Great Selection At Los Alamos Farmer’s Market June 26
Community Invited To Candlelight Vigil 7 PM Wednesday July 2 At Ashley Pond Park To Support Immigrants
By Rabbi Jack Shlachter
Los Alamos Jewish Center
A number of faith communities in Los Alamos have been working together to organize a candlelight vigil at Ashley Pond at 7 p.m. MDT on Wednesday, July 2, to raise awareness about the plight of refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants in our country and reaffirm our identity as a nation that welcomes immigrants and thrives because of them.
This date was chosen because it falls between June 6, the anniversary of the date that the MS St. Louis was turned away from US shores in 1939 and July 6, the day in 1798 that the Alien Enemies Act was signed.
Nationwide, Read More
Non-stop Service Between Taos & Denver Begins June 26
The Contour ERJ135 plane on Thursday will begin flights from Taos to Denver. Courtesy photo
TRAVEL News:
TAOS — Contour Airlines and the Town of Taos announced new direct flights between Taos Regional Airport (SKX) and Denver International Airport (DEN), to launch on Thursday, June 26.
To celebrate the launch, the Town of Taos will host a ceremonial ribbon-cutting noon to 1:30 p.m., Thursday, June 26, at Taos Regional Airport, which is open to the public. The first inaugural Contour flight from Denver is scheduled to arrive at Taos Regional Airport at 12:50 p.m. and depart at 1:20 p.m. back to Read More
New Mexico State Fair Taking Applications For Original Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge
NMSF News:
The New Mexico State Fair is now taking applications for the Original Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge. New Mexico restaurants will have until 12 p.m., Monday, June 30, to apply for a chance to compete to win the prestigious title of “New Mexico State Fair Green Chile Cheeseburger Champion.” Eight restaurants will be selected to compete.
As has become an annual tradition at the New Mexico State Fair, the New Mexico State Fair’s Original Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge is slated for Monday afternoon, Sept. 8, on North Main Street. The event promises to be an extraordinary culinary Read More
Posts From The Road: Big Sur Coast Of California
Big Sur Coastline: Shown is a typical view of the Big Sur coastline from one of many viewpoints along Highway 1. The rugged San Lucia Mountains drop from high peaks to the rocky shores along this section of the California coast. This view is located south of the village of Big Sur, Calif. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Coastal Landscape: A view of the coastline, Highway 1, and the iconic Bixby Bridge is seen from a viewpoint about a dozen miles south of Carmel, Calif., and a short distance from the bridge. The late afternoon sunlight gives the scene a warm glow as the sun begins to set. Photo by Read More
Fr. Glenn: Poured Out For You
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
This last Saturday—annually on June 21—the Catholic Church celebrates the memorial of St. Aloysius (pronounced “al-oh-IH-shus”) Gonzaga, a remarkable young Italian aristocrat of the latter 1500s who surrendered his lineage and inheritance to join the Jesuit religious order for the service of God and his fellow Man. Aloysius died at the young age of 23 after contracting the plague while serving plague victims. Even though he knew death was imminent, he refused to rest until he could physically work no more, and nearing his end wrote to his mother: “In return for my short and Read More
NCRTD Taos Operations & Maintenance Facility Ribbon Cutting And Community Open House June 28
NCRTD News:
TAOS — The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) Blue Bus will mark the opening of its new $17.8 million Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility in Taos with two events:
- Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for invited guests and partners; and
- Community Open House for the public.
The formal ribbon-cutting ceremony will include remarks from NCRTD Executive Director Anthony Mortillaro, Board Chair Lee A. Garcia, and representatives from the offices of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández.
The event will recognize Read More
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Gala September 2025
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center News:
The community is invited to attend “an unforgettable evening” featuring inspiring performances, auctions, and a delightful dinner by the acclaimed Indian Pueblo Kitchen.
To reserve a table for the Sept. 20 event, click here.
Attendance at this event supports the mission of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and helps to sustain and share Pueblo culture for generations to come. Learn more here. Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of June 23, 2025
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. For more information, email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the County Projects page at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects.
Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Note: the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Piñon School Access Road Construction Begins
Construction crews with Jaynes Corporation will continue the Piñon Elementary School access road Read More
Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum 2025 Summer Lecture Series Presents ‘Free Lunch Or Free Will?: The Jewish Texts And Modern Biology Address Voluntary Choice’ June 24
Rabbi Jack Shlachter
Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum News:
Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum 2025 Summer Lecture Series Presents “Free Lunch or Free Will?: The Jewish Texts and Modern Biology Address Voluntary Choice” by Rabbi Jack Shlachter, Tuesday June 24 at the Los Alamos Unitarian Church.
