Scenes From ‘Monastery Of Christ In The Desert’ In Abiquiu
View Sunday morning of the Monastery of Christ in the Desert in Abiquiu. A community of monks lives at this Benedictine monastery in the Chama Canyon wilderness, about 75 miles north of Santa Fe. According to its website, ‘The monks here have the goal of living the contemplative life, which St. Benedict, whose Rule is followed, envisions as a life free from all attachments so that a relationship with God becomes their central and even exclusive relationship. Such a life is modeled on the self-sacrificing love of Jesus Christ and empowered by a prayer life in the Holy Spirit as the monk spends his Read More
Posts From The Road: California’s Central Coast
Morro Rock: Morro Rock at Morro Bay, Calif. has been an iconic ocean landmark since the days when Native Americans lived along the Pacific Ocean coast. Today the rock is a wildlife preserve and is closed to hiking and camping. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Ocean View: A beautiful ocean view is seen from the shores of Eldwayen Ocean Park in Pismo Beach, California. The shore walkway stretches for a few miles along the scenic coastal area within a Pismo Beach neighborhood. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
We just returned from a trip Read More
Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary Says Thank You!
Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary News:
The Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary of Los Alamos gratefully thanks the talented vendors, delightful shoppers and dedicated volunteers who contributed their time, talents and enthusiasm to the SHLA 2025 Spring Arts and Crafts Fair.
This spring’s vendors showered the hall with an infectious creative energy and a beautiful selection of jewelry, accessories, baked goods, handmade books, junk journals, personalized gifts, handwovens, tie-dye, fabric arts, toys, and home décor:
- Pauline Candee
- Cat Christoffersen
- Joe and Ramona Tenorio Coriz
- Cecilia
Cone Zone: Week Of June 1, 2025
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
Los Alamos County Public Works staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. For more information, please 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. Please note the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Performing Arts Center Parking Lot Closure
Beginning Monday, June 9, access to the parking lot at the Performing Read More
Fr. Glenn: Toughened By Trial
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
“My scars tell a story. They are a reminder of times that life tried to break me … but failed.”
This aphorism, which I encountered recently, is one that I think many, if not all, of us can relate to in some way, and is not unlike philosopher Frederich Nietzsche’s “What does not kill me makes me stronger.”
We are taught even as children that life will not be a bed of roses … that difficulties enter everyone’s life relative to his status and condition. Yet, as muscles are strengthened through resistance and not through ease, psychological strength and resilience results in overcoming Read More
LANL: Manhattan Project Day Trip From Santa Fe Leads To History In Los Alamos
Operated by Los Alamos National Laboratory, the Bradbury Science Museum is free and open Tuesday-Sunday. Inside, visitors can see exhibits on the Manhattan Project as well as the Lab’s current research in supercomputing, nuclear nonproliferation, biotechnology and climate science. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Eighty years after the end of World War II, locals and travelers are more interested than ever in what remains of the top-secret lab and makeshift town that supported the Manhattan Project. Here’s a guide of what you can see in a day’s journey back in time.
Head out from Santa Fe around Read More
All Shall Be Well: ‘That They All May Be One’
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 Cynthia Z. Biddlecomb, M.Div.
ELCA retired
What’s the best thing about this town? When someone who doesn’t live here asks you this question, what do you say? Some answers might include: our outdoorsy lifestyle; our unceasing, intellectual curiosity; our diversity of places of origin, from all over the country and around the world; our support of community arts. Our town is rich in so many ways!
One thing that I tell people Read More
Check Out Latest Open Houses June 1
LAHS Native American Students Receive Sashes
Eight LAHS Native American students received their 2025 sashes during a Sash Ceremony attended by their families and friends as well as dignitaries from the state. From left, Leah Mountain, Secretary Josett Monette, Kaylynn Tapia, Kirah Tapia, Jace Garduño, Aashkíí Nicola Sheppard, Duane Sena, Sydney Luján, Elder Cris Velarde, Christian Peña and Assistant Secretary KatieAnn Juanico. (Not pictured Ariana Star). Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Eight Los Alamos High School Native American seniors were presented hand-woven sashes during the 2025 Sash Ceremony, which was hosted by Los Alamos Read More
Camp May Remains Closed Weekdays Due To Construction
COUNTY News:
Campers, hikers, bikers and other recreators are reminded that Camp May is closed to the public Mondays through Thursdays until further notice due to road construction occurring on Camp May Road under the regional Jemez Mountain Fire Protection Project (JMFPP).
Camping at Camp May is limited to Friday and Saturday nights on a first-come, first-served basis this year to allow for full work capacity on the project. The entrance/exit to Camp May is closed from midday Sundays until Friday mornings. Access to Camp May from nearby trails is not permitted when the campgrounds are closed. Read More
Home Country: Here In The Rain
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
When the world is hot and my skin is fried, scratching from the constant dry, let the clouds boil up, boil up high. And then shade the earth with the darkening sky and bring the secrets and the smell of rain. The coolness and the blessed rain, again.
Our land is brown but blessed, stressed in the heat, the shiny heat of day.
