Drive Less Los Alamos: Walk, Bike, Ride, Carpool
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COUNTY News:
Now that the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) are back in session and construction is underway on Canyon Road, Los Alamos County officials suggest that commuters consider taking advantage of other options to get to and from work or school.
Carpooling, riding the Atomic City Transit, biking, or walking even just one day a week reduces the number of cars on the road during peak hours which can alleviate traffic congestion. Commuters who drive less save money, improve the environment and make new friends. Additionally, those who choose to bike or walk can expect better Read More
Honor Flight Network To Offer First Trips To D.C. For Veterans To Visit Memorials Built In Their Honor
Honor Flight News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Honor Flight Network will now offer flights from Honolulu to Washington, D.C. with Hawaii-based veterans aboard.
An initial partnership with Alaska Airlines will make the visits to the Nation’s Capital possible for deserving Hawaii-based veterans so they may experience the memorials that honor their service and sacrifice. The first trip will occur during the week of Veterans Day in honor of those who served. Several more trips are being planned for 2023 and beyond.
Since 2005, Honor Flight Network has given over 250,000 veterans across the country the Read More
National Cowgirl Museum And Hall Of Fame Announces 2022 Inductees
NCMHF News:
FORT WORTH, Texas — The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame (NCMHF) will welcome four 2022 Inductees and two award winners at the 46th Annual Induction Luncheon and Ceremony. The luncheon will be held Tuesday, Nov. 15 at the Dickies Arena.
These incoming Hall of Fame members represent a wide range of cowgirls including a philanthropist, a writer, a rancher, and a stock contractor. The induction 2022 class includes Sherry Cagan, Gretel Ehrlich, Heidi Redd, and Kirsten Vold.
“We are honored to welcome this outstanding class of inductees and add their remarkable stories and Read More
Stradling: Punitive Water Rates! Thinking Of The Children
By GARY STRADLING
Republican Candidate
Los Alamos County Council
I appreciate my old friend David Israelevitz’s attempt to legitimize the County’s punitive water rates (Link) in quantitative terms that our math-minded residents can appreciate.
However, it does not take a rocket scientist to see through his argument. Most of us understand rate increases of 6.3 percent and 27.1 percent per gallon for higher usage levels and find them to be outrageous.
Any mom or dad in our community would rightly be up in arms if Smiths grocery store increased prices by 27 percent depending on whether we were Read More
County: Road Closed Today For Water Repairs
A stretch of 33rd and 34th streets is closed to through traffic for emergency water repairs. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
A stretch of 33rd and 34th streets is closed to through traffic for emergency water repairs. The closure began Tuesday and will continue 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Aug. 17.
The affected portion of the streets is from 34th and Villa to 33rd and Walnut.
Department of Public Utilities water crews will be repairing a leak and restricting traffic in the neighborhood to only those residents who live on that stretch of road. Read More
Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church Hosts Reformation Bible College President Dr. Stephen Nichols Friday Aug. 26
Unitarian Church Hosts Final ‘Seed Ball Sunday’ Aug. 21
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Unitarian Church News:
The last of three Seed Ball Sundays is 1-2:30 p.m., Aug. 21 in the Children’s Playground at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, 1738 N. Sage St.
The public is invited to participate in this free family-oriented, multi-generational event. All supplies and seeds will be provided.
The finished seed balls will be donated to the State Land Office in its on-going effort working with Forest Service to seed burned areas of New Mexico’s forests.
Although forest fires are no longer on people’s minds, the devastated forests and all the creatures still need the community’s Read More
Scenes From 2022 Los Alamos County Fair Exhibits
The Los Alamos County Fair Exhibits are handled by the Los Alamos County Extension Office and Los Alamos 4-H Club, which it sponsors. Desaree Jimenez, the Extension home economist, center, poses with 4-Hers who helped set up and take down the display Saturday for the 2022 Los Alamos County Fair Exhibits. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Delectable tomatoes and delicious pie were among the veggies and baked goods at the exhibit Saturday at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Caldera Morning by Rachel Pearson garnered a first place ribbon in the arts portion Read More
Posts From The Road: County Fairs And Festivals
Flying High: The carnival rides at the Mesa County Fair and Rodeo in Grand Junction, Colo. were a popular attraction for many. Seen are the Ferris wheel and the high swing ride with the clouds forming in the background at sunset. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Alien Encounter: Another popular ride in Grand Junction was the Starship ride which featured some alien figures from another world. The colors and sounds from each of the rides attracted many participants during the event. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
Attending local Read More
Fr. Glenn: Being Appreciative
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
A favorite YouTube channel that I’ve stumbled across recently is “Tribal People Try”, in which several persons apparently from the Middle East or perhaps more easterly sample various western foods. Most of the foods have a common familiarity for most Americans in particular (biscuits and gravy, apple cobbler, various snack foods, etc.), surprising the panel participants by the taste and quality, they often comment on the expertise of the chef for even what we might consider the simplest of foods.
