McQuiston: What Is A Smart Alarm System And Should I Consider One?
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
As recently as 10 years ago, consumers did not have access to technology that let them manage their own home security systems. Smart alarm systems changed that. Originally, traditional security systems were hardwired into the home and monitored by a central station, usually a home alarm company. The customer paid monthly fees.
Fast forward and today, consumers have smartphones, home networks and wireless technology—all of which the smart alarm system can utilize. People can buy door sensors to detect if someone is outside Read More
All Shall Be Well: Los Alamos Churches Share Lenten Program
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 Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb
ELCA
When I first arrived in Los Alamos in February of 2002, to serve Bethlehem Lutheran Church, the season of Lent was about to start.
[See last week’s column by Pastor Ferry about Lent]. To my utter delight, I learned right away that our Lutheran, Episcopal and Catholic churches (at that time) had a tradition of compiling a daily Lenten devotional for their people and sharing Read More
Gessing: Legislature Says ‘No’ To Prosperity … Again
By PAUL J. GESSING
President
Rio Grande Foundation
As Sen. George Muñoz (D-Gallup) told the floor as debate over this year’s budget wrapped up. “You’re not a poor state. Quit telling other people you’re a poor state.”
He’s right. The State of New Mexico is NOT poor. But what about the people of New Mexico? Among the citizens poverty remains high. According to World Population Review, New Mexico has the third-highest poverty rate in the US. Crime remains troubling and the education system is in dire straits.
The State of New Mexico (meaning the government itself) has had massive surpluses in recent Read More
Cinema Cindy Reviews ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB
Los Alamos
“Bob Marley: One Love” was released to theaters on Valentine’s Day and is now playing at SALA Event Center in Los Alamos.
The music, acting, and cinematography are excellent in this film, as is the glimpse of Jamaican history. Spliced into the action occasionally is historic footage taken in Jamaica and of Marley.
Bob Marley is played by Kingsley Ben-Adir, perhaps known for his role as Malcolm X in One Night in Miami, but most recently seen as one of the singing Kens in the Barbie movie. Ben-Adir is fairly convincing as Marley, studiously imitating the musical style Read More
Ryti: Quality Of Life Council Goal
By RANDALL RYTI
Los Alamos County Councilor
At our Feb. 20, 2024, Council Work Session, Council will have a briefing and discussion on our Quality of Life Goal.
This goal covers six priorities:
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- Health, Wellbeing, and Social Services
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity (DEI)
- Mobility
- Educational, Historical, and Cultural Amenities
- Open Space, Parks, and Recreation
- Public Safety
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Four of these six priority areas get public input through County Boards (Art in Public Places Board, Community Health Council, Transportation Board, Historical Preservation Advisory Board, and the Parks and Read More
Los Alamos High School Spotlight: Teacher Ruth Silver
LAHS English Teacher Ruth Silver
By Andy McBride
Los Alamos Daily Post
Ruth Silver, an English teacher at Los Alamos High School (LAHS), is a third-generation teacher – and not just any ordinary teacher. She is one of a kind to many people around her and an inspiration to her students.
Born in Las Cruces and raised in Albuquerque, she grew up in a home with a high focus on education, religion, and strict standards for behavioral expectations. She mentioned being a rather rebellious child for her parents.
From a young age, she questioned just about everything put before her and was always curious about Read More
Op/Ed: Response To Editorial On Joe Biden’s Age
By DIANA MARTINEZ
Los Alamos
In regard to James Rickman’s editorial on Joe Biden’s age (link), I wanted to provide a synopsis of what a neuroscientist wrote to the NY Times. Dr. Charan Ranganath, a professor of psychology and neuroscience and the director of the Dynamic Memory Lab at the University of California, Davis said that everyone begins losing memories and words in their 30s. He said there is “forgetting” and “Forgetting.” The first is when we mis-speak the name of someone like the president of Mexico, and the second is when we don’t remember having met that person. He also spoke to Biden’s Read More
