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International Scientific Society Responds To Pope Francis’ Encyclical On Climate Change

AGU Executive Director/CEO Christine McEntee
 
AGU News:
 
Washington, D.C. — The American Geophysical Union (AGU) represents more than 60,000 Earth and space scientists worldwide and AGU Executive Director/CEO Christine McEntee issued the following statement on behalf of the organization in response to Pope Francis’ recent encyclical.

“The scientific community has long agreed that climate change is one of the most profound challenges facing our global society, and as AGU outlined in our position statement on climate change, there is no question human activity is

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Solo Traveler: Good Guides

The slit in the mountain is the hole where the Agua Azul river emerges from underground. Photo by Sherry Hardage
 
Agua Azul waterfalls. Photo by Sherry Hardage
 
Solo Traveler
Good Guides
By SHERRY HARDAGE

I’m sure every traveler has some frustrating or angry story about taking a day tour and being funneled into a trinket store where the tour operator gets a kickback on whatever the tourists buy.

My own experiences in India and Thailand were so bad they caused me to stop taking tours altogether. That was a mistake.

Tour guides come in many ‘flavors’, just like the rest of humanity, and a Read More

Pastor Granillo: Unless

By Pastor RAUL GRANILLO
Los Alamos

My father is a Mexican immigrant who came to America 40 years ago looking for an opportunity to reap the benefits of his hard work.

He raised us with the philosophy that a person should work hard and contribute to his family. Like millions of men everywhere, I try to implement that philosophy in my role as husband and father. However, there is one aspect of his philosophy that failed my father and his family—he tried doing it through his own will and strength.

Jesus’ disciples were average guys. They considered things like respect (John 13:8), loyalty (Mark 14:29), Read More

Thai Cuisine Restaurant Opening In Los Alamos In July

Zia Realty Group owner/broker James Chrobocinski, left, with Thai Cuisine Restaurant co-owners Joseph and Ratchanida (Nam) Lovato last month as they sign the lease agreement on the space where they will open their new eatery in July in Mari Mac. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com 

The new Thai Cuisine Restaurant in Mari Mac is scheduled to open in early July. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Thai Cuisine Restaurant co-owner Ratchanida (Nam) Lovato inside the new restaurant Friday evening helping with the massive renovations underway in anticipation of an early July opening. Read More

Chamber Coupons At Tonight’s Concert

CHAMBER News:

The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce is offering the fourth week of its limited print run coupon page that is only available at the Chamber Tent at the Los Alamos Summer Concerts.

The Friday Night Specials are discounts at local Chamber Member businesses and are only good the Saturday through Thursday following the concert each week. Only 50 of the Friday Night Special coupon pages will be printed each week. They will be distributed on a first-come first-served basis.

This week’s Friday Night Special coupon page will be available at the June 19 Summer Concert by Dan Bern. The coupon Read More

U.S. Energy Secretary Moniz Remarks On Papal Encyclical On Climate Change

U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz
 
DOE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C.  U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz released the following statement regarding the release of a papal encyclical on climate change by Pope Francis.
 
“Pope Francis’ call to action on climate change is an important milestone in the global effort on this issue. His is not just a powerful moral voice, he also graduated as a chemical engineer and understands the consensus of climate scientists that accumulating man-made pollution endangers our planet and people around the world.
 
As
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Scenes From This Week’s Farmers Market

Folks shop at RZ’s Bees local honey booth. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
RZ’s Bees 100 percent pure local honey from the San Juan Pueblo on sale at Thursday’s Los Alamos Farmer’s Market, which is held 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., every Thursday throughout the summer until Oct. 29. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Lots of beets, peas, kale, beans and more. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Tons of flowers and plants of all kinds. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Large assortment
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Ruby K’s Extends Summer Hours

Ruby K’s Bagel Café is extending its hours to 7 p.m., week nights and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekends for the summer. Ruby K’s is at 1789 Central Ave., Suite 2 in downtown Los Alamos. For more information, visit rubykbagel.com or call the restaurant at 505.662.9866. Photo by TK Thompson

Ruby K’s Bagel Café at 1789 Central Ave., Suite 2. Courtesy photo

BUSINESS News:

Ruby K’s Bagel Café is extending its hours 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., week nights for the summer and until 8 p.m. on the Fridays when the Gordon’s concert is it the pond.

