An Open Book: From Iceland With Love
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Los Alamos
Our boys were in their mid- to late teens when we decided they were old enough to appreciate a family trip to Europe. Aside from experiential learning about Italian and Spanish sights and culture, we wanted to instill in our three children a sense that foreign travel was something they could enjoy and should do as the opportunity arose. We learn so much about ourselves and our world when we can compare our living circumstances to how others live.
To make this life lesson as obvious as possible, we decided to travel with just our backpacks, stay at a range of accommodations Read More
Pawlak: Chocolate & The UNM-LA Bond
By JOHN PAWLAK
Advisory Board Member
UNM-Los Alamos
Seriously, who doesn’t love chocolate? If chocolate were on the ballot, there’s no question as to whether it would pass. Rich in antioxidants, it can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of clotting. It’s a valued asset to our bodies and our culinary delights.
So why discuss chocolate? Well, it does get one’s attention and that’s what we need to remind us that UNM-LA is a valued asset for our students and our community delights!
Well, maybe this analogy stops at the fondue table. But in all seriousness, voting YES on the UNM-LA Bonds Read More
Saenz: A Call For Change In Los Alamos County Leadership
By ALLAN SAENZ
Los Alamos
My name is Allan Saenz, and I’ve been a business owner in Los Alamos for 26 years. I operate two local businesses—SALA Los Alamos Event Center, which has been a part of this community for two years, and Los Alamos Network, which has been providing high-speed internet for over two decades. Throughout this time, I’ve experienced firsthand the challenges of doing business in this county. And now, after many years of witnessing the same patterns, I feel compelled to share my concerns and call for change in how Los Alamos County operates, especially with the upcoming election Read More
Mead: Our Election System Is Biased
By WILLIAM C. MEAD
Los Alamos
The 2024 Presidential election is a critical one in the life of our country, for several reasons: the outcome will lead to considerable chaos and possibly violence, no matter who wins. For example, if Trump wins, he has promised mass deportations of illegal aliens and severe punishments for election workers that he considers to have “cheated”. If Harris wins, Trump has already planted seeds for contesting the election and his rhetoric might inspire violence from “MAGA” supporters—possibly worse than January 6th.
Sadly, this election will occur under the rules Read More
Reagor: Stop The Solar Reimbursement Bait And Switch!
By DAVID REAGOR
Los Alamos County Councilor
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- Solar is the only abundant energy source in Los Alamos County.
- The county cap is to not go past 6 MW total in home solar production.
- Individual homes are capped at enough solar power to cover their needs.
- For homeowners solar is a good investment.
- Many homeowners invested significant amounts of money by assuming higher retail payment rates.
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Our local producers of home solar have been given a new payment schedule. It essentially pays wholesale for the solar power generated. This is after many people invested tens of thousands of dollars into systems. Read More
Posts From The Road: Sally Overlook On Piedra Ice Fissures Trail In Colorado
Sally Overlook View: A view from Sally Overlook in the San Juan Mountains north of Pagosa Springs, Colo. of the expansive valley to the east. The overlook is a pie shaped ledge that provides views in several directions of the valley and mountains in the area. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Piedra River Valley: Looking toward the southwest from Sally Overlook gives viewers a great view of the Piedra River flowing to the southwest through the Piedra River Valley and meadows. The elevation at the overlook is just over 8,400 feet and the elevation along the river is about 7,500 feet, a 900 foot Read More
Fr. Glenn: Warning … Possible Danger Ahead
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Almost every week of the year the Catholic Church has memorials of various saints—the apostles, notable pastors, notable scholars of the past (“doctors” of the Church), and particularly charitable and self-sacrificing individuals such as Elizabeth of Hungary. And, almost every week, there are memorials of martyrs—various men and women of the very early days of faith prior to the Roman emperor Constantine granting recognition to (and eventually converting to) Christianity.
But before Constantine the Romans held a number of persecutions of Christianity, no doubt using Read More
