Crowd Gathers To Celebrate Boutique Air Service
At a ribbon cutting ceremony this evening at the airport, Los Alamos County officials joined Boutique Air CEO Shawn Simpson in celebrating the company’s launch of commercial air service between Los Alamos and Albuquerque. From left, Airport Manager David Ploeger, Public Works Director Philo Shelton, Simpson, Council Chair Kristin Henderson, Councilor Steven Girrens and County Manager Harry Burgess. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Boutique Air CEO Shawn Simpson addresses the crowd of some 80 people gathered this evening at Los Alamos Airport as Council Chair Kristin Read More
Boutique Air Ribbon Cutting Event 5 p.m. Today
Boutique Air’s Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. Courtesy photo
BOUTIQUE AIR News:
Carrier to offer fares starting at $49 to Albuquerque
Boutique Air is holding a Ribbon Cutting Celebration at 5 p.m., today at the Los Alamos Municipal Airport (LAM). The event will feature free flight giveaways, plane tours, food, and photo opportunities. If you would like to attend, RSVP by calling 855.268.8478 or by emailing rsvp@boutiqueair.com.
Los Alamos County and Boutique Air have jointly announced that flights between Los Alamos (LAM) and Albuquerque’s Sunport (ABQ) are now available for booking. Read More
Griggs: Dateline Morocco 2015
Author David Griggs and three ladies from Dublin, Ireland, cooking Vegetarian Tagine last month at Amal Women’s Training Center and Moroccan Restaurant in Marrakech. Courtesy photo
The finished product: a steaming platter of Vegetarian Tajine. Courtesy photo
Some write “tajine”, others write “tagine”. I say “delicious” … my introduction to Moroccan cooking at Amal Women’s Training Center and Moroccan Restaurant.
Last May, during a chance encounter at a Farmers’ Market in Roanoke, Va., I met three people from Morocco. We chatted about Read More
Lowriders, Hoppers & Hot Rods: Car Culture Of Northern New Mexico Exhibit Open May 1, 2016
1963 Chevrolet Impala, owner Lee Cordova of Alcalde in 1998. Jack Parsons, photographer. Palace of the Governors Photo Archives HP.2007.11.Smart Design With Suzette: Sustainable Floors In Review
Wood floor in the living room. Courtesy photo
Smart Design With SuzetteSustainable Floors In Review
Almost a year ago, I wrote about sustainable choices for flooring…tile, bamboo, cork, wood, linoleum (not vinyl), terrazzo and stained concrete. I stated I needed new floors. Well friends, another full year has past and I still don’t have new floors.
Our puppy has literally put holes in most of the carpet and/or area rugs we own, as well as, adding a new stain or two due to ‘accidents.’ Therefore, new carpet will NOT be coming into our home. However there are new carpets Read More
Solo Traveler: Day Of The Dead
Day of the Dead in Oaxaca. Photo by Suzanne Barbezat 
A ceramic incense burner used in a home altar, from the Anthropology Museum in Palenque. Photo by Sherry Hardage
Solo TravelerThere are two celebrations that Mexico is famous for: Cinco de Mayo and Day of the Dead. Cinco de Mayo is essentially an American holiday designed to increase sales of Mexican beer. It’s barely noticed in Mexico.
Day of the Dead however, is a defining Mexican holiday, celebrated over several days with lots of fanfare. The markets, in the weeks leading up to it, are packed Read More
Pastor Granillo: Honoring The Saints
By Pastor Raul Granillo“The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world that it leaves to its children.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Chapter 11 of the book of Hebrews is often referred to as The Hall of Faith. It is called so because it contains the names and accounts of many of the people in the Old Testament who exemplified a life of faith in God.
It is certainly not exhaustive—by its own admission (v. 32)—but it does serve to remind the reader of the many that have gone before and the many that continue to journey down a path of faithfulness to God.
Nov. 1 is celebrated as All Saints Read More
Expert Melissa Romero To Speak On Identity Theft
Melissa RomeroAAUW News:
Fraud/Security Officer for Los Alamos National Bank Risk Management Department Melissa Romero will speak on “Identity Theft: How it Happens; How to Reduce your Risk; What to do if your Identity is Stolen” at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at the White Rock Library.
The library is at the corner of Sherwood and NM 4 in White Rock. The event is sponsored by the local chapter of the American Association of University Women.
Romero is a graduate of Western State School of Banking at the University of New Mexico. She has a 25-year career in banking and has had 18 years of training in fraud Read More
Enjoy Great Coffee And Help Students Prepare For Global Educational Travel
EDUCATION News:
Thirteen graduating seniors are selling tasty coffee until Wednesday, Nov. 11 to cover some of the costs of their educational tour of historical and cultural sites in Spain, France and Italy.
All coffee is kosher, certified organic, Fair Trade certified, and fresh-roasted after our local order is placed. Coffee is $13 for a 10 oz. bag and can be ordered whole bean or ground, in French Roast, Dark Roast, Medium Roast, and Decaf. The coffee has been a hit for the last two years and the group already has many orders. https:////www.nectaroflife.com/.
