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‘Siempre estuve indecisa al respecto’, cuenta Cynthia Ayala sobre su decisión de no tener hijos

Las tasas de natalidad están disminuyendo en el valle de Roaring Fork. Para algunas familias, esto se debe al aumento del costo de vida o al clima político turbulento. Otras simplemente se sienten menos limitadas por los roles de género tradicionales y las expectativas sociales.

En comparación con las generaciones anteriores, las mujeres tienen ahora más opciones a la hora de decidir cómo quieren formar una familia: tener cinco hijos, uno o ninguno.

Para Cynthia Ayala, de 28 años, poder elegir lo era todo. Cynthia, quien creció en Carbondale y Glenwood Springs, siempre se sintió diferente de las otras niñas de su entorno, que jugaban con muñecas y simulaban casarse y tener hijos. Cynthia nunca entendió ese impulso.

“Yo pensaba: ¿Qué está pasando aquí? ¿Por qué? ¿Por qué quiero tener hijos? Porque, en mi opinión, tenerlos no es realmente algo tan maravilloso”, recuerda.

Esa ambivalencia, o incluso negatividad, hacia los niños solo aumentó al entrar en la edad adulta. Cuando se casó, su pareja quería tener hijos, lo que la obligó a considerar la posibilidad.

“Siempre estuve indecisa al respecto”, dijo. “Pero nunca sucedió”. Tenía la firme convicción de que, si iban a tener hijos, debía ser por las razones correctas, y no “porque tu madre o tu abuela te dicen que debes tener hijos”, añadió.

Tampoco la convenció la idea de un “legado familiar”. Ese era el argumento de su exmarido, quien le decía que quería mantener su “linaje”. “Y yo le respondí que no sabía qué significaba eso. No somos de la realeza. Somos mexicanos. Hay muchos bebés mexicanos”, explicó.

Terminaron divorciándose y los sentimientos de Cynthia sobre los niños siguieron siendo los mismos, incluso cuando la gente intentaba convencerla de lo contrario con frases como: “¿Por qué no?” o “los niños son maravillosos”.

Aun así, la versión idealizada y llena de aspiraciones de la maternidad de la que siempre había oído hablar nunca parecía coincidir con lo que había visto de la crianza de los hijos en el mundo real.

Le preocupaba la carga económica y el estrés de transmitir la historia familiar de diabetes y cáncer. Pero lo que más le inquietaba era la forma en que criar a los hijos parecía absorber el tiempo y la energía de las personas, y el impacto que eso podía tener en un niño.

Pensaba en los miembros de su familia que contaban cómo sus padres siempre estaban trabajando, tan cansados que les quedaba poca energía para prestarles la atención que necesitaban cuando eran niños.

A veces, Cynthia sentía que era la única persona dispuesta a reconocer los aspectos negativos de tener hijos.

“Es mucho, mucho dinero. Son muchos recursos, mucho tiempo y muchos dolores de cabeza”, afirmó. Todo eso se resumía en un claro “no”.

Imaginó una conversación con un hijo no nacido: “¿Sabes qué es lo mejor para los dos? Por ahora, no tenerlo”.

Cynthia reconoció que muchas mujeres no tienen la libertad de tomar esta decisión, empezando por su propia familia. Su madre es una de 12 hermanos y su padre es uno de 13.

“Las cosas son muy diferentes ahora en comparación con cuando yo era más joven. Cada vez más mujeres optan por una vida sin hijos”, comentó.

“Siento que eso me ha ayudado a no sentirme tan aislada por haber decidido no tener hijos en este momento”, añadió.

Es el tipo de persona que se queda felizmente hasta las 3 de la madrugada con sus amigos, y es la mamá de su cocker spaniel, Mable.

Los fines de semana, salen juntas a escalar y hacer senderismo o pasan el rato junto al río. Mable nada, moviendo la cola alegremente, mientras Cynthia la observa. “Es lo mejor”, dijo.

La decisión de no tener hijos significa que Cynthia puede tomar otras decisiones, adoptando diferentes versiones de lo que las mujeres pueden ser.

*Traducción por Convey Language Solutions.*
https://soprissun.com/siempre-estuve-indecisa-al-respecto-cuenta-cynthia-ayala-sobre-su-decision-de-no-tener-hijos/

At Least One Person Trapped After Vehicle Overturns On Sierra Highway

At least one person was trapped Thursday afternoon after a vehicle went off the roadway and overturned onto its roof near Sierra Highway and Davenport Road in Santa Clarita, according to California Highway Patrol (CHP) logs.

