County: Atomic City Transit Service Closed Friday Nov. 11 In Observance Of Veterans Holiday
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit (ACT) regular scheduled bus service will not operate Friday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
Regular Atomic City Transit service will resume Monday, Nov. 14.
Route 3 and 2 Peak services will remain suspended until further notice due to staffing shortages.
Please call the ACT office at 505.661.RIDE (7433) for any additional information or use the ACTracker to locate your bus route in real-time.
For the specific route service schedules, please visit the ACT website. Read More
NMDOT Announces Recipients Of $5.1 Million EV Charging Station Grant Contracts Awarded In New Mexico
NMDOT Cabinet Secretary Ricky Serna
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Cabinet Secretary Ricky Serna announced Tuesday the first of multiple electric vehicle (EV) charging station grant contracts awarded statewide.
The Level Three Direct Current (DC) Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) Grant Program provides approximately $5.1 million in funding derived from the distribution of the American Rescue Plan Act.
The Program also aligns with Gov. Lujan Grisham’s Climate Change goals of reducing greenhouse gases Read More
An Invitation: Prayers For Peace To Honor Veterans
Christian Science Society News:
This Friday, Veterans’ Day, the Christian Science Society of Los Alamos invites the public to come together to honor veterans at home and abroad with prayers for peace at the Christian Science Reading Room at 800 Trinity Dr., Suite G.
Doors open at 10:45 a.m. Two minutes of silence will be observed at 11 a.m. Followed by individual sharing and quiet prayer.
“The world says, “Stop war,” Christ says, “Make peace.” And the peace which He helps us to make is healing to our minds and bodies and health-giving to our relationships with each other.” –The Reverend Jack Burton, Read More
Life After 50: Grief And Legacy For Mikey Aslam
The Aslam Family from left, Mikey, Tariq, Hanna, Kim, Jimmy and Holly. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
LARSO
It’s hard when a life is cut short and you don’t get to see a young person run the whole race. Here, I want to demonstrate how faith, friendship, community, education, commitment and service – return once again to faith.
I recall when a young family visited a playgroup, I would guess around the year 2000. When a house came up for sale on our block, I prayed to God to please let this nice family with the really nice son buy the house. The nice son, who was Read More
First United Methodist Church Adds Los Alamos Food Pantry
The bear-proof food pantry is available 24/7at First United Methodist Church. Courtesy/Camille Wescott
By CAMILLE WESCOTT
LA CARES
First United Methodist Church
As Thanksgiving approaches, many dream of feasts with juicy turkey, creamy potatoes and sweet pies with buttery, flaky crusts.
Others, however, struggle to afford the food their family needs each day. More than 4,000 people in Los Alamos County are wondering if they will have enough food (see the Los Alamos Health Services Gap Analysis Final Report from March 2020). Many of these people have steady jobs, but their income isn’t high Read More
Mountaineers Feature: Trekking The John Muir Trail Nov. 15
Alan and Casey Kaplan on the summit of Mount Whitney. Courtesy/The Kaplans
By WILLIAM PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers
The Nov. 15 Mountaineers meeting will be in-person, with a hybrid adjunct. The presentation will feature Alan and Casey Kaplan’s trek along the John Muir Trail.
The John Muir Trail is widely regarded as the crown jewel of the Sierra Nevada range, with 47,000 feet of elevation gain. Its high point is the high point of the 48 states – Mount Whitney. For almost all of its length, the trail is in the High Sierra backcountry and wilderness areas.
Come along as the Kaplans reflect upon Read More
NMSP: Triple Fatality In Otero County
NMSP news:
OTERO COUNTY — At about 9:16 a.m. Nov. 4, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) investigated a fatal crash at the intersection of Angelina Boulevard and Steve Drive in Chaparral, New Mexico.
The initial investigation shows a 2007 Toyota Corolla, driven by a sixteen-year-old male was traveling east on Steve Drive. For reasons unknown, the Toyota failed to stop at a posted stop sign and struck a 2019 Dodge Ram truck traveling south on Angelina Boulevard. The driver of the Toyota and two passengers, a fifteen-year-old female, and an eighteen-year-old male sustained fatal injuries and were Read More
Wildfire Preparedness Is Year-Round: Sign Up For Alerts & Connect With Neighbors
SFNF continues the Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round campaign with their November message: Sign Up for Alerts and Connect with Neighbors. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Since wildfire does not respect property lines, November is a good time of year to help your community become a fire-adapted community that is more resilient to the impacts of wildfire and better able to coexist with fire on the landscape.
