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Today's News

  • Title insurance reform vitally needed

    In “Block, Lass Share a Forum,” published Oct. 22 in the Los Alamos Monitor, Public Regulation Commissioner elect Jerome Block Jr., a former title insurance executive, is quoted as saying  that he does not “have a personal opinion” about the need for title insurance  reform in New Mexico.

    Allow me to explain why Commissioner Block needs to back reform instead of  remaining neutral and allowing the out of state title insurance underwriters to continue to take daily advantage of New Mexico homebuyers.

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  • LA advances to quarterfinals before falling to Sartans

    RIO RANCHO – A first-game win wasn’t enough to get or keep the momentum rolling for the Los Alamos Hilltopper volleyball team Thursday night.

    The Hilltoppers couldn’t overcome the taller, stronger and more experienced St. Pius X Sartans in Thursday’s state Class AAAA quarterfinal match. Despite holding on at game point to take the first game 26-24, the Hilltoppers couldn’t get by the Sartans’ hunkered-down defense the rest of the way.

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  • State of the art: Santa Fe Film Festival screens year’s choicest pics

    The Santa Fe Film Festival unfolds its treats for northern New Mexico next month, Dec. 3-7 at the still-formative age of nine. Like a healthy child of that age, the festival, is not only still sweet, but already has “a sense of accomplishment,” “definite interests” and “a lively curiosity.”

     

    John Bowman, executive director, and Stephen Rubin, program director, of the festival paid a visit to Los Alamos recently, according to a deeply established rhythm of inclusion for the surrounding areas.

     

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  • Ballet show: Baker-Dillingham Oz is dazzling

    The dancers were swarmed like celebrities as they descended the stage following Friday's spectacular opening of the Wonderful WizThe dancers were swarmed like celebrities as they descended the stage following Friday’s spectacular opening of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz at Duane Smith Auditorium.

    “I think it’s brilliant,” said Terra Hite. “I’ve never seen a Wizard of Oz performance where Toto and the poppies along the brick road were real people.”

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  • A real tool: Local inventor receives Motor Magazine award

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  • School bond election ballots go out Jan. 6

    Based on recommendations from the 20-Year Facilities Renewal Plan developed by the Facilities Planning Committee, a bond election is planned for January to address the pressing facility renewal needs of Los Alamos Public Schools.

     

    The majority of the facilities are at least 45-years-old, with the age of the high school nearing 60. Outdated and ill-equipped, many of the buildings do not provide a learning environment that meets the needs of today’s students, explained School Board President Steve Girrens.

     

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  • Walking through Spain

    The road to Santiago, Spain, has been beaten flat by pilgrims’ feet for more than 1,000 years. Every year, more than 50,000 people tie on walking shoes and trek through countrysides and small villages. They endure blisters, rain and spartan lodging all to reach the burial place of St. James and a cathedral at the end of the journey.

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  • Shameful actions

    Generally we don’t question voters, the will of the electorate is how the wind blows. But this year, we have to.

    The election of Jerome Block Jr. to the Public Regulation Commission is nothing short of disgusting. And we believe it is due in part to the fact that people can straight party vote in this state – something that should be as out-dated as voter tests.

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  • Making poetry exciting

    To some, poetry might not spark enthusiasm or produce more snores than cheers but poet Erika Wurth is working to change people’s attitudes toward the art form.

    In her collection of poetry, titled “Indian Trains,” which was published in October from the New Mexico University’s West End Press, Wurth honors those closest to her, her family and community.

    Growing up outside of Denver, Wurth, who is Native American and has blood ties to the Apache, Chicksaw and Cherokee tribes, writes about urban Indians who are living away from the reservations.

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  • Rotary Club honors a student in October

    Each academic year, the Rotary Club of Los Alamos honors students from the Los Alamos High School graduating class.

    Students are selected on the basis of their academic record, service to the community and leadership qualities.

    Catherine Chen has been named Rotary Student of the Month for October. She invited Lynn Lamb, her piano teacher for nine years, and David Thurston, her advanced as well as AP biology teacher for the past two years, to accompany her to the organization’s honoring luncheon held at UNM-LA.

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