The crash was reported just before 4 p.m., when callers informed CHP that a dark-colored pickup truck had overturned and landed on its roof. Officials said the vehicle traveled through a field, broke through a fence, and ultimately came to rest in a ditch.

CHP logs indicate the male driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle after experiencing brake issues.

“The patient was flown to Henry Mayo in critical condition,” said Capt. Brian Kight, Public Information Officer for the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Bystanders were seen attempting to assist the driver out of the overturned vehicle before emergency responders arrived, according to initial reports. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.

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Alaska State Appeals Court Holds Oral Argument on Samoan Prosecution

On January 15, the Alaska State Appeals Court heard arguments in the case of *Tupe Smith v. State of Alaska*.

This case centers on American Samoans who ran for local office in Whittier, Alaska.

For more details, see the full story.
https://ballot-access.org/2026/01/15/alaska-state-appeals-court-holds-oral-argument-on-samoan-prosecution/

Headliners announced for Point Break Music Festival at Virginia Beach Oceanfront

The bands Sublime, Slightly Stoopid, Rebelution, and Dirty Heads will headline the third annual Point Break Music Festival this summer at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.

The two-day festival, taking place June 20-21, will feature over 25 bands performing across two stages set up directly on the beach’s sand. A main entrance will be located on 7th Street, with doors opening at noon on both days.

Tickets for general admission, VIP, and the brand-new High Tide Club will go on sale at 9 a.m. this Friday. The High Tide Club is a new offering this year, providing perks such as dedicated comfortable seating, a private lounge, complimentary drinks, and access to exclusive merchandise.

On the first day, Sublime and Slightly Stoopid will take the stage, while Rebelution and Dirty Heads will headline the second day. Additional acts will also be featured throughout the festival. Stay tuned for the full lineup announcement!
https://www.dailypress.com/2026/01/14/headliners-announced-for-point-break-music-festival-at-virginia-beach-oceanfront/

Senator Lummis says delay likely for market structure bill: Bloomberg

US Senator Cynthia Lummis reportedly expects the US Senate Banking Committee to delay its hearing on crypto market structure legislation after Coinbase withdrew support for the bill.

There were already some murmurs of a CLARITY Act Senate markup delay on Wednesday, which intensified following an X post from Bloomberg reporter Steven Dennis on Wednesday night. Dennis stated: “Lummis tells me her recommendation and expectation is that the markup be pulled for now. It’s Banking Chair Tim Scott’s call.”

The Senate markup is scheduled for Thursday at 10:00 am Eastern Time. Cointelegraph reached out to Scott’s office for comment but did not receive an immediate response.

Lawmakers have been consulting with members of the banking and crypto industries over provisions of the CLARITY Act for several weeks. However, Coinbase publicly withdrew its support for the bill on Wednesday, citing concerns that the latest text was unfavorable to the industry.

In addition to eliminating stablecoin rewards, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong highlighted several concerns, including restrictions on tokenized stocks, the government having unlimited access to financial records, and the US commodities regulator receiving less authority over the crypto markets than initially anticipated.

Armstrong summarized the company’s position: “This version would be materially worse than the current status quo. We’d rather have no bill than a bad bill. Hopefully we can all get to a better draft.”

This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Related: A16z raises $15B, says crypto a ‘key’ to America winning next 100 years
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-market-structure-bill-hearing-could-be-delayed-after-coinbase-pulls-support-report

Aerial_Knight’s DropShot gets February release date

Aerial_Knight’s DropShot, the highly anticipated follow-up from the creator of Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield, is set to arrive this late winter. Fans can mark their calendars for its release on February 17, 2026.

The game will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, including both Steam and the Epic Games Store (EGS).

In Aerial_Knight’s DropShot, players take on the role of Smoke Wallace, a man who was bitten by a dragon at a young age. This encounter gave him unique purple skin and the remarkable ability to shoot bullets from his fingertips.

The gameplay features intense, fast-paced action as you plummet through the sky, shooting at descending enemies while racing to the ground. Prepare for a thrilling experience that combines high-flying movement with precision shooting.
https://www.shacknews.com/article/147417/aerial-knights-dropshot-release-date

Polarizing Transfer Portal QB TJ Finley Signs with Seventh College Program

Lane Kiffin is not the final boss of the transfer portal. Nor is it Curt Cignetti, who turned Indiana from cannon fodder to possibly one of the most dominant teams in college football history. There is only one true final boss of the transfer portal, and his name is TJ Finley.

If you are a newer college football fan or don’t have the best memory, it is easy not to recognize that name right off the bat. Do I mean Steve Finley, the former San Francisco Giants baseball player? Or did I mean Michael Finley? You know, the Dallas Mavericks basketball player?