A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. with the lecture to follow beginning at 6:30 p.m. The presentations will be recorded and streamed to the ZOOM address given at the website. The ZOOM link issues are corrected.
https://losalamosfaithandscienceforum.org
It appears that we can choose between several Read More
Traffic Impact Alert For ScienceFest Events June 20-21
LAMSCD News:
The Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District (LAMSCD) reminds the public of road closures taking place today, June 20, and Saturday, 21, due to ScienceFest events.
There will be traffic impacts during the Los Alamos ScienceFest, particularly during the Night Market and Discovery Day events on both days.
Key Traffic Impacts:
- Today’s Road Closure – Central Avenue from 20th Street to Oppenheimer Drive will be closed 4-9 p.m. during the ScienceFest Night Market.
- Today’s Night Market – (North side of Ashley Pond): 5-9 p.m., featuring more than 30 vendors and taking place during
Sax Atomix To Play At Dinnertime Saturday At Beef & Leaf
COMMUNITY News:
The SaxAtomix will be performing Saturday, June 21, during dinnertime on the patio of the Beef & Leaf Cafe at 3801 Arkansas Ave. The program will feature a mix of music, including big band classics, Latin favorites, jazz standards, ballads, and more. Cafe information can be found at beefandleafcafe.com.
The SaxAtomix are an amateur saxophone quintet comprised of players from the Los Alamos community. The quintet has played together since 2017. The group includes Bryan Fearey, Wendy Keffeler, Adolfo Meana, Joyce Guzik, and Paul Lewis. To learn more, visit saxatomix.org Read More
Rollover Crash At N.M. 4 & Truck Route – Seek Alternate Route
Update – The accident site is cleared and traffic is moving slowly. The westbound lane to White Rock is closed this morning due to a rollover crash. Los Alamos police officers are on scene investigating and awaiting a tow. LAFD is also on scene. Responders from the Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office are en route as this crash lies within their jurisdiction. More information will be provided as it becomes available. LAPD encourages motorists to seek an alternate route. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com Read More
Summer VBS Reimagined At United Church Of Los Alamos
United Church News:
The community is invited to learn about Juneteenth and the mandate from the prophet Micah to “seek justice, love kindness and walk humbly with God.”
Summer VBS is being reimagined at the United Church on Canyon Road as Summer Family VBS Thursdays. The action will be Vespers, Bible Study and Supper for all ages 5:30-7 p.m. on three Thursdays this summer.
- Vespers, Bible and Supper
- Thursday, June 19, 5:30-7 p.m.
All are invited to join in the intergenerational fast-paced fun starting June 19 with Juneteenth & Justice!. Next, July 24 will be Rhythm of the Church year, assisted Read More
Fr. Glenn: Happy Fathers’ Day
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
A very happy and joy-filled and blessed Fathers’ Day to all you dads out there! You have that honor and privilege to have sired and, with their mothers, to be entrusted with care and teaching of God’s precious little ones—your children … those little images of God that we all are, but the little ones with the innocence that we adults have often lost but are called by Christ to emulate: “Whoever humbles himself like this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me…” (Matthew 18:4-5) We are all called to emulate that innocence, Read More
Posts From The Road: Paso Robles – Heart Of Wine Country
Vineyards: Paso Robles, Calif., is the heart of Paso Robles Wine Country, with more than 250 wineries in the area. Vineyards cover the hillsides, creating a beautiful landscape. Most of the wineries have tasting rooms for visitors to enjoy while at the winery. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Countryside: In addition to the many wineries and vineyards in and around Paso Robles, there are miles of beautiful countryside as well. Shown is an area just west of town showing the rolling hills that dominate the landscape around Paso Robles. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN Read More
View On The Road To Los Alamos Under Stormy Skies
View on the road to Los Alamos early Thursday evening under stormy skies. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
All Shall Be Well: Proclaiming Radical Welcome
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill and The Rev. Lynn Finnegan. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Deacon Amy Schmuck
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
The Los Alamos Ministerial Alliance is an interfaith group of clergy and community leaders with an interest in the health and well-being of our community. We meet once a month to hold discussions or learning opportunities on a variety of topics and make plans for how to respond to the needs of our community members.
During our May gathering, Rabbi Jack Shlachter, who serves Read More
Daily Postcard: Small Bird Perches On Tall Cross At Sunrise
Daily Postcard: A small bird perches at the top of a tall cross at the Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church as the sun begins to rise, recently at 333 Bryce Avenue in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
County: Detour In Place For Westbound N.M. 4
COUNTY News:
Drivers heading west through White Rock on N.M. 4 are being detoured so that a section of road and the waterline below it can be assessed and repaired.
The detour began Friday afternoon. It is not yet known how long repairs will take.
The detour will take drivers left onto Rover Boulevard, right onto Grand Canyon Avenue, right on Sherwood Boulevard and left onto N.M. 4.
A water leak under the westbound lane of N.M. 4 in White Rock is causing the pavement to sag. The underground water pipeline under this section of road was replaced earlier this year. Wagner Construction, the Minnesota-based Read More
