All Shall Be Well: Creation Care
Clergy from left, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired; Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Assistant Rector Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Courtesy photo
By Reverend Lynn Finnegan
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Faith
Santa Fe
When I was in eighth grade, my “reading” teacher began each class with a list of ten words. We then had to use our (paper) thesauruses and produce a list of synonyms for each word. I found the task incredibly tedious.
Today, I am grateful for the tedium! The exercise impressed upon me the power and nuances of words and language. Take the word “dominion”. In a majority of English translations Read More
Houck: Do You Want To Retire? Can You Retire?
By DAVID HOUCK
Qualifying Broker
Atomic Realty
Retirement is a major decision, influenced by unique financial and emotional factors. Seek advice and discuss your plans with your financial advisor, your spouse, your family, and your trusted friends. Retiring is a process, and while there are many factors to consider when retiring two are often considered the most important. What do you want to do when you retire, and can you afford to retire?
What do you want to do when you retire? Have some ideas and make some plans. Plans can change but start with some ideas of what you think retirement may look Read More
DPU: Take Control Of Your Utility Usage With Portal
By ABBY HAYWARD
Water & Energy Conservation Coordinator
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities
“Why is my utility bill so high?” This is a common question heard at the Department of Public Utilities (DPU). While market pricing and weather are beyond your individual control, there are several factors that you can control and even prepare for, such as consumption and an increased number of people using your resources.
The Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Self Service Portal is a helpful customer-focused tool that can benefit all utility customers.
For starters, this portal Read More
Pongratz: Importance Of Later Start Time For Teens At LAHS
By MORRIE PONGRATZ
Former School Board Member
As a former school board member, I know that changing schedules is the “third rail” of school administration. I applaud the Albuquerque Public Schools for having the courage to recognize the science and move their high school start times later in the morning. Seeing on the Los Alamos Public Schools website that “Student Well-being” is their top focus gives me the incentive to write this letter.
According to the CDC Children and adolescents who do not get enough sleep have a higher risk of obesity, diabetes, injuries, poor mental health, and problems Read More
Reagor: No To A Higher GRT
By DAVID REAGOR
Los Alamos County Councilor
The FY2024 county budgets are under discussion and a tax increase is under consideration.
The proposal is to increase the GRT by half a percent. This will generate approximately 12 M$ per year. A tax that commences on Jan. 1, 2024 would generate 6 M$ for half of a fiscal year. In the chart below I collected the final actual budget for the last two years.
For the current year only a projected balance is available. I also show the budgeted number for this year and next year. The ending balance is the reserve we maintain in the general fund. All the numbers are Read More
McQuiston: Shining A Light On The Dark Web
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
The Jemez Agency
It’s estimated the “Surface Web”—websites and data visible to everyone—represents less than five percent of the total information and locations on the internet. Beneath the surface lies the Deep Web—also known as the Hidden, Invisible and Dark Web. In this article, we’ll shine light on the dark web—what it is, how it’s accessed, and what types of information end up there.
What is the “Dark Web”?
“Dark Web” may sound like the ominous abode of the Sith lord, but really, it’s just part of the internet where users are anonymous and information and activity is mostly Read More
Goff: Safely Managing Your Medications Promotes Personal And Community Health
Courtesy/LAMC
By JAIPRIYA GOFF
Pharmacy Director
Los Alamos Medical Center
Medications are often an essential part of healing from an illness or injury and can be critical to treating ongoing health conditions. Unfortunately, medications can create dangerous and harmful situations for yourself and your community if used incorrectly or disposed of improperly. That s why it’s so important to establish safe medication habits.
Medication Safety Best Practices
Although medications can provide many benefits, the misuse of medication can create a serious potential health risk to you and Read More
