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Fr. Glenn: Resistance

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Some of us remember when, before they were combined into a universal celebration for all presidents, we celebrated Abe Lincoln’s birthday (Feb. 12) and Washington’s birthday (Feb. 22) separately. And one of the stories that children used to grow up with was that of young George Washington chopping down a cherry tree and, when confronted, “could not tell a lie” and confessed to it. Whether true or not, it served as example to children of the importance of being truthful and not succumbing to the temptation of lying.

These days “sin” and “temptation” is ridiculed, often seen as Read More

McQuiston: Why ‘State Minimum’ Coverage Is Rarely Enough

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

A lot of people buy car insurance the same way they buy a phone charger. They want it to work. They want it to be legal. And they don’t want to overpay.

That’s exactly why “state minimum” coverage exists. It’s the lowest amount of insurance you’re allowed to carry in your state and still drive legally.

But here’s the problem:

  • State minimum coverage is designed to meet the law — not to protect your life.
    • And those are two very different goals.
  • What “state minimum” really means
    • State minimum coverage is the bare minimum liability
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All Shall Be Well: Return

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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 Amy Schmuck
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church

By the time this column is online and printed, the season of Lent has begun for Christian denominations. This is a time set aside in our spiritual lives for contemplation, for repentance, for renewal, and for return to God. The 40 days (plus Sundays) include additional worship services, prayer opportunities, calls to fast and to give alms or do acts of service. These 40 days began last Wednesday Read More

A Free Little Pantry Opens In White Rock

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Dragonfly Playhouse Owner Lauren Lippiatt stands by the new free pantry at Rover Boulevard and Meadow Lane in White Rock. The free little library is at right in the background. Courtesy photo

This free pantry at the Dragonfly Playhouse on the corner of Rover and Meadow in White Rock. Courtesy photo

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
C’YA

It only takes one person, okay, maybe two, to make a difference, and then it is our job to share the good news.

Lauren Lippiatt, owner of Dragonfly Playhouse, was having a simple conversation with Kate Hall, an employee of The First Born Program in Los Alamos, Read More

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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Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: Feb. 11, 2026

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BRIDGE News:

Alan Wadlinger and Randy Baker were Monday winners in both flights A and B. Jerry Fleming and Cliff Rudy were high in Flight A on Wednesday, while Neill Goltz and Bev Cooper won Flight B.

The following hand illustrates the power of a preemptive bid by opponents who have no chance to win the contract. 

Look at the potential difference without the preempt! Challenge!

Board 1 from the February 11 game:  North is the dealer and neither side is vulnerable.

North has an opening bid of 1♦. If East passes, which most will probably do, N/S should have no problem getting to 4♠ or perhaps even a space Read More

Home Country: Golf Tournament

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Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES

It was Doc’s idea, of course. That’s what made it sing. That’s why it took off in gales of laughter and fun.

He knew we needed the money for the children in our area who might be without warm clothes this winter, so he brainstormed among himself and came up with the golf tournament.

He went to Delbert McLain, who is our local chamber of commerce. Delbert’s eyes lit up at the suggestion, but then suddenly clouded over with doubt.

“But Doc,” Delbert said, “we don’t have a golf course.”

“Leave that to me, Delbert me lad. Leave that entirely to me.”

And so our medical leprechaun talked Read More

Ringside Seat: Saints & Sinners At The Statehouse

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By MILAN SIMONICH
The Santa Fe New Mexican

The great Damon Runyon said he preferred writing about losers because they were more entertaining than winners.

His premise doesn’t hold up in modern-day New Mexico.

Two big losers from the state’s 30-day legislative session are Democratic Sens. Peter Wirth of Santa Fe and Joe Cervantes of Las Cruces. They are lawyers who represent plaintiffs in medical malpractice cases.

Both senators should have excused themselves from every debate and all votes on a bill to cap punitive damages that juries can award in malpractice cases.

Cervantes introduced a Read More

Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: Feb. 4, 2026

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BRIDGE News:

The Feb. 4 team game was a great success. There were 7 teams in play, including two teams from Santa Fe. Local players Sig Lodwig, Jerry Morzinski, Jerry Fleming and Cliff Rudy were the overall winners. 

The two games on February 9 and 11 are Sectional Tournament at Clubs (STaC) games. Martin Cooper and Jerry Fleming were overall winners on February 2. Bob and Laurie Walker were high in flight B.

Here’s another competitive hand. Both sides should get into the auction. When the high cards are reasonably evenly divided between the two pairs, it makes for in interesting challenge!

Board Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: Feb.19, 2026 

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post 

The warm winter weather has appears to have ended a brief ice-fishing season here in Northern New Mexico. Eagle Nest Lake was open for about a week, but deteriorating ice conditions led to its closure. Fenton Lake has yet to open for ice fishing, along with Lake Maloya and Lake Alice at Sugarite Canyon State Park have not opened for ice fishing.

There was very limited stocking activity in Northern New Mexico this past week. This week’s fishing report will be short.

Small streams at higher elevations are starting to ice up. The Rio Pueblo, Santa Read More