Lifestyles

Fr. Theophan: There Is Worth In The Striving

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Laboratory Retiree Group First Tuesday Breakfast Sept. 3

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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

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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

Atomic City Transit Services Closed On Labor Day

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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

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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