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McQuiston: Why Most People’s Headrests Are Set Wrong … And It Matters!

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
Most people adjust their seat… their mirrors… maybe the steering wheel…
And then never touch the headrest again.
But here’s the thing: your headrest isn’t for comfort.
It’s a safety device — and when it’s set wrong, it can make a crash much worse, even at lower speeds.
This is one of those small details that almost nobody talks about, but it can seriously affect your risk of neck injury.
What a Headrest Actually Does (Most People Think It’s Just a Pillow)
A headrest is designed to prevent a specific injury during a crash:
  • Whiplash
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Los Alamos Mountaineers Meeting To Feature Talk On Kilimanjaro And Beyond With Toni Taylor Feb. 24

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Stuart Trugman in February 2025 heading to Crater Camp (18,000 ft.) on Kilimanjaro. Courtesy/Mountaineers 

By WILLIAM PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers

The Feb. 24 meeting of Los Alamos Mountaineers will feature a talk by Toni Taylor on climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with her husband, Stuart Trugman, as part of a supported group in February 2025.

Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain above sea level in the world, rising to 5,895 m (19,341 ft) above sea level and about 4,900 m (16,100 ft) above its plateau base. Their nine-day journey via the Northern Read More

LAHS NJROTC Takes 3rd Overall At 2026 Regionals

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Los Alamos High School NJROTC cadets celebrate their accomplishments earlier this month at the Regional competition in Sahuarita, Ariz. Courtesy/LAPS

Cadets at attention for inspection. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Thirty-two cadets representing the Los Alamos High School NJROTC program competed against six other schools in the Regional contest in Sahuarita, Ariz., earlier this month, earning third place overall. They earned their spot by placing first at the regional qualifiers (Area 20) meet in November.

The competition included an academic test, which was completed before the meet, Read More

U.S. Navy’s Military Sea Craft Spotlights Third Officer Joshua Bullock Of Los Alamos In Recent Edition Of ‘We Are MSC’

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MSC News:

U.S. Navy’s Military Sea Craft (MSC) featured Los Alamos native Joshua Bullock in its “We Are MSC” Friday, Feb. 13.

Bullock is a Third Officer aboard fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196). He attended the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Long Island, New York, then joined Military Sea Lift Command in 2023 when he graduated.

Los Alamos is Bullock’s home base when he is not deployed at sea. His younger brother, Steven,  graduated from Los Alamos High School in 2022.

Below is the interview Bullock had with MSC.

How long have you worked with MSC?

  • Bullock: I have been
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Posts From The Road: Water Wonders Large And Small

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Colorado River: The setting sun illuminates the cliff formations of the Grand Mesa in Palisade, Colo., as the Colorado River twists and turns as it flows through the area. The last light of day creates a beautiful red color on the cliffs and reflects beautifully in the river. Palisade is known for its rich agriculture and fruit orchards, and more recently, vineyards. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

City Park: This pond sits in a city park in Childress, Texas. The park offers many activities for all ages and even has accommodations for five RVs with hookups. We love finding these parks as they Read More

McQuiston: How Insurance Decides Who’s At Fault

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

After a car accident, most people assume there’s going to be a clear answer. Someone ran the red light. Someone rear-ended someone. Someone was texting. Someone wasn’t paying attention.

But when insurance gets involved, the question isn’t just what happened. It’s who can be proven responsible, and how much.

And that process is more structured—and more frustrating—than most people realize.

First, “fault” is not a feeling. It’s a legal decision. Insurance companies don’t decide fault based on who seems nicer, who’s

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NMDOT Awards Nearly $47 Million For 27 Local Transportation Projects

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) awarded nearly $47 million to 27 projects through four federal funding programs, benefiting 15 agencies statewide, during the federal fiscal year 2026 call for projects.

Awarded projects range from supporting transit operation and infrastructure upgrades, to design and construction of urban and rural multiuse paths and trails, to supporting Safe Routes to School programs. A full list of projects is listed below. 

“These programs are critical for Tribal and local public agencies, funding projects from planning Read More

NMDOT Scam Alert: New Mexico Has No Toll Roads

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE —New Mexico has no toll roads, any message claiming you owe toll fees in our state is 100 percent fraudulent.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) officials emphasize that New Mexico does not operate any toll roads within state boundaries and will never request toll payments from residents or visitors.

Current scam details:

  • Scammers are sending urgent messages claiming that “enforcement action” will begin after Feb. 4, 2026. These sophisticated scams attempt to steal personal and financial information by:
  • Sending text messages or emails demanding
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Posts From The Road: Downtown Denver

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Morning View in Downtown Denver: A view of the morning light on a cold Sunday morning below beautiful blue skies. Downtown was bustling with football fans from Denver as well as many New England fans. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Simon & Garfunkel Music: The Simon & Garfunkel Story included two hours of the duo’s famous hits, along with projected images and a story narrative by the singers. In addition to music and visual production, the singers told the story of the origins and rise to fame of Simon & Garfunkel between each song. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

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Scenes From Recent Visit To Costa Rica

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Richard and Sophia Skolnik of White Rock recently returned from an 8-day visit with Natural Habitat Adventures to three eco-lodges in Costa Rica. A small sample of the many photos taken during the visit includes this red-headed barbet. Photo by Richard Skolnik 

A howler monkey and its baby are spotted in a tree during a recent visit to Costa Rica. Howler monkeys are the loudest of all monkeys, according to National Geographic. Photo by Richard Skolnik

A red-eyed tree frog on a leaf viewed during a recent visit to Costa Rica. Photo by Richard Skolnik

A volcano hummingbird is photographed during Read More