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All Shall Be Well: Mother’s Day

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

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

Happy Mother’s Day for those of you who celebrate. That qualifier might seem a little odd, but as clergy women, we know that this can be a difficult day for some. We all have parishioners who have struggled to have children, who never had the opportunity, or who are estranged from members of their family. We have some parishioners whose mothers were abusive or never Read More

McQuiston: What To Do If Neighbor’s Tree Damages Your Property

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

Understanding Liability — and Protecting Yourself the Right Way

A strong storm hits. You look outside — and there it is. A huge branch (or even the whole tree) from your neighbor’s yard has landed on your fence, your roof, or your car.

Now what? Whose insurance pays? What should you do next?

Let’s walk through it calmly — because handling it right can save you a lot of frustration.

First: Know the General Rule

In most cases, if a tree falls onto your property, your homeowner’s insurance is responsible for the damage — even if the

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Catch Of The Week: Road Toll Smishing Scams – Again!

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By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos

They’re back… more road toll smishing scams!

What is smishing? Smishing is phishing via SMS – text message, as opposed to phishing, which is when they try to trick you into giving up sensitive information via email attack.

These attacks started up again this year, and thousands of people have already reported the attacks.

In 2024 the FBI had warned about this scam, “Since early-March 2024, the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has received over 2,000 complaints reporting smishing texts representing road toll collection service from at Read More

Houck: Retirement Series 5 Of 5 … Downsizing – A Process That Requires Planning

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By DAVID HOUCK
Qualifying Broker
Atomic Realty LLC

Downsizing in preparation for retirement isn’t a quick or easy task. It takes thoughtful planning, effort, time—and often, money.

Let’s say you’ve made the decision to move and simplify your living situation. Now comes the next big question: where do you begin?

It’s important to remember that downsizing is a process. In fact, many professionals have built entire careers around helping others navigate it. The good news is, with the right approach and support, you can tackle it step by step.

Step 1: Be Realistic About Your Belongings

Take a clear-eyed Read More

Republican Party Of Los Alamos On Summer Events 2025

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By LISA SHIN
Chair
Republican Party of Los Alamos

Dear Friends:  

A big thanks to all who helped us with our 2025 Legislative Update. Harry Montoya described the steady decline of New Mexico as a result of failed leadership as well as grassroots efforts to defeat socialism.  

We had an informative Central Committee meeting on April 17! We heard from LAPS Superintendent Jennifer Guy, David Reagor on the County Council, Joshua Muck on the Transportation Board, Heather Muck on the Health Council Board, and Robert Gibson on the Board of Public Utilities. 

My brief response to the Los Alamos County Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: May 5, 2025 

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post  

There was a nice, soaking rain Sunday in the Espanola Valley. More rain is forecast for the coming week temperatures are on the cool side for May and the higher elevations are still getting snow. 

The moisture is most-welcome after our dry winter and meager snowpack. 

Streamflow in the Rio Grande remains low. The streamflow at Cerro near the Colorado border was just 173 cubic-feet-per second. 

There will be no big spring runoff from Colorado. Snowpack in the Rio Grande headwaters is just 17-percent of normal. 

New Mexico’s snowpack remains Read More

Robinson: Lawmakers, Governor Let Housing Bills Wither

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By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2025 New Mexico News Services

For many people the most affordable route to home ownership is to buy a manufactured home, and planned communities of these dwellings appeal to retirees. But they often rent the lot.

If the property sells it can throw homeowners into a tailspin.

“For me and many others, living in a 55-plus manufactured home community is a life choice that provides both affordable housing and a supportive, tight-knit environment,” wrote Joanne DeMichele in an op ed.

After the owner sold the property to out-of-state investors, “rents jumped, and services Read More

Spring Into Health: Tips For Staying Healthy This Spring

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By MICHAELA BAILLY
PA-C
Medical Associates of Northern New Mexico

As winter fades and spring arrives in full bloom, it’s the perfect time to refresh your health routine.

The warmer weather and longer days bring new opportunities to get outside, eat fresh foods, and reset your wellness goals.

Whether you’re managing a chronic condition or simply want to feel your best, here are some practical springtime health tips to help you thrive:

 

  1. Get Moving Outdoors
  • After months of indoor activity, spring is an ideal time to take your workouts outside. Walking, biking, hiking, or gardening can all
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Posts From The Road: The Sphere Las Vegas

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The Sphere: A view of the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nev. This massive structure is visible for miles in town and can be seen from space when viewing the Las Vegas area. The Sphere is connected to the Venetian Resort via a 1,000 foot walking bridge from the hotel directly to the Sphere lobby entrance. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Colorful Lobby: The massive lobby in the Sphere is an event by itself. The colorful graphics and accent lighting is continually changing colors every few minutes which gives the space a different look with each revision. Shown is the lobby decked out in the red lighting Read More

Fr. Glenn: Venturing

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Now we’re deep into the Easter season which, of course, celebrates the resurrection of Jesus after His crucifixion, thereby (in Christian theology) opening the way to an unending and joyful spiritual life. It is, in fact, the essential reason that we become Christian, for as St. Paul writes: “… if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain… If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all men most to be pitied.” (1 Corinthians 15:14,19) And as we heard in the Mass opening prayer on May 4: “… [we] rejoicing now in the restored glory of Read More