Wonders On Wheels Heads To New Mexico State Fair
New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs’ Wonders on Wheels is heading out this month to visit New Mexico State Fair, Martha Liebert Memorial Library Open House and Los Luceros Harvest Festival. CourtesyNMDCA
New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs News:
Wonders on Wheels packed with art, culture, history and science exhibits including the 2024 exhibition, Growing New Mexico/Creciendo Nuevo México, curated by New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum is headed to the following locations in September:
- Thursday, Sept. 12, New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque;
- Saturday, Sept. 21,
White Rock Farmer’s Market Runs Sept. 4 Through Oct. 9
Community Theme At Labor Day Weekend All-Church Camp; Reguler Program Year Begins Sept. 8
Master quilter, Laura, right, assists a camp participant in creating a customized quilt square at United Church of Los Alamos during the All Church Camp over Labor Day weekend. Courtesy photo
West African drummer Akeem Ayannini gets campers started drumming in preparation for Sunday morning worship on the lawn of The United Church of Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
By Rev. Ms. Laura Loving
Director of Children’s Ministries
The United Church of Los Alamos
The United Church of Los Alamos celebrated the theme of Community over Labor Day weekend at an All Church Camp.
Focusing on the congregation’s Read More
Community Iris Swap At Unitarian Church Saturday Sept. 7
Home Country … Ol’ Max Evans: The First Thousand Years
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
Four years ago now. Yep, four years ago we lost Max Evans. I sure did, anyway. That old cowboy, artist, writer, bar brawler and two-fisted philosopher meant a lot to a lot of people and not just his wife, Pat, and their twin daughters.
I met Max one day about 40 years ago. I was working for the Albuquerque Journal as a columnist at the time, and another columnist there, Jim Belshaw, came up to me in the newsroom one morning and said, “We’re having lunch with Max Evans today at noon. Don’t plan anything else for the rest of the day.”
I thought he was kidding. Lunch lasted through Read More
Posts From The Road: Echo Lake In Colorado
Road to Mt. Blue Sky: The road to Mt. Blue Sky passes by Echo Lake before turning and becoming a fee road to the summit. Echo Lake and Echo Lake Lodge seen at the right side sit at about 10,600 feet in elevation. The road to the 14,264 summit is another 13 mile drive from the lodge. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Fisherman: A fisherman is seen casting his line at Echo Lake on a gorgeous afternoon in late August. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Close Up: A closer, more intimate view of the lake shore shows blades of grass among the blue waters. The light breezes created ripples in the water during Read More
Fr. Glenn: Finding Fulfillment
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Everyone on the planet seeks to find fulfillment. One might say that every living creature seeks fulfillment in its own way—growth, procreation, and life itself. Thus the plant reaches toward sunlight, the grazer to better pastures, the carnivore to where prey is plentiful. But, of course, with we humans, just life and existence and physical contentment is not enough for most; we desire more. We desire the satisfaction—the fulfillment-of having made a difference in our lives, whether that be with descendants, or discovery, or working to make others’ lives and the world Read More
New Mexico State Fair Announces Labor Day Blowout Sale
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The New Mexico State Fair is celebrating the Labor Day Weekend with a three-day sale for families to purchase heavily discounted fair tickets for only $5.
The tickets are on sale through Monday, Sept. 2. The sale will be announced on the New Mexico State Fair social media channels and will end at 4 p.m. on Labor Day. Purchase tickets here: https://statefair.exponm.com/.
“We hope everyone has a wonderful and relaxing Labor Day weekend. In recognition of the holiday, we’re excited to offer deeply discounted admission tickets Read More
All Shall Be Well: Delight
Clergy from left, Pastor Deb Church, Deacon Amy Schmuck, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill, The Rev. Lynn Finnegan, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, and Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Pastor Lynn Finnagan
Associate Priest
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Faith
Santa Fe
Delight. Sheer delight. That is the best description of the look on my three-year-old granddaughter’s face as she anticipated the balloon I was about to toss her. It was a simple game and a simple balloon. Standing just a few feet apart, we lobbed the purple balloon back and forth in an activity that Read More
New Mexico State Police To Conduct Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Statewide In September 2024
NMSP News:
New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols and registration, insurance and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during September 2024.
NMSP is bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.
These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make Read More
Fr. Theophan: There Is Worth In The Striving
A large bowl created by Fr. Theophan. Courtesy/Fr. Theophan
By Fr. Theophan
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
Los Alamos
As I scrolled through Facebook videos, as I am wont to do, late last night, I came across a venerable potter somewhere in England who was constructing a “bespoke chimney pot.” Although the title was arresting, it was the fact that he placed down on his wheel nearly thirty pounds of clay that enticed me to watch the entire video (and two subsequent videos in the series, if I’m honest).
