No Blue Bus Service Dec. 24-25 And Jan. 1
NCRTD News:
The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) has announced that the RTD “Blue Bus” will not be in service Wednesday, Dec. 24, Thursday, Dec. 25 and Thursday, Jan. 1 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays respectively.
NCRTD regularly scheduled bus service throughout north central New Mexico including Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos Counties will run as normal on the days preceding and following each of these dates.
The North Central Regional Transit District provides free bus service Monday through Friday to a service area that encompasses Read More
Izraelevitz: Burning Memories Of Hanukah
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZWhen my boys were little, they loved Hanukah for two distinct reasons. Like any red-blooded capitalist, they loved the accumulation of wealth during each of the eight nights; the toys, the software, the books, the new underwear; well, maybe not the new underwear, but they knew to be polite about it. They also knew the routine for each night. We would say some brief Hebrew prayers, turn out the house lights, light the Hanukah candles, sing a song or two, and open presents. Colored paper was shredded, gifts discovered, new clothes politely acknowledged and immediately Read More
Fitness Column: Safe Snow Shoveling
Safe Snow ShovelingIt happens every year at this time. People injure themselves while shoveling snow.
The most common injuries while shoveling snow are back and shoulder injuries. While these injuries are most often moderate injuries that can be resolved, the best way to treat the injury is to prevent it in the first place.
Shoveling snow places a large amount of stress on the lower back because of the forward flexion position most of us assume while shoveling. For your safety, avoid a forward lean when you shovel and maintain the natural curve in your spine. Keep the shovel close to Read More
Golf Course Community Building/Restaurant Update
Los Alamos Golf Course Community Building. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Recreation Division Manager Randy Smith provided an update today regarding the negotiated lease agreement terms that will pave the way for the Pajarito Golf Group (PGG) to open a new restaurant at the Golf Course Community Building – an amenity that the public has long awaited since last summer.
Smith said that the two parties are very close to announcing a new lease date that will take effect in early 2015. The lease start date was originally anticipated for Nov. 1, 2014, but was moved out with mutual agreement between the County Read More
Foxx: From Rags To Riches In Memories?
Sydney Frazier and her family volunteer to help work in a rice paddy while traveling in Asia. Courtesy photo
World travelers from left, Sydney Frazier and her parents Kerri and Jason Frazier being faux farmers in New Zealand. Courtesy photoJust over two years ago, my youngest daughter, husband, and then, 8-year-old child left on a two year travel around the world. Two years seemed like a long time but Jan. 7 they leave New Zealand to return to the United States. The funds they saved for six years have dwindled, the clothes stuffed in three suitcases have become Read More
Food on the Hill: Bourbon-Drenched Salmon
Food on the HillSalmon is delicious to a lot of hungry creatures: humans, bears, eagles, dogs, cats and raccoons. Other predators at different stages of a salmon’s life include large ducks like goosanders and red-breasted mergansers, cormorants, gulls, fish, otters, seals and sharks.
Salmon filets poached or baked in a flavorful sauce make an excellent contribution to a meal for a crowd. The dish does not take extensive preparation, cooks fairly quickly and makes a nice counterpoint to holiday hams and other meats.
I’ve taken this salmon dish to a few large events recently,
How the Hen House Turns: Oscar the Cat
How the Hen House Turns: A short time after we moved from San Leandro, California to Hayward, my brother Harold and friends found a litter of kittens under the Fairview schoolhouse. He brought one yellow and tan fluffball home and introduced him to our dog Boots. Somehow the calico cat grew into the handsome feline I knew as Oscar.
I wish I could remember him as a kitten, but I will never forget him as an adult. Though loving and friendly, as evidenced by rubbing against our jeans, he preferred not to be cuddled. His relationship to Boots, our brown Read More
Entry Gift To National Parks Benefits Bandelier
Courtesy/NPS
BANDELIER News:
Many Elves Make Local Event Successful!
The gift wrapping table at the annual Children’s Christmas Bazaar held during Winterfest 2014 at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church. Photo by TK Thompson
The annual event drew 160 children. Photo by TK ThompsonIt takes many “elves” to make our community event a huge success! Thank you to everyone who played an “elf” role this year for the Children’s Christmas Bazaar at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church.
There were 77 elves who setup, cleaned up, wrapped gifts, greeted and helped children shop, Read More
New Paseo Del Norte/I-25 Interchange Opens Tonight
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — At 8:30 p.m. today, Gov. Susana Martinez, alongside local and federal officials, will open the brand new Paseo Del Norte/Interstate 25 interchange.
Martinez’s administration worked with the Legislature to secure $30 million for the project, which was then combined with additional funding from the City of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, and the federal government. This critical transportation infrastructure project was completed on budget and on time.
