This Week’s Recipe: Coconut Pork in Crockpot (Two Ways)
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comSeeking Truth in Science and Faith Series Tackles Role of Creator in Chaotic Universe
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SCIENCE/FAITH News:
The upcoming Seeking Truth in Science and Faith talk and discussion will focus on the role of chance in creation and what this means about the nature of the Creator in time.
The discussion and talk are 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 30 at United Church’s Craig Hall, 2525 Canyon Road. More than 40 people from pastors to mathematicians will participate. The presenter is Chick Keller.
Dinner is at 6 p.m., the presentation 6:30 p.m., and at 7 p.m., the discussion begins.
While early philosophers and theologians gave the Creator the character of omniscience, i.e. complete Read More
‘Free Stuff Day’ At First Baptist Church Saturday
COMMUNITY News:
The First Baptist Church is hosting a free stuff day 10 a.m. to noon this Saturday, Aug. 2 on its campus at 2200 Diamond Dr.
This event is for anyone in the community. Come on down for a free morning of rock climbing, face painting and snacks.
Also, community members may bring any gently used items to the church office 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Monday through Thursday. Please sort and label any clothing donations … example: Baby Boy Birth-3 Months.
Furniture donations will be accepted 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday in the church parking lot. Read More
Meet Frances Deters of Pancha Patch Farms
Frances Deters of Pancha Patch Farms. Courtesy photo
Frances Deter of Pancha Patch Farms on the eastern side of Socorro near the Rio Grande River has a booth displaying her meats and poultry products each Thursday at the local farmers market.
Manager Cindy Talamantes of the Los Alamos Farmers Market recently interviewed Deter:
What is your business?
I am the owner of Pancha Patch Farms where I produce quality heritage pastured raised pork and pastured eggs.
When did you get started in your field of work?
I started by buying a farm and trying different animals to see what I liked and what could Read More
Crowd Joins Los Alamos Historical Society At Time Out Pizzeria For Premiere of ‘Manhattan’
The private dining room at Time Out Pizzeria on Central Avenue is filling up with community members prepared to watch the premiere of Manhattan this evening. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The main dining area also is filling up for the big event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Heather McClenahan, executive director of the Los Alamos Historical Society reminds the crowd that the producers have said repeatedly of this series, ‘This is fiction.’ Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report:
Tonight starts the television series premiere of “Manhattan” Read More
How the Hen House Turns: Time to Go Sleeping
How the Hen House Turns:In winter, at night, a flashlight beam is enough to guide the little ducks to the warm Hen House. Lucy goose doesn’t object when they dash through the door and between her legs—probably because she raised them. Lucy gives the chicken some trouble in summer, but Gwendolyn has learned to avoid Lucy, and the hen hops up onto the roost when the goose is being bossy.
Lucy and Bobbi, the geese, also follow the beam of light into the Hen House for the night. They are the only ones who stay up outside until I get Read More
Rosary and Funeral Mass Set For Emily Mares-Lang
IHM News:
A rosary will be held for Emily Mares-Lang at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church at 3700 Canyon Road in Los Alamos.
A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
Emily died July 21, 2014 at St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe, New Mexico of a head trauma after a reckless driver hit her while she was walking.
Unitarian Church Hosts Free Screening of ‘Frozen’
Movie poster. Courtesy/UCLAFood on the Hill: Green Chile Bacon Cheeseburgers
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comHigh Tea & Fashion Show Aug. 30
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TOTH News:
Tickets are on sale now for the High Tea and Fashion Show 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30 at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, 2900 Trinity Dr. in Kelly Hall Fashions from Shop on the Corner (Trinity on the Hill thrift shop), also silent auction with handmade items, gift certificates, time and talent donations, and more.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children 10 and under. Advance ticket purchase recommended, call 505.662.5107. All proceeds go to support two house building mission trips to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico this fall, one in October (House of Hope Read More
This Week’s Science and Faith Event: How Christianity Laid Foundations for Scientific Revolution
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SCIENCE/FAITH News:
The upcoming Seeking Truth in Science and Faith talk and discussion will focuse on “How Christianity Laid the Foundations for the Scientific Revolution: Why Modern Science Emerged in Europe and Nowhere Else.”
The discussion and talk are 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 23 at United Church’s Craig Hall, 2525 Canyon Road. More than 40 people from pastors to mathematicians will participate. The presenter is Nelson Hoffman. Dinner is at 6 p.m., the presentation 6:30 p.m., and at 7 p.m., the discussion begins.
Many people view science and religion as being Read More
New Mexico Airlines Free Flight Winners Announced
New Mexico Airlines plane. Courtesy/NMA
COUNTY News:
Five lucky individuals were winners in July’s free flight giveaway contest for round trip flights on New Mexico Airlines, the company under contract to the County that provides commercial airline service between Los Alamos Airport and Albuquerque’s Sunport.