Finley will play for the FCS school Incarnate Word in the 2026 season, as he will turn 24 during spring practice. How did we get here?

Well, it started all the way back in 2018 when Finley was one of the premier quarterback prospects in the high school circuit and signed with the LSU Tigers in 2019. This was when Joe Burrow, Justin Jefferson, and Ja’Marr Chase were all in school, blowing out every team by 50 points.

In 2020, Finley was named a starter but lost the job to Max Johnson midway through the season. He then jumped into the transfer portal for the first time that offseason, transferring to SEC rival Auburn.

At Auburn, he was the backup to Bo Nix — yes, Denver Broncos starting QB Bo Nix — in 2021, then became the starter in 2022 before suffering a severe injury that ended his career as a Tiger.

Then came 2023 and his year with Texas State. There, Finley threw for a program record 24 touchdowns and skyrocketed his stock again with 3,439 yards through the air.

In 2024, Western Kentucky became his new home after entering the transfer portal once more. Like at Auburn, this stint was cut short due to injury when he hurt his leg in the third week of the season, requiring surgery.

After recouping, Finley decided to jump back into the transfer portal. This most recent season, he transferred to Tulane, which would have been his best chance to prove himself in years under the now-Florida coach Jon Sumrall. Unfortunately, he was effectively kicked off the team after being found in possession of a stolen car.

Finley did a U-turn and jumped right back into the safety of the transfer portal, where he landed at Georgia State and then started six games. He ended the season with a disappointing six touchdowns to seven interceptions.

And now, finally, he is part of the Incarnate Word Cardinal football team as their quarterback — a journey across the country and six trips through the transfer portal. Not confusing at all.

**More News:**

– Oregon Loses QB Amid Dylan Raiola Transfer Portal Buzz
– LSU’s Lane Kiffin Makes Last-Minute Trip for Top-Rated Transfer Portal QB
https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/polarizing-transfer-portal-qb-tj-finley-signs-with-seventh-college-program-11355639

Virginia Gets Commitment From Former Pittsburgh QB Eli Holstein

The Hoos Bolster Their Quarterback Room

The University of Virginia football team is strengthening its quarterback position ahead of the upcoming season. With a combination of experienced players and promising newcomers, the Hoos aim to create a dynamic and competitive quarterback room.

This reinforcement is expected to enhance the team’s offensive capabilities and provide more depth at a critical position. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how these additions will impact the Hoos’ performance on the field.

Stay tuned for more updates on the team’s roster and upcoming season developments.
https://www.si.com/college/virginia/football/virginia-gets-commitment-from-former-pittsburgh-qb-eli-holstein-01kex162z7ma

Over 400 consumers file complaints over contaminated fuel at Denver-area gas stations

More than 400 consumers have filed complaints with the Division of Oil and Public Safety (OPS) after a contaminated fuel mix was distributed to several gas stations across the Denver metro area last week.

Consumers quickly turned to social media and OPS for answers upon learning that diesel fuel was mixed with regular unleaded gasoline and distributed to gas stations operated by Costco, Murphy Express, and King Soopers. At least 13 King Soopers gas stations were affected.

State officials reported that the contaminated fuel originated from the HF Sinclair terminal in Henderson and was sent out to “numerous” gas stations. The fuel was distributed between 2 p.m. Wednesday and 6 a.m. Thursday.

“OPS continues to log and process these complaints,” the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment wrote in an email to The Post on Monday evening. “Inspections and fuel sample testing remain ongoing with a focus on smaller locations that may not have as robust of a claims filing process. All retailers are being encouraged to honor customer claims.”

OPS has also requested that Sinclair produce a list of retailers that received the contaminated fuel from the HF Sinclair terminal in Henderson. Although Sinclair has not yet provided the list, OPS is hopeful it will be released in the coming days.

Consumers impacted by the contaminated fuel are encouraged to contact their point of sale to start the reimbursement process. Individual gas stations will work with each customer through their specific claims procedure. Those affected should keep all receipts and repair records for reference.

To file a complaint, consumers can call 303-866-4967 or fill out a consumer complaint form and email it to cdle_oil_inspection@state.co.us. King Soopers customers who believe they received contaminated fuel should reach out to their local store for assistance.

“OPS continues to investigate the cause of the incident and is considering appropriate enforcement mechanisms available under current OPS rules and regulations,” the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment added in their statement. “OPS remains committed to protecting consumers and is exploring all options to ensure Sinclair also upholds its commitment to help affected customers.”

This is a developing story and may be updated.
https://www.denverpost.com/2026/01/12/denver-contaminated-gas-stations-complaints/