The slender green of rivers slide along, striving to continue, to feed its own along the banks, the banks where the dust rises. Rises, powdery clomp by clomp as we walk, walk the shady way.
And though the heat, the dryness of heat, pushes down our weary feet, Read More
Pawlak: Buying Bridges Is So Passé
By JOHN PAWLAK
Los Alamos
In days past, saying that someone was willing to buy the Brooklyn Bridge was a nice way of calling them a gullible person who would buy anything. Now, having seen the Brooklyn Bridge myself, I can tell you that at any price, it would be a lousy purchase!
But that was before the internet and online stores made it easy to buy things with the click of a button. The frantic buyer, eager to find anything to buy, can now find anything that can be imagined.
You don’t need six million dollars and a passion for duct-taped bananas to join the parade of mindless spending. Let’s start with something Read More
Leadership Los Alamos Announces 2025 Award Recipients
Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient Suzanne Lynne
From LLA:
The depth, breadth, kindness, and compassion in the leadership of our community often goes unrecognized, but Leadership Los Alamos (LLA) strives to bring contributions into clear focus.
The LLA Board of Directors at their May 16 event heralded three leadership categories:
- The Distinguished Alumnus Award;
- The Distinguished Leader Award; and
- The NextGen Leadership Award (for students 13-18).
Three such wonderful people were recognized for their work in our community.
The Distinguished Alumnus Award characterizes leadership Read More
Posts From The Road: Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
Sabino Creek: Sabino Creek flows from higher in the Santa Catalina Mountains and becomes the focal point of Sabino Canyon Recreation Area. Water from winter snowfall and the summer rains keeps the small creek flowing throughout the year. The cottonwoods and other trees were just beginning to show off the spring green when we visited the area in March. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Saguaros: Views are abundant through Sabino Canyon, both in the canyon and the surrounding mountainsides. Shown are Saguaro cacti as they decorate this hillside along with rock formations and a variety of Read More
Fr. Glenn: Following The Path
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Well, ‘tis Memorial Day weekend—a time to remember our honored dead who died in war and other service to our nation and its people … those who offered and gave all that they had to give. And whether one does or does not agree with the public policies that led to them being in harm’s way, it does not diminish the selflessness of these men and women’s service. One need only walk the gardens of stone of any national cemetery, imagining the heart-rending cry of surviving comrades and families whose tears water the grounds in which lay their brothers and sisters in arms and their loved ones. Read More
Mountaineers Hosts Paul Bradley On Mexico Climbs May 27
Los Alamos Mountaineers May 27 speaker Paul Bradley relaxes in Ruby Lake Basin in Colorado after climbing Animas Mountain August 2024. Peak Fifteen, Turret Peak & Pigeon Peak are in the background. Courtesy/LAM
Sunset in the High Sierras. Courtesy/LAM
By BILL PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers
The May 27 Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting will feature a talk by Paul Bradley.
“After 30 years of climbing mountains, mostly in New Mexico and Colorado, I finally decided to climb some mountains significantly higher than the 14,440 feet of Mount Elbert in Colorado. I also knew that I was more interested Read More
All Shall Be Well: Grab Life’s Marrow
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
A few short weeks ago, my grandfather Ken went outside to take care of his annual task of prepping and displaying his large pots of red geraniums outside his home in Sabetha, KS. At his age, (99 ½) he was pushing boundaries of his energy and strength, and he didn’t “bounce back” after exerting himself with this beloved gardening activity as he usually would in a day or so.
Grandpa Read More
Northern New Mexico Teens To Teach Vacation Bible Schools
Seventeen Northern New Mexico Teens will attend training and then teach free Vacation Bible Schools in Los Alamos and the surrounding area in June and July. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Seventeen Northern New Mexico teens will attend a training camp June 1-7, then teach FREE Vacation Bible Schools in Los Alamos, Española, Pojoaque, Chamisal and Taos.
All children ages 4-12 are welcome.
Los Alamos Locations:
- June 9-13: Ashley Pond Park near the Pavilion, 2-4 p.m. Monday-Friday;
- June 16-20: Calvary Chapel, 580 North Mesa Road, 2-4 p.m. Monday-Friday;
- July 7-11: First Baptist Church, 2200
Cone Zone: Week Of May 26, 2025
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
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. Please note: the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project Updates
The contractor will not be working on Memorial Day.
Construction crews Read More
News Flash: ‘Monday Night At The Pit’ For LANL Interns!
Scenes of a previous ‘Monday Night at the Pit’ where Lab summer interns and the like meet and greet and enjoy a free picnic and play sand volleyball. Courtesy/UCLA
By GEORGIA STRICKFADEN
The United Church of Los Alamos
- Food and sand volleyball, at The United Church of Los Alamos
Starting June 2, The United Church of Los Alamos is kicking off our tradition of “Monday Night at the Pit” where Lab summer interns and the like meet and greet and enjoy a free picnic.
We’ve got sand volleyball and a place to hang out and meet each other. This will continue every Monday all summer.
Join us at the volleyball court Read More
