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Los Alamos Among Affordable Cities For Renters Insurance

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STATE News:
 
New Mexico is the fifth largest state but has little more than 2 million residents. It was inhabited by indigenous peoples until European exploration and today the state has the second highest number of Native Americans. Sante Fe is the capital but Albuquerque is the most populous and both have a lot of renters.
 
To see who has the cheapest and most expensive renters insurance rates, we evaluated quotes for a sample property (a rental property with roughly 1,000 square feet of living space and $100,000 in liability coverage).
 
The results showed that the most
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Living Well Los Alamos: Slow Cooker Month

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By HELEN IDZOREK
Extension Home Economist

With the New Year upon us many of us make resolutions to improve our health—both physically and financially.

January is Slow Cooker Month. Slow cookers use less electricity than an oven and because they use long, low temperature cooking, less expensive cuts of meat come out tender. Though we often turn to slow cookers for making winter soups and stews, they also work well in the summer as they do not heat up the kitchen like an oven. You can use your saved time from slow cooking to be physically active or to spend time with your family.

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Smart Design With Suzette: 2016 Trend Forecast

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Warm metallics are all the rage. Courtesy photo
 
Pendant lighting in a kitchen. Courtesy photo
 
By SUZETTE FOX
Los Alamos

Whether your style is contemporary, eclectic or minimalist, interior design trends for the New Year are focused towards turning your home into a desirable space that will embody definitive style.

Trends don’t follow a calendar – they evolve. They reach from one year into the next, giving interior design professional’s time to identify them with confidence. Here’s what’s expected to be hot in the months ahead that will be driving retail Read More

It’s A Wonderful Life For Los Alamos Family

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New home groundbreaking ceremony Dec. 11 in White Rock, from left, LAHP Executive Director Steve Brugger, home builder Oscar Duran, home owner Kaitlin Martinez, her children Aemilia and Jackson, LAHP board members Bob Fuselier, Cindy Hollabaugh and Craig Wehner, landscaper Dale Nichols and CEDD Interim Director Paul Andrus. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Jackson Martinez, 2, breaks ground on his family’s new home Dec. 11 in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 

It’s A Wonderful Life For Los Alamos Family

  • Los Alamos Housing Partnership Helps Family
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Smart Design With Suzette: Creating A Cozy & Inviting Home

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Welcoming entry. Courtesy photo
 
Smart Design with Suzette
By SUZETTE FOX

Creating A Cozy & Inviting Home

You don’tneed to have a lot of money to have a beautiful, inviting home. But when faced daily with the images of people who have more than you, it can be hard to remember that you can still make a lovely space without a lot of money. Whenever you’re feeling down about not having as big a budget for home decor as you’d like, peruse this list to remind yourself how to have a fantastic, cozy, and inviting home without spending a lot of money.

Keep It Clean

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Smart Design With Suzette: Holiday Decorating

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A color coordinated holiday dining room. Courtesy photo
 

By SUZETTE FOX
Los Alamos

I can’t believe it’s been a year since I’ve begun writing these columns.

I have thoroughly enjoyed sharing my design philosophy with you. I have heard positive feedback regarding my columns and I truly appreciate it.

The holidays are already upon us. I thought I would share some ideas about decorating for the holidays that might inspire you this season.

 

 

A unique Hanukkah color scheme. Courtesy photo
 

Design Tips

  • Embrace different color schemes. Holiday decorating isn’t restricted
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Smart Design With Suzette: Getting Your Home Ready For Holiday Guests

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A welcoming entrance. Courtesy photo
 
Guest bedroom. Courtesy photo

 

Smart Design With Suzette
By Suzette Fox
 
Getting Your Home Ready For Holiday Guests
 
The holidays are upon us, and with them holiday guests. Here are a few tips for getting your home ready for guests with affordable ideas to refresh and organize your home.

The focus is on a few areas of your home – the entrance hall or foyer, the guest bedroom and guest bath.

Entrance Hall/Foyer

This is the first space your guests see as they enter your home. Give a great first impression while making them feel welcome.

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Christmas Cookie Proceeds Help NM Veterans

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Proceeds from the Orthodox Church Christmas cookie sales go to Foxhole Homes, a nonprofit focused on alleviating veteran homelessness. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

After a year hiatus, the Orthodox Church in Los Alamos is selling cookies and is now taking advance orders for Christmas cookie boxes.

Past favorites will be available again, along with some new additions. Perfect for shipping to friends far and near; a hand-made present, which goes to support a great cause. The boxes of cookies cost $23.99 for one, or order four or more for $21.99 each.

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Smart Design With Suzette: Sustainable Floors In Review

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Wood floor in the living room. Courtesy photo
 
 
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By SUZETTE FOX

Sustainable Floors In Review

Almost a year ago, I wrote about sustainable choices for flooring…tile, bamboo, cork, wood, linoleum (not vinyl), terrazzo and stained concrete. I stated I needed new floors. Well friends, another full year has past and I still don’t have new floors.

Our puppy has literally put holes in most of the carpet and/or area rugs we own, as well as, adding a new stain or two due to ‘accidents.’ Therefore, new carpet will NOT be coming into our home. However there are new carpets Read More

Leadership Los Alamos Class Supports Habitat For Humanity’s Local Home Building Project

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Members of the 2015-2016 Leadership Los Alamos class, from left, Jonathan Henley, Cindy Hayes, Habitat for Humanity Director Yvonne Maestas and (John) David Jolley met Monday at Ruby K’s with Maestas to discuss how they can support the current house building project in Los Alamos. Photo by Nancy Coombs
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