The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) and partners at nearby national forests, agencies and non-governmental organizations continue the Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round campaign Read More
Los Alamos County DWI Planning Council Meets Nov. 10
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County DWI Planning Council will meet at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10 in the Municipal Building, Room 330 or virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Nov. 10, 2022 DWI Planning Council Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 864 4441 2446 Read More
Posts From The Road: Touring Northern New Mexico
Santuario de Chimayo: The iconic Santuario de Chimayo is always a pleasure to visit and this visit was exceptional. Shown are visitors as they mingle outside the famous chapel. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Seven Days of Creation: One of the exhibits, which was new to us is the Seven Days of Creation. Each of the seven statues covers a day of the creation process. The plaza around the grounds has added to the experience when visiting the Santuario de Chimayo. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
Our RV trip this past week was short, sweet, Read More
Fr. Glenn: ‘Wishing To Satisfy The Crowd…’
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Well, here we are … another election. (sigh). Endless ads … endless placards … endless biting rhetoric about “the other guy/gal”. We shouldn’t complain TOO much, I guess; it’s a lot better than the alternatives—absolute monarchy, dictatorship or, on the flip side, anarchy. Socrates’ all-wise philosopher-king (ref.: Plato’s “The Republic”) remains as elusive as the unicorn. Yet, it’s fairly safe to posit that all of us weary of blather as candidates tie themselves in knots pandering to virtually every imaginable group, or at least to not totally alienate potential undecideds. Read More
Cone Zone Road Construction Wrap-up, Winter Weather Prep
Winter Driving
Winter weather is here, and the County would like to remind residents of some important safety considerations for motorists to take to make their travel as safe as possible.
Motorists should make sure their vehicle is ready for winter driving by making sure the washer fluid reservoir is topped off with washer fluid that is winter rated, the windshield wipers are functional and working properly, the defroster is in good working order, each vehicle is equipped with a functional ice scraper, and that snow is cleared from the windows, roof, and hood of the vehicle before traveling Read More
All Shall Be Well: Shielding The Joyous
Clergy from left, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired; Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Assistant Rector Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Courtesy photo
By Reverend Lynn Finnegan
The Episcopal Church of the USA
“Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep this night, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous; and all for your love’s sake.”
This prayer, attributed to the fourth century saint, Augustine of Hippo, is in the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer Read More
Pope: Los Alamos Is A Special Place Where People Are Tenacious And Full Of Grace
By AMBER POPE
Rivera Family Funeral Home of Los Alamos
Often times there are no words to describe the peculiar relatedness of things we see in the funeral industry – dates, times, names, cycles within seasons… Most of the time these things are subtle, but occasionally it is glaring, such was the case for the beautiful Feldman/Whitworth family recently.
After suffering the loss of their teenage daughter, Sophia, 3 years ago, the family came to us broken-hearted at the sudden loss of Sophia’s mother, Julia. Julia was still a daughter herself, a mother, wife, and friend to many. It took a few minutes Read More
RTD Announces Veterans Day Holiday Closure Nov. 11
RTD News:
The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) RTD Blue Buses, will not be in service Friday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.
The exception is 255 Mountain Trail to Santa Fe National Forest, which will operate.
The NCRTD thanks and honors all veterans for the time they served and the sacrifices they, and their families, made for the country! Read More
New Events At Los Alamos Natural Grocers!
Natural Grocers™ News:
Victoria Lee is the new Nutritional Health Coach at Los Alamos Natural Grocers.
Lee offers free Nutrition Classes and Recipe Demos in their Nutrition Education Center in the store.
“We have a lot of fun events coming up, including grain free pumpkin pie before thanksgiving, a lesson on how to make body care gifts for Christmas, and a New Year’s health challenge in January,” Lee said.
All of the classes are totally free, in fact attendees get a $5 coupon to spend in store if they come. There are always samples, and sometimes free giveaways at all of the classes.
Besides Read More
County Reminds Residents Of Winter Driving Safety Tips
Find more policies, guidelines and tips related to inclement weather here: website. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Winter weather is here, and Los Alamos County would like to remind residents of some important safety considerations for motorists to take in order to make their travel as safe as possible.
Motorists are encouraged to equip their vehicles with chains and/or snow tires and carry a container of sand and a shovel in their vehicle. Additionally, motorists should make sure their vehicle is ready for winter driving by making sure the washer fluid reservoir is topped off with washer fluid Read More
Los Alamos County: Winter Sidewalk Guidelines
COUNTY News:
During the winter months, the County would like to remind residents that it is important to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice so that they remain passable for postal workers, children walking to school and others who need to use them.
When possible, and depending upon available resources, County crews will conduct sidewalk-clearing operations by removing snow first from the adopted “safe routes to school” and then move to other selected sidewalks.
The County does not clear every sidewalk due to limited resources.
Sidewalk priorities are listed below:
- Safe routes to school
Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Arroz Con Pollo
Arroz con Pollo, ready to serve. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Video by Liddie Martinez
By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley
Chicken soup is one of those magical dishes that conjure up the wise words spoken by our elders when we were feeling ill – Sana, sana, colita de rana. Si, no sanas hoy, sanaras mañana. Translated from Spanish to English: Heal, heal, frog tails. If you don’t heal today, you will heal tomorrow.
Ok, the English translation is not exactly the poetic equivalent of bubble, bubble, toil and trouble but in Spanish, it is enough so that you get the drift – it is a spell, also known Read More
United Church Of Los Alamos Celebrates 75th Anniversary
The United Church of Los Alamos c. 1952. Courtesy/UCLA
United Church News:
Looking forward to the future, The United Church of Los Alamos celebrates 75 years of united Christian witness this weekend.
Retired pastor the Reverend Kathleen Logan will be in the pulpit for the 9:30 a.m. worship service Sunday. Located in the 2500 block of Canyon Road, across from Aquatic Center and Nature Center, the congregation invites the community to join the celebration.
Starting in the former military chapel in the quickly developing town of Los Alamos, the young population of the “Secret City” was drawn into Read More
