Fr. Glenn: Stopping Stoning
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Looking back at the week, what was the big headline? Was it the war in Ukraine? Increasing violence and mayhem in the cities? A precarious economic situation facing the world? A world teetering ever closer to nuclear war? No, the ultimate headliner this week was (gasp!):
Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars!
Well … okie dokie.
Thus was the cause célèbre for the week, resulting in speculations, accusations, threats of action, resignations. And, of course, many reveling in shaming Will Smith for his “horrendous” action. Well, violent acts are rarely called for (and certainly Read More
Elks Easter Egg Hunt And More At Ashley Pond Park April 16
COMMUNITY News:
The Elks annual Easter egg hunt is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16 at Ashley Pond Park in downtown Los Alamos.
The event includes a bike rodeo with free helmets, at 10 a.m., the Easter egg hunt beginning at 11 a.m., bouncy houses, which open at 11:15 a.m. and a scavenger hunt hosted by Freedom Church Kids.
Visit the Freedom Church Kids booth to enter a raffle and take a picture with the Easter Bunny hosted by Freedom Church Los Alamos. Also meet local firefighters and other first responders, view their vehicles and meet Elroy the Elk, Smokey the bear and Sparky the fire dog.
Stansbury Meets With Secretary Pete Buttigieg
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg meets Thursday with Rep. Melanie Stansbury. Courtesy photo
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) met Thursday with Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to discuss transportation funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and their shared priorities to fund affordable, sustainable infrastructure for rural and Tribal communities in New Mexico and the country.
Rep. Stansbury also shared information about priority transportation projects Read More
Roof Work, Landscaping Underway At New Starbucks
Work is chugging along Thursday at the Starbucks construction site at 1247 Trinity Dr. Progress is underway on the walls, heating/cooling installations on the roof and preparations for landscaping. Photo by Ed Birnbaum
Scene of the latest work underway Thursday at the Starbucks construction site. Photo by Ed Birnbaum
Scene of the latest work underway Thursday at the at the Starbucks construction site. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More
Cowboy Breakfast At Posse Lodge 7-11 AM Sunday
New Mexico State Police Conducting Checkpoints & Saturation Patrols In Counties Statewide Throughout April
NMSP will be conducting sobriety checkpoints in all New Mexico counties through April. Courtesy photo
NMSP News:
New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will be conducting sobriety checkpoints; saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during the month of April.
NMSP are bringing awareness to these events in an effort to reduce alcohol-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.
These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about drinking and driving.
Hundreds Read More
Vitalant Blood Drive In White Rock Friday April 22
Vitalant News:
The next White Rock blood drive is just 3 weeks away, and there are plenty of appointments available. But walk-ins also are welcome.
The blood drive is 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 22 at Bryce Presbyterian Church at 333 Bryce Ave.
Register now here. https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/appointment/guest/phl/timeSlotsExtr?token=Ba6uhxbuorwdWZGiKQDYdyKLG7Y5z2lCf%2 Read More
County Assessor Mails NOVs To Property Owners
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos property owners should receive a valuation notice from the Los Alamos County Assessor’s Office sometime this week.
Notices of Valuation (NOV) reflect the current ownership, legal description, applicable exemptions, and the valuation placed on the property. Upon receipt, property owners are encouraged to read and verify that all information is correct.
The Los Alamos County Assessor’s office is on a one-year valuation cycle. Property assessments for the 2022 tax year are determined at 2021 market levels as established by law. The taxable status Read More
La Vista Church Of The Nazarene Builds Little Free Pantry
Members of La Vista Church of the Nazarene came together and built a new Little Free Pantry for their community in White Rock. Courtesy/La Vista Church
By Pastor James Byerly
La Vista Church of the Nazarene
White Rock
La Vista Church of the Nazarene would like to announce a new Little Free Pantry at our church in White Rock.
After recognizing that there were several Little Free Pantry food boxes in Los Alamos, but none in White Rock, several members of La Vista Church Of the Nazarene decided it was time for that to change.
Our Missions President, Becky Garrett got to work planning to make this the missions
NM State Land Office Delivers Affordable Senior Housing
Luminaria Apartments affordable senior project underway in Albuquerque. Courtesy/New Mexico Land Office
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Wednesday, Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard, joined with Luminaria Apartments, the Greater Albuquerque Housing Partnership (GAHP), and Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller to celebrate the official ribbon cutting at Luminaria Apartments, the new affordable senior project on state trust lands.
The project came to fruition because of calls from the community to address legacy issues on East Central Avenue in Albuquerque, including dilapidated Read More
Laboratory Retiree Group First Tuesday Breakfast April 5
LRG News:
Fully vaccinated Lab retirees (and potential retirees) are invited to drop in at the Laboratory Retiree Group (LRG) monthly breakfast, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, at the Morning Glory Restaurant, 1377 Diamond Dr., across from Los Alamos High School.
Morning Glory serves a full breakfast and pastries.
