Chanukkah: The Jewish Winter Holiday
By Rabbi JACK SHLACHTER
Los Alamos Jewish Center
To really appreciate the minor, 8-day Jewish holiday that begins this year on December 7th at sundown, it helps to have a sinus infection. In Hebrew, there’s no ambiguity about the spelling of this eight-day celebration of a victory by Jews over the Greeks who had defiled the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem – it’s חֲנוּכָּה. The name of the holiday means (re)dedication, and the word begins with a guttural letter. But therein lies the problem – English has no guttural letter. The sound can perhaps be described as what we hear when someone is clearing their Read More
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Allocates $3.5 Million From New Mexico Housing Trust Fund To Weatherization Program For Solar Projects
MFA News:
LAS CRUCES — During its Nov. 15 meeting, the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) Board of Directors approved $3.5 million in funding from Read More
Exploring The Jewish Experience Course Begins In January
Rabbi Jack Shlachter
SPIRITUALITY News:
Three local Jewish educators have come together to offer the Exploring the Jewish Experience (EJE) Course starting in January 2024 in Santa Fe.
Rabbi Jack Shlachter of HaMakom, Rabbi Dov Gartenberg of Shabbat with Friends, and Joy Ellen Rosenberg of Santa Fe will form the teaching team of the EJE Course.
The EJE course offers an engaging study of Judaism and the Jewish people, touching on the most consequential teachings, history, and enduring characteristics of one of the oldest continuous religions and cultures.
The course is designed for a wide variety Read More
NMSP Remind Truck Drivers To Drive In Right Lane
NMSP News:
The New Mexico State Police would like to remind drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV) of the new law passed in July of 2023 regarding driving in the right lane. New Mexico Senate Bill 102, Section 1. 66-7-376 NMSA 1978, a truck tractor shall not be driven in the left lane of a roadway except under provisions as outlined by the bill.
Failure to obey could result in a penalty assessment of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for the first and second offenses and five hundred dollars ($500) for the third offense.
The NMDOT will continue to place official signage on New Mexico Roadways to remind Read More
New Mexico State Police Conducting Sobriety Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across State In December
NMSP News:
State Police (NMSP) will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during December 2023.
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 the right decision Read More
The Food Depot To Host Annual Souper Bowl Competition
The Food Depot News:
SANTA FE – The Food Depot has announced its annual Souper Bowl, the food bank’s signature event that has become a tradition in Northern New Mexico.
For 28 years, The Food Depot has united the community in a friendly soup competition, bringing together more than 25 local chefs to vie for the coveted title of “Best Soup in Santa Fe”.
This family-friendly event promises a delightful experience for attendees of all ages. Children under 12 years old enjoy complimentary admission, making it an ideal outing for families to savor delectable soups crafted by talented local chefs. Every Read More
Posts From The Road: The Strand In Galveston
Strand Architecture: The Victorian era architecture can be seen throughout the Strand district in Galveston, Texas. The district has evolved into a popular dining and entertainment area of Galveston. On the left of this photo, cranes operating at the Galveston Harbor are only a block away. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Shops & Restaurants: The lower floors of most buildings within the Strand are now shops and restaurants. The area also boast entertainment venues and several hotels. The Strand has become known as the ‘heart of Galveston’. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More
Fr. Glenn: Greatest Of Gifts
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Ah, here we come to December. We who are a bit older may gasp: “What? Already?!”, the daydreams of children—young and old—are beginning to wander toward thoughts of holidays and the magic of Christmas season: wrappings and ribbons, cards and carols, pastries and presents, are all floating before imagination’s eyes. Oh, the aching anticipation.
And, of course, for Christians, Christmas is—as the very word implies and heralds—remembrance of one of the most singular events of their faith’s year: the remembrance of the coming of the eternal God in the flesh—becoming incarnate Read More
Christmas Parties For Children!
Child Evangelism Fellowship News:
Child Evangelism Fellowship of Northern New Mexico is sponsoring several FREE children’s Christmas Parties in Los Alamos and White Rock.
Each party is 2 hours long and features the Christmas story from the Bible, songs, snacks, crafts and prizes:
- Saturday Dec. 9, noon to 5 p.m., at First Baptist Los Alamos – Parents’ Day Out;
- Saturday Dec. 9, 2-4 p.m., at First Baptist Los Alamos Christmas party;
- Sunday Dec. 10, 2-4 p.m., at 133 Aspen Dr. in Los Alamos (Prichard house);
- Sunday Dec. 17, 2-4 p.m., at 569 Rim Road in Los Alamos (Pigott home); and
- Wednesday Dec. 27,
Scenes From 2023 Creche Show
Shafer Hensell checks out the creche show held Saturday at the Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Los Alamos Ward. This year’s show featured 280 creches. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Juli Miller’s nativity set is featured in the creche show Saturday. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Juli Miller’s nativity set is featured in the creche show Saturday. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Jared and Lisken Mason’s nativity set from Guatemala is featured in the creche show Saturday. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
The Chamberlain family’s nativity set is featured Read More
All Shall Be Well: Advent – More Than A Calendar
Clergy from left, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired; Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Assistant Rector Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Courtesy photo
By Reverend Lynn Finnegan
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Faith
Santa Fe
I have childhood memories of patiently marking the December days before Christmas with a paper window-opening Advent calendar. Nowadays, in the ever-increasing zeal for Christmas profits, Advent calendars have escalated into a holiday of their own. You can get calendars that reveal twenty-five days of chocolates, mini wine bottles, socks, beef jerky, and my personal favorite: Read More
Downtown Los Alamos & White Rock Transit Center Survey
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County, in coordination with its transit partners (Atomic City Transit, New Mexico DOT Park & Ride, North Central Regional Transit District and Los Alamos National Laboratory), has partnered with consulting firm Stantec to evaluate locations for a potential new transit center in Los Alamos and/or White Rock.
