Solo Traveler: Chihuly
Installation by glass artist Dale Chihuly at the Denver Botanical Gardens. Photo by Sherry Hardage
Solo Traveler: ChihulyOnce in a while, a trip is all about the photography. I’m not talking a photo-workshop kind of trip, though if you ever want to be a better photographer, a single day workshop could launch a love affair that will last the rest of your life.
No, I’m talking about a trip taken just to see the most beautiful things and photograph them. I just returned from such a trip to Denver where the Denver Botanical Gardens is hosting a series of installations by internationally-known Read More
Ruby K’s Extends Hours to 7 p.m. Week Nights
Ruby K’s Bagel Café is extending its hours to 7 p.m. on week nights 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 Read More
TOTH: Where’s My Owner’s Manual?
Jonathan Dowell
TOTH
Join us at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church this Sunday, July 13, for an evening sure to rock you with incredible music, great food and an especially intriguing and thought-provoking homily.
As our guest speaker, Jonathan Dowell says, “I used to think God’s biggest mistake was making teeth out of bones instead of durable, one-piece titanium. Now, I believe God’s biggest mistake was that people don’t come with owner’s manuals.”
Matthew 22:36-40 says to love the Lord your God with all your heart, Read More
Free Flight Giveaway at ‘Fly Los Alamos’ Table Friday
New Mexico Airlines
COUNTY News:
Attendees at Friday night’s summer concert at Ashley Pond Park are invited to stop by the “Fly Los Alamos” table and complete a short survey in order to be entered in a drawing and have a chance to win one of five free round trip flights on New Mexico Airlines, offering daily service between Los Alamos and Albuquerque.
The drawing will be held Monday (need not be present to win).
Airport Manager Peter Soderquist will have flight schedules available at the table and be on hand to answer questions about the new service that launched last year. Read More
Unitarian Church Hosts Free Screening of Nebraska to Kick Off ‘Summer Blockbusters’ Movie Sermon Series
UNITARIAN CHURCH News:
- Unitarian Church hosts Dinner and a Movie Night to kick off “Summer Blockbusters” Movie Sermon Series
Rev. John Cullinan of the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos kicks off his “Summer Blockbusters” sermon series this weekend, July 12 and 13.
Since 2009, Rev. Cullinan has preached on important themes in popular (and sometimes not-so-popular) movies. Past sermons have been based on movies such as Avatar, Super 8, The Help, and Hugo.
This weekend, Rev. Cullinan kicks off the 2014 Summer Blockbusters series with a sermon on themes of forgiveness and family relationships in Read More
Food on the Hill: Smoked Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com‘Seeking Truth in Science and Faith’ Series Takes on Complexity and its Origins
UNITED CHURCH News:
The “Seeking Truth in Science and Faith in Los Alamos” talk and discussion series presents “Complexity and Its Origins” 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 9 at United Church’s Craig Hall, 2525 Canyon Road. The presenter is Gerry Wood.
Dinner is at 6 p.m., the presentation at 6:30 p.m., and at 7 p.m. the discussion begins.
We are complex beings living in a complex universe. Yet science and some religions propose a simple origin, such as a Big Bang or a Beginning of Creation. Complexity vs. time diagrams can be useful for discussing the various theories and beliefs of how our Read More
First Born Los Alamos Gains Strong Financial Footing
Local Pediatrician, Dr. Tom Csanadi works with Program Manager Kelley Baer to launch the First Born Los Alamos County program. Courtesy photo
FIRST BORN News:
First Born of Los Alamos County has just received funding for a three year cycle to serve families in Los Alamos County. First Born is a relationship based home visitation program designed to support first time families starting prenatally through three years old.
According to local Pediatrician Dr. Tom Csanadi: “I am very pleased to see the re-vitalization of the First Born Program. As a New Mexico conceived, nationally recognized Read More
Herbal Wisdom: Herbs for the Summer Season
By KRISTI BEGUIN Summer is a season of growth, heat, sun, beauty and maturation. The warmth and sun bring out the abundance of leaves, flowers, fruit, and seeds.
