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Denish: International Women’s Day 2026

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By DIANE DENISH
Corner To Corner
diane@dianedenish.com

This was the week to celebrate International Women’s Day, designated March 8. Honestly, I hadn’t paid much attention beyond reading headlines about observances. But I was drawn in after reading a story in The Santa Fe New Mexican about a young Navajo woman recently elected to the Gallup City Council.

Sierra Yazzie Asamoa-Tutu defeated an incumbent council member with 60% of the vote. She’s not the first woman to serve on the City Council, but she is the first Navajo woman to do so—a milestone in a city that calls itself “The Indian Capital Read More

Fuselier: Fact, Lies, And Blame

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By ROBERT FUSELIER
Los Alamos

As a chaplain who has worked with local law enforcement, I was troubled recently by the findings outlined in a story written by Marshall Zelinger of 9NEWS out of Denver. The article was about the testimony given under oath to Congress by acting ICE director Todd Lyons. In addition to highlighting parts of his testimony, the article brought to light facts that directly contradicted Director Lyons’ sworn testimony.

In that testimony, Lyons accused, without evidence, local law enforcement agencies around Aurora, Colo., of leaking information about an immigration Read More

Fr. Glenn: Longing For Peace

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Well, the war with Iran today (3/8/26) at least seems to be about over. That regime doesn’t have much else left to fight with, and unless something unforeseen occurs, it’ll likely be done soon. And then the uncertain aftermath of such things.

“Why don’t they surrender?!!”, we ask, and hawks might add: “A people should know when they’re conquered.” But as Maximus replied to that statement in the movie “Gladiator” when the legions were facing a proud yet overmatched foe: “Would you? Would I?” Yet it’s tragic that soldiers continue to be sent to die in futility with no realistic hope Read More

Amateur Naturalist: The Remarkable Mountain Mahogany

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By ROBERT DRYJA
Los Alamos

We are used to seeing the variety of plants in a general way. A ponderosa pine tree and grass in a lawn are both recognized as being plants.

Their differing size and the shape of their leaves are not the crucial factors for them to be defined as a plant.

Both photosynthesize with sunlight to produce oxygen and nutrients. This is what defines them as a plant.

A closer look at a particular kind of plant can bring out some remarkable variations.

The mountain mahogany is an example. We tend to think of plants as having flowers where seeds develop. The mountain mahogany has small flowers Read More

All Shall Be Well: Creating Community

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

By Deacon Cynthia Z. Biddlecomb, (ELCA) retired

It’s Lent, and my Thursday evenings are booked up with our annual Los Alamos Lenten Program. I am happily enjoying the Soup Suppers, with soups brought each week by the six different congregations participating. Class offerings follow the supper, designed to appeal to various interests. The evening is capped off with a Prayer Service, calming me for a night of peaceful sleep. I’ve participated in this Read More

McQuiston: Why Catalytic Converter Theft Exploded Over Last Few Years

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

A few years ago, most drivers never thought about their catalytic converter. It’s a small part of the exhaust system that reduces pollution. But in the last several years, it has become one of the most stolen parts on vehicles across the United States.

Nationwide, catalytic converter thefts jumped dramatically—from about 1,300 reported cases in 2018 to more than 14,000 in 2020, eventually reaching an estimated 153,000 thefts in 2022.

The reason is simple: the metals inside the converter became extremely valuable.

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Travel: Scotland’s Isle Of Skye Will Leave You Breathless

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Charming Portree makes a good base while on Isle of Skye. Photo by Debbie Stone

Fairy Pools. Photo by Debbie Stone

By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

Picture a dramatic landscape of jagged mountains, rocky coastlines and verdant green plains, often shrouded in mist. Add ancient castles, Viking and Celtic history and a dose of fairy folklore, and you have the Isle of Skye, a magical, mystical wonderland.

This stunning island should be on every traveler’s list when visiting Scotland. Located on the west coast of the country, it’s the largest of the major islands of the Inner Hebrides. Read More

Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: Feb. 23, 2026

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BRIDGE News:

There were several rank changes reported to us this month by ACBL. Alan Wadlinger is now a Sectional Master, having earned over 50 masterpoints.  Randy Baker is now a Regional Master with over 150 points. Gina Doorn and Helen Butler are new Advanced NABC Masters, with well over 200 points, and Martin Cooper is now a Bronze Live Master, having earned over 500 points.

Martin Cooper and Jerry Fleming were Monday winners in flight A. Laurie and Bob Walker were high in Flight B. On Wednesday, Steve Kemic and Jennifer Young were 1st in Flight A, while Bev Cooper and Neill Goltz were high in Flight Read More

Home Country: The Ghost

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Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES

“Moon’s getting big,” Dud said over coffee the other day.

“Sure is,” Herb Collins said.

“Time to go after The Ghost again.”

“Tomorrow night?”

“I’ll be there,” Dud said.

The Ghost, hereabouts, is a raccoon. He lives along Lewis Creek and is a wily old rascal. We love going coonhunting here, but the way we do it is a bit different than they do it other places. Since we don’t have a lot of water around us, as they do in some areas, we don’t have a lot of ‘coons, either. So we conserve the ‘coons, but not the fun. We throw ‘em back when we’re done.

So we take these beautiful fall and winter Read More