All Shall Be Well: Dangling Feet
Clergy from left, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill, Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, Associate Priest Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Pastor LYNN FINNAGAN
Associate Priest
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Faith
Santa Fe
The Christian holy day of Ascension occurs forty days after Easter (counting Easter as Day One). The Western Church celebrated Ascension this past Thursday May 9. While considered an essential part of Christian faith proclaiming the birth, death, resurrection, and ascension of Christ, Ascension Day gets short Read More
Daily Postcard: San Jose de Gracia Church At Las Trampas
Daily Postcard: View of San Jose de Gracia Church at Las Trampas on the High Road to Taos. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
Bilingual Storytime About NM Plants At Ranger Read & Learn
NMHS News:
In a partnership with the Martha Liebert Public Library in Bernalillo, Coronado Historic Site is offering a new “Ranger Read and Learn” storytime that is free and open to all ages 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 18, at Martha Liebert Public Library, 124 Calle Malinche.
At Ranger Read and Learn, a ranger from Coronado Historic Site will read a story and offer related conversation and activities. Children can listen to a bilingual story about maíz, or corn, at 10:30 a.m. They will then learn about the types of plants the people who lived at Kuaua and Jemez Pueblos grew in their gardens. Participants Read More
Council Proclaims May Motorcycle Awareness Month
From left, Los Alamos County Councilor David Reagor provides a proclamation that recognizes May as ‘Motorcycle Awareness Month’ to Richard Sturgeon, Joe Beauregard, Brett Chandler, Jessica Roberts, Kris Hyatt and Liz Sturgeon during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council proclaimed May as “Motorcycle Awareness Month” during its Tuesday meeting. Councilor David Reagor read the proclamation:
WHEREAS, motorcycles are used as a regular means of transportation for commuting, touring and recreational use in and around Los Alamos County; Read More
McQuiston: What’s Behind Rapid Increase In Car Insurance Rates
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
A lot has changed in the time since Gerald Ford was president and Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded Apple. But here’s something that hasn’t changed much: the pace at which car insurance rates are rising.
Car insurance rates are up almost 21% for the 12 months ended in February, according to new Consumer Price Index data released Tuesday. The last time car insurance rates rose that much on an annual basis was 1976, not counting January, which saw the same annual rate increases.
The rise in car insurance rates alone contributed Read More
Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary Spring Arts & Crafts Fair With 40+ Vendors At IHM Parish Hall Saturday May 11
ACLU Issues Travel Advisory For Oklahoma After Passage Of Extreme Anti-Immigrant Law
ACLU News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The American Civil Liberties Unions (ACLUs) of New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, San Diego and Imperial counties Colorado, Missouri, Arkansas and Kansas issued an advisory warning their residents about the threat of civil and constitutional rights violations when traveling in the state of Oklahoma after the passage of an extreme anti-immigrant law.
Oklahoma’s new law, HB 4156, makes entering and remaining in Oklahoma a crime if a person entered the United States unlawfully. It would also make reentering Oklahoma after being ordered removed from the U.S. Read More
Alert: Rio Del Oso Bridge Has Re-Opened
RAC News:
Rio Arriba County Emergency Services has announced that the Rio del Oso Bridge near US Highway 84 has re-opened after being closed Wednesday afternoon and overnight for evaluation.
The bridge was closed in both directions after an inspector with New Mexico Department of Transportation discovered damage that compromised the integrity of the bridge. It is NMDOT’s understanding that the damage was caused by the contractor during repair construction.
NMDOT staff evaluated the bridge and the extent of damage. A detour was in place and signage was posted until the bridge was re-opened Read More
Gas Line Work To Occur On Grand Canyon Thursday
Map showing gas line maintenance area scheduled for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities has announced that gas line maintenance will occur Thursday, May 9, near 122 Grand Canyon in White Rock. The work will involve the installation of an anode, which is a normal preventative measure.
The work is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. and should conclude by 4 p.m.
Drivers should expect to see flagging operations and Grand Canyon traffic reduced to one lane as they approach the work zone. They are reminded to slow down and drive cautiously. Read More
NMDOT: U.S. 84 Closed In Both Directions At Rio del Oso Bridge … Detour In Place, Expect Delays
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has closed U.S. 84 in both directions at the bridge over the Rio del Oso until further notice.
This afternoon an NMDOT inspector discovered damage that compromised the integrity of the bridge. It is NMDOT’s understanding that the damage was caused by the contractor during repair construction.
NMDOT staff is on site evaluating the bridge and the extent of damage. A detour is in place and signage is posted. Message boards are being placed along the detour routes to guide motorists through detours below.
Motorists should Read More
Altherr: Summary Of May 2 T-Board Meeting
By Michael Altherr
Vice Chair
Los Alamos County Transportation Board
The meeting opened with the introduction of new Board member Joshua Muck. There remain two open seats on the Transportation Board, and the Chair invited members of the community to consider serving. The remainder of the sitting Board members were in attendance.
