idzorek, Ronaele Freestone and Bette Christensen. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Jam’s, jelly’s, green beans, salsas ― preserved goods galore! Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
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Abe Dispennette Donates To Dr. Zee Benefit Concert
Abe Dispennette State Farm donated a leaf from a first edition of the 1611 King James Pulpit Bible as well as the affidavit of originality to the silent auction, which will be held during the Dr. Zee Benefit concer 5-8 p.m. April 21 at UNM-LA. The concert organizers are grateful to those who have donated to the concert. If interested in donating or volunteering at the event, contact Kaylen Pocaterra at kpocaterra1@gmail.com. Courtesy photo Read More
Fractured Faiths: Spanish Judaism, The Inquisition, And New World Identities Symposium
NMDOT Encourages Safe Driving Through Work Zones
NMDOT News:Griggs: Chihuahua Part 3 – Wooly Mammoths & The Train ‘El Chepe’
The Museum of the Mammoth (El Museo del Mamut). Photo by David H. Griggs/ladailypost.com On arriving in Chihuahua, I discovered with great joy that the city hosted “El Museo de Mamut” – the Museum of the Mammoth. I did not realize that mammoths had lived as far south as Mexico.
Second Saturday Sales At Shop On The Corner
The Shop on the Corner. Courtesy photoFr. Glenn: To Judge Or Not To Judge … That Is The Question
By Rev. Glenn JonesSpeaking of “judgment”, isn’t that one of our favorite pastimes—to make snap judgments of people … whether it be because of their clothing, their demeanor, their opinions or whatever, thus setting ourselves up as the supreme authority of what is acceptable? We disdain those of lower socio-economic status. We vilify those who dare to have different opinions Read More
Pastor Granillo: Seeing Light
By Pastor Raul GranilloJesus said, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind will see and those who see will become blind.” John 9:39 (NIV)
Eigengrau is the color that the human brain “sees” when we are in complete darkness. Apparently, it’s a shade of gray instead of black, as I would have expected. Even though no light actually exists, the brain still tells us that we “see” some light.
In a similar manner, cognitive scientists have shown that, in the absence of light, many people actually believe that they can still see their limbs as they Read More
Marriage Announcement: Chandra Kluk & Jon McDonald
Chandra Anne Kluk and Jon Peter McDonald wed Aug. 13, 2016 at IHM Church. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Chandra Anne Kluk and Jon Peter McDonald were married Aug. 13, 2016, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Los Alamos. Rev. Glenn Jones of IHM presided over the double-ring ceremony with Deacons John Sutton and John Heal assisting. Brandon Kluk, brother of the bride, and Diana McDonald, sister of the groom, sang “Set me as a Seal” during the lighting of the Unity Candle.
A reception followed at Cottonwoods on the Green, which included a dinner catered by Pawel and Dorota Listwan, slide Read More
Police Remove Unruly Passenger From Local Bus
Los Alamos police arrive at about 4:45 p.m. Thursday at the scene of a report of an unruly passenger on an Atomic City Bus that pulled over on Central Avenue near Knecht Street. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Suspected unruly passenger Daniel Merrill, 29, of Los Alamos exits the bus. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Suspect Daniel Merrill gets loud and is instructed to turn around and place his hands behind his back by LAPD Ofc. Gabriel Nieto as Sgt. Monica Salazar Casias stands by with the bus driver. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
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Just One Thing To Do This Week: Let It Be
By MARY BETH MAASSEN
Los Alamos
I meditate daily. Usually twice.
I began practicing Transcendental Meditation (TM) when I was 16 years old. My older sister took me to hear the message of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and I was hooked. Prior to this event I had not given a thought to inner peace, and quite frankly I was not all that enamored with the benefits of TM. But the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was guru to the Beatles and the Beach Boys and I thought that was very cool.
At the end of my coursework a former DJ from Hawaii conferred my specially chosen mantra, and I was on my own. I practiced TM not because it brought Read More
Open Book: And God Said…
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Los Alamos
The Humanities class at our high school includes a unit about world religions, and it’s been fun to participate as one of the invited speakers who speak about their religious tradition.
Each year, the students are very polite and inquisitive about my lecture on Judaism, and I am totally exhausted by the end of the day. I have no idea how a teacher can do this, five days a week, month after month.
I try to start my lecture with two apologies: Judaism accommodates a spectrum of observance and philosophies so I can’t help but color the presentation by my own views, Read More
Bill Safeguards Faith-Based Community Centers
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM), Brian Mast (R-FL), Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and John Katko (R-NY) introduced bipartisan legislation today to increase penalties for making bomb threats, and provide $20 million in additional funding to the Department of Homeland Security to safeguard faith-based community centers.
The bill, which already has the support of 28 other members, would provide $20 million in additional funding to the Department of Homeland Security under the existing Read More
Wiemann: Teach Your Children Well … About Finances And Investing
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Shelly A. Wiemann
Edward Jones Financial Advisor
Save for a goal. In our highly commercialized culture, it’s almost inevitable that your children will eventually become somewhat acquisitive. Obviously, it’s important to teach them that they can’t have everything – and they certainly can’t have everything right now. So, once they are old enough to receive an allowance or to earn money in some fashion, encourage them to set a goal for something they want, such as a toy or video game, and to put money aside every week for that goal. It’s also an excellent idea to model this Read More
Local Fashionista Takes Style By Storm
Editor in Chief of Coulture Magazine Alexandra Hehlen on a recent visit to Los Alamos. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordonl/ladailypost.com
Coulture Magazine Editor in Chief Alexandra Hehlen with Deputy Editor in Chief Remington Remmel. Photo by Alexis Fairbanks
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
Los Alamos native Alexandra Hehlen, editor in chief of Coulture Magazine, is a junior majoring in journalism and minoring in business administration at UNC-Chapel Hill. Coulture is a glossy magazine, featuring fashion and culture in a fresh, youthful package.
“I wanted to do Read More
