Tribute To Former LAHS Teacher Mary Lou Williams: Senator Hayne Was Right About States’ Rights In 1830
By JOCK MILLS
Former LAHS Student
Portland Oregon
When I look back on the 20 years of my formal education, one high school teacher – Mary Louise Williams – stands out in shaping my life. Although I certainly didn’t call her by her first name, “Mary Lou” was a force to behold in E-wing where she presided over many activities and taught social studies. In 1971, I was in her sophomore American history class.
It was not so much the subject – it was the energy she created. She didn’t just spark my interest in politics and public policy – she ignited a flame in me that launched a career that took me to Washington, Read More
Catch Of The Week: Brushing Scams
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
If a random package shows up on your doorstep that you did not order, your first thought might be that it is a harmless mistake or a weird but lucky freebie. An entire crate of cat socks??
YASSSS QUEEEN I’M READY!!! Not so fast…In reality, it could be part of a growing online scam known as a brushing scam, and it is something consumers should not ignore.
Brushing scams happen when third party sellers, often operating through large online marketplaces, send unsolicited packages to real people using their name and address. The goal is not Read More
Gubernatorial Candidate Bregman On Legislative Session
Sam Bregman
By SAM BREGMAN
Gubernatorial Candidate
New Mexico
As the Governor and Legislature prepare for New Mexico’s annual legislative session, their two priorities should be clear: protecting New Mexicans from the consequences of the Trump Administration’s policies and safeguarding the health, education, and public safety of every child and family in our state.
The Governor and Legislature took important action by passing emergency funding to address federal healthcare cuts enacted by Trump and the GOP. They also passed free universal child care, easing financial pressure on thousands
From Athens To Artificial Intelligence (AI): Thinking Revolutions Are Still Blooming In Education
By Mark MacInnes
Los Alamos
By Socrates, in the fifth century BC, engaged Athens’ young intellectuals in the agora, the public square, with provocative ‘little questions’ like: ‘What is truth?’ When questioned in this manner, some influential critics, including city leaders, were distressed by the rhetoric, which ultimately led to Socrates’s trial and execution. He died defending the principle of free inquiry into any idea, regardless of how sacred it may seem.
Plato, one of Socrates’ students, preserved some of Socrates’ dialogues not because they reached conclusions Read More
Denish: Resolution Of Hope
By DIANE D. DENISH
Corner To Corner
diane@dianedenish.com
Happy New Year! After a brief respite, I’m back at my keyboard and looking forward to sharing more thoughts, ideas, and facts with you in 2026. I hope you also had the chance to recharge, reflect, and think about the year ahead—to push the reset button.
Speaking of reset buttons, isn’t that one of the reasons we make New Year’s resolutions? Most of us are familiar with the usual list. After a holiday season that often involves a little too much eating and indulgence, many people see the New Year as a chance to set short- and long- term goals. Millions Read More
Daily Postcard: Snow Accentuated Bandelier Last Friday
Daily Postcard: Snow accentuated Bandelier after storm last Friday. Courtesy/Bandelier National Monument Read More
Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: Jan. 7, 2026
BRIDGE News:
Open winners on Monday were Cliff and Michelle Rudy. Flight B winners were Allyn Pratt and Gina Doorn.
Open winners on Wednesday were Cliff Rudy and Jerry Fleming. Flight B winners were Randy Baker and Neill Goltz.
This hand asks you, particularly as North, to think out of the box and question whether a slam is possible. Can you develop a bidding scenario that might help?
Board 19: South is the dealer and E/W are vulnerable.
After South and West pass, North will probably open with a strong 2♣ bid. There are some these days who might open with 2NT, despite the singleton, but the strength Read More