Winners:
- Joseph Baiardo;
- Mary Barrus;
- Steve Ciddio;
- Opal Lee Gill; and
- Clifford Hewitt.
The five winners were all awarded gift certificates for the free round trip flights after their names were selected in a random drawing held last week.
Individuals completed a short survey Read More
Los Alamos Farmers Market Features RZ’s Bees
Beekeeper Ricardo Sanchez with his grandson Marcos Romero. Courtesy/LAFM
LAFM News:
Q&A with Los Alamos Farmers Market Manager Cindy Talamantes and beekeeper Ricardo Sanchez of RZ’s Bees of San Juan Pueblo.
Talamantes: Ricardo when did you get started raising bees and why?
Ricardo S: I was introduced to beekeeping by my father-in-law, Robert (Bob) Hayes in 1980 and started keeping my own hives in Alcalde around 1987 since Bob would soon be physically unable to keep bees.
Talamantes: Did it start out a hobby or was it always intended to be a source of income?
Ricardo S: My interest started Read More
More than 40 Pastors to Mathematicians Participating in Wednesday’s ‘Seeking Truth in Science and Faith’ Discussion of Evil
SCIENCE/FAITH News:
The “Seeking Truth in Science and Faith in Los Alamos” talk and discussion series will take on “Evil – From the Big Bang Until Today” as the topic under discussion at 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 16 at United Church’s Craig Hall, 2525 Canyon Road.
More than 40 people from pastors to mathematicians will participate. The presenter ia Eric Fairfield, Ph.D.
Dinner is at 6 p.m., the presentation 6:30 p.m., and at 7 p.m., the discussion begins.
The group will pull in information from cosmology, paleontology, anthropology, chemistry, physics, biology, genetics, Read More
Food on the Hill: Double Chocolate Brownies
“Food on the Hill” by Sue York
This Week’s Recipe:
Double Chocolate Brownies
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Ingredients:
Directions:
You can get the high altitude flour at Walmart. It is higher in protein, and a finer grind. This was the first time I tried it, and I think it did well. I want to keep trying it in baked goods to see if it out performs bread flour.
Photo by Sue
Farmer’s Market 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday
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LAFM News:
The Los Alamos Farmer’s Market is 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday in the Mesa Public Library parking lot.
This week, there will be an abundance of organic produce, handmade items and specialty foods, including: carrots in three different colors/ apples/ celery/lettuces/ squash/ onions of every color/ peas/ peppers/ tomatoes/ potatoes/ egg plant/ squash blossoms/ cinnamon buns/ goat cheese spreads/ cow cheeses/ butter/ lavender body products/ cider snow cones/coffee/ ice teas/ vegetable drinks/ honey and honey sticks/ plums/ cherries/ fresh herbs/ vinegars/ Read More
Masonic Lodge Hosts Charity Waffle Breakfast July 19
Courtesy photoRahim AlHaj: Master of the Oud Performs Aug. 23
Rahim AlHaj
CONCERT News:
Rahim AlHaj, composer and two-time Grammy nominee, celebrates the release of “Journey,” his new retrospective CD, with a special concert at The Outpost performance space in Albuquerque Aug. 23.
AlHaj is a virtuoso on the oud, a pear-shaped stringed instrument commonly used in Middle-Eastern music. Construction of the oud is similar to that of the lute. It is considered an ancestor of the guitar.
Special guest musicians include percussionist Issa Malluf, violinist David Felberg (Chatter String Quartet) and others.
Rahim is known for the depth of soul and emotion Read More
Los Alamos Historical Society and Time Out Pizzeria Host ‘Manhattan’ Viewing Party July 27
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COMMUNITY News:
It’s not every day that your hometown is featured in a major television series. Starting July 27, with the premiere of “Manhattan” on WGN America, Los Alamos will be.
The Los Alamos Historical Society and Time Out Pizzeria (Los Alamos branch on Central Avenue) are hosting a viewing party and discussion group for each of the season’s 13 episodes. The premier is 7 p.m., Sunday, July 27. Subsequent episodes will air 8 p.m Sundays.
According to WGN, “Manhattan” is about “brilliant but flawed scientists” who lived in Los Alamos during World War II and were racing to build Read More
Sister Lizabeth Rutherford Elected to Sisters of St. Francis Leadership Team
Sister Lizabeth Rutherford
COLORADO SPRINGS—Sister Lizabeth Rutherford, OSF, daughter of the late Perry and Rita Rutherford of Los Alamos, New Mexico, has been elected to the leadership team for the Saint Joseph Province of the Sisters of Saint Francis of Perpetual Adoration whose administrative headquarters reside at Mount Saint Francis in Colorado Springs.
The Rutherfords were members of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Los Alamos. Lizabeth graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1964 and joined the Sisters of Saint Francis in Colorado Springs in 1966. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree Read More
