Connections: Cheryl Sowder’s Journey
Joe Brophy and Cheryl Sowder’s wedding day photograph in shirts embroidered by Sowder. Courtesy photo
There are moments, Cheryl Sowder believes, that happen for a reason. Some of her moments led her to an Environmental Design degree, to a husband, to own a business, and to a discipline that helped her find balance. These moments led her to serve others as both a volunteer and through her business, The Finishing Touch.
Cheryl Sowder
Sowder’s parents, Virginia and Elmer Sowder came to Los Alamos from Read More
Mrs. Beadsley’s Jewel Box: Importance Of A Loupe
By DEBRA LOWENSTEIN One of the first things I bought when I started acquiring old jewelry was a loupe.
A loupe is a small lens used to magnify (typically 10x); most come with a handy case to keep the lens clean and unscratched. A loupe can reveal many details on a piece of jewelry. Even if you have 20/20 vision you should still have this small device. A loupe suitable for jewelry costs between $12 and $40.
What do I look for with my loupe? The first thing I look for are markings. The initial markings I am interested in are those which identify the metal used in the piece. Such markings Read More
Pearl’s Place Welcomes New Stylist
It’s all about beauty for Pearl Cha, left, and Candyce Valencia of Pearl’s Place. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comCandyce Valencia is the new face at Pearl’s Place. Valencia joined the salon Aug. 1. She has been doing hair for 12 years, starting in Santa Fe and Espanola. She comes from a family of cosmetologists.
Owner Pearl Cha has been in business at her 800 Trinity location in Los Alamos for 14 years, seven of them under the name Pearl’s Place. Valencia shares her vision for the shop, Cha said.
“We want our town to be a beauty Read More
This Week At Farmers Market Oct. 15
LAFM News:Masonic Pajarito Lodge Hosts Waffle Breakfast Oct. 17
MASONIC LODGE News:
The Pajarito Masonic Lodge is hosting a waffle breakfast to benefit the Northern New Mexico Fusion Volleyball Club. What a perfect way to spend a Saturday morning … eating waffles, raising money to help our kids, and not having to clean the kitchen afterwards.
The event is 7:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Pajarito Lodge at 15th Street and Canyon. Admission is $7 for adults and $3.50 for kids six and under. The menu includes waffles, eggs, bacon, sausage, juices and coffee … So come hungry!
“We are so grateful to the Pajarito Masonic Lodge for choosing Fusion Read More
How The Hen House Turns: Dogs, Cats and Wildness
Themba (Hope in Zulu) the Cheetah is one of the educational animals used by Wildcat Education and Conservation Fund to promote conservation of wild cats. The fastest of all land animals, cheetahs can run up to 70 miles per hour in pursuit of their prey. A cheetah’s maximum stride length is around 22 feet, with almost half of that distance traveled fully airborne. Once found throughout Africa and Asia, the cheetah has been sharply reduced through hunting and habitat destruction to sub-Saharan Africa with a small population in Iran. Only around 12,000 cheetahs are left in all of Africa,White Rock RV Park Packed For Holiday
RV Park at 115 N.M. 4 in White Rock is packed Sunday for the Columbus Day holiday weekend. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost
Staff Report
The RV Park adjacent to the White Rock Visitors Center at 115 N.M. 4 is packed with vehicles for the Columbus Day Holiday.
The RV Park is open year round on a first come, first served basis as reservations are not accepted. The parking lot contains 16 RV spaces, 15 feet wide by 50 feet long, with electric hookups (30/50 amp) and a sewer dump station is available on-site. The cost is $20 per night and may be paid through a self-pay machine, which accepts Read More
Pastor Granillo: Do We Love?
Pastor Raul Granillo“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love” (1 Corinthians 13:13 NIV).
The idea of love is about as vague today as it was when Paul wrote this. For some, it is the most powerful emotion; for others it is a source of vulnerability that is destined to hurt.
