Fr. Glenn: Letting It Heal
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
This weekend we celebrate one of the great leaders of our nation: Martin Luther King, Jr.—one of the greatest orators and leaders of justice this nation has had in modern times.
But why was he so effective? Well, for one thing, he had truth on his side: no person should be treated as a lesser being, especially not for superficial things of birth circumstances, skin color, height, etc., which are beyond anyone’s control. If we do dare judge another, should it not be as MLK expressed—by the content of their character rather than the color of their skin … and we might add height, beauty Read More
N.M. Delegation Welcomes Nearly $68 Million Investment From Bipartisan Infrastructure Law For EV Charging Network
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.), Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) and Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) are welcoming nearly $68 million in competitive federal grant funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program to build major new electric vehicle (EV) charging networks throughout New Mexico.
“I am thrilled that New Mexico is receiving such a substantial share of the investment from the first round Read More
Bandelier Delays Opening Today Due To Icy Roads
BANDELIER News:
Bandelier National Monument intends to open at noon today, Jan. 14, due to winter weather and icy road conditions.
The situation will be assessed throughout the day and additional updates will be posted to Bandelier’s website and ladailypost.com.
About Bandelier:
Bandelier National Monument protects, preserves, and interprets an outstanding portion of the Pajarito Plateau, including one of the largest concentrations of Ancestral Pueblo archaeological sites in the
American Southwest. The park provides opportunities for people to connect with and enjoy a diversity Read More
All Shall Be Well: Home By Another Way
Clergy from left, Pastor Mary Ann Hill, Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired; Assistant Rector Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb
ELCA
What might this new year bring? Resolution makers/breakers see great potential and myriad possibilities. Others are already fearing what November will mean for our national life together. For church folks, a new year begins with the season of Epiphany, when we celebrate the arrival of Christ, the Light of the World.
Looking back about 2,028 years ago, the Epiphany Read More
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Allocates $5.5 Million For New Down Payment Assistance Loan Program
MFA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — In an effort to help more New Mexicans purchase a home, the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) will offer a new down payment assistance loan program beginning today, Jan. 12.
FirstDown Plus is a third mortgage down Read More
NMSP: Fatal Crash On I-40 Results In Multi-Vehicle Pileup
View of the fatal crash, multi-vehicle pileup Monday on Interstate 40. Courtesy/NMSP
NMSP New:
GUADALUPE COUNTY — Just before 10 a.m. Jan. 8, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) responded to a fatal crash on Interstate 40 around milepost 291, east of Santa Rosa.
The initial investigation indicated that a semi-tractor trailer driven by a 21-year-old from Indianapolis, Ind., was traveling west on Interstate 40 when, for reasons still under investigation, it rear-ended a passenger van driven by David James McGarrah, 71, of Neosho, Mo., and occupied by his 70-year-old passenger.
Medical personnel Read More
Plows On The Job Clearing Snow From Local Roadways
Plows are on the job today clearing snow from the roadways around Los Alamos and White Rock. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Home Country: Pearls Before Wine
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
Dud was awfully quiet all through the daily dissemination of anything on page one of the Valley Weekly Miracle, which wasn’t like him at all. Just sucked down caffeine and silently shook his head now and then.
“Anita okay, Dud?”
“Oh … sure, Doc.”
“You okay?”
He nodded, then looked up with a wistful, philosophical look that our guys don’t usually get until after the buttered toast. “Sometimes,” he said, “I think it’s pearls before swine, that’s all.”
We waited.
“Music, I mean. You know how you practice and practice and then you get good enough to actually do something? Well, Read More
Canceled: Lane Closure On N.M. 4/East Jemez Road
COUNTY News:
The right-turn lane closure on N.M. 4/East Jemez Road scheduled for today, Jan. 11, is canceled due to equipment issues.
Direct questions to Patti Watson at 505.245.3134 (direct office); 505.269.9691 cell; 1.800.687.3417 (toll-free) or email her at pattiw@cwastrategic.com.
