Gessing: New Mexico Should Strengthen, Not Weaken Anti-Donation Clause
By PAUL J. GESSING
President
New Mexico Rio Grande Foundation
There are numerous important issues on New Mexicans’ ballots as early voting kicks off.
Amendment 2 has not received the same attention as Amendment 1, which relates to pre-K and early childhood spending, but voters will be asked to vote on this important issue also.
Amendment 2 would, if adopted, further weaken New Mexico’s “anti-donation clause” by allowing the Legislature to “appropriate state funds for infrastructure that provides services primarily for residential use—such as internet, electric, natural gas, water, Read More
Leadership Los Alamos Hosts Class Of 2021-2022 Graduation & Annual Awards Presentation Tonight
Members of the Leadership Los Alamos Class of 2021-2022. Photo by Kateri Morris
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Leadership Los Alamos
Sometimes a leader has to work hard for a long time before they see the final reward.
This week, one such group of leaders will accomplish that goal as the Leadership Los Alamos (LLA) Class of 21-22 will see the finish line.
The next “best class” will graduate tonight, after an additional four months, as like it or not, pandemic elected to rear its ugly head. Tonight, the leaders will celebrate with dinner, memories of a really great year, and the acknowledgements that go
McQuiston: Chip Into Security
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
Most of our credit/debit cards now have chip technology, but sometimes it’s hard to know when and where to use them. Some merchants want you to use the chip, some terminals have a chip slot but aren’t set up for use yet, and some don’t have chip slots at all.
What’s the deal? Here’s what you need to know about chip-enabled credit/debit cards:
Try “dipping” your chip first. Using the chip is more secure than using the magnetic stripe, so try that first. The terminal or store associate will let you know if you need to swipe instead. The chip on Read More
Op-Ed: School Choice … So Many Options
By DEE CRUZ-MURPHY
Los Alamos
In 2002 when I divorced my husband I moved back to Los Alamos with my son in tow. Even though we moved around between Los Alamos and White Rock, we never left the county because I knew my son needed every educational opportunity that Los Alamos could provide.
Since I was a single parent, there was no option for homeschooling, and no option for private/charter/religious school. However, things have changed in 20 years, public/private/religious school is not the same, and neither is the homeschool forum.
Did you know that in the wake of the COVID shutdowns a significant Read More
Taylor: Sense Of Community Drew Me To Public Service
By CATHERINE TAYLOR
Candidate For Magistrate Judge
Los Alamos
I write to introduce myself to Los Alamos County as a candidate for Magistrate Judge.
I graduated from Santa Clara University with a BS Political Science, and I earned my Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law. After passing the California State Bar Exam, I began my career as a Deputy District Attorney prosecuting felony and misdemeanor cases in adult and juvenile courts.
After time off for the births of my two children, I was hired as Deputy Trial Counsel for the California State Bar, prosecuting California-licensed Read More
Ryti: Addressing Housing Needs
By RANDALL RYTI
Democratic Candidate For Re-election
Los Alamos County Council
There is consensus among candidates for Los Alamos County Council regarding the need for new housing in Los Alamos County. However, while we need to accommodate folks who want to relocate to our community with the expansion of the LANL workforce, it is important to consider those who already live here – whether they are retirees looking to downsize to appropriate senior housing, or School District employees or those who keep our businesses and services running and can’t currently afford to live in the County.
I support Read More
Breast Cancer: Dr. Sharon Ransom Answers Questions
By SHARON RANSOM, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Los Alamos Medical Center
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed nationally every October to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer and provide education on the most common symptoms and associated risk factors for the disease. By staying informed and taking preventive action to fight breast cancer, we can help to minimize the effect this disease has on women in our communities.
Why is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so important?
The average woman’s risk of breast cancer is around 13 percent in the U.S. – meaning about one in eight Read More
