Pastor Granillo: We Are Family!
By PASTOR RAUL GRANILLO La Vista Church
White Rock
Just One Thing To Do This Week: Go To The Dogs
By MARY BETH MAASSEN
Los Alamos
I am always interested in reading, researching, and sharing ways to become healthier.
Sometimes, I even try to implement these healthy strategies into my own life, with varying degrees of success. When an email from Dr. Andrew Weil entitled “Dogs Can Help You Sleep” showed up in my inbox I was intrigued and skeptical. As a mom of three dogs I know they provide many benefits, however, contributing to a good night’s sleep is not one of them.
According to the study conducted by the Mayo Clinic, results showed that sleeping with a dog in the room did help some people sleep Read More
Smart Design With Suzette: Fall Décor On A Budget
By SUZETTE FOX
Los Alamos
I LOVE this time of year! Of all the seasons, fall is the easiest and least expensive to decorate. As the days get shorter and cooler, walk out your front door and you have found your inspiration and resources. From the exterior to the interior of your home, fall decor colors can be rich and robust or subtle and subdued. Here are some ideas to inspire you.
Bring Nature Inside
What better way to decorate then to snip some fall leaves and put them in a vase.
Red, yellows and oranges bring a beautiful pop of color to any room.
Use Your Fireplace To Showcase Seasonal Décor
Your fireplace Read More
Fall Festivals Around New Mexico
NMTD News:The New Mexico Tourism Department has created a roundup of some of the best fall events happening this season. From harvest fests to Oktoberfests, there is something for everyone in all four corners of the state.
Highlights from the New Mexico True Fall Festivals & Event calendar include:
Steampunk Spectacular in Madrid (Sept. 23): There will be live entertainment, workshops, a costume
La Vista Church House Number Painting Fundraiser Oct. 7
Ohkay Owingeh To Share Housing Restoration Project With Los Alamos
Old and new homes stand side by side in the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo. Since 2005, the Pueblo has worked to restore its old homes. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Owe’neh Bupingeh Preservation Project has restored 34 homes in the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, bringing life back into the Pueblo’s core. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
For more than 10 years, Ohkay Owingeh has experienced a profound transformation and this significant change will be shared with the community 5-7 p.m. Sept. Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunset Falls On St. Job of Pochaiv
Daily Postcard: Sunset falls on St. Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Christian Church at 1319 Trinity Dr. Photo by Fr. Theophan Mackey Read More
Author And National Speaker Sonja Corbitt Discusses Upcoming Spiritual Retreat For Women
Sonja Corbitt is the featured speaker at a special spiritual retreat designed just for women Saturday, Oct. 14 at IHM. Courtesy photo
During a recent interview from her home in Tennessee, popular Catholic author and speaker Sonja Corbitt discusses her upcoming spiritual retreat in Los Alamos designed just for women.
Corbitt is the author of several books. She explained that the upcoming retreat will focus on topics taken from two of her books, “Unleashed: How to receive everything the Holy Spirit wants to give you” and Read More
NM 502 Pavement Preservation Work Lane Closures Begin 9 a.m. Today
NMDOT News:
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will begin pavement preservation work at 9 a.m. today on N.M. 502 from milepost 8.50 to milepost 18.50 from the Totavi Gas Station to Cities of Gold Casino.
The contractor will be milling the existing asphalt and then follow with a heater scarification overlay process.
Starting Today: N.M. 502 westbound lanes will be reduced to one lane for three weeks. Motorists can expect delays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
There will be weekend work Saturday’s only. No work on Sunday.
Starting Oct. 10: N.M. 502 eastbound lanes Read More
The Wine She’s Been Dying To Try
From left, Mike Lippiatt, Laura Crucet, Karen Easton and Tony Fox. Courtesy photo
On the weekends, Karen Easton works at Kokoman Fine Wine and Liquors. She does it because she loves wine. As a wine connoisseur, she enjoys her time serving during the wine tastings and dusting the wine bottles.