Los Alamos County invites the local and regional community to take part in a survey regarding existing and future transit use and preferences.
The 15-question survey will take approximately 8 minutes to complete, and will be available until 5 p.m. on Friday, Read More
Home Country By Slim Randles: It’s All About Timing
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
The secret to training any animal is simply timing, says the former cowboy who was unable to teach his horse to jump a two-by-four. But that was long ago, of course, and today, the wisdom age gives us makes these training secrets available to those who will accept them.
Just take our beagle, Minnie. To be fair, she lives in a one-dog house. But she also lives with three cats. It’s not that Minnie is intimidated. When she is approached by a cat who isn’t sufficiently awed by her wonderfulness, what she’s doing isn’t cringing, she’s merely practicing her third-grade atomic Read More
Los Alamos WinterFest: Weekend Of Holiday Magic & Festive Fun For All Ages Kicks Off Friday
Los Alamos MainStreet News:
Los Alamos WinterFest takes place this weekend, Dec. 1-3, with a variety of holiday festivities for the entire family. Find the full schedule at LosAlamosMainStreet.com/WinterFest.
The highlight of the weekend is the annual Holiday Lights Parade, Saturday Dec. 2. Organized by the Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District, the parade marches along Central Avenue beginning at 6 p.m., with this year’s theme, “Winter Around the World”. Central Avenue from the roundabout to Oppenheimer will be closed 4-8 p.m. for the festivities.
Judges this year include Samizdat Read More
County Traffic Alert: Avoid Travel If At All Possible Until Weather Conditions Improve
COUNTY News:
Due to inclement winter weather and difficult road conditions in Los Alamos County, travel is slow and roads are periodically being closed to clear accidents and snow.
The County is encouraging residents to avoid travel if at all possible until conditions improve. “All travelers should be cautious and stay off the roads until conditions improve.” Read More
Traffic Alert UPDATE: N.M. 502/N.M. 4 Westbound Now Open At Totavi Hill
COUNTY Traffic Alert UPDATE:Los Alamos County has announced that N.M. 502/N.M. 4 westbound, which was closed by the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) at Totavi Hill near the Tewa Gas Station earlier this morning due to inclement weather is now reopened.
NMDOT was able to make two passes of sand. Use extreme caution, as there are several unattended vehicles on the shoulder. Motorists should stay in the sanded travel lanes. ALL travel is heavily discouraged until conditions improve.
Road Conditions This Morning In Los Alamos & White Rock
Road conditions this morning on Central Avenue looking west from 15th Street. Courtesy/LAC webcam
Road conditions this morning on Central Avenue looking south from 15th Street. Courtesy/LAC webcam
View of the road conditions this morning on Diamond Drive near Trinity Drive. Courtesy/LAC webcam
Road conditions this morning on Diamond Drive along the Los Alamos County Golf Course. Courtesy/LAC webcam
View of road conditions this morning on N.M. 502 along the Los Alamos County Airport looking east. Courtesy/LAC webcam
View of road conditions this morning on N.M. 502 along the Los Alamos Read More
Traffic Alert: N.M. 502/N.M. 4 Westbound Closed At Totavi Hill
COUNTY Traffic Alert:
Los Alamos County has announced that N.M. 502/N.M. 4 westbound has been closed by the New Mexico Department of Transportation at Totavi Hill near the Tewa Gas Station due to inclement weather.
The Main Hill Road remains open at this time. Read More
County: Main Hill Road Has Reopened
COUNTY News:
The Main Hill Road has reopened after being closed earlier this morning due to inclement weather.
Los Alamos police were on the scene helping vehicles in the area.
The County encourages motorists to drive safely and allow additional time for travel due to ongoing inclement weather conditions. Read More
Alert: Police Urge Caution As Winter Storm Approaches Los Alamos County
LAPD News:
As Los Alamos County braces for a winter storm forecast to begin this evening, Nov. 29, the Los Alamos Police Department is urging motorists to use caution when traveling in winter weather.
LAPD Urges Motorists To Follow These Tips:
- Decrease your speed – Speed is a leading factor among winter crashes.
- Increase the distance between you and the next vehicle – Additional distance will allow for the extra time needed to stop.
- Check the tread on your tires – Good tire tread should be 6/32 or deeper. Consider replacing older tires or rotating your tires.
- Replace worn windshield