 Ruby K’s Bagel Café at 1789 Central Ave., Suite 2. Courtesy photo

The popular Read More

Watch Time Lapse Of Unitarian Church Demolition

Wednesday’s demolition of the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos on Sage Street. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

Operator Lee Craven conducted Wednesday’s demolition of the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos on Sage Street.

Craven created a quick time lapse of the 2.5 hour structure demolition. Click here to watch it: https://youtu.be/mCDMwGl19Ew Read More

Scenes From San Miguel Chapel: Oldest U.S. Church

The altar screen or reredos from the San Miguel Chapel at 401 Old Santa Fe Trail in Santa Fe, the oldest church in the U.S.A. Photo by Leah Austin

A cross that hangs on a wall in the San Miguel Chapel. Photo by Leah Austin

Staff Report

Few people question whether or not the San Miguel Chapel in Santa Fe is the oldest Church in the United States, but many do question just how old it is.

It is no easy task to sift historical fact from traditional belief. The earliest documentation we have of the existence of San Miguel Chapel is from 1628, so we know it was built sometime before then. Oral history holds that San Read More

Unitarian Church Of Los Alamos Undergoes Demolition

The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos at 1738 N. Sage Loop undergoes demolition today in preperation to rebuild a new church in its place. Demolition completion is expected by the end of the day. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Staff Report
 
The old Unitarian Church at 1738 N. Sage St. is being demolished today in preparation for the groundbreaking for a new church building.
 
The new building, designed by Mullen|Heller Architecture, will be built on the site of the current
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This Week At Farmers Market June 18

Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
LAFM News:
 
Come enjoy the 41st season at the Los Alamos Farmers’ Market 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Thursday through the end of October.
 
This Week At The Market
 
Peas – snow & shell, fresh and dried garlic, green onions, leeks, dill, radishes,beets, salad greens & mixes, asian greens, arugula, spinach, heads of lettuces, carrots, chard, kale, strawberries, garlic scapes, cilantro, tomatoes, cucumbers, bok choi, escarole, turnips, dried apples, dried beans , chile powder, dried ristras, decorations,
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Los Alamos Author Enlightens Readers

COMMUNITY News:
 
Author Mark Aaron Robinson announces the nationwide release of his new religious book, “Walking Among the Wheat and Tares: Seeking the Hebrew Roots of Our Faith and the Hand of the Almighty (Proverbs 25:2).”
 
“Walking Among the Wheat and Tares” contains illustrated poems that speak about God’s hand in his creation and the people’s lives, depicting the truth, beauty, irony, humor and the human condition.
 
In this enlightening religious book, Robinson examines the B’rit Chadashah or the New Testament through enigmatic verse as well as the TANAKH, which is
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TOTH Invites Children To Everest Vacation Bible School

Scene from a previous VBS. Courtesy/TOTH
 
TOTH News:
 
A summer kids’ event called Everest VBS will be hosted from June 22-June 26 at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, 3900 Trinity Dr.
 
At Everest, kids discover what it means to hold on to God’s mighty power in everyday life. Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and dig into yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures and collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of God’s love.
 
Each day concludes with a Summit Celebration
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Knights of Columbus Awards LAHS Scholarships

KOC News:

Fifteen Los Alamos High School graduating seniors recently received scholarships from the Knights of Columbus, Council 3137.

A total of $8,500 was available for scholarship awards this year, including a donation by John and Judy Ireland in memory of their daughter, Jamie Lee. This is the 14th year the Knights have provided such scholarships.

The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal benefit organization that raises funds for charitable causes. Funding for the annual LAHS graduating senior scholarships is generated by holding a fun-loving golf tournament at the Los Alamos Read More

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