Retirees buy their breakfast; LRG will pay for coffee or tea.
Contact sgirard@losalamos.com or 505.672.3497 for more information. Read More
Blue Window Bistro Offering Easter Dinner To Go!
Courtesy/BWB
Dining News:
The Blue Window Bistro is offering Easter Dinner to go Sunday, April 17. All food will be served hot, ready to eat and prepared for pick up at 1789 Central Ave.
Options:
Honey Glazed Ham Dinner
(Serves 4)
$125
Slow Roasted Prime Rib Dinner
(Serves 4l)
$165
Each package comes with an artisan breadbasket, choice of 3 sides and a dessert.
All orders must be placed by 4 p.m. Thursday, April 14.
Orders are to be picked up between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 17.
Orders may be placed online [+], or by calling Blue Window at 505.662.6305.
Sides
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Read More
In Person Dining Resumes At Senior Centers Friday April 1
The Betty Ehart Senior Center at 1101 Bathtub Row in Los Alamos. Courtesy/LARSO
The White Rock Senior Center at 137 Longview Dr. in White Rock. Courtesy/LARSO
LARSO News:
The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO), will resume in person dining beginning Friday, April 1. The drive thru option will continue through the month of April.
The centers also offer outdoor seating and opportunities for those dining inside to win prizes.
Members 60 and older may purchase lunch with dessert and a drink for a $5 donation. Lunch this Friday includes Frito Pie, red chile and beans.
Those new to Read More
NMDPS: Law Enforcement On The Lookout For Impaired Drivers As Cannabis Sales Begin In New Mexico
NMDPS Secretary Jason R. Bowie
NMDPS News:
SANTA FE — With recreational cannabis sales set to begin Friday, New Mexico law enforcement reminds the public that it is illegal to drive a vehicle while under the influence of cannabis.
In the State of New Mexico, it is unlawful for an adult to drive a vehicle, who is under the influence of alcohol with an alcohol concentration of .08 or higher and/or any drug to a degree that renders the person incapable of safely driving.
“Driving under the influence of drugs, including cannabis, puts others at risk – plain and simple,” said New Mexico Department of Read More
The Finishing Touch Participates In 2022 Santa Fe Home Show
The Finishing Touch, 170 Central Park Square in Los Alamos and 3675 Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe, participated in the 2022 Santa Fe Home Show Saturday and Sunday at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. Participants had the opportunity to check out the local business’ products and trends from Europe’s most style-forward manufacturers, which The Finishing Touch is now the state’s premium distributor. This includes XTONE, large format porcelain slabs that combine elements of stone and ceramic. The material is 100 percent natural and recyclable. For more information about The Finishing Read More
Fresh Eggs At Farmers Market – Curbside Pickup Thursday
Scenes From Lunch At The Abiquiu Inn
Lunch Saturday on the patio at the Abiquiu Inn on Highway 84, adjacent to the Georgia O’Keeffe Welcome Center and about 23 miles north of Española, shared with a life-sized fiberglass horse created by artist Star Liana York, titled ‘Georgia On My Mind’. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Artist Star Liana York includes Georgia O’Keeffe’s signature Skull Mask as part of her work on display Saturday on the patio at the Abiquiu Inn on Highway 84 north of Española. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Sculptures are shared on the walking paths around the property like this work, ‘Gentle’ by artist Read More
Fr. Glenn: Homeward Bound
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Still we view the human tragedy of war continuing in Ukraine. News stories speak of 15,000 Russian soldiers dead, the Ukrainian death toll likely be at least that many but also including civilians. We would have hoped that there could have been a much better path to resolve any issue than killing and destruction.
Who would have thought just a few years ago that such would come about? It reminds us of the brevity and ultimate unpredictability of life and of our inescapable mortality. As Jesus exhorts several times in the Gospels: “Watch; you know neither the day nor the hour…”—that Read More
Posts From The Road: Magnificent San Antonio Missions
Mission San Jose: Mission San Jose is the largest of the San Antonio Missions and known as the ‘Queen of the Missions’ in San Antonio, Texas. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Exterior Entrance: The front entrance to Mission San Jose shows the craftsmanship and detail on the exterior of this magnificent church. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
The San Antonio Missions play an integral part in the history of San Antonio and the area now known as Texas. These 18th-century missions are the largest group of Spanish Colonial missions in Read More
Gruninger: Yoga Philosophy – Niyamas … Tapas (Austerity)
Changing habits requires patience, diligence and discipline. Every time we come up against ourselves or ‘heat’ we move toward our goal and start to burn away what we don’t need or no longer serves us. Courtesy photo
By JACCI GRUNINGER MS, C-IAYT, ERYT500
Los Alamos
Austerity … yikes! This word might bring to mind all sorts of things you’ve heard about extreme yoga like fasting, hours of yoga practice, celibacy to name a few. However, Tapas also translates as heat, fire, light or discipline.
“…refers to the psychic energy generated by the voluntary practice of disciplines,which purify the body Read More
