Letter to the Editor: Looking at Half of the Sun
By HOLLY CAULDERHaving lived in New Mexico all my life, I’ve had the opportunity to experience what the land means to so many people here. Families
Letter to the Editor: PRC Should Reconsider Renewable Engergy Rule
RILEY MONTGOMERYShould a student receive double the credit for doing the minimum work required? If not, why should utility companies be allowed to?
On Wednesday, Nov. 20, the Public Regulation Commission (PRC) adjusted a rule allowing companies to receive double, and even triple the credit of a “Renewable Energy Certificate” for using renewable energy resources such as solar, biomass, and geothermal energy.
Instead of a 1:1 ratio of one credit per one kilowatt-hour of renewable energy, companies will receive more certificates for using the same amount of renewable energy. As Read More
Letter to the Editor: Thank You Speech and Debate Team Supporters!
By LAHS HILLTALKERS and LAMS HAWKTALKERS
The Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers and the Los Alamos Middle School Hawktalkers would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported our recent local event.
The 51st annual speech and debate tournament was a huge success. More than 250 competitors representing 13 schools from Zuni, Farmington and Albuquerque traveled to compete in the two day event. Special thanks to the Rotary Club of Los Alamos, the Pajarito Masonic Lodge, Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Vecinos Program, the League of Women Voters, the Toastmasters of Los Read More
Pain Free Athlete: Express Gratitude and Attract Happiness this Thanksgiving
Pain Free AthleteExpress Gratitude and Attract Happiness this Thanksgiving
According to Martin E. P. Seligman, Ph.D., a leader in Positive Psychology, and author of “Authentic Happiness,” one cause of low life satisfaction and contentment is failure to express gratitude and taking things for granted.
“Gratitude is an appreciation of someone else’s excellent moral character. As an emotion, it is a sense of wonder, thankfulness, and appreciation for life itself.”
Often in our busy lives we do not take time to acknowledge all the goodness Read More
Classical Music World: The Special Joys of Live Performance
Want to see a great live performance? Cellist Joshua Roman will be in concert in Los Alamos Jan. 24. Photo by Tina Su
Classical Music World: The Special Joys of Live PerformanceI don’t listen to recorded music very often. That probably comes as a surprise to people who know that I’m the artistic director of the Los Alamos Concert Association (LACA).
I certainly listen to CDs as part of my work with LACA. I do listen to the radio and sometimes to a CD in the car, but I hardly ever put on a CD at home just for, I guess, fun.
This is, in part, because I can’t multi-task where music Read More
Money IQ: 2013 – What a Year It’s Been
Money IQ2013 – What a Year It’s Been
2013 continues on the path of very solid gains, but it has certainly has not been a smooth ride. Stocks and bonds have had to steer clear of geopolitical risks, budget issues, and the ongoing debt crisis in the U.S. In spite of these issues the stock markets have posted very strong gains.
Stocks enjoyed their best 3 quarters in a number of years, but the question is, will we be able to continue on this pace and for how long? Bonds hit some speed bumps in the second quarter, but low single digit gains still look possible. In any market, there are always Read More
Letter to the Editor: A Successful CROP Hunger Walk and Turkey Trot Takes Many People
By Lynn Wysocki-Smith and Cynthia BiddlecombThe CROP Hunger Walk and Turkey Trot is like many events in town – it takes many people to make it a successful event. Our organizational committee includes Cynthia Biddlecomb as publicity chair, Wendee Brunish as treasurer, Jeanne Butler as LA Care representative and deliverer of baked goods to business sponsors, Elisa Enriquez as co-coordinator and committee motivator and t-shirt chair, Ted Williams as race details chair, Lynn Wysocki-Smith as co-coordinator and business sponsor Read More
