Posts From The Road: Silverton, Colorado
Silverton: A view of Silverton, Colo. seen from a viewpoint on Highway 550, the Million Dollar Highway, which passes through the southern end of Silverton. The town sits at 9,313 feet elevation and is surrounded by high peaks of the San Juan Mountains. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Greene Street: Greene Street is the main street in Silverton, Colo. as it stretches the entire length of town. Greene Street is also one of the only paved streets in town as most streets are dirt and gravel. The colorful exterior paint of the old mining era buildings create a colorful street scene. Photo by Gary Read More
Fr. Glenn: As You Would Receive
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
First of all, sincere condolences to all of the family and friends of Charlie McMillan. Such a tragedy to have perished in an automobile accident while still so relatively young. IHM’s parishioners in Los Alamos will remember fondly the times he and his wife Janet joined us for our Easter Mass with Charlie playing his recorder. May God grant him eternal rest, and bring comfort to his family.
Such things remind us of the preciousness of life, which young people in particular often take so cavalierly, presuming their own indestructibility. Sadly, we priests and ministers encounter Read More
All Shall Be Well: Thoughts As I Say Farewell
Clergy from left, Pastor Deb Church, Deacon Amy Schmuck, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill, The Rev. Lynn Finnegan, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, and Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Rev. Deb Beloved Church
White Rock Presbyterian Church
I moved here in October 1998, and I’ve lived and worked here ever since. Until last weekend.
As of Aug. 31, I no longer live here. As of Sept. 16, I will no longer work here (my last Sunday at WRPC is Sept. 15; join us for worship at 9:30 and stay for a celebration of our ministry together!). And after today, I will no longer be writing Read More
Skolnik: Los Alamos County And Wastewater-Based Disease Surveillance – Major Gaps In Transparency, Ethics, And Technical Expertise
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
White Rock
Los Alamos County has ended its wastewater-based disease surveillance system (WBS) for COVID, RSV, Influenza A, and Influenza B. The purpose of this article is to inform the community about the manner in which I believe Los Alamos County has mis-managed this program and to encourage the community to demand that the County continue WBS and manage it in a transparent, ethical, and technically competent manner.
The Importance of Wastewater-Based Disease Surveillance
Despite significant declines in the number of COVID cases and deaths, COVID in 2023 was still the Read More
McQuiston: The Not-So-Scary Truth About Reconstruction Costs Of Your Home
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
Many people believe their insurance coverage should be based on the price they paid for their home. Others believe they’re adequately insured if the insurance coverage is based on the fair market value (the amount the owner would expect to receive if the home were sold today). And for those who just completed construction on a new home, you see no reason to insure it for more than what it cost to build, right?
The amount of insurance you buy should be based on the cost of replacing the home. The costs associated with replacing or Read More
Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Chiles En Nogada
Chiles en Nogada. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Roasted chiles prepared to include in Chiles en Nogada. Photo by Liddie Martinez
By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley
This might be one of the most perfect culinary delights I have ever eaten. The first time I had Chiles en Nogada, I was in Durango, Mexico working on the committee to establish El Camino Real as a National Historic Trail. The committee was invited to dinner at the Governor’s Palace and the chef served this beautiful dish with a depth of flavor that kept challenging my taste buds as I tried to workout what the ingredients were. The presentation Read More
Amateur Naturalist: Bumble Bee Decline
A Russian Sage covered with flowers. Russian sage bloom throughout the summer and its branches become completely covered with hundreds of small blue flowers. Photo by Robert Dryja
Hunt’s Bumblebee: White bands can be seen on each side of an orange band on the bee’s rear abdomen. The Hunt’s bumble bee has had some decease in abundance over the past century but does not have a clear downward trend. It is placed in the ‘least concern’ category in one report. Photo by Robert Dryja
By Robert Dryja
Los Alamos
A variety of plants bloom in the spring but their flowers fade by mid summer. There is an exception. Read More
