Friends Of Senior Center Of Los Alamos To Host Fundraiser ‘Curious Legacies’ Sunday May 18 At SALA
Abbie Johnson as Jamie and Tomas Farish as Grampy rehearse ‘Grampy’s Oatmeal’ for the Curious Legacies performance Sunday at SALA. Courtesy photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos playwright Robert Benjamin along with the Friends of the Senior Center of Los Alamos are celebrating Older Americans Month with some theatrical flair.
A fundraiser for the Friends of the Senior Center, Curious Legacies will be held 1 p.m. Sunday at SALA Los Alamos Event Center.
The fundraiser will feature readings from three of Benjamin’s plays:
- “Grampy’s Oatmeal” directed
Youth Thank Community For Supporting Yard Sale Fundraiser
Scene of the April 26 yard sale fundraiser at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Courtesy photo
From the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
Thank you, Los Alamos!
The Los Alamos youth and leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints would like to thank the community for its support and participation in the success of the yard sale fundraiser held April 26, 2025.
The fundraiser brought in enough funds to cover the majority of the upcoming summer camp expenses. Read More
Denish: The Best Of The Billionaires
By DIANE DENISH
Corner To Corner
diane@dianedenish.com
Recently, Warren Buffett surprised his shareholders by announcing he was stepping aside as the CEO of Berkshire Hathway.
Warren Buffett is not like other billionaires who show off their wealth with rocket ships or spend it buying political favor.
He’s the best of the billionaires. Financial journalist Andrew Sorokin termed him the “conscience of capitalism”.
I’ve been a follower of Warren Buffett for 30 years. One day in 1994, my dad came to my office. He announced he might buy some shares of Berkshire Hathaway stock. His only reluctance Read More
County: Faulty Gasket Caused Sinkhole In White Rock
A crack in this new gasket would have allowed a slow leak in the line to erode the earth around it enough to cause the recent sinkhole in White Rock. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
A new, but faulty, gasket appears to be the cause of the sinkhole that recently appeared on the road near the intersection of N.M. 4 and Rover Boulevard in White Rock.
The water transmission line feeding White Rock and running parallel to N.M. 4 was replaced earlier this year under a Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) project. Contractor Wagner Construction led the effort, which included a section of pipe that crossed Read More
Toll Road Scam Alert: New Mexico Has No Toll Roads
NMDOT Cabinet Secretary Ricky Serna
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is warning residents about a widespread scam targeting New Mexicans with fake toll road payment demands.
“These scammers create a false sense of urgency by threatening license suspension or legal action to panic people into making payments,” Sec. Ricky Serna said, NMDOT. “Remember, since New Mexico has no toll roads, any message claiming you owe toll fees in our state is 100% fraudulent.”
This alert comes after a surge in calls from concerned citizens Read More
Fr. Glenn: Of Shepherd And Mothers
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Well, now habemus papam … we have a pope. We Catholics see the pope first in authority in the faith, because Jesus designated Peter as “… the rock upon which I will build my Church” (Matthew 16:18 ) After Jesus’ resurrection, the Eleven chose a replacement for Judas Iscariot the betrayer, following psalm 109:8: “His office let another take.” (Acts 1:20). Likewise, the pope takes the place of Peter as head of the current “apostles”, the bishops. The pope, too, is a bishop—the bishop of the seat of the Church: Rome … Rome being the place of martyrdom of Peter, and of Paul.
Now, in our Read More
Posts From The Road: Peggy Sue’s Diner
Peggy Sue’s Diner: Once you spot Peggy Sue’s Diner in Yermo, Calif., you will always recognize it. The large Peggy Sue’s Diner lettering on the building and the colorful facade and entrance to the building set the stage for what is inside. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Barstools and Tables: This small room in Peggy Sue’s Diner featuring the diner bar and bar stools along with a few booths was the original diner. Once open it did not take the owners long to begin enlarging the facility. Today the restaurant has almost 10,000 square feet of space. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY Read More
EAA Chapter 691 To Meet May 17, Feature Pilot Roger Smith Talk On ‘Advanced Techniques For Aircraft Composites’
Local pilot Roger Smith standing in his Lightning XS, a composite airframe with a Titan IO-340 engine and all Garmin instrumentation. Courtesy photo
Northern New Mexico Chapter 691:
Northern New Mexico Chapter 691 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) will meet Saturday, May 17 at the Los Alamos Airport, and feature a presentation by Roger Smith entitled “Advanced Techniques for Aircraft Composites”.
The meeting, open to all interested, will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the terminal building with coffee, pastries and informal discussion, followed by a short business meeting at 10 a.m. Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of May 12, 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 Reconstruction Read More
All Shall Be Well: Mother’s Day
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. Mary Ann Hill
Rector
Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church
Happy Mother’s Day for those of you who celebrate. That qualifier might seem a little odd, but as clergy women, we know that this can be a difficult day for some. We all have parishioners who have struggled to have children, who never had the opportunity, or who are estranged from members of their family. We have some parishioners whose mothers were abusive or never Read More
Unitarian Church Holds Community Engagement Fair May 10
New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martínez Celebrates Selection Of Pope Leo XIV
Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV
From the Office of Speaker Javier Martínez:
SANTA FE – Following the selection of American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new pope to lead the Catholic Church, New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martínez (D-Albuquerque) issued the following statement:
“This is a joyful and hopeful moment for Catholics and for people of faith around the world. At a time when the politics of fear, hatred, and blind nationalism are all too common, our faith teaches us to welcome the stranger and care for the poor. Always.
