Denish: Be An Informed Voter
By DIANE DENISH
Corner To Corner
diane@dianedenish.com
It’s local election season across New Mexico—our chance to choose the people who represent us closest to home: mayors, city councilors, and school board members.
While candidates have a responsibility to share their ideas and solutions, voters have an equal responsibility to vet those candidates. Doing that work now prepares us for 2026 and beyond, when more statewide and federal races will appear on the ballot. Yes, it takes time, but the payoff comes when you fill out your ballot knowing exactly who you’re voting for, what they stand Read More
All Shall Be Well: In Need Of A Pilgrimage?
A recent view of Chartres Cathedral, a Catholic cathedral in Chartres, France, about 50 miles southwest of Paris. Photo by Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb
By Deacon Cynthia Z. Biddlecomb
(ELCA) retired
On a recent visit to France, with the help of knowledgeable guides, my eyes were opened to the symbolic way that churches were laid out in medieval times. Ancient church architecture was very specific and intentional: the medieval building is often cruciform in shape, and stained-glass windows were used to visually teach the faith. I learned there’s more to it.
As one enters a medieval church, the Read More
Posts From The Road: Arcadia Round Barn In Oklahoma
Arcadia Round Barn: The Arcadia Round Barn is a landmark in the town of Arcadia, Okla. Seen at the bottom of the photo is the Route 66 highway, which passes through the small farming community north of Oklahoma City. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Entrance: The entrance doors to the round barn are seen from this side of the structure. The downstairs serves as a local museum with displays of tools and equipment used by pioneers. The ground floor includes a gift shop. The upper floor, reached by the exterior steps, leads to the only entrance upstairs. Workers saw the value of a local gathering Read More
Fr. Glenn: The Best Revenge
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
A violent passion that most—if not all—of us have suffered is the desire for revenge against wrongs—wrongs against ourselves and to our loved ones, or even for blatant injuries done towards the innocent. Who has not experienced wrath when witnessing injustices? In fact, we viscerally tend not toward parity retribution or justice, but excessive revenge—the “destroy my house and I’ll destroy your life” mentality. People are killed for even trivial road-rage-causing “offenses”!
The ancient wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, although a pagan philosopher, holds a truth that resonates Read More
Daily Postcard: Bobcat Relaxes In Backyard On North Mesa
Daily Postcard: A bobcat relaxes in the backyard of a home on North Mesa. Photo by Amy Anderson
A bobcat was displeased with having its photo taken while trying to relax in the backyard of a home on North Mesa. Photo by Amy Anderson Read More
McQuiston: Why ‘Full Coverage’ Often Isn’t What You Think It Is…
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
If you’ve ever told someone you have “full coverage”, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common phrases in the insurance world—and one of the most misunderstood.
Most people assume it means they’re completely protected, no matter what happens. But here’s the truth: “full coverage” isn’t an official insurance term. It doesn’t mean everything is covered—it just means you have a combination of basic protections. And depending on what’s in that mix, there might be more gaps than you realize.
What “Full Coverage” Usually Read More
Fuselier: What’s In A Name?
By ROBERT FUSELIER
Los Alamos
When we get down to the root of all the names we put on others, the labels that we use in a blind attempt to make our world easier to navigate, we arrive at two options: good or bad.
Good and bad is the basic premise of most of our actions. Good and bad is how our subconscious emotional systems work to keep us surviving: we are programmed to seek out that which helps us survive (good) and avoid that which harms us (bad). No great amount of wisdom is needed here; slugs and worms operate at the same level.
Fortunately, we have two things that can, and I emphasize “can”, allow us to function Read More
