Liddie’s Traditional New Mexico Dishes: Prune Pastelitos
Prune pastelito. Photo by Liddie Martinez
By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley
Grandma always made prune pastelitos when she was expecting company. These flaky, prune pie squares paired perfectly with a steaming hot cup of coffee and the casual conversation she had with cousins, neighbors, or her sister, my Tia Fela, every time she came to visit. How I loved for my Tia Fela to visit! She lived in El Rito so, when she came over, it was for a week at a time, and it took about that length of time for the two sisters to catch up on all the gossip happening in both communities. My sister and I would quietly creep Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Dec. 4, 2024
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The Fishing Report will be shorter from now until springtime because many of the streams and lakes are now closed due to winter conditions.
Anglers who would still like to fish open water for trout and other species should consider a trip to Southern New Mexico.
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 Read More
Amateur Naturalist: Transitions With Arrival Of Winter Weather Front
By ROBERT DRYJA
Los Alamos
Both plants and birds pass through transitions when the first cold fronts of winter are arriving. The change of leaf color is the most visible change for plants. This change does not move in lock step with all plants changing their leaf color at the same time. Some trees shed all their leaves by late October while other still have green leaves in mid November. This difference for autumn leaves is particularly visible when the first snow fall arrives. The expectation is to see bare branches. It then is somewhat startling to see branches with green leaves also covered with Read More
LACDC Shares Thoughts On Diamond Drive Property Issue
By LAUREN MCDANIEL, LACDC Executive Director
On Behalf of the LACDC Executive Committee
Staff Lauren McDaniel and David Jolly, Board Members Carol A. Clark, Craig Wehner, Tracie Stratton, Karen Easton, Bill Wadt
After speaking with some County representatives, and hearing from business owners on the topic of the possible Diamond Drive property purchase, it’s clear there are well-intentioned people who are energized about moving forward with community development plans and achieving priorities on the County’s Strategic Plan. We appreciate this enthusiasm and understand what the County Read More
Giving Thanks And Giving Back
United Way of Northern New Mexico Executive Director Cindy Padilla. Courtesy/UWNNM
By CINDY PADILLA
Executive Director
United Way of Northern New Mexico
November marked the beginning of a season of giving and gratitude. It marks the beginning of a dedicated time focusing on family, faith, and the belief that it is in giving that we receive
My life and career has always centered around public service and helping people realize their potential. I am truly thankful for the opportunities I have had to learn, to serve and to lead. It is through these experiences, that I have learned that power isn’t Read More
Support Senior Activity Centers … Make A Difference In The Lives Of Older Adults In Los Alamos County
By JACCI GRUNINGER
Executive Director
Los Alamos Retired & Senior Organization
Today is Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to generosity and support. I’m filled with gratitude for our incredible community and the uplifting spirit we share. Each of you plays a vital role in our mission, and together we have the power to create lasting change for our older adults in Los Alamos County.
I am excited to announce a $1,000 matching gift challenge available today by one of our generous donors! Every donation we receive on Giving Tuesday will be matched, doubling the impact of your generosity. This is Read More
Op-Ed: We Need Doctors. Texas Has Them.
By ELIZABETH HELLER ALLEN
Santa Fe
-
-
-
-
- They need a safe place to practice medicine. We just need to get ‘em here.
-
-
-
For years, New Mexico has been seriously short of virtually all doctors: primary care, pediatricians, dentists, eye doctors, and other specialists … and all the people who help them take care of patients. It can take months to see a specialist and weeks to see a primary care physician, if you can find one. We are short almost 13,000 health care workers to serve our 2.1 million residents. That includes every kind of healthcare worker like EMTs, pharmacists and physical therapists as well as Read More
