Opinion & Columns

Just One Thing To Do This Week: Dream On…

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 7, 2017

By MARY BETH MAASSEN
Los Alamos

I was going to write a light-hearted column this week. However, between the natural and unnatural disasters that have recently occurred, my head is filled with such sadness that I find very little humor in anything.

Every time I sit down to write, my feelings of helplessness and heartache fill the page. Not very entertaining I am afraid. But let me share my thoughts on how we can make a difference and contribute to improving the situation.

Regarding hurricanes and flooding – send money. There are many organizations such as the American Red Cross and Americares Read More

Letter To The Editor: Young Life Thanks You

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 5, 2017

By RYAN GILBERT

Young Life Area Director

We had our annual Young Life Golf Tournament Sept. 22, a rowdy Par 3 event.

I wanted to thank the businesses and individuals who helped us to raise nearly $4,500! All the money raised goes to helping us take teens camping, either for a weekend or a week next summer, where it has been heard “that was the best week (end) of my life!”

A Special Thank You to:

Jemez Agency
Knecht’s NAPA Automotive
Los Alamos Home Improvement
NUSENDA Credit Union
Pasta Paradiso
Preventech
SOS (Southwest Office Solutions)
White Rock

Home Country: Florencio And His Slicker

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 4, 2017

Home Country

By SLIM RANDLES

When Florencio Ortiz sent off for that new slicker, everyone in town and out at the ranch knew about it.

He described in detail how waterproof it was and how a cowboy just couldn’t possibly get wet with this slicker on. Then it came, and Florencio tied it behind the cantle of his saddle each day. And Florencio looked to the sky for any sign of a cloud, and then patted that slicker affectionately.

“If it rains today,” he’d say, “I’m ready. Did you know this slicker keeps the saddle dry, too?”

Weekly Fishing Report: Oct. 4

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 4, 2017

The Conejos River Valley. Photo by George Morse/ladailypost.com

Cumbres Pass scenery. Photo by George Morse/ladailypost.com

By GEORGE MORSE

Sports and Outdoors

Los Alamos Daily Post

The recent rainfall has muddied rivers and raised water levels in lakes and reservoirs. Once the water clears, the fishing should be good. The rain also benefits the vegetation, as perennial plants, grasses and trees that are starting to go dormant now will have a moist and favorable environment for their roots. Surprisingly, we have not had a frost yet here in the Espanola Valley.

It’s time to start seeing Read More

Letter To The Editor: Thank You For Attending Memorial Service For Nancy Bearss

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 3, 2017

By SARAH and ANNETTE FOX

Los Alamos

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who attended the memorial service for Nancy Bearss Saturday, Sept. 30.

Your attendance, thoughts, and well wishes are truly appreciated. While we still hold her deep in our hearts, the memories from the service will help us carry on.

We would especially like to thank Linda Daly and the staff of the YMCA. You went above and beyond and provided the perfect venue for Nancy! Thank you!

Letter To The Editor: Perspective On Respect – A Yard And A Home

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 2, 2017

By HELEN MILENSKI

Los Alamos

I got involved with the whole ‘yard ordinance’ issue because I narrowly missed getting a Notice of Violation (NOV) right after my husband had a heart attack and was in the hospital for a week this summer.

While we were still dealing with the craziness of my husband’s previous week in the hospital, he called me to tell me our dog jumped the fence in the morning before he had to leave for his first day back to work. I came home for lunch to try to find my dog. When I pulled up to my home I noticed a county vehicle across the road with a gentleman looking at my house with excessive

Cinema Cindy Reviews American Made

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on October 1, 2017

By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB

Los Alamos

“American Made” is the latest movie in which Tom Cruise plays a cheeky character caught up in shady deals. While a fun action film, American Made has a serious side to it; the film gives us a look into the morally questionable lengths to which the U.S. went in order to attempt the overthrow of leftist regimes in Central America. “Is all this legal,” asks Tom Cruise’s character? “It is when the good guys do it,” is the reply.

Cruise plays Barry Seal, a real life pilot who flew surveillance planes in Central America, then ran guns to the Contras—the insurgent group that

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