Funds raised will support
Burger Night At High Elevation
Melina Burnside helps out at Monday’s United Way of Northern New Mexico’s (UWNNM) Youth Team’s fundraiser, Burger Night at the High Elevation Restaurant on Central Avenue. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
UWNNM Youth Team volunteers Claire Ticknor, left, and Akane Dunn help out at Burger Night, Monday at the High Elevation Restaurant. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
UWNNM Youth Team members Katie Hopkins, left, and Sienna Ahlers co-produced Monday’s Burger Night fundraiser. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Felicia Orth: Cappuccino Cupcakes
Cappuccino cupcakes. Courtesy photo
By FELICIA ORTHAtomic City Transit Adding ADA Paratransit Service
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit will be adding ADA complementary paratransit service to its mix of transportation offerings.
The new service, which will operate under the name “ACT Assist,” has a targeted start date of Jan. 25, 2016 and will provide transit service to individuals with disabilities that is comparable to the level of service provided to individuals without disabilities on the regular bus system.
“We’re happy to be introducing this new service model in Los Alamos County and confident that ACT Assist will not only improve the transit experience for individuals with disabilities, Read More
Live Nativity At United Church Christmas Eve
Courtesy/United Church
UNITED CHURCH News:
The United Church is planning a living Nativity 5-8 p.m., Christmas Eve in the parking lot west of the Church at 2525 Canyon Road, across Canyon Road from the Aquatics Center.
The nativity will be held between a family service at 4 p.m. and a candlelight service at 11 p.m. and the public is invited to attend and interact with the Living Nativity, greet the Holy Family, shepherds and kings and pet the stable animals.
Ribbon Cutting Celebration For Boutique Air Monday
Boutique Air. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County officials will join Boutique Air in celebrating the launch of commercial air service between Los Alamos and Albuquerque with a Ribbon Cutting Celebration Monday, Nov. 2 at the Los Alamos Municipal Airport (LAM).
The event will kick off at 5 p.m. and feature free flight giveaways, plane tours, food and photo opportunities. To attend, RSVP by calling 855-268-8478 or emailing rsvp@boutiqueair.com.
Flights begin Sunday, Nov. 1 with introductory rates starting at just $49. Reservations can be made online now by visiting www.boutiqueair.com Read More
Cowboy Breakfast Benefits MOWW 7-11 a.m. Sunday
Ruling Hierarch Of Western Eparchy Of Ukrainian Orthodox Church Of U.S.A. Visits Los Alamos
His Grace Bishop Daniel, the Ruling Hierarch of the Western Eparchy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the United States of America, arrives for a two-day visit Oct. 24-25 at Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church. Courtesy photo
Father Theophan, pastor of Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church, presents a cross decorated by the children of the parish to His Grace Bishop Daniel for his veneration and blessing. Courtesy photo
CHURCH News:
His Grace Bishop Daniel, the Ruling Hierarch of the Western Eparchy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the United States of America, made his first official visit to the parish
White Rock Presbyterian Church Expects To Pack Over 200 Shoeboxes At Packing Party Nov. 6
Operation Christmas Child Packing Party in 2014. Courtesy photo
Operation Christmas Child Packing Party in 2014. Courtesy photo
WRPC News:
White Rock Presbyterian Church (WRPC) is again hosting a shoebox packing party for Operation Christmas Child (OCC) at 7 p.m., Nov. 6 at 310 Rover Blvd. in White Rock.
OCC is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, which is a non-denominational relief organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. The OCC project collects shoeboxes packed with toys, school supplies, hygiene items and other gifts for children 2 to Read More
NM Delegation Announces $15 Million To Upgrade Amtrak’s Southwest Chief Route
Southwest Chief. Courtesy/wikipedia
STATE News:
- Essential repairs will help ensure rail continues to connect rural NM communities, bring tourists to state
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Representatives Michelle Lujan Grisham, Steve Pearce and Ben Ray Luján have announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded $15,210,143 for the Southwest Chief Route Advancement and Improvement Project to continue essential upgrades to Amtrak’s Southwest Chief line.
The Southwest Chief runs from Chicago to Los Angeles and stops in several Read More
Young Actors Shine In ‘The Wrong Side Of The Door’
From left, Mason (Logan Capon), Will (Ryan Rushton), Alan (Caleb Langenbrunner) amd Izzy (Emma Raven) in a scene from ‘The Wrong Side of the Door’ Monday evening at Chamisa Elementary School. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Michaelangelo Lobato performs an origninal song based on the themes of the play as a finale of ‘The Wrong Side of the Door’. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com“The Wrong Side of the Door,” a one hour play by Chamisa Elementary School 6th grade teacher Cindy Richard Read More
Last Day For 2015 Bandelier Shuttle Is Tuesday
Atomic City Transit shuttle bus making one of the last runs between White Rock and Bandelier National Monument for 2015. Courtesy/NPS Photo
BANDELIER News:
After making runs between Bandelier and White Rock 18 times a day, and 24 on weekends, since late May, the Atomic City Transit shuttle service wraps up for this season at the end of the day Tuesday, Oct. 27.
After that visitors will be able to drive directly to the Bandelier Visitor Center parking lot all through the day.
“After the Las Conchas Fire in 2011 resulted in flashfloods that made much of our parking area unusable, we had to come
