Fr. Glenn: ‘Too Many Rules’
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
You know … I like going fast. I miss driving on I-10 in west Texas where there’s an 85 MPH speed limit, so I think I’ll start doing that on the local interstates and roads … and maybe some residential areas. Oooo … and slalom in and out between cars! That’s fun!! I just don’t like traffic rules; they restrict what I want!
Well, obviously such a program of behavior will sooner or later inevitably end in traffic citations at best, destroyed lives and property at worst. Thus … traffic laws.
One of the common reasons given for giving up the Catholic faith in particular, or the Christian faith Read More
All Shall Be Well: A Vocabulary Of Faith
Clergy from left, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill, Rector, Trinity on the Hill, Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired; Associate Priest Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By LYNN FINNEGAN
Associate Priest
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Faith
Santa Fe
In her spiritual memoir, “Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith,” Kathleen Norris begins by sharing the story of her early faith, drifting away, and re-entry into Christian community. “I drifted away from religion … when the well-meaning adults who taught Sunday school and confirmation Read More
Testy Exchanges Fill Public Safety Committee Hearing
Chairwoman Joanne J. Ferrary
By PHILL CASAUS
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Two pieces of public safety legislation created heat and testy exchanges between legislators during a lengthy committee hearing Tuesday — and could be a sign of things to come on the emotional subject of guns.
House Bill 27 proposes changes to the state’s Extreme Risk Firearm Protection Order, including adding health care professionals to the list of people who can ask law enforcement officers to file a petition for the order.
Meanwhile, House Bill 114 would impose potential civil penalties on gun manufacturers for a number Read More
McQuiston: Will Homeowners Insurance Rates Increase In 2024?
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos since 1963
When your homeowners insurance policy comes up for renewal in 2024, be prepared for an unpleasant shock: You’re likely to face a premium increase of 15% to 20%, and the price jump could be much higher if you live in an area where there’s risk of wildfires or severe storms. That’s assuming you can find home insurance coverage at all.
Home insurance costs have soared recently, and policy renewal data shows that premiums have been increasing by more than 20% year-over-year, according to separate reports from insurance Read More
Changes To Anti-Corruption Law Clear First Committee
By ROBERT NOTT
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Public employees and elected officials could find themselves facing fines of up to $10,000 if they violate the state’s Governmental Conduct Act under a new bill that cleared its first committee.
House Bill 8 would not only raise the ceiling for fines from $250 to up to $10,000 but provide more clarity regarding prohibited activities under the act, including engaging in political activities while on duty, while wearing a uniform or using a state vehicle — except for state law enforcement officers who may be serving on a security detail. The House Government, Read More
Catch Of The Week: Xfinity Data Breach
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
Data breaches happen…a lot.
How many data breaches do you think there were in the US in 2023?
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- A. 12
- B. 1,000,000
- C. 267,000
- D. 2,116
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The answer is D. 2,116.
So approximately 6 breaches a day, just in the US.
Total number of victims in the US, about 234 million.
In a notice released in December, Xfinity said “there was unauthorized access” to its systems from Oct. 16 to Oct. 19, 2023.
How did this happen? The same way many data breaches happen…vulnerabilities.
In this case, there was a vulnerability in Citrix network appliances used by businesses Read More
Rickman: Censorship Does Nothing To Lift The Veil Of Ignorance
The rules for the tunnel art space are clearly marked. Courtesy/James Rickman
By JAMES RICKMAN
Los Alamos
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution, in my opinion, remains the most enlightened and beautiful fundamental freedom guaranteed to citizens of this nation. Therefore, I was saddened to read Rabbi Jack Shlachter’s appeal for “legitimizing” the art in the underpass tunnel near the Los Alamos Cooperative Market.
When my wife and I first saw that the Los Alamos County Community Services Department had designated the tunnel as a community “art space,” I was overjoyed. Art Read More
