Away We Go: Sky Railway’s Pablo’s Holiday Express
Los Alamos residents preparing to board the Sky Railway in Santa Fe recently from left, Aidan Monteith, Norm Delamater and Christopher Rutherford. Photo by Becky Rutherford
By BECKY RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
What’s more festive than a holiday train ride? Ummm nothing! Although the Durango Silverton holiday train is a wonderful experience, have you ever wished for a festive express closer to home? Look no further, Sky Railway in Santa Fe has a family friendly option for you!
The family friendly Pablo’s Holiday Express departs and returns out of the historic town of Lamy, NM. Lamy was a former railroad Read More
Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary Says Thank You!
Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary News:
Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary of Los Alamos sends a hearty and joyful thank you to all the shoppers and vendors who made their 2024 Christmas Arts and Crafts Fair a fun and festive event.
A big thank you to all the vendors who shared their talents in a wonderful selection of hand-crafted items from weavings, tie-dye and fabric arts to delicious baked goods, award-winning jellies and jams to jewelry, personalized gifts, canvas photography, handmade books and junk journals, artist’s portraits, master-crafted woodwork, decorated Christmas trees, wreaths Read More
Seasonal Road Closures On Santa Fe National Forest
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Due to winter weather conditions, the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will close some forest roads that are susceptible to damage to protect public health and safety, infrastructure, and natural resources.
At this time, many recreation sites such as campgrounds and picnic areas have also been closed for the season. Some recreation sites remain open year-round. For an up-to-date list of site closures, see the SFNF website or call the local ranger district office.
Seasonal closures generally occur between December and May, when snow, ice and frigid temperatures make Read More
Denish: Join The Season Of Giving
By DIANE DENISH
Corner to Corner
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
During the holiday season there is always a focus on charitable giving or philanthropy. Recently you might have been asked by your local nonprofits or organizations to give generously on Giving Tuesday. This is charitable giving. Philanthropy is something different.
Although Giving Tuesday sometimes seems like a commercial effort, it was the brainchild of NYC 92nd Street and its BELFOR Center for Innovation. Its original purpose was to counter the consumerism and promotion of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Giving Tuesday hoped Read More
Fr. Glenn: Finding Rest
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Last weekend Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria fell to what have been reported to be U.S.-backed rebels. Subsequent videos coming from the area allegedly show atrocities occurring, including persecution of a large Christian population existing in Syria. We’ll have to see what the future brings. It will be especially trying for the Christians suffering so especially now that the Christmas season is fast approaching.
There were also videos supposedly displaying Assad’s “garage”—several tens of vehicles at least: Rolls Royces, Lamberghinis, Corvettes, Ferraris, Cadillacs, Read More
Posts From The Road: Amboy In The Mojave Desert
Amboy: A lone sign welcomes travelers to the ghost town of Amboy, Calif., as Historic Route 66 passes through the Mojave Desert. Once a thriving stop for travelers in the mid 1900s. Today Amboy is a ghost town but with the help of the late Albert Okura and his son Kyle Okura working to revive Roy’s Motel and Cafe, there is hope for the ghost town. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Roy’s: This image shows Roy’s Motel and Cafe while visiting in 2021. Shown is the gas station, motel lobby building and iconic Roy’s sign. A milestone was reached in 2019 when renovations to the sign were completed and the Read More
Op-Ed: Israel And Charges Of Genocide
By TERRY HANSEN
Milwaukee, Wisc.
Kudos to Jody Benson for her powerful op-ed in which she declares, “No, I am not antisemitic. I am anti-genocide.”
The human rights organization Amnesty International has issued a nearly 300 page report concluding that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Israel and the United States have both rejected this accusation.
However, Amnesty International is not alone in reaching this determination. Amos Goldberg, a Holocaust and genocide researcher at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, has also concluded that Israel’s Read More
All Shall Be Well: God And Time
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill and The Rev. Lynn Finnegan. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By The Rev. Mary Ann Hill
Rector
Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church
Does this time of year make you feel nostalgic? All I have to do is put on a late sixties LP called The Candy Clarinet by Dixieland jazz great Pete Fountain, and I’m transported back to my grandmother’s house.
I heard a talk recently about God and time, and remember thinking, “But that’s not how it works!” From a traditional Christian perspective, there are two versions Read More
Op-Ed: I Am Not Antisemitic
By JODY BENSON
Los Alamos
I am not antisemitic.
No, I am not antisemitic even though I stand against Israel’s decimation of Gaza.
I attest to the fact that Hamas, elected in 2006, is a totalitarian regime whose military wing the US has designated a terrorist organization.
I attest Hamas does not recognize Israel, and that since 1993, it has committed suicide bombings on Israel in retribution against the Israeli 1967 occupation of both Gaza and the West Bank.
I attest that on October 7, 2023, Hamas led other Palestinian militant nationalist groups in a terrorist attack in the Gaza Envelope that killed Read More
Benson: A Meditation For Women Too Busy For Christmas
By JODY BENSON
Los Alamos
“I’m sick of Christmas,” my friend said. “Every year it’s the same thing. Shopping, baking, writing cards, addressing envelopes, more shopping, decorating, entertaining, cooking the Christmas dinner…. The kids and grandkids always come to mom’s or grandma’s house for their Christmases. I have to do everything. It’s not like I’m the only one there—after all, I’m married. But does HE ever help? No. All he does is come home and enjoy the place. He thinks he’s done enough if he has to pull out his credit card.”
