Lifestyles

All Shall Be Well: Practicing An Embodied Faith

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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 Amy Schmuck
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church

This past week I was greatly blessed to participate in our Rocky Mountain Synod of the ELCA’s Theological Conference with around 100 of my ministry colleagues from our broad geographical area. Participants traveled from Wyoming, Utah, Texas, Colorado, and I was also fortunate enough to have only a short but breath-takingly beautiful drive Read More

Kiwanis Club Annual Used Bike Collection At IHM Sept. 27-28

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Scene from a previous used bike collection inside the IHM Parish Hall. Courtesy/Kiwanis

KIWANIS News:

The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos is holding its annual used bike collection Sept. 27-28 in the Parish Hall at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.

A crew of mechanics and volunteers will give the donated old bikes new life and a great new home with an economically disadvantaged New Mexico kid.

Free Bikes 4 Kidz seeks unused or outgrown child or adult bicycles.

Bicycle drop off schedule:

  • Friday Sept. 27 from 2-6 p.m.; and
  • Saturday Sept. 28 from 8 a.m. to noon.

The Parish Hall Read More

Rabbi Shlachter: Jews Blow Their Own Horn – The Upcoming Holiday Of Rosh HaShanah

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Eating apples and honey, or other sweet things, is traditional on the Jewish New Year. Courtesy/LAJC

By Rabbi Jack Shlachter
Los Alamos Jewish Center

Beginning on Wednesday evening, Oct. 2, 2024, Jews around the world will usher in the major holiday called Rosh HaShanah, literally “Head of the Year”. (See the end of this column for Los Alamos Jewish Center’s schedule of holiday services).

This holiday is Biblical in origin, first alluded to in the Book of Leviticus 23:23-25 where the Jews are commanded to observe a sacred day on the first day of the seventh month. Already there’s a conundrum!  Read More

NMDOT To Sponsor Statewide Car Seat Clinics Saturday

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Traffic Safety Division will sponsor Car Seat Inspection Clinics at 11 locations across the state 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, as part of National Seat Check Saturday.

The National event focuses on the importance of properly securing children in an appropriate car or booster seat.

During the events, parents and caregivers will work one-on-one with nationally certified child passenger safety technicians. Technicians will spend approximately 30 minutes per seat educating parents on the proper selection, installation, Read More

Explore Medieval Islamic Contributions To Astronomy With Galen Gisler At PEEC Friday Sept. 20

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The Ulugh Beg Observatory in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, which was built in the 1420s. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The community is invite to journey through the rich history of Islamic Astronomy at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC)’s planetarium 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20.

This unique event, presented by Galen Gisler, will shed light on the crucial contributions of medieval Islamic scholars to our understanding of the cosmos. While Western education often overlooks this vibrant period between the ancient Greeks and the Renaissance, Gisler will bridge that gap by exploring the Read More

Bandelier’s Tsankawi Unit Opening Noon Thursday Sept. 26

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Bandelier’s Tsankawi Unit will temporarily close Thursday morning, Sept. 26 for traditional cultural activities. It will reopen at noon to the public. Photo by Zachary Whitlow/NPS

BANDELIER News:

Bandelier National Monument’s Tsankawi Unit will be temporarily closed on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 26 for traditional cultural activities. It will reopen at noon to the public.

“It’s important that our affiliated tribes have access and privacy to engage in activities that are critical to their culture and traditions,” Superintendent Patrick Suddath said. “We hope that visitors understand Read More

Hampton: Transportation Board Sept. 5 Meeting Update

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By DAVID HAMPTON
Chair
Los Alamos Transportation Board

At our last Transportation Board meeting, Sept. 5, 2024, we received a presentation and took public comments on the Pedestrian Master Plan Update. The County has tasked Wilson and Co. to conduct the plan update that will replace the current plan from 1998.

The previous plan focused mainly on Safe Routes to School, which has largely been implemented and continues to this day. This update aims to enhance safety, infrastructure and accessibility in the Los Alamos Townsite and White Rock Town Center. Essential tasks include reviewing past Read More

Registration Open For 8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip

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Education News:

Thursday, Sept. 12, a representative passed out flyers and answered questions regarding the spring break trip for 8th graders interested in going to Washington, D.C.

There was an error regarding the date of the trip on the flyer. The date of the trip is March 17-20, 2025.

New pamphlets with the correct date will be available to students at the end of this week and will be available in the front office at Los Alamos Middle School.

Students registering for the trip by Sept. 21 with a $115 down payment will receive a trip discount. 

Direct questions to Roberta Cocking at 505.670.0679. Read More