Throwing thirty pounds of clay on the pottery wheel takes an immense effort and he handled it with Read More
Heinrich, Luján, Vasquez On $3.5+ Million To Help Nonprofits & Faith-Based Organizations With Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) welcomed the U.S. Department of Energy’s announcement that it has awarded $3,536,789 from the Infrastructure Law’s Renew America’s Nonprofits Program to the Tierra Del Sol Housing Corporation in Las Cruces.
Last fall, Heinrich, Luján, and Vasquez announced that Tierra del Sol was one of only nine nonprofits selected in the nation to participate in the Renew America’s Nonprofits Read More
Update: All Lanes Open Following Accident On NM 502
Scene on the road to Española early this evening following today’s rollover accident on N.M. 502 near Totavi. The accident closed eastbound lanes to traffic and took nearly five hours to clear, backing up vehicles for miles. Photo by VaLynn Purvis
COUNTY News:
The area has been cleared and all lanes of traffic reopened on N.M. 502 following a rollover accident reported at approximately 1:15 p.m. today, which involved no other vehicles.
As of 4:22 p.m., New Mexico Department of Transportation, with the assistance of Los Alamos and Santa Fe counties had created a temporary lane shift around Read More
PEEC To Host Exclusive 3-Day Geological Field Trip To Ship Rock And El Malpais Sept. 13-15
Discover New Mexico’s Geological Wonders with PEEC on an expert-led field trip to Ship Rock and El Malpais this Sept. 13-15. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The community is invited to join local geologists Fraser and Cathy Goff, along with PEEC Sept. 13-15, for an exciting three-day geologic field trip exploring northwestern New Mexico.
The tour will start at the Los Alamos Nature Center and include visits to the iconic Ship Rock and the volcanic field of El Malpais.
On the first day, participants will travel to Ship Rock, a striking volcanic formation on the Navajo Reservation.
The second day will Read More
Semi-Truck Rollover Closes Eastbound Lane On NM 502
Update: CodeRED has announced that clearing the accident site is expected to take several hours and advises motorists to delay travel or seek alternate routes.
COUNTY News:
A semi-truck rollover this afternoon on N.M. 502 near the Tewa Gas Station at mile marker 10, has led to the closure of the eastbound lane on N.M. 502.
The incident was reported at approximately 1:15 p.m. and no other vehicles were involved in the accident.
Los Alamos Police and the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office are on scene responding to the situation. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while
Laboratory Retiree Group First Tuesday Breakfast Sept. 3
LRG News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory retirees (and potential retirees) are invited to drop in at the Laboratory Retiree Group (LRG) monthly breakfast social, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 at Muy Salsas at 1315 Trinity Drive.
LRG will pay for coffee and tea and individuals will pay for their breakfast and other drinks.
Contact sgirard@losalamos.com or 505.672.3497 for more information.
More information about the LRG can be found at https://lalrg.org. Read More
Crews To Conduct Potholing On Rover Wednesday
Map depicting work area. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Utility crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will close a lane on Rover Boulevard 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28. Crews will be potholing to locate a water main.
The northbound lane and shoulder at Rover Boulevard and N.M. 4 will be closed and the usual left-turn lane will be used for all northbound traffic turning left, right and going straight.
Drivers are asked to drive slowly and cautiously along the work zone.
Anyone with questions about the work may contact the Los Alamos County Customer Care Center at CustomerCare@lacnm.us Read More
Pizza This Thursday At Los Alamos Farmers Market
Atomic City Transit Services Closed On Labor Day
Atomic City Transit regular scheduled bus service and para transit services will not operate Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Post file photo
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit regular scheduled bus service and para transit services will not operate Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
Service will resume Tuesday, Sept. 3.
Direct questions to the Atomic City Transit office at (505) 661-RIDE (7433) or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time.
For specific route service schedules, visit losalamosnm.us/ACT. Read More
Catch Of The Week: SeaTac Hit By Possible Cyber Attack
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
Traveling to SeaTac airport in Seattle, Wash., soon? Be aware that systems are impacted by what is thought to be a cyber attack.
According to reports, the Port of Seattle has ‘experienced certain system outages indicating a possible cyberattack earlier this morning.’, impacting operations at SeaTac airport.
Passengers are encouraged to check with their airline carrier on flight times and possible impacts from the outages.
The outage was first reported around 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, with indications it could be a cyber attack Read More
