McQuiston: A Big Thank You To Los Alamos
By ALLEN MCQUISTONJust One Thing To Do This Week: Weed It Out
By MARY BETH MAASSEN
Los Alamos
I was delighted after several weeks of unpredictable weather to be out in the garden again, but, I was a little “less-than-delighted” with the state of my garden. Weeds were everywhere and I spent the better part of the day pulling them out by their roots, or trying anyway.
I enjoy the day-to-day maintenance of a beautiful bloom-filled garden, but I have several week-ends of work ahead of me before I can enjoy that phase of the experience.
Another problem I have to get a grip on – I am not a great gardener. In early stages of growth I have trouble discerning weeds from Read More
World Futures: SOCIETY … Tools – Simplified – To Help The Human Existence And Reduce Production Overhead
World Futures: What Do We Need?
By ANDY ANDREWS
Los Alamos World Futures Institute
The plow was invented around 3,500 B.C.E. (3,500 B.C.) in Mesopotamia and China. Around 1,900 B.C.E., forged iron plowshares were being used. In 1785, the cast iron plowshare was invented and it was mass produced for the first time in 1839 by John Deere.
Other machinery was invented to assist in seeding, threshing, and reaping all pulled by horses. Evolutionary devices mechanized these devices with the addition of engines to power them.
This description illustrates the development of tools to perform Read More
Budget Crisis Causes Need For Special Session
By Rep. STEPHANIE GARCIA RICHARDLast week I was approached by a constituent who was wondering about the upcoming special legislative session. She had been trying to follow the developments since the close of the regular session and had many questions:
“Had a budget deal been made public?” she wondered. The governor had mentioned tax reform. “Would that be part of the negotiations?” “How could citizens who wanted to weigh in, do so?” She had all of these questions and more.
And these are all good questions and thoughts. Unfortunately, none of which have Read More
Letter To The Editor: Thank You For Coverage
By BRYAN BENNETTI just want to say, “Thank you” to George Morse of the Los Alamos Daily Post for the excellent article (link) on the LA Girls Track & Field team and their exciting second place finish at the State Meet.
Job well done, both to an amazing team and to Mr. Morse.
Letter To The Editor: Thank You Los Alamos County Council
By JAMES ROBINSONOn Tuesday, I got the privilege to once again participate in the selection of a new member for the Board of Public Utilities.
Although I was not selected I wanted to personally thank Chair Izraelevitz, Vice-Chair O’Leary, Councilor Chrobocinski, Councilor Sheehey, Councilor Reiss, Councilor Chandler, and Councilor Maggiore for their kind words and tough questions.
I especially like to thank Vice Chair O’Leary and Councilor Chrobocinski for voicing their support for my nomination during the first round of voting. I have worked with both these councilors Read More
