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Pastor Granillo: The Twelve Days Of Christmas

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By Pastor Raul Granillo
Los Alamos 

It should be of no surprise that the “true love” we have is our Creator who “so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him” (John 3:16-17).

There is no concrete evidence that Biblical symbolism was the intention of the writer of this song, but it does follow the 12 days of Christmas that are celebrated until the Day of Kings on January 6th, and it does allow us to the opportunity Read More

Smart Design With Suzette: The Year In Review

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By SUZETTE FOX
Los Alamos

Happy Holidays everyone!

As we slide into the remaining week of 2016, it’s time for pause and reflection.

For many this has been a really tough year. No doubt, some wonderful things have happened in your life. And, you’ve likely had your fair share of struggles and setbacks, too.

The idea is to create a road map for the year ahead—an overall outline of what matters and what you hope to achieve in the next year. I complete this process in bits and pieces over several days because it helps me to think about it slowly.

While a lot of people want to speed ahead to Read More

Old McDonald’s Closes Doors At 8 p.m. Today … New McDonald’s Opens 10:30 a.m. Wednesday

The old McDonald’s restaurant on Trinity Drive is closing for good at 8 p.m. today and will open in its new location in the Smith’s Marketplace shopping center at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Finishing touches are underway in the new McDonald’s restaurant, which opens at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Smith’s Marketplace shopping center. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

The new McDonald’s restaurant opens at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Smith’s Marketplace shopping center. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Keep Holiday Food Safe With Four Safety Steps

USDA News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C.  Christmas, Kwanzaa and Hanukah all fall within three days of each other this year.
 
As friends and families gather together this season, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety Inspection Service has four food safety tips to ensure a healthy and safe holiday.
 
Even on Holidays, Always Follow the Four Steps to Food Safety 
 
Clean hands before food preparation by following these simple steps: wet hands, lather with soap, scrub for at least 20 seconds, rinse with clean warm water
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Hanukkah Begins Today At Sunset

Hanukkah candles. Courtesy photo

Staff Report

The eight-day Jewish celebration known as Hanukkah or Chanukah commemorates the rededication during the second century B.C. of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, where according to legend Jews had risen up against their Greek-Syrian oppressors in the Maccabean Revolt.

Hanukkah, which means “dedication” in Hebrew, begins on the 25th of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar and usually falls in November or December. Often called the Festival of Lights, the holiday is celebrated with the lighting of the menorah, traditional foods, games and gifts.

The Read More

Pegg: Holiday Eating

By KENT PEGG
Los Alamos Fitness Center

Beware! It’s holiday eating time. And that means more candy, stuffing, pies, cookies and other high calorie foods and drinks.

The next few days are the most difficult time of the year for those who are trying to maintain their weight. Most people will gain at least a few pounds and many will gain more. It’s best not to try to deny yourself all of the holiday food pleasures. There’s nothing wrong with enjoying a good meal or an occasional treat. But do it in moderation.

Try eating especially well when you’re at home and when you’re on your own. This will minimize the Read More

Students’ Europe Coffee & Craft Sale At LANB Today

Los Alamos students are selling coffee 1-5 p.m. today in the lobby of LANB to help raise funds for their educational travel, which this coming year includes visits to Switzerland, Italy and France. Courtesy photo

Stop by LANB for a free cup of coffee and help support Los Alamos students and their educational travel this coming year to Switzerland, Italy and France. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

“Love coffee? Looking for last minute meaningful gifts? Stop by LANB for a free cup of coffee as you finish your holiday errands this afternoon and support amazing Los Alamos students and educational Read More

Pig + Fig Wine Dinner With Tablas Creek Vineyard

Tablas Creek Winery. Courtesy/Tablas Creek Vineyard
 
BUSINESS News:
 
At 7 p.m., Jan. 10, the Pig + Fig Cafe in White Rock will host a wine tasting dinner with exclusive pairings from Tablas Creek Vineyard (https:////www.tablascreek.com/), an organic estate vineyard on a 1,600-foot elevation site in the Paso Robles Wine Country in California.
 
The Pig + Fig at 35 Rover Blvd. specializes in gourmet comfort food and traditional French style desserts.
 
Chef Laura Crucet Hamilton is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, France,
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Nativity Play At Trinity On The Hill Saturday

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TOTH News:
 
Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church warmly invites the public to its Christmas Eve Family Communion service.
 
The service will include a Christmas musical by the youth of the church and carols by candlelight, sung by the congregation and the Youth Choir. It will be held at 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 24 in the sanctuary of Trinity on the Hill, 3900 Trinity Dr.
 
Approximately 12 young people, ages 4 to 15, will take part in the musical, titled “Archangel Gabriel’s Awesome Adventure”. The presentation
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Los Alamos Big Band Christmas Dance Dec. 28

Mark your calendars! The annual Christmas Dance featuring the Los Alamos Big Band is 7:30-10:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 28 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Hall. Come and dance the night away, or if dancing isn’t your thing, just sit and enjoy listening to the live sounds of the 40’s and 50’s with some Christmas tunes mixed in of course. All of the proceeds will benefit the IHM Youth Group who will be hosting the event with festive decorations and refreshments. Tickets are $15, $10 for students and $5 for children under 12.
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Letter To The Editor: Thank You Los Alamos Community For Supporting Children’s Christmas Bazaar

By BETH PATTILLO
Children’s Christmas Bazaar Chair
 
Christmas is almost here! I would like to thank the Los Alamos community for their generosity in supporting the Children’s Christmas Bazaar at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church during the Winterfest weekend. You were generous with giving of your time and your donations.
 
