Lifestyles

Blessing Police Cars Friday, All Community Vehicles Sunday

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Father Theophan shown here previously blessing police vehicles will do so again Friday at shift changes in the Justice Center parking lot. At 11:45 a.m. Sunday he will bless vehicles from the community at Saint Job at 1319 Trinity Drive. Courtesy/Fr. Theophan

By Father Theophan
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
Los Alamos

What do cars have to do with our spiritual life?

On Aug. 2 the Orthodox Church will celebrate the feast of the Righteous Elijah (Elias). If you remember back to your Sunday School days, he was one of the great prophets of the Old Testament. He defeated 400 prophets of Baal on Read More

Musician Jim Scott To Perform At Unitarian Church Aug. 4

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Singer/guitarist/composer Jim Scott will perform Aug. 4 at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Join Jim Scott, popular singer/guitarist/composer, as he shares his new music and multimedia experience called “The Year to Save the Earth.”

This program, which Scott is presenting around the country and soon in Los Alamos, mixes powerful songs with beautiful projected images of the planet.

His local performance is 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, 1738 North Sage St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Scott was awarded a National Endowment of the Arts Read More

United Church To Host Sunday Compassion Camp In August

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United Church News:

Scripture-based, active, fun and LUNCH: Compassion Camp at The United Church at 2525 Canyon Road is for everyone. The camp is held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., every Sunday in August.

Learning compassion is for humans of all ages, so kids and adults will become a community of caring.

Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact ucoffice@unitedchurchla.org, or 505.662.2791. Check out the church website. Read More

Unitarians Welcome New Ministry With Service, Potluck And Concert

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Unitarian Church News:

On Sunday Aug. 4, the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos will welcome Rev. Tina DeYoe as its  new Minister Pro Tem, and Terra Hite as Director of Lifespan Religious Education (DLRE).

The service will be led by well-known composer, performer, poet and activist Jim Scott. A potluck will follow, open to the congregation, friends, and any interested visitors, where one can meet and talk with all three.

At 7 p.m. that evening, Scott will offer a concert featuring his new musical and multimedia presentation, “The Year to Save the Earth” along with other songs he has written.

Scott Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of July 30, 2024

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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 through Friday, Read More

LAF&SF Hosts Lecture By Dr. Roy Hill At 6 p.m. Today

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Dr. Roy Hill

LAF&SF News:

Dr. Roy Hill will be the guest speaker during the Los Alamos Faith &  Science Forum’s (LAF&SF) lecture series today at SALA Event Center.

A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. and the lecture will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Hill’s talk, “Psychology and the Near Death Experience”, will discuss how near death experiences are a means to glimpse who we are in God by first-hand accounts of the spiritual realm.

Although there is some empirical support for near death experiences, there is no objective proof of their existence. Rather, those who are predisposed to be interested Read More

Catholic Charities Welcomes New CEO Natasha Gacinski

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Natasha Gacinski

CATHOLIC CHARITIES News:

Catholic Charities has announced the appointment of Natasha Gacinski as its new Chief Executive Officer, following the retirement of current CEO, Dolores Nunez.

Gacinski brings extensive experience and a passion for community service that aligns perfectly with the mission and vision of Catholic Charities, which is to honor human dignity while serving the needs of people of all beliefs and backgrounds as they overcome poverty and achieve stability.

Gacinski, born and raised in New York, completed her undergraduate studies in Boston, Mass. She Read More

Trench Repair Tuesday Through Friday On 43rd Street

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Map of utility trench work to take place Tuesday to Friday on 43rd Street in North Community. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

A utility trench on 43rd Street in North Community will be repaired this week by Parker Construction, under contract with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU).

Residents on the loop of 43rd Street and 44th Street off Urban Street are asked to drive cautiously near the work zone.

A small section of the road will be closed to through traffic between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday.

Direct questions or concerns about this work to the Los Alamos Customer Care Read More

View Of Cliff Alcove At Bandelier National Monument

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View of a cliff alcove on July 17 at Bandelier National Monument. Bandelier showcases the rich history and culture of the Ancestral Pueblo people. The monument covers over 33,000 acres of rugged canyons and mesas. Visitors can explore ancient cliff dwellings, kivas (ceremonial structures), and petroglyphs carved into the soft volcanic tuff. The Main Loop Trail takes you through the heart of the Frijoles Canyon, where you can climb ladders into the cliff alcoves. The monument offers natural beauty with diverse wildlife and scenic vistas. Courtesy/Shutterstock Read More