Following approval of the Meeting’s Agenda, a citizen made a public comment regarding the noise created by the medical services helicopter. Subsequently, the minutes from the April meeting were approved without change.
The staff project manager for the Denver Read More
Water Outage, Road Closure Underway In Quemazon
Map of the water outage and road closure area today in Quemazon, Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
An emergency water valve repair is creating a water outage and road closure today, May 6, in Quemazon. A valve that was scheduled to be replaced has failed prior to its repair date resulting in the emergency.
Residents located between Sinuoso and Sereno roads along Quemazon Place will experience a water outage. Quemazon Place will be closed in this section and traffic will detour down Sinuoso and back through Sereno.
Traffic controls remain in place for the work zone and drivers are asked to exercise caution. Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of May 6-12, 2024
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has released the following construction news for the week of April 6:
Public Works Projects:
Los Alamos County Public Works’ staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. For more information, please email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays. Read More
Posts From The Road: Russell’s Travel Center In Glenrio
Greetings: Statues of Elvis and Marilyn Monroe greet visitors at the Car Museum inside Russell’s Travel Center at Exit 359 on Interstate 40 in Glenrio, N.M. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Diner: A 1950s era diner offers visitors at Russell’s Travel Center the chance to enjoy a meal while taking a break from road travel. The diner offers a variety of dishes as well as floats, malts and other diner specialties. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Free Car Museum: Included in the Russell’s Travel Center is a free car museum. The museum contains several vintage cars mostly from the late 1940s-1960s, Read More
Fr. Glenn: Bared
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
There was a rather persistent headline on a news site recently in which an actor was disparaging religion and, by extension, those adhering to religion. But what is always mystifying to most of us is why celebrities’ opinions of things they either know little about or don’t understand are considered “newsworthy” in the first place. There are a great many celebrities and, as the pastors in and around Los Alamos can testify, world-class scientists and engineers who are devout believers; why are their opinions not trumpeted as this person’s were?
Well, of course, it is lamentable Read More
Los Alamos Student And Teacher Selected To Visit Cuba
Los Alamos High School sophomore Tevita Funaki and LAHS teacher Tacarra Lake were selected to travel on a trip to Cuba over spring break. Courtesy/LAPS
By TEVITA FUNAKI
LAHS Sophomore
and
TACARRA LAKE
LAHS Teacher
Note: Los Alamos High School (LAHS) sophomore Tevita Funaki and LAHS teacher Tacarra Lake were selected to travel on a trip to Cuba over spring break. Here is their story:
“You’re going where?!”
“Yes mom, I’m going to Cuba.”
“My trip to Cuba was a life-altering experience. Thanks to Global Santa Fe, a nonprofit in Santa Fe dedicated to educating the next generation of New Mexico leaders, Read More
FBI: Hopi Special Agent Piere Himel Returns Home To Seek Justice For Tribal Communities
FBI Special Agent Piere Himel credits his military training as contributing to his success as an FBI agent. Courtesy/FBI
FBI Special Agent Piere Himel and his wife Rikki, after presenting to the Albuquerque Field Office during a 2023 National Native American Heritage Month event. Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
For FBI Special Agent Piere Himel, investigating Indian Country Crime on reservations in New Mexico is more than just a job: it’s a homecoming.
As a Native American with deep ties to the land and its traditions, his journey to the FBI is unique. Named after his great-grandfather, a Navy sailor Read More
All Shall Be Well: Reimagine A Better Future
Clergy from left, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill, Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, Associate Priest Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By The Rev. Mary Ann Hill
Rector
Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church
Every year members of several local churches gather for a Lenten soup supper and learning opportunities. This year I was fortunate to be able to offer a workshop on “Reconciliation in a Culture of Conflict.”
My interest in this topic stems from the polarization happening around the world, and also because of my family’s history. My Read More
Sky Railway: Adventures In Santa Fe
View of the Sky Railway, which travels thru Santa Fe and into the high desert. Courtesy/ Sky Railway
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
Think you’ve done everything there is to do in Santa Fe? Think again, and get ready to board the Sky Railway for a magical ride thru Santa Fe into the high desert!
Formerly the Santa Fe Southern Railway, this historic railway was reborn in 2020 as the Sky Railway. Several investors, including George R.R. Martin, banded together to bring the line back to its former glory and to resume excursion trains – with a twist. Each experience is unique, Read More
Travel: Soul-Stirring Landscape Of Patagonia
Gaucho with sheep. Photo by Debbie Stone
Welcome to Torres del Paine National Park. Photo by Debbie Stone
By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For The Los Alamos Daily Post
I had promised myself I wouldn’t get up on another horse – ever – as past horseback riding experiences have shown me that horses and I don’t get along. Typically, I would be told I would be riding a gentle mare only to have that “gentle” mare persistently nip at another horse, constantly munch on the grassy smorgasbord, balk at crossing a shallow stream, then turn around and head the other way, and my favorite, unexpectedly take off at a speedy Read More