Wine nerd Karen Easton
A few months ago, Easton was attending a wine tasting event where distributors brought all their wines and let people sample them. In the corner was a wine representative who wasn’t getting a lot of attention. They had a low-key display of Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Dan Sena Of Daniel’s Café
On the Job in Los Alamos is Dan Sena, owner of Daniel’s Café and Mary’s Gelato at 800 Trinity Dr. Sena is serving ice cream at Wednsday’s campaign kick-off event for the United Way of Northern New Mexico at Ashley Pond. Sena and his wife Margie have been selling ice cream in town for more than 25 years. They raised their three children; Nadette, Jake and Adrienne in Los Alamos. They are pleased to bring the community a nice place to have ice cream and other fine foods. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
NM 502 Pavement Preservation Work … Totavi Gas Station To Cities Of Gold Casino Begins Wednesday
NMDOT News:
Lane Closures To Begin Sept. 20
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will begin pavement preservation work on N.M. 502 from milepost 8.50 to milepost 18.50, from the Totavi Gas Station to Cities of Gold Casino.
The contractor will be milling the existing asphalt and then follow with a heater scarification overlay process.
Starting Wednesday, Sept. 20, N.M. 502 westbound lanes will be reduced to one lane for three weeks.
Motorists can expect delays Monday thru Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be weekend work Saturday’s only. No work on Sunday.
Oct. 10, N.M. Read More
Lane Closure, Flagging Operation At 33rd & Walnut
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County street crews will be repairing a section of asphalt at 33rd and Walnut Street 9 am. to 3 p.m. starting Tuesday, Sept. 19 and ending Sept. 21.
The lane closure will include a flagging operation to allow for continual traffic flow during this project.
This repair is due to a water main leak repaired earlier this month. Read More
Ullr Fest Transportation To And From White Rock
COUNTY News:
The DWI Planning Council is partnering with Atomic City Transit (ACT) to provide additional bus service this Saturday, Sept. 23 for Ullr Fest.
Shuttles run every 30 minutes between 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from the Sullivan Field parking lot to the Ski Hill and back. The additional service is between the White Rock Visitor Center and Sullivan Field.
This service will be available by request for connections to/from the Ski Hill shuttle. Call ACT at 661.RIDE (7433) to request your ride! Read More
Fr. Glenn: Acknowledging The Inconceivable
By Rev. Glenn Jones
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
Los Alamos
Many no doubt saw the recent press release in which the Catholic Archbishop of Santa Fe published the names of the members of Catholic clergy who have been accused of past sexual abuse of children. It’s no new news that those things happened, but if you’re like me, your reaction may have been: “Wow … so many.” At least know that they have all been permanently removed from ministry, if not now deceased. I know of no allegations of new abuse by clergy in our archdiocese for many years now, and all of us in ministry pray that that beast never again Read More
Monday Is National Cheeseburger Day
Courtesy/New Mexico True
STATE News:
- Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day on the New Mexico True Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail
This Monday, carnivores across the country will unite to recognize one of America’s most iconic and beloved dishes. National Cheeseburger Day falls annually on Sept. 18, and while numerous states lay claim to the invention of the cheeseburger itself only one state can say it’s perfected the burger by adding a single magnificent ingredient: green chile.
The New Mexico Tourism Department is encouraging you to celebrate the occasion on the New Mexico True Green Chile Read More
Early Morning Seminary
Tamyra Smith teaching freshman seminary class. Photo by Deborah Fillerup Weagel- LDS Los Alamos High School Students Participate In Morning Seminary Program
During this past school year when many residents in the Los Alamos area were still sleeping, about 40 young high school students arose at approximately 5-5:30 a.m. Almost every day high school was in session, these teenagers started their morning by attending seminary at 6:20 a.m. This year they studied The New Testament.
Youth Team Hosts Dinner Over Diamond Sunday
From left, Cheryl Pongratz of Los Alamos Family Council, Morrie Pongratz of LAHS Key Club, Pinon Teacher Jodi Hughes and Fire Chief Troy Hughes at a previous Dinner Over Diamond event. Courtesy photo
United Way Youth Team News:
Hello! My name is Onnolee EnglertErickson and I am the 2017 chair for the United Way Youth Team. I am so honored to be in this position and to be able to work with the Youth Team in order to produce this year’s events. We have been working very hard to prepare the events this year. The members of the Youth Team are motivated, innovative, and creative and are very enthusistic Read More
LAPS Foundation Presents Taste Of Knowledge Oct. 14
Tapas. Courtesy photo
