Robinson: Healthcare Supporters Enjoyed Some Wins, But Don’t Get Too Comfortable
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2026 New Mexico News Services
Sometimes I’m happy to be wrong.
Before the legislative session began, I didn’t have much faith that lawmakers would deliver on healthcare needs and told readers as much. But in the 30-day sprint we call governing, legislators pushed through a couple of the landmark bills, along with several important but less known measures.
And they showed some overdue love and respect to our dwindling number of doctors.
It’s a good beginning, but those of you who contacted your legislators, wrote letters to the editor or posted online should stay Read More
Daily Postcard: Red-Winged Black Bird Perches On Sign In Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: Red-winged black bird perches on sign in Valles Caldera. Courtesy/NPS Read More
Denish: International Women’s Day 2026
By DIANE DENISH
Corner To Corner
diane@dianedenish.com
This was the week to celebrate International Women’s Day, designated March 8. Honestly, I hadn’t paid much attention beyond reading headlines about observances. But I was drawn in after reading a story in The Santa Fe New Mexican about a young Navajo woman recently elected to the Gallup City Council.
Sierra Yazzie Asamoa-Tutu defeated an incumbent council member with 60% of the vote. She’s not the first woman to serve on the City Council, but she is the first Navajo woman to do so—a milestone in a city that calls itself “The Indian Capital Read More
Fuselier: Fact, Lies, And Blame
By ROBERT FUSELIER
Los Alamos
As a chaplain who has worked with local law enforcement, I was troubled recently by the findings outlined in a story written by Marshall Zelinger of 9NEWS out of Denver. The article was about the testimony given under oath to Congress by acting ICE director Todd Lyons. In addition to highlighting parts of his testimony, the article brought to light facts that directly contradicted Director Lyons’ sworn testimony.
In that testimony, Lyons accused, without evidence, local law enforcement agencies around Aurora, Colo., of leaking information about an immigration Read More
Fr. Glenn: Longing For Peace
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Well, the war with Iran today (3/8/26) at least seems to be about over. That regime doesn’t have much else left to fight with, and unless something unforeseen occurs, it’ll likely be done soon. And then the uncertain aftermath of such things.
“Why don’t they surrender?!!”, we ask, and hawks might add: “A people should know when they’re conquered.” But as Maximus replied to that statement in the movie “Gladiator” when the legions were facing a proud yet overmatched foe: “Would you? Would I?” Yet it’s tragic that soldiers continue to be sent to die in futility with no realistic hope Read More
Amateur Naturalist: The Remarkable Mountain Mahogany
By ROBERT DRYJA
Los Alamos
We are used to seeing the variety of plants in a general way. A ponderosa pine tree and grass in a lawn are both recognized as being plants.
Their differing size and the shape of their leaves are not the crucial factors for them to be defined as a plant.
Both photosynthesize with sunlight to produce oxygen and nutrients. This is what defines them as a plant.
A closer look at a particular kind of plant can bring out some remarkable variations.
The mountain mahogany is an example. We tend to think of plants as having flowers where seeds develop. The mountain mahogany has small flowers Read More
All Shall Be Well: Creating Community
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, and The Rev. Mary Ann Hill. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Deacon Cynthia Z. Biddlecomb, (ELCA) retired
It’s Lent, and my Thursday evenings are booked up with our annual Los Alamos Lenten Program. I am happily enjoying the Soup Suppers, with soups brought each week by the six different congregations participating. Class offerings follow the supper, designed to appeal to various interests. The evening is capped off with a Prayer Service, calming me for a night of peaceful sleep. I’ve participated in this Read More
