Pawlak: Why Ask Why?
By JOHN PAWLAK
Los Alamos
We go through our lives in constant wonder, asking how, who, when, where, what, which, and of course, why. Most answers are fairly definitive, but the “Why” questions are often answered with a “Because” … when the real answer is “I don’t know.”
Why do we have fingertips, but no toetips? Why can we tiptoe, but not tipfinger? Why isn’t a butterfly called a flutterby? Why can a door be ajar, but a jar can’t be a door?
Why, why, why! Ah, but why stop asking why?
Why do we park on driveways and drive on parkways? Why are there interstate highways in Hawaii? Why is ‘abbreviation’ Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Feb. 24, 2025
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The snowpack in Northern New Mexico is 43-percent of normal. Two weeks ago saw some snow in the mountains and the snowpack increased. Locally the snowpack at the Hopewell measuring station is 55-percent of normal with a snow depth of 24 inches.
Last week saw two different weather patterns in New Mexico. Temperatures were bitterly cold in Eastern New Mexico, but much milder in t he Central and Western parts of the state. This week temperatures are forecast to be above normal with little chance of any precipitation.
The snowpack in Southern Read More
Fr. Glenn: Relinquishing Control
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
One of the things we hate in our lives is loss of control of what happens—to ourselves and within our sphere of influence. When things slip from that control, a sort of desperation stemming from uncertainty can take hold. And then we can be tempted to take shortcuts from what is ethical and right just so that we can regain that control. Not sure if you’ll get the promotion? Well … a little stab in the back of your competition—truthful or not—could be tempting. A little slander here, a little false evidence planted there … who’s to know? After all, I need that promotion more than they Read More
Tales Of Our Times: EPA Warns Of Iran, China Waging Cyberwar On U.S. Water Facilities
Tales Of Our Times
By JOHN BARTLIT
New Mexico Citizens
for Clean Air & Water
Ancient Persia had a place on history’s pathway that brought the technology and culture of acequias for water usage from the Middle East to Morocco to Moorish Spain and eventually to hundreds of villages in Northern New Mexico. An “acequia” is a ditch system of irrigation that works by gravity and to this day is still managed by its users. The name itself goes back thousands of years to the Arabic.
But aspects change. Modern Iran is pure trouble for the more recent water systems in our nation. To update us, the U.S. EPA offers Read More
All Shall Be Well: Sources Of Hope
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill and The Rev. Lynn Finnegan. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Deacon Amy Schmuck
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
Where is the evidence of goodness in which I can engage in hope? This is a question I ask myself often these days. I limit myself to 30 minutes in the mornings in which I dedicate to reading and then praying “the news”. This practice is helpful to me so that I stay informed, but I do not dwell and perseverate too long on “bad news” that could easily lead to an overwhelming and even Read More
Baby Bonds A Crucial Investment In New Mexico’s Health
By Dr. Samuel Swift, MPH, PhD
As an assistant professor teaching public health, I begin every class by asking my students what they believe is the biggest public health problem in New Mexico. Semester after semester, the most common answer I get is “poverty”.
Our students know intuitively what over a century of epidemiological research has shown, which is that wealth creates health.
New Mexicans who have more educational and economic opportunities live longer lives, are more able to avoid preventable diseases, and contribute more to our community. Unfortunately, many of our young adults Read More
DPS Cabinet Secretary Jason R. Bowie Issues Public Statement On New Mexico Law Enforcement Certification Board Special Meeting Of Feb. 21, 2025
By JASON R. BOWIE
Cabinet Secretary
New Mexico Department of Public Safety
Before I begin, I want to acknowledge the members of this board, (New Mexico Law Enforcement Certification Board) (LECB), who work tirelessly to ensure accountability in law enforcement. Your service, largely voluntary, is essential to the State of New Mexico and does not go unnoticed. Also, there are chiefs and sheriffs, current and retired, on this board which I’ve witnessed firsthand have demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout their career and while serving their communities. My remarks today are Read More
