Fr. Glenn: Preferring Light
By Father Glenn Jones:
Cool … back to 2 Chronicles again this week, though not very uplifting. Well … not until some more history had passed, at least.
The period is, or just after, 600 B.C. The great Israelite kings David and Solomon are long gone, as is the greatness of their kingdom. Israel—not divided into the separate kingdoms of Israel and Judah—has waffled back and forth from fidelity to infidelity…as have thier fortunes. The post-split northern kingdom of Israel had been conquered and absorbed by Assyria, which itself has been conquered by the Babylonians. Only the southern kingdom of Read More
All Shall Be Well: ‘Jesus H. Cripes’
Clergy from left, Pastor Mary Ann Hill, Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired; Associate Priest Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Rev. Deb Beloved Church
White Rock Presbyterian Church
“Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain…” (Exodus 20:7a, King James Version)
I suspect that many people, Christian or otherwise, are familiar with this commandment (#3 in God’s top 10; cf. Exodus 20:1-17). Or as a more modern translation (the New International Version) puts it, “You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God…” Read More
Op/Ed: State Parks Fees Study
Selena Connealy, Chair
NM State Parks Advisory Board
Albuquerque
More than five million people visit New Mexico’s State Parks in an average year, a testament to the integral role that parks play in the state’s outdoor recreation economy and their essential contribution to our quality of life. Our 35 State Parks give New Mexicans—and out-of-state visitors—a matchless opportunity to experience the beauty, adventure, and unique character of New Mexico’s landscapes.
For the State Parks system to continue providing the best experience for New Mexicans and visitors alike, we must invest in Read More
McQuiston: Springing Into Strong Winds And Storms
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
If the wind was strong enough to pick up Dorothy and Toto and pull her entire house into a tornado and send them to the magical Land of Oz, there is no telling what it could do to your property. Spring season is here, and with that comes storms. Rain, hail, wind, lightning and those nasty tornadoes can cause serious damage.
So, instead of getting your magical shoes ready, follow these simple steps to minimize damage to your home:
Maintain trees and branches:
Trim any loose tree limbs and branches and dispose of them. You will be thankful Read More
Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Croquetas de Jámon
Croquetas de Jámon. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Video on how to prepare Croquetas de Jámon. Video by Liddie Martinez
By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley
Traveling is a wonderful way to learn about the cultures of the world. Seeing historical cities and sites tied to ancient events, visiting museums filled with breathtaking works of art, attending traditional festivals, watching dances that are taught generation to generation, and listening to music that was born in the region is much more meaningful and exciting than reading about it in a book or watching it on TV.
Whether the history is on our Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: March 5, 2025
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
There are some fishing areas in Northeast New Mexico that opened March 1 for the 2024 season.
Morphy Lake State Park, Clayton Lake State Park and the Charette Lakes will open for fishing. The Charette Lakes should be good for some nice, holdover trout. The Charette Lakes also have yellow perch. There should also be some holdover trout at Morphy Lake, including some cutthroat trout.
Clayton Lake is now open. Clayton Lake was stocked Feb. 21 with 3,200 rainbow trout in preparation for it’s opening Friday for the 2024 season. The state-record Read More
Gessing: New Mexico Emergency Laws Still Need Reform
By PAUL J. GESSING
President
Rio Grande Foundation
March 11, 2024, is the fourth anniversary of Gov. Lujan Grisham’s first public health emergency dealing with what was then the start of the COVID 19 pandemic. Although restrictions varied widely throughout the next three years, the public health emergency did not end until March 31, 2023.
Under New Mexico’s public health emergency laws governors have wide discretion to make policies unchecked by the Legislature or any other elected body.
Objectively, it is hard to see any significant achievements thanks to the Gov.’s restrictive COVID Read More
