All Shall Be Well: Words Have Power…
Clergy from left, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired; Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Assistant Rector Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Courtesy photo
The Rev. Nicolé Raddu Ferry
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Los Alamos
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” This statement that my parents taught me as I was growing up had good intentions, but it was a lie. The phrase was used as a defense against name-calling and verbal bullying, intended to increase resiliency, avoid physical retaliation and to remain calm and conflict free. This phrase was first sited in 1862 and I know Read More
Catch Of The Week: Remote Access Phishing Scams
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
According to a joint advisory by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Security Agency (NSA) cyber criminals are actively exploiting remote management software, like LogMeIn and AnyDesk, in phishing campaigns aimed to steal money from victims.
Phishing campaigns spoofing tech support or anti-virus renewals have been trending for months. The phishing emails claim to be an invoice from companies such as Geek Squad and Norton, usually noting that your credit card has been, or will be, charged for the subscription. Read More
Home Country: Jenkins Lost Cabin
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
We all know someone will find Jenkins’ cabin. Someday. Oh, it’s up there in those hills somewhere. We all know that.
It’s become a friendly object of conjecture and speculation. No one living has seen it, as far as we know. Jenkins himself died quietly when he was on one of his infrequent trips to town for supplies. Funny guy, that Jenkins.
He worked in the city for years, mostly as a night watchman in a factory that made diapers. Didn’t really enjoy people much, and told us many times how nice it was to just be in the huge factory when it was quiet. Then one day he decided to move Read More
Ringside Seat: Bill Advances To Codify More Secrecy In Government
By MILAN SIMONICH
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Many years ago, New Mexico state Sen. Bill Tallman was forced to resign as city manager of Hamilton, Ohio.
Tallman said he was a casualty of unfair politics. The mayor of Hamilton had a different version of why Tallman was ousted.
“He was a lightweight person in a heavyweight’s job,” the mayor told Ohio reporters.
Tallman, D-Albuquerque, continued in a long career as a city manager. Now, at age 82, he’s protective of his old profession to the detriment of New Mexico residents.
Tallman is the sponsor of Senate Bill 63, a measure that would weaken New Mexico’s Read More
Legislative Roundup: 51 Days Remaining In 2023 Session
Christy Sellers, Sen. Craig Brandt, R-Rio Rancho, UNM head football coach Danny Gonzales and Lt. Gov. Howie Morales pose for a photo after a news conference to promote a bill Brandt is championing that would prohibit discrimination against transplant recipients based solely on their physical or mental disabilities. Daniel J. Chacón/The New Mexican
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Active shooter training: The full Senate and legislative staffers attended a closed-door active shooter training Thursday.
“Training taking place — no entry,” stated signs on the doors to the Senate Read More
Rotary Hears From PEEC Executive Director Jillian Rubio
Jillian Rubio, executive director of the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), spoke to the Rotary Club of Los Alamos during the holiday season. Photo by Linda Hull
By LINDA HULL
Vice President
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
As the December holidays approached, Jillian Rubio, the new Executive Director of the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC,) took time from her hurried hours to speak to the Rotary Club of Los Alamos.
Currently, Rubio said, she is working with staff on strategic planning, asking “Who do we want to be?” and “With whom do we want to partner?” “Partnerships Read More
Behind The Scenes With LALO-Making Music Come Alive
Scene from rehearsal recently at the United Church. Courtesy/Elisa Enriquez
Scene from recent Matilda rehearsal with Amstutz and Scot Johnson who plays ‘Mr. Wormwood’. Courtesy/Elisa Enriquez
Scene from a recent Matilda rehearsal with Amstutz, left, and Holly Robinson who plays ‘Mrs. Wormwood’. Courtesy/Elisa Enriquez
By ELISA ENRIQUEZ
LALO
What is a musical without its musical director? When it comes to musical productions, it is impossible without the time and talents of the musicians, and especially a dedicated music director.
This week we asked some questions of Gretchen Amstutz, Read More