Check back for updates on when this closure will be rescheduled at ladailypost.com. Read More
Señor Tortas Now Open Inside Smith’s Marketplace
Scene of the Señor Tortas ribbon cutting held Monday, Jan. 8 at their new location inside Smith’s Marketplace at 751 Trinity Dr. Courtesy/Chamber
Scene from Señor Tortas’s grand opening held Monday, Jan. 8 at their new location inside Smith’s Marketplace at 751 Trinity Dr. Courtesy/Chamber
CHAMBER News:
The new Señor Tortas, now open inside the Smith’s Marketplace at 751 Trinity Drive, is open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
They will be offering their same popular authentic Mexican menu, including tacos, burritos, enchiladas and of course tortas, among other items. Breakfast grab-and-go burritos Read More
Update: Right-Turn Lane On East Jemez To Close Jan. 11
COUNTY News:
The free right-hand turn lane from East Jemez Road to N.M. 4 will be closed Thursday, Jan. 11 so that crews can directionally bore a space for conduit to be installed at the median in the southeast corner of N.M. 4.
It is anticipated this closure will only be needed for one day.
Eastbound traffic on East Jemez Road will be able to turn right to access southbound N.M. 4 at the traffic signal at the intersection of East Jemez Road and N.M. 4.
Traffic headed in this direction Jan. 11, 2024 should expect delays.
Note: Construction is continuing on the final phase of improvements to the N.M. 4/East Read More
Change Coming To N.M. 4/East Jemez Intersection Project
Cone Zone News:
NNSA, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and Star Paving have issued the following message today regarding a change to the N.M. 4/East Jemez Intersection Project.
The Right-Turn Lane on East Jemez Road is to be closed Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024; motorists can turn right at the traffic signal to access southbound N.M. 4.
All construction is weather permitting and is subject to change without notice.
The free right-hand turn lane from East Jemez Road to N.M. 4 will be CLOSED on Thursday, Jan. 11 so that crews can directionally bore Read More
County Non-essential Offices On 2-Hour Delay Due To Snow
COUNTY News:
Due to inclement weather, the Los Alamos County Manager has declared a 2-hour delay today, Jan. 8 for government non-essential administrative offices.
Some services may be impacted.
Atomic City Transit will run as normal; however, some delays may occur due to winter weather conditions. Read More
Bandelier Opening Noon Today Due To Snowfall
BANDELIER News:
Bandelier National Monument will open at noon today, Jan. 8 due to recent snowfall.
For more information about Bandelier National Monument, visit www.nps.gov/band. Read More
Farmers Market Jan. 11 In Fuller Lodge Overflow Parking Lot
UNM-LA On 2-Hour Delay Due To Inclement Weather
UNM-Los Alamos:
Due to inclement weather conditions, the UNM-Los Alamos campus will open at 10 a.m. today. Read More
Posts From The Road: Gila Cliff Dwellings Nat’l. Monument
Home Sweet Home: The interior of a cave at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument shows the craftsmanship of the Mogollon Culture people who settled in the area around 1260. The interior of the caves was constructed with stones and masonry and some timbers. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Cliff Dwelling: The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument consists of five natural caves which have all been equipped with rooms. A total of 40 rooms are scattered among the five caves. The Mogollon Culture people only lived at the Gila Cliff Dwellings for 25-30 years before moving on to an unknown location. Read More
Fr. Glenn: Finding Wisdom
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Today we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord—of the “We Three Kings of Orient Are” Christmastime hymn. But, if you read the account in St. Matthew’s Gospel (chapter 2), you’ll discover that they were not described as kings, but simply “wise men”, or “magi”, from the Greek magoi. They probably got the “king” designation due to the pricey gifts they brought—gold, frankincense and myrrh—to honor the “newborn king of the Jews,” whom they sought.
But apparently before the magi came, St. Luke records (Luke 2:8-20) that an angel host appeared to the Jewish shepherds in the field the Read More
Road Conditions This Morning In Los Alamos & White Rock
View of Diamond Drive at Canyon Road around 11 a.m. today. Courtesy/LAC web cam
View of Diamond Drive along the golf course around 11 a.m. today. Courtesy/LAC web cam
View of Central Avenue at 15th Street around 11 a.m. today. Courtesy/LAC web cam
RAC Emergency Services Weather Alert:
Rio Arriba County Emergency Services has issued the following weather alert:
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- WHAT … Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches except between 6 and 14 inches above 7,500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
- WHERE … Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Upper
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All Shall Be Well: What If … In This New Year…?
Clergy from left, Pastor Mary Ann Hill, Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired; Assistant Rector Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Happy New Year, dear community of Los Alamos and beyond. So, have you grown weary with the question: How is that New Year’s resolution going? Have you kept all the resolutions you set out for the year ahead? You know the reality: Every year, millions of people set New Year’s resolutions – and many give up on them within the first week. Did you know the Read More
