Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum 2025 Summer Series Runs June 17 Through Aug. 5
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LAFSF News:
The Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum (LAFSF) invites the community to its 2025 summer series examining issues at the interface of faith and science. LAFSF’s 12th season runs June 17 through Aug. 5 at the Unitarian Church.
A light dinner is provided at 6 p.m. at each forum. The presentations start at 6:30 p.m., followed by a question & answer session and table discussions.
LAFSF’s first guest speaker is Jim Stump, BioLogos Podcast Host and book author, who will discuss the intersections between evolution and our spiritual Read More
Rediscovering Jewish Roots: Interview With Rabbi Jack Shlachter On ‘Standing On One Foot’ Adult Judaism Class
Rabbi Jack Shlachter.
Photo by Thomas Graves Photography
By MARLENE WILDEN
Los Alamos
In the tradition of great Jewish sages like Rabbi Hillel, who famously distilled the essence of Jewish teachings into a single, powerful sentence, Rabbi Jack Shlachter is inviting adults to explore the rich tapestry of Judaism in a new three-part class, Standing on One Foot: A Three-Part Refresher/Intro to Adult Judaism.
This engaging series promises to be an insightful and inclusive journey for those looking to reconnect with their Jewish heritage, whether they are novices or have drifted away from their Read More
Vacation Bible School At White Rock Baptist Church June 2-6
COMMUNITY News:
White Rock Baptist Church is hosting its annual Vacation Bible School (VBS), 8:45 a.m. to noon Monday, June 2 through Friday, June 6. This year’s theme is “Magnified!”
Magnified! VBS will encourage kids to look closely at the details of God’s amazing world and magnify, or proclaim, the greatness of God. God made us, cares about us, loves us, forgives us, and is faithful to keep all His promises to us. We can praise God together! We were made to magnify God!
Registration is free and open to children from Pre-K (born in or after September 2019) through completed 5th grade. To register, Read More
Atomic City Transit Announces Extended Hours For Friday Night Bus Service To 2025 Summer Concerts
COUNTY News:
Ride Atomic City Transit to the Los Alamos Summer Concerts at Ashley Pond all summer. The 2025 summer concert bus schedule extends service on three fixed routes to allow concert goers to leave their car at home and avoid parking hassles or a long walk to Ashley Pond.
The special bus service hours begin Friday, May 23, and run through Sept. 5, 2025.
Extended schedules for the North Community, North Mesa, and White Rock routes will be available to serve those who want to ride the bus to and from the summer concerts. The extended Route 4, Route 6, and White Rock fixed routes will circulate with Read More
NMDOT Closing Westbound Lane On Main Hill Today For Road Sealing Operation
COUNTY News:
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will close the westbound lane of N.M. 502 today beginning at approximately 10 a.m. to place asphalt sealant on the roadway.
A 3-mile flagging operation will be in place beginning east of the N.M. 4/N.M. 502 interchange at mile marker 7.0 and continue to mile marker 4.5 east of Camino Entrada.
The lane closure is expected to remain in effect until about 4 p.m. today.
Motorists are advised to expect delays and exercise caution when traveling through the area.
Westbound motorists may use the Truck Route to avoid delays.
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Home Country: Squash Bug Stomp
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
Dud was heading home in his pickup truck when he saw the strange goings-on at the Bahdziewicz place. Abraham Lincoln Bahdziewicz was out in the family’s large garden with a full complement of kids who were happily hopping around.
Some of the kids came from the neighborhood, but most of them were homegrown Bahdziewicz kids.
The Bahdziewicz family had a great garden, and went at the whole thing scientifically and in great fun, because this is one family that runs short on cash but long on kids.
Dud pulled over and watched for a minute as Abe laughingly directed the family Read More
Robinson: Jet As Symbol Of ‘Greed And Excess’ Hasn’t Changed In 20 Years
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
In August 2011 Gov. Susana Martinez stood before her predecessor’s jet, festooned with a big “SOLD” sign.
“Last year when I was running for governor, I not only promised taxpayers that I would not use this state jet as a personal air taxi, I promised New Mexicans across the state that I would get rid of this symbol of greed and excess in state government,” she said. “And today, I make good on that promise.”
Then she hugged the buyers, handed them the keys and waved as the plane taxied down the runway. Sale price: $2.5 million.
Gov. Bill Richardson’s Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunrise At La Capilla De La Sagrada Familia
Daily Postcard: The blanket of fog and pink sunrise cast La Capilla De La Sagrada Familia (The Chapel of the Holy Family) in an especially beautiful light taken May 12 from State Road 30 on the way to Los Alamos. Photo by Johnnie Martinez
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Fr. Glenn: ‘I Will Well And Faithfully Discharge The Duties…’
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Well, we’re through mid-May, and we’re seeing all the end-of-school events coming to pass. V.E. Day—victory in Europe in World War II, was just passed on May 8, too, but with surprisingly little fanfare considering this year marks the 80th anniversary of the surrender. Coincidentally, our Memorial Day—the day primarily for mourning and honoring our military who gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives—has been celebrated since just after the Civil War, first known as “Decoration Day” because the graves were decorated with flowers. Per va.gov: “It was not until after Read More
Bandelier’s Summer Shuttle Service Begins May 19
Bandelier’s free summer shuttle service begins Monday to Frijoles Canyon. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Bandelier National Monument will begin its free summer shuttle service to Frijoles Canyon, Monday, May 19, replacing the earlier announced date of May 14.
