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Fr. Glenn: Pondering Love

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Periodically I pick up a little book by Peter Kreeft, a Catholic philosopher, entitled “Before I Go”, a collection of his musings about life and spirit that he wants to leave his children before he passes to the beyond. Unsurprisingly, a number of his short chapters focus on love, kindness, finding peace, and various virtues. Definitely worth the read.

In perusing a few chapters the other evening centering upon love, I found myself reflecting on the “why” of love. Why do we love. What do we want from it? Why do we do it? Why is it so visceral and seemingly ingrained into our very being? Read More

All Shall Be Well: You Gave Me Food

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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 Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, M.Div.
ELCA

Those of us who claim a Christ-centered faith know we have not lived up to the model of the godly life set for us by Jesus. But we know that grace abounds and that our God is a god of love and mercy. We know we will get through whatever awaits us this week, as we always have. We do not expect a life without challenges. God’s promise is that we are loved no matter what befalls Read More

Los Alamos Duplicate Bridge Club: Oct. 28 Game

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Bridge:

Here is another of the more competitive hands that showed up on the Oct. 28 game.

Before reviewing the bidding and play, try to visualize how the bidding might proceed, and then how the hand should be played.

Board 11: South was the dealer; Nobody was vulnerable.

 

West opened 1♥,  East bid 1♠*, showing at least 4 spades. West  bid 2♣, East raised to 3♣ and South gambled by bidding 3NT.

*In duplicate bridge, always looking for at least an 8-card fit in a major suit.

Opening lead: ♦Q, which West wins with the Ace.  West leads a spade to dummy and leads the  ♣J.  When South covers with the ♣K, Read More

Los Alamos Duplicate Bridge Club: Oct. 16 Game

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Bridge

Here is another of the more competitive hands that showed up on the Oct. 16 game.

Before reviewing the bidding and play, try to visualize how the bidding might proceed, and then how the hand should be played.

Board 11: South was the dealer; Nobody was vulnerable.

 

Opening lead: ♣K

*Negative double, 4+ spades                     

South opened 1♦ , West bid 1♥,  and North made a negative double showing 4+ spades. After East’s pass, South bid 2♠, showing at least 4 spades and a strong hand. After West competed to 3♥, North raised spades, and South bid the 4♠ game.

The play offers a challenge Read More

McQuiston: House Fires – $1.1 Billion Annual Property Damage

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

With colder weather now arriving, house fires become more prevalent. From cozy fires and candlelight dinners to space heaters to warm up a cold garage, ‘tis the season for more risk from fire.

Here are some great tips to remember to help avoid house fires and keep your family safe for the upcoming holidays.

Have a working smoke alarm – depending on the size of your home, multiple alarms may be necessary. Make sure each one is working properly by testing monthly. Also, change the batteries when you hear the short beep alert or yearly, Read More

Post Endorses UNM-LA Bonds In 2024 General Election

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By CAROL A. CLARK
Publisher
Los Alamos Daily Post

The Los Alamos Daily Post has reviewed the UNM-Los Alamos bonds under consideration in this 2024 General Election. We believe they are important and successful passage will benefit students, teachers, staff and the community for years to come. We encourage voters to support these bonds.

UNM-LA cannot receive money from The University of New Mexico main campus in Albuquerque. UNM-LA’s financial resources come primarily from local and state funds. Particularly, it is a state requirement for UNM-LA to match 25% of state funding with local money Read More

Benson: Remember To Vote!

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By JODY BENSON
Los Alamos

Have you voted yet?

If yes, thank you for voting your values to make your voice heard in how you want to be represented to continue the functioning of our representative democracy.

If no, then here’s some information to help the undecided voter, or the who-cares voter, understand the issues and choose the candidates and positions that reflect your values.

(By the way, if you don’t think an individual vote matters, then why are so many voter-suppression measures being initiated to prevent particular individuals from voting? Also, if you think our elections are fraudulent Read More

Op-Ed: Education And Enforcement, Not Bag Ban Will Address Litter Problem

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By Española City Councilor Sam LeDoux
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Rio Grande Foundation President Paul Gessing

The City of Española, at the behest of Mayor John Ramon Vigil, will soon consider adopting a ban on plastic bags like those used at grocery stores. While proponents of such bans typically support them on environmental grounds (cut down on plastic waste etc.) the Mayor seems to believe that banning plastic grocery bags will have a positive impact on the City’s litter problems.

According to the website Plastics Paradox, “A compilation of all of the statistically-based, scientific studies of litter in the U.S. Read More

Dannemann: Where Did The Yard Signs Go?

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By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
©2024 New Mexico News Services

A few years ago I supported a certain candidate for City Council. I displayed her yard sign in my front yard. She won the election, and she told me three of my neighbors had told her they voted for her because they saw my sign.

This year I have not put out any yard signs. A yard sign left over from the last election is gathering dust in the garage. I have not been approached by volunteers from any campaign asking me to put up a sign or offering to give me one. I think there’s a trend.

I am seeing fewer yard signs this year than in previous elections. Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Oct. 28, 2024

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

Streamflows are dropping across Northern New Mexico as the effects of the heavy rain over a week ago start to wear off. The water may stay a little murky. Murky water is still fish able, just remember the fish are having trouble seeing just as you are.

Flies  should have a little flash or color to them. Spinners are a good choice as the fish can feel the vibration of the spinning blade.

The wild brown trout and brook trout are spawning this time of year. They will develop deeper colors and become more aggressive. The higher flows will keep their redds  Read More