Robinson: Faceless Flunkies Making Dangerous Decisions
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
“Live your life in such a way that half the world isn’t dancing in the streets when some hero puts you in the forever box.”
This meme, with a photo of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, isn’t circulating in public – it’s on websites for medical professionals.
Debates over Thompson’s assassination and the capture of his accused killer are still blazing on social media and even at Christmas parties and show no sign of letting up. The consensus is the shooting reveals a seething anger against health insurers, although most of us stop Read More
Catch Of The Week: Package Delivery Text Scams
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
The holidays are almost here, and am I getting tons of festive greeting cards? No, I am not, because most people just text or email. Am I getting festive texts from loved ones? Nope again!
I am getting the USPS package delivery scams that are going around, and you probably are, too.
What could be more festive?
Image of package delivery smishing text scam. Courtesy image
These text scams are a kind of phishing known as “smishing”. What is smishing? Smishing is a form of phishing that involves a text message or phone number. Victims Read More
County Seeks Public Input To Help Shape East Downtown Los Alamos Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is seeking community feedback through open comment available until Dec. 31, 2024, to help shape the East Downtown Los Alamos Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA) Plan.
Residents can also watch the recording of the public forum held Dec. 16, 2024, in Council Chambers to learn more about the plan and the project’s next steps at lacnm.com/WatchMRAForumRecording.
The MRA Plan aims to address issues such as vacant properties, low commercial activity and deteriorating infrastructure. It will identify community-supported projects, programs and policies to Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Dec. 18, 2024
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
At this time of year, anglers should consider a trip to Southern New Mexico because most of the small lakes and reservoirs in this part of the state are stocked with catchable-size rainbow trout during the winter months.
Locations that offer a chance at not just stocked trout but larger holdover trout include Grindstone Reservoir near Ruidoso and Lake Robert’s near Silver City. Bonito Lake is open for fishing. It has been closed for several years after being ruined for several as l years by a wildfire. It is being stocked with rainbow trout Read More
LWV President’s Message: Our Work Continues
By FELICIA ORTH
President
League of Women Voters of Los Alamos
Even the lightest touch on the pulse of current public discourse reveals strong contention, anger, and fear. The League’s work and goals feel more important than ever: to register those who are eligible to vote, to educate them through voter guides and candidate forums, to help assure ease of voting and the integrity of the electoral process, to advocate for sensible decisions on matters of public policy, to combat disinformation, and to fight gerrymandering and maintain fair districting.
Over the next few months we will Read More
Op-Ed: Send The Dogs To Heaven
By KELLY PARKER
Los Alamos
I LOVE dogs. Ask anyone who knows me. I’d rather watch cute dog videos on Instagram than the latest TV program or movie. I stop and say hi to all the dogs when I walk and even wave to them when I see one in a car driving by. What I don’t love are irresponsible dog owners!
I was walking my 11 1⁄2 year old dog around 1:30 p.m., Nov. 19, on Grand Canyon in White Rock. She was feeling great that day and was excited to be out smelling the smells. We noticed two very large dogs approaching from the opposite direction. They were on leashes; a young lady was walking them. My dog and I crossed the street Read More
Councilor Ryti: Moving Forward
By RANDALL RYTI
Los Alamos County Councilor
In the last month or so the Los Alamos County Council has considered some controversial proposals. The item that generated the most public comment was the potential purchase of two vacant lots on Diamond Drive and a nearby commercial building. I had thought the purchase was worth considering because it could help the County realize a long-term goal for a social services hub. Even though I have been and continue to be a supporter for a social services hub, I was concerned about replacing commercially zoned land for institutional uses. Ultimately, there Read More
