RPNM: ‘Lincoln-Reagan Dinner’ In Albuquerque Aug. 27
The Republican Party of New Mexico ‘Lincoln-Reagan Dinner’ begins with a cocktail hour at 5 p.m. and dinner with special guest speaker, former U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Hotel Albuquerque. Courtesy/RPNM
RPNM News:
The Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) invites the public to the 2022 “Lincoln-Reagan Dinner”.
This year’s big annual fundraiser is Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town and will feature special speaker, former U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz of Utah’s 3rd Congressional District. Chaffetz is a best-selling author and national television Read More
Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial Hosts 100th Anniversary Cultural Event And Celebration Aug. 4-14
1940 Gallup Intertribal Indian Ceremonial. Courtesy/NM Tourism Department
ICO News:
The Intertribal Ceremonial Office (ICO), Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Association, Inc. (GITICA), and the City of Gallup announce the 100th anniversary Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial event between Aug. 4 and Aug. 14, 2022 in Gallup.
One of New Mexico’s longest running and historic events will offer a mixture of in-person and virtual events including:
- Thursday “Kick Off” night Parade, Aug. 4
- Virtual Artisan Market, Aug. 4-14
- 5K Run/Walk, Aug. 5 in Gallup
- “One World Beat” Performances, Aug.
Jewish Perspectives On Termination Of Pregnancy
Rabbi Jack Shlachter
Los Alamos Jewish Center News:
Over the course of two recent consecutive Monday evenings, the Los Alamos Jewish Center hosted an adult education mini-series entitled “Jewish Perspectives on Termination of Pregnancy”.
The presenter, Rabbi Jack Shlachter, shared relevant Jewish source text passages with the in-person and Zoom audience.
Rabbi Jack, who returned to Los Alamos this spring following a few years in New York, explained that the Jewish perspectives are heavily nuanced; some situations require that a pregnancy be terminated, others permit termination, Read More
LANL Director Donates Time For Y Fundraiser
In April, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Director Dr. Thom Mason graciously offered a lunch with him to be auctioned off for The Family YMCA’s annual financial assistance fundraising drive. Century Bank Regional President John Valentine won the bid for ‘Lunch with the Director’. Pictured from left, Valentine, Century Bank CEO Max Myers, Mason, Los Alamos Century Bank Brank Manager Karen Easton and Century Bank Board President Don Gonzales attended the lunch. The Y thanks Dr. Mason and also Blue Window Bistro owner Melissa Paternoster for donating the lunch so that all funds raisedState Transportation Commission Hosts Meeting Aug. 18
New Mexico Department of Transportation District map. Courtesy/NMDOT
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District Five is holding a State Transportation Commission (STC) meeting in northwest New Mexico, 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at the Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. Farmington.
The department holds six STC meetings annually. One held in each of the six department districts with one commissioner appointed by the governor to represent each district.
The Transportation Commission sets department policy and oversees the use of the Read More
Check Out This Week’s Open Houses
Check out this week’s open houses here: https://ladailypost.comopen-houses/ Read More
Oversized Modular Home Moving To Sycamore Aug. 3-4
COUNTY News:
JR Theroux Mobile Home Service, Inc. will be transporting two halves of a modular home to Sycamore Street beginning with the first half 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3.
The second half will be transported 9-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 4.
The frames will be transported back out of Los Alamos later those same days.
The first frame will be transported off the site and out of Los Alamos via Truck Route 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3. The second frame will be transported 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4.
The route will begin at Omega Bridge (Los Alamos Canyon bridge) and head north on Diamond Drive to Trinity Drive. Read More
Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op To Host Ukrainian Relief Golf Tournament & Ukrainian Relief Beer Dinner Aug. 12 & 13
Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op (The Tub) is hosting a Ukrainian Relief Golf Tournament Aug. 12 and Ukrainian Relief Beer Dinner Aug. 13 to show support and solidarity for the people of Ukraine. Courtesy/The Tub
From Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op (The Tub) Management:
As you know, our mission at The Tub is to create a space that feels like home, to extend our love and support to the community, and open our doors so each and every person has an opportunity to connect with one another.
Great beer is just the vessel from which we do this.
In Los Alamos, most everyone comes from somewhere else, and yet everyone is a Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Aug. 1, 2022
Please slow down and use caution within construction work zones. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
The projects listed in this section are being managed by County Public Works staff through contractors.
For more information, please e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link.
Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Canyon Road Reconstruction
TLC Plumbing and Utility, Read More
Posts From The Road: Palouse Falls State Park
Main Viewpoint: A paved walkway leads visitors to the main viewpoint, which is a short walk from the parking area. Views from the walkway allow visitors to see the waterfall from the closest angle. This photo shows a wide angle view from the main viewpoint which stretches for several feet around the side of the pool on the rim of the canyon. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Canyon: Looking south from the Fryxell Overlook gives viewers a view of the impressive canyon which is almost 400 feet deep where the Palouse River flows toward the Snake River. The confluence of the Palouse and Snake River Read More
Fr. Glenn: Standing Strong
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
People will often complain that it’s hard to be a good person in this day and age. But is it, really?
