McQuiston: A Friendly Reminder About Back-To-School & Distracted Driving…
By ALLEN MCQUISTONJemez Insurance Agency
Denish: Celebrate! Celebrate! We Can Do It!
By DIANE DENISH
Corner To Corner
Over the past two weeks, New Mexico has been in the national spotlight, earning rave reviews for taking the bold step of making childcare universal and free for every family. No more income requirements. Everyone is included. In the words of historian Heather Cox Richardson, it’s a game changer.
Ask any family paying an average of $12,000 per child a year for childcare, and they’ll agree with Richardson and other experts. Regardless of income, the cost is crushing. Now, with no income limits and no co-pays, families can take a deep breath. The $12,000 they once spent Read More
Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: Sept. 17, 2025
BRIDGE News:
Robinson: New Mexico Outshines Colorado In Tourism Attractions But Not Numbers
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
My plan was simple. I was going to meet my brother and his family at a favorite haunt in western Colorado. I’m no longer 50, when I drove great distances without a care, so I figured I’d drive as far as I could, grab a motel room and finish the next day. It was the road trip from hell.
Here it is in a nutshell: Cloudbursts that caused lines of travelers to hunker down on the roadside with their flashers on, mobs of tourists in Colorado, and ordinary motels charging $300 a night – the going rate, and that’s if you could find a room. Add to that road construction in Salida that made Read More
County Invites Community To Check Out Opportunities To Share Feedback On ‘Have Your Say’ Page
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County wants the community to provide feedback on a variety of topics, including new initiatives, programs and projects.
To review current discussions and weigh in, and to find public forums for open feedback, surveys and questionnaires, click here. Read More
Posts From The Road: Slug Bug Ranch In Amarillo
Slug Bug Ranch: The new Slug Bug Ranch in Amarillo has been open for about a year. The new ranch is owned by the Lee family, who also own the legendary Big Texan Steak House in Amarillo. The new ranch is just a few blocks west of the restaurant. This has proved to be a popular move for visitors. The area has become a ‘taggers paradise’. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Ranch in Conway: The original Slug Bug Ranch was located near I-40 in Conway, Texas. about 40 miles east of Amarillo. While the ranch definitely attracted attention, it was never a popular or well-known stop for travelers. The original Read More
Fr. Glenn: Captain, My Captain!
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
In an era dominated by instant gratification and endless distractions, ancient wisdom echoed by Johann von Goethe still rings true … maybe now more than ever: “A man who cannot command himself will always be a slave.” This profound truth is echoed in philosophical and religious traditions throughout the world; indeed, the very definition of the word religion is: “a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith.” Essential within that phrase “held to with ardor” is constant self-control.
This striving toward self-command, therefore, finds roots in Read More