There are some who think that love is all we need to bring this world together; and there are some who think that love is a once in a lifetime thing that people need to watch for so that they do not miss their opportunity at a happily-ever-after life. We talk a lot about love in our lives, Read More
Mother Teresa’s Volunteer Receives Caring Award
Noah Levinson. Photo by Miranda Parro/ReformerGerman Student Attends Los Alamos High School
Exchange student Krissi Wallis of Brandenburg, Germany discusses her life back home during a recent presentation to the Rotary Club of Los Alamos. Photo by Hal Davis
LAHS student Krissi Wallis of Brandenburg, Germany shares reasons why she wanted to be a Rotary exchange student. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Krissi Wallis of Brandenburg, Germany is attending Los Alamos High School this year under an exchange program sponsored by the Rotary Club of Los Alamos.
In a recent presentation to members of the local Rotary Club gathered at the Read More
UNM Researcher Travels East To Track Pope’s Visit
Pope Francis rides in the ‘Popemobile.’ Courtesy/UNMNCRTD Closed On Columbus Day Oct. 12
NCRTD News:
The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) has announced that the RTD “Blue Buses”, RTD Chile Line and RTD Mountain Trail Route will not be in service Monday, Oct. 12 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday.
Regularly scheduled bus service throughout north central New Mexico including Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos Counties will resume Tuesday, Oct. 13. Read More
High Elevation Restaurant Now Open For Business!
Owner Brian Appell stands in front of his new restaurant High Elevation, at 1789 Central Ave. in downtown Los Alamos, which is now open to the community. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, but there may be days where they will be closed due to certain renovation activities. Keep an eye out for the official grand opening announcement. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
The newly remodeled waiting area inside High Elevation. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Folks enjoying lunch today at High Elevation. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.comKent Pegg: Exercising Seniors
By KENT PEGGKiwanis Autumn Wine Dinner Oct. 24
Courtesy/Kiwanis
KIWANIS News:
Put on your fedora and step back in time for a culinary treat of food from the 1940’s paired with wines of today.
Be a time-traveler and get your taste buds ready for the annual Kiwanis Autumn Wine Dinner, “Then and Now” 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 Kelly Hall at the Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church. The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos will host a celebration of the foods from the Manhattan Project Era paired with the wines of today, catered by the Blue Window Bistro.
Building on the excitement and enthusiasm of the recent designation as part of The Manhattan Project National Read More
Meatloaf Dinner At American Legion Post 90 Oct. 9
2015 Saint Bernard Club of America National Specialty Show Crowns ‘Big Winners’ In Santa Fe
Best of Breed Winner Blissful’s Armani took home the big prize at Saturday’s Saint Bernard Club of America National Specialty Show in Santa Fe. Owner Tricia Kenworthy Gingerich is on the right. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Judy and Roger Goldie of Los Alamos (in hats) are long-time St. Bernard fanciers. They’ve owned two St. Bernards, have been members of the St. Bernard Club of America since 1995 and enjoy seeing the breed on display. They are pictured with Blissful’s Armani, Best of Breed winner. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comLiving Well Los Alamos: Pumpkins & Winter Squash
Living Well Los AlamosLetter To The Editor: Pancake Breakfast Supports Lunch Program For Local High School Students
JOHN ARROWSMITH
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
Nearly every Friday during the school year, 200 to 300 Los Alamos High School students take the short walk from the high school to the Trinity on the Hill church to have lunch together.
Lunch is provided by a small group of volunteers who prepare and serve the food. On Saturday, Oct. 17, the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos and the Los Alamos Family Council are partnering on a pancake breakfast to help support this community building activity.
Please join us between 7 and 11 a.m. at the Betty Ehart Senior Center for a breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausages, Read More
Smart Design With Suzette: Green Living
Green living. Courtesy photo
Smart Design With SuzetteFor a while now I have wanted to write a series of articles on the latest green products for your home. One of my desires is to get the word out to folks far and wide so when it comes time to make renovations there is information available to make decisions with the least negative effect on our environment and our own health. I plan on putting these products in my own home right along with you.
Every object you own — your furniture, your clothing, your beer cans, your stuff — comes from somewhere; Read More