Christians remember often those of early Christianity who had to worry about being hunted down and martyred in the Roman and other arenas … and, yet, many suffered even that rather than be unfaithful. Even today thousands of Christians are martyred annually around the world, but they remain faithful even while under threat of violent death.
A favorite in the Old Testament about faithfulness despite mortal danger is the account of Eleazar in 2 Maccabees 6 (in the “apocrypha” if Read More
LAFSF: ‘The Heavens Declare’: The Universe And Judeo-Christian Truth Claims By Nels Hoffman
Courtesy/Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum
Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum News:
Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum is hosting the final talk of the summer series Wednesday, Aug. 3: “The Heavens Declare”: The Universe and Judeo-Christian Truth Claims by Nels Hoffman, PhD.
The writer of the biblical book of Genesis asserted that “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth,” while the Psalmist similarly stated that “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” This idea, that the universe had a beginning at a definite point in time, and was the Read More
Kiwanis Features Travel Adventures & Scholarship Recipient
Kiwanians Steve and Kathy Boerigter. Courtesy/Kiwanis
KIWANIS News:
Kiwanian Travel Adventures
Kiwanians Steve and Kathy Boerigter enjoy international travel, and even the pandemic hasn’t slowed them down. They spoke at a Kiwanis meeting July 19, outlining a recent trip that spanned many countries.
In March, they were in the United Kingdom. They rented a car in London and accomplished the daunting challenge (at least to US drivers) of braving the “wrong” side of the road and the roundabouts all the way to Edinburgh, Scotland.
While in Edinburgh, they visited the castle, walked several parts Read More
Bingo Fundraiser & Family Fun Night Friday Aug. 12!
La Vista Church Participates In ‘Freedom Sunday’
Becky Garrett informs the congregation about ways to end human trafficking and help victims recover on ‘Freedom Sunday’ July 24 at La Vista Church of the Nazarene in White Rock. Her daughter made an unscheduled appearance during the presentation. Garrett organized a multi-media presentation on the topic. Pastor James Byerly also participated with a themed sermon and words of wisdom. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
La Vista Church of the Nazarene in White Rock joined Nazarene Churches around the nation and the world to celebrate “Freedom Sunday”.
The annual event Read More
Crosswalk Painting At NM 4 & Grand Canyon Friday
COUNTY News:
Traffic and Streets crews will be painting crosswalks and street symbols Friday, July 29 at the intersection of N.M. 4 and Grand Canyon Drive in White Rock.
Work will begin at 4 a.m. and should be completed by 9 a.m. Friday.
Vehicle traffic is urged to slow down while approaching the intersection at all entrances and follow all traffic signs and flaggers.
There will be temporary lane closures in place as vehicles proceed through the intersection.
For questions regarding this project, contact Daniel Blea at 505.662.8113. Read More
Shishito Peppers & More At Farmers Market Thursday
Lohmann: After Fire & Flood, Ash Chokes Acequias In Northern New MexicoM
A burned truck near the burn scar of the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire. Photo by Patrick Lohmann/Source NM
By PATRICK LOHMANN
Source New Mexico
Grace Vigil peered through the blinds of her mobile home near Mora last week and, seeing the wall of water rushing toward her, realized how few options she had.
To her left was Cañoncito Creek, which had swelled over its banks, growing large and fast enough to carry trees and debris at high speed. To her right was the flooded acequia, also impassable. Between them, a small garden, a pile of sandbags and, crashing down the valley, a 4-foot wall of water that Read More
LRG Hosts First Tuesday Breakfast Aug. 2
LRG News:
Fully vaccinated Los Alamos National Laboratory retirees (and potential retirees) are invited to drop in 8:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2 at the Laboratory Retirees Group (LRG) monthly breakfast at Morning Glory Restaurant, 1377 Diamond Dr. across from Los Alamos High School.
Morning Glory serves full breakfast and pastries.
Retirees buy their breakfast; LRG will pay for coffee or tea.
For more information, contact sgirard@losalamos.com or call 505.672.3497. Read More
Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum Presents: Interactions With The Divine – A Statistical View By Dr. Chick Keller
Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum presents a lecture at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Interactions With The Divine – A Statistical View by Dr. Chick Keller. A free dinner is served at 6 p.m.in Kelly Hall at 3900 Trinity Dr. Courtesy/LAFSF
Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum News:
This lecture asks the question whether science can elucidate aspects of interactions with the Divine, which involve a reaction. Does God answer prayers, are miracles still happening, does God allow Satan to possess people, are near death experiences spiritual or just the brain shutting down, etc.
To study these and other questions Read More
