Los Alamos Big Band Performs Saturday At IHM
The Los Alamos Big Band. Courtesy photoAtomic City Transit Service Changes Begin Jan. 25
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit is beginning to ramp up for some service modifications that will go into effect Monday, Jan. 25.
The service modifications are a result of the Transit Study that was approved by the Los Alamos County Council earlier this year and include adjustments to the routes and schedules to make them more efficient, as well as the implementation of ADA complementary paratransit service for the first time in Los Alamos County.
“These are the first significant adjustments to the transit service since the County took over operations in late 2007,” Transit Manager Ken Smithson Read More
HRC’s New Municipal Equality Index Details State Of LGBT Equality In Six New Mexico Cities
HRC News:Smart Design With Suzette: Creating A Cozy & Inviting Home
Welcoming entry. Courtesy photo 
Smart Design with SuzetteCreating A Cozy & Inviting Home
You don’tneed to have a lot of money to have a beautiful, inviting home. But when faced daily with the images of people who have more than you, it can be hard to remember that you can still make a lovely space without a lot of money. Whenever you’re feeling down about not having as big a budget for home decor as you’d like, peruse this list to remind yourself how to have a fantastic, cozy, and inviting home without spending a lot of money.
Keep It Clean
The act of cleaning has many Read More
Creating A Healthier Holiday Meal
By DEBORAH JAUS, Director
LAMC Nutrition Services
A Holiday Menu Tune-Up
Holidays bring joy … and food anxiety. How to cook, how to serve, and, finally, how much? In an era when we all seem to be on a diet, do you give in and make everything Grandma did?
Today’s goal is not to re-create a Norman Rockwell painting, but to produce a festive meal you will be happy to serve. The biggest change: If you don’t need to present the whole turkey for carving at the table, cook a turkey breast instead.
Cooking Times
If you start with a fresh turkey breast, you don’t have to worry about thawing it in time to cook for dinner. Read More
Pastor Granillo: Peace
By Pastor RAUL GRANILLO“But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Too little to be among the clans of Judah, From you One will go forth for Me to be ruler in Israel. His goings forth are from long ago, From the days of eternity” Micah 5:2 NASB).
Living in a state of peace is a common goal for mankind. Whether it be at the global level, the government level, in our own homes, or even in our minds, peace is something we all desire. And during the Christmas season, peace—especially “peace on earth”—seems to be one of the most prevalent themes in windows, on mantles, and in carols. Read More
RTD Mountain Trail Route Operating On Weekend Schedule Dec. 24-Jan. 1
RTD News:
The RTD Mountain Trail Route to Ski Santa Fe will operate on its weekend schedule, which includes seven roundtrips, each day from Thursday, Dec. 24 through Friday, Jan. 1. Ride the Mountain Trail, avoid crowded parking lots and be dropped off right at the ticket window.
The fare is $5 each way, exact change required. Riders to the Ski Basin will be given a token upon exiting the bus that can be redeemed for $5 off anything at Ski Santa Fe, with the exception of alcohol. Redeem it on lift tickets, ski school, ski shop, restaurants, etc.
The bus also includes a stop at Ten Thousand Waves Read More
NCRTD Holiday Schedule
NCRTD News:
The North Central Regional Transit District RTD “Blue Buses” and RTD Chile Line Red Route and UNM Klauer buses will not be in service Thursday, Dec. 24, Friday, Dec. 25 and Friday, Jan. 1, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays respectively.
The RTD 255 Mountain Trail Route to Ski Santa Fe and the 341 TSV Green Route to Taos Ski Valley will be operating each day throughout.
The Mountain Trail Route to Ski Santa Fe will operate on its weekend schedule (seven roundtrips) each day Thursday, Dec. 24 through Friday, Jan. 1. Read More
Final Farmers Market Of 2015 Is Dec. 17
FARMERS MARKET News:
Thursday is the final Farmers Market in 2015. The annual Holiday Market is 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. inside Fuller Lodge.
