Nathan: Why The Health Care Worker Compacts Belong In The Special Session
By FRED NATHAN
Executive Director
Think New Mexico
When the legislature convenes for a special session starting Oct. 1, it should enact a straightforward reform that will immediately increase access to health care providers in New Mexico: join all the interstate compacts for health care workers.
These interstate compacts are agreements among states to recognize professional licenses issued by the other states participating in the compact. So, for example, a doctor licensed in Colorado could provide their license information to the New Mexico Medical Board and quickly become licensed Read More
Prelude To Toppers’ Homecoming Game
By MIKE COTE
Sports Writer
Los Alamos Daily Post
Los Alamos will take on Capital’s Jaguars Friday night in its annual homecoming football game.
Los Alamos is heading into Friday’s homecoming contest off its toughest game of the 2025 season so far, edging out the Highland Hornets last week in Albuquerque, 13-0. Friday’s game is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Sullivan Field.
The Hilltoppers (4-0) appear to have a solid edge over Friday’s opponent. Capital (1-3), a former district rival and longtime regular Los Alamos opponent, has struggled to put points on the board this season, coming up with just 20 Read More
Daily Postcard: Lesser Goldfinch Grabs Seed From Plant
Daily Postcard: Lesser Goldfinch grabs a seed from a potted plant. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan Read More
Raffin: Sleep Apnea, Underdiagnosed And Dangerous
By CELESTE RAFFIN
Member
Los Alamos County Health Council
What do poorly controlled hypertension, palpitations, morning headaches and sore throats, brain fog, memory loss, difficulty concentrating, personality and mood changes, depression and anxiety, fatigue, sexual dysfunction, night sweats, and insomnia all have in common? They are all signs and symptoms of sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea is very common; it is estimated that up to 9% of Americans suffer from it. Yet sleep apnea is frequently not considered by healthcare providers with one estimate stating that 80% of patients suffering Read More
Fuselier: The Three D’s Part 1
By BOB FUSELIER
Los Alamos
While the discord, distress, and division that I see surrounding us today may be greater than any other time in my life, I know our nation and the world have faced much greater troubles and survived. However, that knowledge alone doesn’t bring much solace since I’m well aware that discord, distress and division can serve as a positive feedback mechanism, causing greater discord, distress, and division if left unchecked. The end result is pain and suffering for all, but more so for those who are marginalized and voiceless.
It’s a natural reaction, when one feels threatened, Read More
Op-Ed By Fr. Theophan Mackey
By Fr. Theophan Mackey
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
Los Alamos
I have been hearing the word “martyr” thrown around broadly and cavalierly in recent days, even by some in my church and vocation. This greatly unsettles me, and I have unfollowed a handful of priests whose words I usually find edifying because of it.
The word “martyr” comes from the Greek for “witness.” But more specifically people are currently using it to denote a Christian martyr. This is problematic.
Now, one can be a Christian, and a martyr for a cause other than Christ. One can be a non-Christian and a martyr for a cause. But Read More
An Open Book: Eat Your Veggies!
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Los Alamos
Those of us in long-term romantic partnerships will probably remember distinctly the moment we introduced our new love to our parents. I was a student away from home and I phoned Mom and Dad, let them know about a girl named Terry, and asked when we could visit them. The conversation went something like this: “Hi, I met this girl named Terry and can she come over for the weekend? Before you ask, she is a nice Jewish girl.” I could feel the excitement growing over the phone, perhaps due to the novelty of their son having a romantic life. “Of course!” my Dad exclaimed. “What Read More
