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Fr. Glenn: Vets And Elects

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Kind of a banner week for the nation’s military this week, and over the last month or so. The Navy birthday was October 13, and the Marine Corps birthday is November 10. And, of course, Veterans Day is November 11—not because of these birthdays, but because, as Winston Churchill noted, it was on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month that the armistice was signed effectively ending World War I—a war with a toll of 15-22 million deaths and 23 million wounded. So tragically, the war which would take an even great many more lives would begin only about twenty years Read More

All Shall Be Well: What Happens Next?

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Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, The Rev. Lynn Finnegan, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill, Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry and Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

By The Rev. Mary Ann Hill
Rector
Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church

We are just a few days post- election and under three weeks away from Thanksgiving. How are you doing?

One of the things that has been most distressing to me recently is the breakdown I’ve heard about in so many relationships. Friends find themselves avoiding one another. Many family members are estranged, perhaps permanently. That is Read More

Andrus: Farewell Letter To Community

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By PAUL ANDRUS
Former Community Development Director
Los Alamos County

To the Residents and Businesses of Los Alamos County:

I write this letter as a heartfelt farewell to the Los Alamos community as I conclude my time as Community Development Director for Los Alamos County. My journey here has been immensely rewarding, and I am filled with gratitude for the experiences, relationships, and accomplishments we have achieved together.

Working for the County has been an incredible experience, due to the dedicated individuals I have had the privilege to collaborate with. I am deeply grateful Read More

Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Pumpkin Maple Flan

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Pumpkin Maple Flan. Photo by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

Flan was first introduced by the Romans who were first to domesticate the chicken specifically for their egg production.  While the first custards prepared in ancient Rome were likely savory dishes paired with eel, it was the Spanish that thought to sweeten the custard and added the caramel so familiar to us now.  Flan arrived in Northern New Mexico with the Spaniards, and we have been enjoying its sweet, creamy texture for centuries and while the United States took some time to discover our tasty treat, it is now a Read More

Local Results In Tuesday’s 2024 General Election 

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View of the Municipal Building in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Local results in Tuesday’s 2024 General Election include two bonds for UNM-Los Alamos, which passed with strong support. The first bond had 8,144 votes for or 73% and 2,971 against or 27%. The second bond passed with 7,317 votes or 67% and 3,620 against or 33%.

The following candidates ran unopposed:

  • Dist. 5 State Sen. Leo Jaramillo garnered 5,663 votes.
  • State Sen. Roberto ‘Bobby’ Jesse Gonzales garnered 2559 votes.
  • Dist. 43 Rep.
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Newly Elected County Councilor Beverly Neal-Clinton Thanks Community

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By BEVERLY NEAL-CLINTON
Newly Elected County Councilor

Thank you, Los Alamos County! I am truly honored by the trust you have placed in me to serve as your newly elected County Councilor. Tonight, we stand together in commitment to a brighter, more inclusive future for all members of our community.

I believe that diversity and inclusivity are the pillars of a truly united community. Together, we will build a county where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to contribute.

Our county’s success lies not only in its breathtaking landscapes and scientific legacy but in the strength and Read More

Dr. Vigil: Address New Mexico’s Health Care Professional Shortage By Joining Interstate Health Care Compacts

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By Alfredo Vigil, MD
Healthcare Reform Director
Think New Mexico

New Mexico has one of the worst doctor shortages in the U.S., and unfortunately it is only expected to get worse. Nearly 40% of New Mexico’s doctors are age 60 or older and will likely retire by 2030, just as the baby boom generation ages and needs much more medical care.

Fortunately, as Think New Mexico explained in our report policy report, How to Solve New Mexico’s Health Care Worker Shortage, there is one policy change that would allow New Mexico to immediately access a much greater supply of doctors: joining the interstate health Read More

Robinson: Post Election We Still Have To Live With Each Other

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By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2024 New Mexico News Services

Not long ago, I drove to Colorado and Wyoming to visit family members I hadn’t seen in a few years. It was mostly a social visit, although I’ve been working on the family history and genealogy and wanted to gather more information.

I figured politics might come up. We may share genes, but we don’t share political beliefs. Still, I was curious about what they were thinking and why.

My cousins and I are pretty different people. I was the first on both sides to go to college. Some cousins are high school dropouts, and others graduated from high Read More

Denish: In The Tracks Of Her Father?

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By DIANE DENISH
Corner to Corner
© 2024 New Mexico News Services

Nella Domenici is in a pickle. As the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in New Mexico, Domenici has found it difficult to close the 9-to-10-point gap she has with the incumbent Democrat, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich.

After 55 years on the East Coast, the 63-year-old Domenici, a hedge fund CFO, decided to return to New Mexico. She announced for the U.S. Senate in January 2024.

Her entrance into the race was weak. When asked how she intended to win the race, her first response talked about putting $500,000 into the race, perhaps to discourage Read More

Posts From The Road: Big Boy No. 4014 Steam Locomotive

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Anticipation: Thousands of train enthusiasts lined both sides of the tracks near the Greeley Train Station. Many of the crowd showed up hours before the arrival of the train in anticipation of seeing the Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive. Photo by Gary Warren

4014 Arriving: After much waiting the anxious crowd spotted the Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive as it rounded a curve and came into view. The sunny fall day was perfect for viewing the locomotive during a stop in Greeley, Colo. The locomotive was actually about 15 minutes early and was stopped for almost 45 minutes before leaving for its final destination Read More