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Posts From The Road: Idaho Falls

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Falls: The falls in Idaho Falls begin as water flows over dam or retaining wall before cascading down several boulders and rocky areas before flowing back into a tributary stream which joins the river a short distance downstream. In addition to the original retaining wall seen across the upper portion of the photo, the rocky, cascading falls are part of the man-made falls. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Calm: The waters of the Snake River flow very calmly while the waters that flow over the wall become very active as they flow across the rocks into a tributary stream. The wall (seen on the Read More

Fr. Glenn: Walking…Alone?

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Most of us know persons who tend to be Lone Rangers—eschewing gatherings, avoiding much society with others, etc. (yeah, yeah, my peeps … guilty as charged). Some call it being an introvert, or omega male, or less charitably, anti-social. More often it’s just asocial rather than anti-social.

Flying solo relieves from constant expectations and judgment, lets you do your own thing, read more often, allow for the coveted sole control of the remote and thermostat, etc. Decades ago (has it been that long?!) it also meant uninterrupted use of the family computer, but with everyone Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of Aug. 5, 2024

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COUNTY News:

Public Works Projects:

Los Alamos County Public Works’ staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors.

For more information, email lacpw@lacnm.us call, 505.662.8150 or visit the “County Projects” link and select “Public Works” 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. 

DP Road Phase II Reconstruction Project Update

TLC Plumbing & Utility work Monday Read More

All Shall Be Well: Schooled By Youth

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Clergy from left, Pastor Deb Church, Deacon Amy Schmuck, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill, The Rev. Lynn Finnegan, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, and Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

By Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church

Matthew 18:3: “…and Jesus said: Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”

In the past month I have been wonderfully “schooled”. For those who have not used this word in a while it is about being educated or trained in a specific activity or in Read More

Los Alamos Jewish Center Concert To Benefit LA Cares

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Songwriter and musician Daniel Boling to perform Aug. 31 at the Los Alamos Jewish Center. Courtesy/LAJC

LAJC News:

Touring balladeer and songwriter Daniel Boling will perform Aug. 31 at the Los Alamos Jewish Center for a free concert benefiting Los Alamos’ local food pantry LA Cares.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the concert is 6-7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served after the concert. Additionally, at the end of the evening, the public is invited to attend havdalah, the brief, weekly ritual of spices, braided candle, and wine which marks the end of the Jewish Sabbath.

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Gruninger: Older Adults Take A Ride With Us Free Around Town

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By JACCI GRUNINGER
Executive Director
LARSO

Note: This is the third column in a series written by Executive Director Jacci Gruninger to introduce Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization and its services to the community.

As we age, we often don’t feel comfortable driving any more or we get to a point where we can no longer safely drive ourselves. It can be challenging to rely on family and friends for this task.

The Los Alamos Retired and Older Adult Organization (LARSO), provides a free ride service catered to meet these transportation needs (a $4 per ride donation is always appreciated). The Read More

LAPS Shares Back To School Safety Tips

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LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools would like to remind all drivers that the first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 7. This means that more than 3,700 students will be walking, biking or riding the school bus.

Drivers are reminded that it is against the law to pass a school bus when the red lights are flashing and the stop arm is out.

“Last year we recorded over 190 incidents of cars passing school buses when the red lights were flashing and the stop arm extended,” LAPS Transportation Director Keith Rosenbaum said. “While this is a decrease from the previous year, even one incident is one too many. We Read More

Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Squash Blossoms

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Savory squash blossoms. Photo by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

Squash blossoms are very beautiful and equally delicate so, having them served as an appetizer makes the occasion special. You will not likely find squash blossoms at a grocery store. They are too delicate and do not have a shelf life of more than a day or two if properly cared for and stored. The best place to source is at a Farmer’s Market unless you grow them yourself. It is worth the effort. I plant at least a couple of squash plants every year that are primarily harvested as blossoms.

Select male squash blossoms Read More