At least 75 people helped with set up, baking, greeting, wrapping (at least 25 wrappers wrapping all at the same time!), helping children select gifts and cleaning up. And this all occurs within a 25-hour period of time. I would especially
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NCRTD Holiday Schedule

NCRTD News:

The North Central Regional Transit District RTD “Blue Buses” and RTD Chile Line Red Route will not be in service Friday, Dec. 23, Monday, Dec. 26 and Monday, Jan. 2 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays – Mountain Trail to Ski Santa Fe and TSV Green to Taos Ski Valley will operate on those days.

The RTD 255 Mountain Trail Route to Ski Santa Fe and the 341 TSV Green Route to Taos Ski Valley will operate each day, Saturday, Dec. 24 through Sunday, Jan. 1, on a weekend/holiday schedule. (Both will operate on weekday schedules Dec. 23 and Jan. 2.)

The weekend 305 Taos Express will Read More

Los Alamos Golf Course Club House Holiday Schedule

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Golf Course Club House announces its holiday schedule:

Cottonwood on the Greens Restaurant hours:

  • Dec. 24 – open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Dec 25 – closed.
  • Dec. 31 – open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Jan. 1 – closed.

The Golf Shop will be closed:

  • Dec. 23 to Jan. 3.
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Northern New Mexico Air Alliance Celebrates Inaugural Flight American Airlines Phoenix To Santa Fe Direct

TRAVEL News:
 
SANTA FE  Northern New Mexico now has direct flights on American Airlines from Phoenix to Santa Fe.
 
Flight 3080 touched down at the Santa Fe Municipal Airport at 11:19 a.m. Dec. 15 and was celebrated by state and city officials, business leaders, and citizens from all over northern New Mexico. Santa Fe Mayor Javier Gonzales, New Mexico Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Latham and Red River Mayor Linda Calhoun were among those greeting the passengers on the inaugural flight.
 
“We look forward to what we believe will be a successful
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How The Hen House Turns: Dogs At Christmas Time

DeeDee and Scooter in a woodshed in Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
 
By CARY NEEPER
Formerly of Los Alamos

In our family, Christmas included dogs. It started when my brother and I were told to “pull gently” on a long string the Christmas morning when I had just turned three years old. In waddled a black and gold ball of fluff paddling along on four stubby white legs. We called her Boots.

Every Christmas, until I was a junior in high school, she enjoyed the package opening, curious to see what the wrapping hid, and delighted when it was obviously something for her. She shared with us the fun Read More

Los Alamos Taxi Offers Airport Transportation

BUSINESS News:

During this holiday season and throughout the year, locally based Los Alamos Taxi is offering taxi service to and from the Albuquerque Sunport and Santa Fe Municipal Airport, as well as Buffalo Thunder Resort in Santa Fe and destinations in Taos, Albuquerque and the surrounding areas.

“There is no easily accessible shuttle service in Los Alamos that offers transportation to and from the airports,” owner Cindy Capelli said.

With advance notice, Los Alamos Taxi also can accommodate local riders to doctors appointments, events, parties, weddings and more.

Los Alamos Taxi also Read More

Pastor Raul Granillo: Undeserved Joy

By PASTOR RAUL GRANILLO
Los Alamos  

 
When God raised up his servant, he sent him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways. Acts 3:26

There have been times in my life when I felt as if some of the things that I had done were so horrible that even God could not forgive me. I’m sure I’m not the only person who has felt this way.

I’m sure of this because I have heard others express the same sentiment—that some actions even God cannot forgive. While it is true that we live in a world that generally believes some things are not only unforgiveable, but should be unforgivable, Read More

Smart Design With Suzette: Pantone Unveils 2017 Color Of The Year

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By SUZETTE FOX
Los Alamos

Pantone, the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, announced PANTONE 15-0343 Greenery as the 2017 Color of the Year. Greenery, a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that evokes the first days of spring, illustrates the lushness of the great outdoors.

“Greenery symbolizes the reconnection we seek with nature, one another and a larger purpose,” said Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute. The more submerged people are in their own modern realities, the greater Read More

Book By Local Author Introduces Kids To Yoga

Los Alamos author and  yoga instructor Charlotte Cummings with her new book ‘Frankenstein Teaches Yoga’. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 

By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post

Author and yoga instructor Charlotte Cummings always knew she wanted to write a children’s book. The idea came to her that she could combine this desire with her passion for yoga and the seed was planted for ‘Frankenstein Teaches Yoga,’ recently published by Upland Kids of Santa Fe.

“I want parents to be able to share yoga with their kids through the book,” Cummings said. “It gives them a chance Read More

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