Because of the long days and warm nights, there is much to appreciate during the summer months—dinner on the patio, swimming, exploring the trails, and sleeping under the stars. There is also the unpleasant side–the excess heat of summer can cause lethargy, irritability, and discomfort.
There are many ways to keep our cool during summer through foods, herbs, and beverages. The seasonal abundance of fresh fruit and Read More
Patriotism Rings Out At Today’s White Rock Community Independence Day Parade & Carnival
Los Alamos County Council Chair Geoff Rodgers with his wife Marla and their son Jason at this morning’s White Rock Community Independence Day Parade & Carnival sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Randy Foster, center, with his wife Shayna and their 3-year-old twins Riley and Spencer. Foster takes over as the new chief of the Bloomfield Police Department in the four corners Aug. 4. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Parents take photos of their children with the parked fire engine on Grand Canyon at this Read More
Iconic Fred Harvey ‘American West’ Exhibit Opens at Millicent Rogers Museum Aug. 1
Old postcard depicting the making of the movie, ‘The Harvey Girls.’ Courtesy/MRM
MRM News:
The Millicent Rogers Museum (MRM) in Taos announces the opening of its latest exhibition, “Fred Harvey and the Making of the American West.” This unique exhibition will open to the public Aug. 1 and closes Jan. 31, 2015.
Featuring more than 100 objects drawn from the family of Fred Harvey, various private collections and the Couse Foundation (Taos), the exhibit focuses upon how Fred Harvey and his company created the popular imagery that Americans came to understand Read More
Flapjacks and Bacon Sizzling on the Griddle at Cowboy Breakfast Sunday!
Fans Pack Pajarito Brewpub For 2014 World Cup
More than 100 sports fans filled the Pajarito Brewpub today to cheer on team USA in the 2014 World Cup. The United States was eliminated in a 2-1 loss to Belgium in extra time. Photo by Pawel Listwan Read More
‘Seeking Truth in Science & Faith’ Series Tackles Convergence Wednesday
SPIRITUALITY News:
The “Seeking Truth in Science and Faith in Los Alamos” talk and discussion series presents “Convergence!” 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 2 at United Church’s Craig Hall, 2525 Canyon Road.
In our era we stand at the convergence of several scientific areas which give us the opportunity to view the creation and our place in it in ways that even our parents or grandparents could not. In other words, it is all new.
Presenter Paul Mutschlecner has chosen four of these disciplines: quantum mechanics, the large number of exoplanets, the development of Read More
Food on the Hill: Chewy Butterscotch Bars
Food on the Hill by Sue York
This week’s recipe: Chewy Butterscotch Bars
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Ingredients:
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
In a large bowl, mix together brown sugar, butter. Add eggs and mix well. Add dry ingredients and morsels and mix well.
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Spread and pat with greased hands into a well-greased pan (15″x10″x1″). Bake
‘Blue Buses’ Will Not Run Friday, July 4
NCRTD News:
The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) has announced that the RTD “Blue Buses” will not be in service on Friday, July 4th in observance of the 4th of July holiday.
Regularly scheduled bus service throughout north central New Mexico including Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos Counties will resume Monday, July 7.
The North Central Regional Transit District provides free bus service Monday through Friday to a service area that encompasses over 10,000 square miles of north central New Mexico including the counties of Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos; Read More
Los Alamos Farmers Market Thursday July 3
LAFM News:
Fruit is starting to come in at the Farmers Market, which is 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursdays in the Los Alamos Library parking lot.
Also, some of the summer crops are showing up such as squash, potatoes, squash blossoms and coming soon tomatoes and peppers.
The Los Alamos Farmer’s Market is sponsored by Los Alamos MainStreet and New Mexico Farmers Marketing Association. Read More
Life as Experience — In Defense of Who We Are, What We Know and What We Are Capable of Doing
Representing introspection — there is always hidden beauty within each of us, not necessarily requiring the transcendent. Courtesy photoPreparations Underway For White Rock Community Independence Day Parade & Carnival
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 366 Grand Canyon prepares for the 39th annual 4th of July parade and carnival. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com 