Some of the items at this market include:
Apples, Apple Cider, Knitting, Tea Breads, Cookies, jams, Honey and Honey sticks ( Stocking stuffers), Cookie tins full with traditional cookies, holiday treats, Soup Mixes, Dip Mixes, Dried apples, Tomatoes, Cucumbers … yes, Cucumbers! Dried herbs, Cheeses Cow and Goat Cheese spreads, Butter, Lavender Body Products, Gift baskets with great lavender products, Goat Milk Soaps, Wreaths, sage decorations, Read More
Scenes From Annual Christmas Arts And Crafts Fair
Santa’s cousin participated in Saturday’s annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 3700 Canyon Road. The Ladies Auxiliary sponsored the event, which provides the community an opportunity to do their Christmas shopping. Photo by Juanita Jebbanema
Saturday’s annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Photo by Juanita Jebbanema
Saturday’s annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Photo by Juanita Jebbanema
Saturday’s annualUnited Church Thrift Shop Closed Dec. 23 & Dec. 30
COMMUNITY News:
The United Church Thrift Shop, operated by the Women’s Christian Service Society, is typically open for shoppers 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Wednesdays, however it will be closed Dec. 23 for the Christmas holiday and Dec. 30 for New Year’s.
The United Thrift Shop accepts donations of gently used and clean clothes, linens, housewares, jewelry, shoes, toys and children’s books, but does not accept large appliances, furniture, books or VHS tapes. Donations may be dropped off any time at the bins near the door at the lower level of Craig Hall.
All proceeds Read More
Solo Traveler: Virgin of Guadalupe
Juan Diego and the Archbishop in the very spot where Don Diego saw the image of the Virgin. Photo by Patti Walls
The old and the new Virgin of Guadalupe Basilicas in Mexico City. Photo by Patti Walls
Our boat floated into a tall cave carved out of the canyon cliffs along the Sumidero River. Rachel looked up at the highly decorated wall. “And here’s yet another place to put the Virgin of Guadalupe,” she said with a sigh.
A rope ladder hung down into the water from a narrow ledge. On the ledge stood a metal ladder, precariously fastened to Read More
Pastor Granillo: Rejoice!
By Pastor RAUL GRANILLO“Shout for joy, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem!” Zephaniah 3:14 (NASB).
There are some days when rejoicing is the last thing we want to do. You know, the days when you find out your job is not as secure as you thought, or the days when you lose a loved one, or the days when you realize your child has chosen a very dangerous path.
It is hard to rejoice when people seem so divided, or when the enemy seems to be at the gate, or even when we are just worried about keeping our home. Yes, there Read More
Service Offers Quiet Reflection During Holidays
Young Visitor Examines Ornaments At Pyramid Café
Shiny ornaments draw the attention of young Felix Fellenz during a Friday evening visit to The Pyramid Café in Mari Mac Plaza. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
Co+op Continues Popular Sunday Omelet Brunch
Los Alamos Co+op managers, staff, board members and National Co+operative Grocers consultants gathered Monday night for a staff development meeting. Courtesy photoFood On The Hill: Salads For Supper—Moroccan Carrots And Chicken Pesto
Moroccan Carrot Salad with Quinoa. Photo by Felicia OrthFor the Sunday after Thanksgiving, I prepared several salads for a large dinner party at PEEC on the theory that folks had consumed their fill of turkey, gravy, potatoes, and stuffing for three days and would welcome the change.
Menu planning was key. I wanted to include lots of the fall vegetables in one form or another, and to make the salads sufficiently tasty and filling that folks would not miss dessert. I decided on two salads with meat (a classic Cobb Salad and Chicken Pesto with Tarragon), Read More
Celebrating Feast Of The Virgin Of Guadalupe
Original picture of Our Lady of Guadalupe shown in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in México City. The Catholic Church considers the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe imprinted on the cloak of Juan Diego as a picture of supernatural origin. Courtesy/wikipedia
SPIRITUAL News:
Today marks the Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe, also known as Our Lady of Guadalupe. Since Dec. 12, 1531, the Virgin has become the patron saint of the Mexican Republic. Historically and emotionally, the Virgin is deeply woven into the life of most every Mexican.
During the wars of independence she was the patroness Read More
Winter Farmers Market In December And January
LAFM News:Living Well Los Alamos: Cheese Trays For Parties
By HELEN IDZOREKMany of our calendars are already full of upcoming holiday parties. Whether your host asks you to bring an appetizer or you need something to serve your own guests, cheese plates makes an excellent option for refreshments.
Creating the perfect cheese platter can be daunting but these tips and ideas can make the process more enjoyable and ensure your guests will be delighted.
When creating your cheese tray keep in mind that more isn’t always better. You want the cheeses’ individual characters to take center stage Read More