Albuquerque Mayor Richard J. Berry, City Councilor Dan Lewis, Bernalillo County Commissioner Lonnie C. Read More
SFCC: Summer Study Abroad Program In Spain
Smart Design With Suzette: Interior Finishes – Paint & Wallcoverings
Smart Design with SuzetteIn an eco-friendly world interior finishes should be earth-sensitive, meaning they should be safe for people and the environment.
We have come a long way in the last few years. There are many eco-friendly choices to make.
Wallcoverings – What to look for:
This photo demonstrates an inspiration piece (pillow) in choosing paint color and spreading accent colors around the room. Courtesy/www.digsdigs.comToday’s wallcoverings come in modern, eye-catching designs made from green materials that are perfect Read More
TOTH: The Miracle Of The Nativity
‘Adoration of the Shepherds’ by Gerard van Honthorst, 1622. Courtesy/wikipedia.comIt’s so amazing and wonderful when a baby is born! We goo, we coo, we act like little children ourselves. But why was Jesus’s birth so special? Why did He get a special place, special visitors, and even His own star? As Father Gary Baldwin says, “I sure didn’t get all that when I was born!”
This Sunday evening, Dec. 14, at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, Father Gary will discuss the Nativity and the birth of Jesus. EVERYONE is welcome to celebrate our contemporary worship Read More
Solo Traveler: Prehistoric Man Part II
The Visitors Center at Les Combarelles. Photo by Sherry Hardage
The displays of the new drawings recently discovered in Les Combarelles. Photo by Sherry Hardage
Solo Traveler: Prehistoric Man Part IIOur guide at Combarelles, the day after we visited L’Abri du Cap Blanc, was the same man from Cap Blanc! His English had improved slightly with all that practice with us the day before. He did a decent job explaining the inscribed drawings in the narrow snake-like cave.
Combarelles consists of two caves that open into a single entrance. One is closed off completely. Read More
Arron’s Kids Closet Open Thursday And Friday
FUMC News:
The community is invited to stop by and shop at Aaron’s Kids Closet 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11 and 10:30 a.m. to noon Friday, Dec. 12. Read More
Food on the Hill: Muhammara Sauce
Food on the HillThe unmistakable influence of the Arab world in New Mexico came as a surprise to me when I was preparing a meal for a special Earth Day event a few years ago—a meal based on the fruits and vegetables in the gardens of “New Spain.”
Ultimately, it was the fragrant and concentrated flavors of orange blossom essence, rosewater, rose petal syrup and pomegranate molasses in some of the Spanish recipes I found that revealed the depth of the Arabic contributions to that cuisine.
A book published this fall by the late Juan Estevan Arellano, “Enduring Acequias—Wisdom
Los Alamos Knight of Columbus Council #3137 Earns 2014 Star Council Award
Grand Knight Steve Ciddio, left, here with State Deputy Richard Espinosa, received the Star Council Award for the Los Alamos Knights of Columbus Council #3137. The award, presented at the 2014 New Mexico Knight of Columbus Mid-Year Meeting, recognized the Los Alamos council for outstanding achievement in membership, insurance, and service program activities. Program activities for which the council was recognized included a Golf Tournament, which raised $9,000 for scholarships and the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship Contest. Courtesy photo Read More
IHM Annual Christmas Arts And Crafts Fair Saturday
LADIES AUXILIARY News:
The Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring the annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13.
The event is being held in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Parish Hall, 3700 Canyon Road in Los Alamos.
Breakfast and Lunch will be available for purchase:
- Breakfast is a Continental Breakfast
- Lunch is Green Chile Stew and Posole
This is a great Christmas shopping opportunity! For more information, call Gloria Lopez at 505.920.3143. Read More
Community Spends Jolly Time At Breakfast With Santa
Amy Xie and her daughters Annie, left, and Grace enjoy breakfast Saturday morning the Betty Ehart Senior Center. The event was hosted by the local Kiwanis Club. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Kiwanian Don Casperson helps serve breakfast to a hungry crowd Saturday at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. The event was part of the annual Winterfest festivities. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Hazel Talachy and Krik Krikorian enjoy breakfast. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Kiwanian John Arrowsmith and Geri Bishop helpSmart Design With Suzette: What Is Eco-Design?
An updated wreath is now the perfect color for this salmon door. Photo by Suzette Fox
Put treasured decorations in a new spot every year. Photo by Suzette Fox
Smart Design with SuzetteToday launches the first of a series of columns on design. I’ve been in the design world since 1985 when I worked for an architectural firm in Florida known for their modern office buildings. A lot has changed since then. My love of interior design has blossomed into a passion for ‘green’ living.
I am an Eco-Designer. For me, it is imperative to search for new design and building Read More
