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McQuiston: A Friendly Reminder About Back-To-School & Distracted Driving…

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency 
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963 
School’s back, which means the roads look a little different. More buses. More parents rushing through drop-off lines. And more kids crossing streets with backpacks bouncing behind them.
That also means one thing: this is the worst possible time to be distracted behind the wheel.
Distraction Isn’t Just Phones
We all think of texting when we hear “distracted driving.” But honestly, it’s anything that pulls your eyes, hands, or brain away from the road. That “quick reply” at a red light, the coffee lid that won’t stay on,
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Denish: Celebrate! Celebrate! We Can Do It!

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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

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BRIDGE News:
Congratulations to John Ruminer and Earle Marie Hanson, who placed 3rd overall in the recent District 17 Sectional Tournament at Clubs (STaC) out of 183 pairs!  Neill Goltz and Jerry Morzinski also placed in the overall standings in this event.  We welcomed Ann Hayes and Kathy Hirons to our Sept. 17 game after long absences.
Today’s hand shows again the power of preemptive bidding, or bidding at a higher level than you have to because you have a very long suit.
This is board #10.  East is the dealer and both sides are vulnerable.
East is the dealer, and, though he/she has a very weak
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Robinson: New Mexico Outshines Colorado In Tourism Attractions But Not Numbers

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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

Posts From The Road: Slug Bug Ranch In Amarillo

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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!

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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

Nathan: Why The Health Care Worker Compacts Belong In The Special Session

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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

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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

Raffin: Sleep Apnea, Underdiagnosed And Dangerous

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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