Opinion & Columns

Letter To The Editor: Can’t Get Better Than This!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 26, 2017

By ZENA THOMAS

Los Alamos

Wow, I think every country, waltz, and swing dancer was on the dance floor Friday night.

What a wonderful evening listening and dancing to Mike Heame, Jimmy Stadler and Shake Russel at the Friday night concert.

I just want to thank the county, the concert supporters, and the concert organizers for providing a safe, beautiful venue for our families.

Can’t get better than this!

Letter To The Editor: Dangers Of Allowing Cats Outside

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 26, 2017

By TERESA CHAGRIN

Animal Care & Control Specialist

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)

Norfolk, VA

The recent case of rabies in a bat who was caught by a cat near Espanola is a reminder about the dangers that allowing cats outdoors poses to wildlife, humans, and the cats themselves (“Child cuddles rabid bat” link).

Cats who roam outdoors are exposed to a variety of dangerous contagious diseases that are also transmissible to humans, including rabies, plague, tularemia, and toxoplasmosis. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that there are approximately 300 cases involving Read More

Cinema Cindy Reviews ‘Dunkirk’

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 25, 2017

By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB

Los Alamos

“Dunkirk” is the somber retelling of the attempted evacuation of 400,000 primarily British troops from the beach at Dunkerque, France, between May 26 and June 4 of 1940.

Surrounded by the Nazis, they are waiting on the beach, lined up in their battalions. Distracted by their preparations to take Paris, the Nazis pay scant attention, except to send the Luftwaffe and U-Boats to frustrate the evacuation.

Students of history will appreciate being a virtual witness to the “Miracle of Dunkirk”, a story little known here: in fact, the Battle of

Fr. Glenn: Keeping Perspective

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 23, 2017

By Rev. Glenn Jones

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church

Los Alamos

Perspective. We’re always in danger of losing perspective when we become too focused upon ourselves and our own little worlds/kingdoms, imagining that things that concern ourselves have much greater import than they actually have in the broader scheme of things.

We all fall into this at times because of our innate propensity toward self-interest and self-absorption. It can be an interesting personal examination to be aware of the number of times we say “I” or “me” in conversation with others, or how many times a friend/acquaintance Read More

Pastor Granillo: Perfect Love Part 1

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 23, 2017

By PASTOR RAUL GRANILLO

La Vista Church
White Rock

Christian perfection is that love of God and our neighbor… –John Wesley

Growing up, I was always under the impression that being a Christian was for the sake of going to heaven rather than hell. This was, and still is, a sad simplification. This “Jesus, to get to heaven” mentality has caused many to miss out on the fullness of the gospel, and others to simply reject it. It may even keep many of us from obeying the will of God. Let me explain.

Jesus often spoke of the importance of the Holy Spirit. But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit,

World Futures: Who Do You Trust – Or Is It Whom? Part Three

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 21, 2017

By ANDY ANDREWS
Los Alamos World Futures Institute

In the previous two columns we explored how we make collective decisions for saving earth and humanity. These decisions encompassed both the what and the how, with how being the creative or most difficult part. We looked at the Special Theory of Relativity, cold fusion, reporting on a survey, the U.S. Constitution, the Communist Manifesto, and the Paris Agreement. Now it is appropriate to explore implications for parts of the List of 18.

Energy: How do we make alternative energy affordable? How do we increase efficiency

Letter To The Editor: Response To Mr. Spencer

Submitted by Chris Clark on July 21, 2017

By GREG WHITE

Los Alamos

In regard to Mr. Spencer’s letter (link), details do matter especially in the law. He is correct that this is an open carry state and the actual law is close to but not accurately reflected on the New Mexico State Police website.

Perhaps they missed a change to the law. The law should always be checked at the official legal site for all of New Mexico’s laws, state and local. That would be the New Mexico Compilation Commission (link).

Also despite the Constitution of New Mexico expressly forbidding any laws against guns, the legislature

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