Those videos get one thinking about what blessings we have in our lives. That Read More
Pastor Ferry: ‘All Shall Be Well’
Clergy from left, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired; Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Assistant Rector Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Courtesy photo
By Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
“All Shall be well…”
Will it really? The four clergy women you see at the top of this column hear that question a lot and truth be told, we wonder that often for ourselves.
I have been reading the writings of Kate Bowler, PhD. Kate is a New York Times bestselling author, podcast host, and a professor at Duke University. Six years ago, at age 35, as a wife and mother, she was unexpectedly diagnosed with Read More
Los Alamos Historical Society Extends Reservation Deadline For Bus Tour To Trinity Site
Los Alamos Historical Society News:
Space is still available on the Oct. 14-15 Los Alamos Historical Society unique Bus Tour to Trinity Site.
The deadline for reservations is now Aug. 31. For those who just never seem to get there on their own, this is the way to go.
Besides being great fun, participation also helps support the Los Alamos Historical Society, a local non-profit.
Trip details and reservations can be found here.
For assistance, call the History Museum office at 505.662.6272 or Georgia at 505.662.3965 ot email actours2017@gmail.com.
To become a member of the Los Alamos Historical Read More
After School Good News Clubs Start Week Of Aug. 22
Free after-school Good News Clubs start the week of Aug. 22 in the elementary schools. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Free after-school Good News Clubs in the elementary schools are starting the week of Aug. 22.
Each club meets from right after school (3:30 p.m.) to 5 p.m.
Good News Clubs are non-denominational Bible clubs meeting once a week after school from late August through the end of April, except on holidays, parent conference days, and snow days.
The clubs feature Bible and missionary stories, songs, games, snacks, Scripture memory, contests, prizes and occasional crafts to promote children’s Read More
Reminder: ‘Not-Just-Junk-In-Your-Truck’ Sale Saturday
WRPC News:
White Rock Presbyterian Church (WRPC), which a couple of months ago “came out” as LGBTQIA+ allies, has issued a reminder that it is hosting its second “Not-Just-Junk-In-Your-Truck” sale 8-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 in the church parking lot at 310 Rover Blvd., right next to Rover Park.
All kinds of treasures will be available to take home, including pastries from the Pig + Fig Café, with everything “priced” by donation. All proceeds will benefit Self Help’s Techo Fund, set up to assist queer youth in and around Los Alamos with housing and other emergency needs.
Anyone interested Read More
Purgatory Resort: Weekend Operations Begin Sunday
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PURGATORY News:
As summer is winding down and fall is just around the corner, Purgatory Resort announces weekend operations beginning Sunday, Aug. 14.
The resort will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, Aug. 20 to Oct. 2, plus Labor Day.
Purgatory offers a range of family-friendly attractions, including the area’s only lift-served mountain bike park, alpine slide and Inferno mountain coaster.
Purgatory will continue to host free live music every weekend and signature events like the Mushroom and Wine Dinner or test your mettle at the Trail Party Enduro Read More
Scenes Of Asphalt Stripping Underway On Canyon Road
Workers strip asphalt off of the second section of Canyon Road Tuesday morning, starting just west of the entrance to Canyon Village. Photo by Ed Birnbaum
Scene of asphalt stripping underway Tuesday morning on Canyon Road. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Aug. 10, 2022
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
August can be a very busy month. Families scramble to prepare for school. Many of them are also trying to put together one last family fishing and camping trip before the kids return to school.
Gardeners are starting to reap a bounty of produce, in particular crops like tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and, of course, green chile. The pungent smell of roasting green chiles fills the air.
If you are one of those who like to gather wild mushrooms, this year’s strong monsoon season has been a blessing. The moisture has led to a literal explosion of Read More
Bingo Fundraiser & Family Fun Night At K Of C Hall Friday
Fresh Fruit Drinks & More At Farmers Market Thursday
Welcome To The Unitarian Church Of Los Alamos: Aug. 14
Unitarian Church News:
The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos invites the community to a Newcomers’ Welcome service starting at 10:30 a.m. this Sunday, Aug. 14.
Join us to hear more about what it means to be part of a church community where a diversity of beliefs (and no beliefs) are welcome to take part. If you’ve been curious about us for a while, or have come to know us only through our community work, this Sunday is a great time to get to know us better.
Our minister, the Rev. John Cullinan, will give a sermon titled, “All Your Faith and Doubts Welcome Here,” talking about some basics of Unitarian Universalism Read More