The shuttle, provided by Atomic City Transit, runs every 30 minutes starting at 10 a.m. and will board at the Frey Trail parking lot inside Bandelier.
Unlike previous years, the shuttle is not mandatory unless the parking lots in the canyon fill up. There is no charge for riding the shuttle, but all normal entry fees still apply for entering Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of May 19, 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. 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
Construction crews with TLC Plumbing & Utility continue the Bathtub Row Read More
Los Alamos MainStreet Staff, Councilor Attend Conference
Los Alamos MainStreet & Creative District Executive Director Jacquelyn Connolly, County Councilor Ryn Herrmann and Event Manager Alison Watkins at the 2025 Main Street Now Conference. Courtesy/LAMCD
MainStreet News:
Los Alamos MainStreet & Creative District recently attended the MainStreet Now Conference in Philadelphia, Penn. Executive Director Jacquelyn Connolly, Event Manager Alison Watkins, accompanied by Los Alamos County Councilor Ryn Herrmann, spent a busy and thought-provoking week participating in informative sessions and activities.
Pennsylvania Gov. Read More
All Shall Be Well: The Quilt
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 The Rev. Lynn M. Finnegan
Associate Rector
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Faith
April 2000. The Sunday school children’s class at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, about ten kids aged ten and under, was busy with a project. My talented co-teacher, Betsy Lucido, had brought in cream colored muslin quilt squares and fistfuls of fabric markers. The children had free reign to design their own square, and then they would be pieced Read More
Cuba Ranger District: Forest Road 69 Closed For Elk Calving
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) reminds visitors to the Cuba Ranger District that Forest Road (FR) 69 is closed to all motorized vehicles, including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), now through July 1, 2025.
This closure is in place to protect elk cows during their calving season and provide a safe habitat as they seek areas with cover and forage during May and June. Disturbances, such as motorized traffic and human interaction, can lead to cows aborting or abandoning their Read More
Four Tractor-Trailers And 275-Ton Crane To Navigate Downtown Los Alamos For Ice Rink Chiller Installation Tuesday May 20
COUNTY News:
As part of the installation of a new chiller at the Los Alamos Ice Rink, a 275-ton crane and four tractor-trailers will be making their way, 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday May 20, through Downtown Los Alamos.
Due to its substantial weight, the crane and accompanying tractor-trailers will not be able to cross the Omega Bridge. Instead, they will travel up the Main Hill via N.M. 502/East Road, proceed along Trinity Drive to Diamond Drive, and finally turn onto West Road to reach the Ice Rink.
The Los Alamos Police Department will provide escorts, if necessary, for the crane as it travels up N.M. Read More
Pages Of Our History: Highlights Of The Life Of Los Alamos Ranch School Student Whitney Ashbridge
Whitney Ashbridge as a boy at the Ranch Schoool. Courtesy/Los Alamos Historical Society Photo Archives
By SHARON SNYDER
Los Alamos
Several Los Alamos Ranch School boys have returned to the site of their school in their adult years, bringing back the memories. One such boy returned in his adult years, but he had very little time to reminisce during the months he spent on the grounds of his old school. That returning Ranch School boy was Col. Whitney Ashbridge, the Post Commander for the Manhattan Project at Los Alamos.
Ashbridge was born in 1904 in Philadelphia, Penn. He attended the Los Alamos Ranch Read More
See This Week’s Open Houses
R
EAL ESTATE News:
Check out this week’s top open houses here: https://ladptest2.ortizaudio.net/open-houses/. Read More
Travel: Walk In The Footsteps Of Soldiers, Kings And Queens At Edinburgh Castle
View looking out from Edinburgh Castle. Photo by Debbie Stone
Edinburgh Castle. Photo by Debbie Stone
By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
Edinburgh Castle is one of the most recognizable landmarks and top attractions in Scotland’s capital city. It’s hard to miss it, as this stone bastion sits upon a mighty rock atop the Royal Mile and has a commanding presence over the town. Those who built this stalwart stronghold knew what they were doing, as with this prime location, they had strategic advantage.
As you tour the castle, you’ll learn that it has guarded some key moments Read More
Scenes Of School Bus And Car Collision On Diamond Drive
Los Alamos police and firefighters responded to the scene of a school bus and car collision early this afternoon on Diamond Drive near Los Alamos High School. LAPD reports that the bus driver was cited for failure to yield, and the juvenile in the other car was transported to Los Alamos Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. Courtesy photo
The school bus involved in a collision with a car early this afternoon on Diamond Drive near Los Alamos High School in which the bus driver was cited for failure to yield, and the juvenile in the other car was transported to Los Alamos Medical Center Read More
New Mexico A Finalist In 2025 World Travel Awards
TOURISM News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico was selected as one of six finalists for “North America’s Leading Regional Destination” for the prestigious 2025 World Travel Awards.
The World Travel Awards, recognized globally as the ultimate hallmark of excellence in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries, celebrate the destinations and experiences that leave a lasting impact on travelers worldwide.
This recognition reflects New Mexico’s commitment to offering authentic experiences, timeless splendor and hospitality that lingers with visitors long after their Read More
