Op-Ed: Why Your Daughter Should Wrestle
By EMILY TEW
Girls Wrestling Coach
Los Alamos High School
Hello, my name is Emily Tew. I am the girls wrestling coach at Los Alamos High School. I am also deeply involved in wrestling at the state level as the NM USA Wrestling Director of Women’s Wrestling. Wrestling has been a large part of my life ever since I picked it up in 7th grade. Back then, there were far less opportunities for women. I competed against boys in middle school and high school. I had the opportunity to wrestle females at only a select few tournaments a year. All that has since changed. Now girls wrestling is a sanctioned high school Read More
Leonard: Key To Finding Happiness In Retirement
By LAURA LEONARD
Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Alamos
When we think about retirement our focus tends to center on financial fitness and checking off the bucket list.
This is the honeymoon phase and once it ends there needs to be a plan for what comes next.
What roadblocks will there be? Several months back, I wrote an article on life purpose and mentioned a widely viewed TED Talk that I came across in my research, ‘The Four Phases of Retirement’ by Dr. Riley Moynes.
Fortunately for me, my article found its way through the information highway to Dr. Moynes and I received a signed copy of his book, The Four Read More
McQuiston: Proof Of Insurance And Four Other Items To Bring When Purchasing A Vehicle
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
The process of buying a new car can be stressful. It involves a lot of big decisions, such as what make and model to get, how much you’re willing to pay, if you want new or used, if you’re going to lease or buy, and many, many more.
Often, once you’ve made all the choices and you’re finally ready to pull the trigger on a new vehicle, you may experience a common phenomenon known as car buyer’s decision fatigue, a condition in which your brain is exhausted from the act of making so many choices in such a short period of time.
Decision fatigue Read More
Gruninger: Feeling Tired? Try Yoga For Better Sleep
By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT
Los Alamos
Ahhh … the elusive 8 hours. Isn’t that what many of us dream of when we aren’t tossing and turning and trying to sleep? The study of sleep is a relative newcomer to the health and wellbeing arena, but studies show that adequate sleep can lower our risk of certain cancers, dementia, heart attack, stroke, diabetes and even the common cold. You might also feel less motivated and of course lack energy when you don’t get enough sleep.
Research also shows that people who get better sleep suffer less from anxiety and are more creative. No longer the late night high achievers Read More
Fr. Glenn: Do Whatever He Tells You
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Hmmm … classified documents in President Biden’s home. Same for former President Trump. Representatives and senators lying to be elected. Bribes. Voter fraud allegations. Financial schemes, scams, hatreds. Lie, cheat, steal. Rampant shoplifting. Sigh. Who are we able to trust to do the right and the good? To borrow from Thomas Paine: “These are the times that try men’s souls.” (“The Crisis”)
Each time new such news arises, are we not left with a miserable feeling of being let down and more disillusioned, regardless of who it is? Often one “side” or position revels in bad news Read More
Commentary: With Charm And Preparation, Lorene Mills Offers A Unique Report
Lorene Mills
By PHILL CASAUS
The Santa Fe New Mexican
I’d kill to possess the contacts list on Lorene Mills’ cellphone.
She knows everybody in New Mexico, or at least a few thousand real or wannabe somebodies — and they always pick up when she calls.
And that’s just the locals; we’re not even talking about her friends around the world who write books, star in movies or have films made about their lives.
Which begs the question: What in the world is Mills’ secret? Better yet: How do you describe or explain the unique charm of Report From Santa Fe, her weekly interview show that airs on the state’s public Read More
All Shall Be Well: Response + Ability
Clergy from left, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired; Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Assistant Rector Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Courtesy photo
By DEACON CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB
ELCA
Who is responsible? We’ve all heard the comment, “Somebody really should do something about that!” But who is that “somebody,” really? Do individuals have any responsibility for the way things are? Certainly, in this town, there are lots of ideas about what “somebody” ought to do about “the way things are,” but is it helpful to complain without lifting a finger?
In Hebrew Scripture, the Prophets write about failing Read More