¡Que viva el Papa Leo XIV! May he continue in the footsteps Read More
Sinkhole Appears Near N.M. 4 And Rover In White Rock
COUNTY News:
A sinkhole has appeared on the road near the intersection of N.M. 4 and Rover Boulevard in White Rock.
Water crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) are responding, as are personnel from the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT).
The hole is under the right turning lane for eastbound traffic on N.M. 4, slightly west of the intersection.
Once a repair operation has begun, it is not expected to close the non-turning eastbound lane of traffic, however drivers are asked to pass the area patiently and cautiously.
So far no estimate for repair time has been Read More
2025 Los Alamos Summer Concert Line Up Video Is Here!
Check out the 2025 Los Alamos Concert Series Line Up Video here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1EMyPS5hGm/. Courtesy/Sancre Productions
By PABLO IRLANDO-WILDMAN
CEO
Sancre Productions
Ladies and Gentleman, the 2025 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Line Up video is here! The best free summer concert series in the state runs every Friday from May 23 through Sept. 5 and this year’s 4th of July Spectacular and Drone Show presented by Merrick and SMSI is at Ashley Pond Park.
Special thanks to Sancre Productions, the Los Alamos County Community Services Department and all of the incredible Read More
Sharpen Outdoor Survival Skills At Fort Selden May 17
Fort Selden’s Ranger Mike will demonstrate basic outdoor survival techniques May 17. Courtesy/Fort Selden
COMMUNITY News:
The community is invited to join Fort Selden’s Ranger Mike for a discussion and demonstration of basic outdoor survival techniques inspired by the book Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen who was from Tularosa, N.M.
When: Saturday, May 17, 2025, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Fort Selden Historic Site, 1280 Fort Selden Road, Radium Springs, N.M. 88054
Why: Ranger Mike will also have a discussion connecting these survival skills to the challenges soldiers at Fort Selden endured while out on Read More
Community Urged To Support National Association Of Letter Carriers Annual Food Drive To Stamp Out Hunger Saturday!
By MJ BUSTAMANTEFood Drive Coordinator
NALC Branch 4112
This Saturday May 10 marks the 32nd anniversary of the largest one-day food drive in the nation – the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive.
Letter carriers are in the communities they serve every day and often come face to face with a sad reality for too many: hunger. Each year on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across the county collect non-perishable food donations from our customers.
Over the course of its 32-year history, the drive has collected well over 1.9 billion pounds of food, thanks
Houck: Retirement Series 5 Of 5 … Downsizing – A Process That Requires Planning
By DAVID HOUCK
Qualifying Broker
Atomic Realty LLC
Downsizing in preparation for retirement isn’t a quick or easy task. It takes thoughtful planning, effort, time—and often, money.
Let’s say you’ve made the decision to move and simplify your living situation. Now comes the next big question: where do you begin?
It’s important to remember that downsizing is a process. In fact, many professionals have built entire careers around helping others navigate it. The good news is, with the right approach and support, you can tackle it step by step.
Step 1: Be Realistic About Your Belongings
Take a clear-eyed Read More
Over $3 Million In Funding Available Through Housing New Mexico’s HOME Rehabilitation Program
The San Felipe Pueblo Housing Authority is a service provider for Housing New Mexico’s HOME Rehabilitation Program, and this home received work as a result of the program. Over $3 million in funding is available for the program, which provides home repairs related to health and safety issues, substandard conditions, structural, electrical and code compliance, as well as fall reduction items and accessibility modifications as needed at no cost to eligible homeowners. Courtesy/Housing New Mexico
HNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Over $3 million in funding is available for Housing New Mexico’s HOME Read More
Posts From The Road: The Sphere Las Vegas
The Sphere: A view of the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nev. This massive structure is visible for miles in town and can be seen from space when viewing the Las Vegas area. The Sphere is connected to the Venetian Resort via a 1,000 foot walking bridge from the hotel directly to the Sphere lobby entrance. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Colorful Lobby: The massive lobby in the Sphere is an event by itself. The colorful graphics and accent lighting is continually changing colors every few minutes which gives the space a different look with each revision. Shown is the lobby decked out in the red lighting Read More
Fr. Glenn: Venturing
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Now we’re deep into the Easter season which, of course, celebrates the resurrection of Jesus after His crucifixion, thereby (in Christian theology) opening the way to an unending and joyful spiritual life. It is, in fact, the essential reason that we become Christian, for as St. Paul writes: “… if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain… If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all men most to be pitied.” (1 Corinthians 15:14,19) And as we heard in the Mass opening prayer on May 4: “… [we] rejoicing now in the restored glory of Read More
