McQuiston: Eight Important Car Maintenance Services Drivers Need To Know
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
Whether you’re a new or experienced driver, here are eight auto components that require regular maintenance to help you keep your vehicle in road-ready condition:
1. Wiper blades
Windshield wipers are an important component of safe driving. When it rains, sleets or snows ‒ or when bugs attack ‒ you must be able to clear your windshield so that your vision is unobstructed while driving.
Because wiper blades are made from rubber, they eventually wear out. Worn blades leave streaks that are difficult to see through, which can Read More
For The Record: Public Safety, Health, & Prosperity (Part 2)
By DENISE DERKACS
Candidate for Re-Election to County Council
I am serving in my second year as Council Chair and my fourth year on Council. During my service on Council, I have gained a full understanding of Council procedures and authorities and in-depth knowledge of County operations and challenges. I have learned the complexities of the County budget and recognize the importance of fiscal responsibility. I have worked diligently with my fellow Councilors on strategic planning to establish County priorities and develop tools to track County performance. I am conscious of my role as a public Read More
Dear Thief, Stop Stealing Harris Sign From My Yard
By JOHN E. PEARSON
Los Alamos
Dear Thief,
For The Record: Public Safety, Health, & Prosperity (Part 1)
By DENISE DERKACS
Candidate for Re-Election to County Council
As public servants, County Councilors are expected to follow a principle-based approach to informed decision-making. During my term on Council and as Council Chair, this has involved gathering as much information about an issue as possible, proactively engaging with constituents with differing opinions, considering all the facts and anticipating possible consequences of a decision, and being open to all options and solutions.
Members of the opposing political party have recently misrepresented my public statements, Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Oct. 14, 2024
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
Weather forecasts for this winter indicate a La Nina, a cooler Pacific current, affecting the weather. So far this has been the case with dry conditions and warmer-than-normal temperatures this fall. Streamflows are running well-below normal for this time of year. They make for good fishing, but the low water requires a stealthy approach and accurate casts. Fly fishing is often excellent this time of year.
The wild brown trout and brook trout are spawning this time of year. They will develop deeper colors and become more aggressive.
Brown Read More
Kooshian: My First Vote
By CHARLES KOOSHIAN
Los Alamos
I cast an early vote Tuesday, along with much of the rest of the community, at the municipal building. The staff were friendly and competent, and I was in and out quickly after an entirely positive experience.
As I walked out, I thought back to the first time I voted. It was the presidential election of 1952, General Dwight D. Eisenhower versus Illinois Gov. Adlai E. Stevenson. Voting age back then was 21, my age. I had already registered.
I was in the US Air Force, stationed at Hamilton Air Force Base just north of San Francisco. As I was due to ship out to Korea soon, I was Read More
Dannemann: Early Voting Has Started In New Mexico
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
Early voting has started in New Mexico.
Before you head to the voting booth or fill out your mail-in ballot, your first stop should be nmvote.org, on the Secretary of State website. From that page you can obtain a sample ballot, which will show you everything that’s up for a vote in your district.
In this general election we are not only voting for president but also one United States senator, all our members of Congress, the entire state Legislature, both House and Senate, and about half of our elected local officials including Read More
