Op/Ed: Shared Grief
By DAVID CREMER
Los Alamos
My wonderful wife is a hospice nurse who has had the profound privilege of taking care of and comforting hundreds of patients as their journey on this earth came to an end. She often heard very poignant stories from her patients during their last days. She heard one of those stories from a retired Los Alamos police officer she was taking care of. It was a story that brought heartfelt tears to both her and the old officer as they talked.
Her relationship with her new patient began in the normal way. She came into his home, introduced herself, and started assessing the health Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Feb. 20, 2024
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The weather forecast shows no major events for the rest of February. There should be significant thawing of the snowpack heading into March.
Ice fishing is holding up so far. By the end of the month, it may be ending. Eagle Nest Lake is usually the last to thaw. The ice-fishing season could be over early this year.
Streamflows should start to rise. Heavy runoff is likely still a month away.
Now is a good time to take an inventory of your fishing tackle and begin stocking up with your favorite lures, flies, hooks and other needs for the upcoming season. Read More
DeVolder: Comments On McQuiston – Car Insurance Rates Skyrocket …
By MARK DEVOLDER
Los Alamos
Mr. McQuiston passed along an article (link) he read in Forbes magazine dated August 2023 (updated December 2023).
The article indicated the following:
Drivers currently pay an average of $1,668 for their car insurance policy, according to the online insurance agency Insurify. New Mexico, Nevada and New Jersey are seeing the highest annual rate increases in 2024, with prices soaring by 38 percent, 36 percent and 34 percent respectively.
Experts point to four main reasons for the spike in car insurance rates:
- Costs associated with driving are higher.
- More cars are
Dannemann: Medical Leave Might Not Work For Ranches
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
Do you think there is workers’ comp insurance coverage on the Yellowstone Ranch? What about paid family and medical leave?
The fictional Yellowstone Ranch is the spectacular starring location of the “Yellowstone” TV series, now running on CBS after first being aired on a streaming network. The show is a 21st-century Western, replete with cowboys, cattle, horses and modern intrigue. People get injured in every episode.
In the last episode of Season 3, several people get shot, but I am more curious about Jimmy, the incompetent Read More
Travel: Covered Wooden Bridges Are Quintessential Stars Of Green Mountain State
Red Covered Bridge in Vermont. Photo by Debbie Stone
By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
The covered bridges of Vermont are often found on postcards, in books and stories about the state and on many different social media sites. They’re the settings for idyllic, scenic drives, weddings and ghost tales.
Vermont is home to more than 100 of these historic structures and as such, it boasts more covered bridges per square mile than any other state in the country. At one time, there was upwards of 500, but unfortunately many were lost to the major flood of 1929, as well as to modernization Read More
Fr. Glenn: The Twain Shall Meet
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
As spring approacheth, always it is accompanied by billboards and ads promoting health, strength, fitness centers, etc., emblazoned with models sculpted so perfectly that Michaelangelo would be envious at the (apparent) skill. But, of course, remember that ol’ Mick didn’t have Photoshop or AI like modern ad agencies. Yet, we do remember from scripture something we know well by experience: “Health and soundness are better than all gold, and a robust body than countless riches.” (Sirach 30:15) Sooo…we trudge to the gym, the track, the pool…remove the clothes from the Read More
Denish: Plenty Of Bills Would Improve Public Health
By DIANE DENISH
Corner to Corner
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
There is no question it is difficult to follow bills and bill action in the Legislature. For frequent users, the Secretary of State website (nmlegis.gov) is very friendly and does a timely job of updating bill status throughout the session. For first-time users it is easy to learn.
According to the Legislative Council librarian, 685 bills, 35 resolutions and 76 memorials were filed this session. Many died an early death and others moved along slowly. It’s a lot to navigate.
News reports generally focus on high profile legislation. Read More
