Robinson: Buy A Piece Of History
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
If you love historic hotels, and I do, it was a punch in the gut to read that the St. James Hotel in Cimarron has closed. The storied St. James not only has a big place in New Mexico history – punctuated by 26 bullet holes in the barroom ceiling – it’s a major employer in the tiny northern town.
After the announcement, the hotel’s Facebook page carried an outpouring of comments from grieving customers, Boy Scouts, former employees and locals who all hope the right person will step up to carry on the St. James legacy. And the search for a buyer Read More
Review: Want To Hear A Good Story? Go See LALT’s ‘Beowulf And The Bard’!
Beowulf (Collin McDowell), left, and the bard (Patrick Webb) are comedy gold in the Los Alamos Little Theater’s production of ‘Beowulf and the Bard’. Photo by Thomas Graves
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Little Theatre’s latest production, “Beowulf and the Bard” has all the components of a great story. There’s fighting. There are heroes. There are monsters. There is a hint of romance. There are peanuts.
Furthermore, the play has a great foundation; its characters and story line follow the Old English epic poem “Beowulf”. The poem, which Read More
Denish: A Million Here, A Million There
By DIANE DENISH
Corner to Corner
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
Imagine this: You are a legislator in the state House of Representatives and are told that you have $2.5 million to distribute in your House district or $4.2 million in your Senate district. Wow! You would no doubt feel like Santa Claus.
This is what happened in the 2024 legislative session, and it’s what happens every legislative session although amounts vary depending on the revenue sources.
Those revenue sources for the capital outlay (sometimes called pork) bill are general obligation bonds, severance tax bonds, and non-recurring Read More
All Shall Be Well: Practicing An Embodied Faith
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, The Rev. Lynn Finnegan, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill, Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry and Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Deacon Amy Schmuck
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
This past week I was greatly blessed to participate in our Rocky Mountain Synod of the ELCA’s Theological Conference with around 100 of my ministry colleagues from our broad geographical area. Participants traveled from Wyoming, Utah, Texas, Colorado, and I was also fortunate enough to have only a short but breath-takingly beautiful drive Read More
Crucet: Supporting Ryn Herrmann For County Council
By LAURA CRUCET
Executive Chef/Owner
Pig and Fig Cafe, Sugar and Cream Cafe, Beef and Leaf Cafe
I am writing to express my strong support for Ryn Herrmann and her candidacy for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council.
Ryn has been a champion for small businesses during her time as director of the Chamber of Commerce, and has proven to be committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Los Alamos County.
I am a small business owner and longtime resident of Los Alamos, and I have had the opportunity to witness the hard work and positive impact imparted by Ryn on the community. Ryn was an avid and Read More
Catch Of The Week: ‘Funeral Streaming’ Facebook Scams
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
Losing a loved one is hard, but it’s even harder when scammers target friends and family left behind. Scammers have been offering fake streaming services for Facebook events for some time, and have now begun to target funeral and memorial event groups on Facebook.
Brian Krebs, renowned cyber-researcher, recently uncovered this disturbing scam, you can read the article here on his website.
How does the scam work? After a loved one dies, many people might create a Facebook group to help organize memories of the loved one, simplify funeral Read More
McQuiston: Hiring A Roofer? Best Practices
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
Hiring a contractor to work in your home can be nerve-wracking. You have to find someone with the skills and knowledge to do the work well—and you want to make sure they’re dependable, trustworthy, and that they prioritize safety. These qualities become even more critical when you’re hiring a roofer.
What makes hiring a roofer complex? While any shoddy construction work is frustrating, poor roofing work could lead to leaks, and in turn, structural damage to your home. Whether you need someone to make a small repair or install Read More