“It’s been the same since Christmas began,” I agreed theologically. Read More
Hampton: Transportation Board Dec. 5 Meeting Update
By DAVID HAMPTON
Chair
Los Alamos County Transportation Board
At our last Transportation Board meeting, Dec. 5, we received a presentation and took public comments on the N.M. 4 Crossing and Multi-Use Trail Improvement Project. While there was general agreement with the HAWK signal crossing and the multi-use trail in and around Pinon Park, T-Board and the public had mixed opinions about the proposed westbound lane reduction and portions of the multi-use trail on the Mirador side, north of N.M. 4. More public meetings will be held in 2025 as the design progresses.
HAWK signals operate in a YELLOW–RED–FLASHING Read More
This Week At Los Alamos Holiday Farmers Market
SaxAtomix To Perform Holiday Concert At Noon Dec. 12
SaxAtomix News:
The SaxAtomix will present a Holiday concert, starting at noon Thursday, Dec. 12 at the White Rock Senior Activity Center.
The program will feature a mix of holiday and other music, including Rudolf The Red-Nosed Reindeer, You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch, Santa Baby, and more. Admission is free.
To reserve a Holiday Meal, contact the Senior Center at https://larso.org/meal-services or call 505.672.2034 before 9 a.m. Dec. 12.
About the SaxAtomix:
The SaxAtomix are an amateur saxophone quintet comprised of players from the Los Alamos community. They have been playing together Read More
Encanto Bistro Announces Closure Of Central Park Square Location Effective Dec. 13, 2024
Encanto Bistro News:
Encanto Bistro, a cherished dining spot celebrated for its unique Mexican-Italian fusion cuisine, will close its doors Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at 149 Central Park Square. This decision follows significant challenges with their sublease agreement, making it impossible to continue operations under the current circumstances.
“When we opened Encanto Bistro, we envisioned creating a dining experience that blended the vibrant flavors of Mexican and Italian cuisines,” co-owner Ufemia Bernal said. “Despite the challenges, this journey has been deeply rewarding, Read More
Interfaith Los Alamos Grateful For Coat Drive Success
Interfaith Los Alamos News:
Los Alamos did it again. It was amazing. This community has such a big heart. Interfaith Los Alamos had more than 150 coats to deliver to Lutheran Family Services the Monday before Thanksgiving, and they said they’d try to get them distributed before that Thursday. There were also $800 of gift cards delivered. Interfaith Los Alamos thinks that is a record and an amazing turn out in these times of need everywhere.
Interfaith Los Alamos sincerely thought this would be the wrap up to its connection with Lutheran Family Services, but Los Alamos resident David Israelevitz Read More
Posts From The Road: Wimberley, Texas
Natural Beauty: Cypress Creek runs through the center of Wimberley, Texas. The tall cypress trees line the shores and late afternoon light shining through the foliage reveal the beauty of the area. The creek is just steps from the Wimberley downtown square, which is the center of town. Restaurants along Cypress Creek have outdoor dining which faces the creek and scenic surroundings. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Downtown Square: Shops on on side of the downtown square in Wimberley, Texas, shine as the afternoon sunlight skims across the store fronts. The beginning of the Christmas Read More
Fr. Glenn: … A Time To Weep, And A Time To Laugh …
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Several years ago saw the tragic spectacle of one of the iconic cathedrals in the world and symbol of medieval France—the magnificent Notre Dame in Paris—wholly aflame … its soaring spire engulfed and toppling into the inferno as if the Satan himself had opened his contemptible maw to consume this gem of beauty … this jewel of Christianity. Truly a time to weep.
But this weekend saw world leaders in collective thanksgiving as they attended the re-opening ceremonies after years of intensive renovation … on the eve of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Read More
Scenes From 2024 Crèche Festival In Los Alamos
A scene from the 2024 crèche festival Saturday at the Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Los Alamos ward. This year, there were 350 crèches from around the world on display. The festival was part of Los Alamos MainStreet’s WinterFest activities. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Abbie Kirkpatrick checks out the crèches. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Missionaries Sister Sophia Hodges, left, and Sister Abbie Taylor check out the crèches. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Scene from the 2024 crèche festival. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Scene from Read More
All Shall Be Well: Prepare The Way Of The Lord
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, The Rev. Lynn Finnegan, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill, Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry and Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, M.Div.
ELCA
On the second Sunday of Advent our churches read in the Gospel of Luke (ch. 3) about the one sent to announce the coming of the Lord. In this passage, John the Baptist enters the scene, clothed in camel skins, a man living rough who knows something we do not: the Lord is coming, and we need to get ready.
What does it mean for 21st century people of faith to “get ready for Read More
Interfaith Coalition On Homelessness Aiding The Unhoused
Members of the Interfaith Coalition on Homelessness meeting Dec. 3 at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Homelessness is a chronic issue throughout Northern New Mexico; no one is immune from it. Take for instance, Española, which is grappling with how to address homeless encampments and Los Alamos is experiencing its own homeless individuals.
In response, an Interfaith Coalition on Homelessness was created to offer remedies to those who find themselves without a home.
According Read More
