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Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum 2024 Summer Lecture Series Presents ‘An Ancient Near Eastern Cultural Context For Israelite Temple Worship’ By Dr. James Carroll June 11

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LAF&SF News:

Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum (LAF&SF) 2024 Summer Lecture Series will present “An Ancient Near Eastern Cultural Context For Israelite Temple Worship” by Dr. James Carroll Tuesday, June 11 at SALA Event Center. The event begins with a light meal at 6 p.m., followed at 6:30 p.m. with the lecture.

The Israelite temple tradition was recorded in painstaking detail. It included specific architectural forms, enigmatic cultic objects, and complex rituals. To the modern reader, this can be one of the most jarring and sometimes confusing aspects Read More

County Council Learns About Los Alamos Police Department Efforts To Promote Safe Driving And Curb Bad Behaviors

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Deputy Chief Oliver Morris

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Driver safety is a big focus of the Los Alamos Police Department, Los Alamos County Council learned during its May 21 work session.

Promoting safe driving and curb poor driving is under discussion.

According to the staff report, there is some good news in the traffic citation data. Accidents total 75 so far in 2024, a drop compared to 196 in 2023 and 751 in 2022. Criminal citations related to traffic decreased to six so far in 2024 compared to 34 in 2023 and 24 in 2022.

“There are a lot of opportunities to increase Read More

Calvary Church To Host Fourth Of July At New Mexico’s Festival-Style Freedom Celebration In Albuquerque

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CALVARY CHURCH News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Calvary Church announces New Mexico’s festival-style Freedom Celebration at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at Isleta Amphitheater in Albuquerque.

This citywide event is free to attend and open to everyone.

Calvary Church celebrates both America’s unique promise of political freedom and Christianity’s unique promise of spiritual freedom through faith in Jesus.

For the first time, the annual event is being held at Isleta Amphitheater in anticipation of thousands in attendance. 

The park opens at 4 p.m. when families can enjoy dinner from concession stands Read More

Saint Job of Pochaiv Announces Archbishop Daniel’s Annual Visit, Fr. Theophan’s 10 Year Ordination Anniversary

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On his ordination 10 years ago, Father Theophan, center, with his wife and children and Archbishop DANIEL. Courtesy/Father Theophan

SAINT JOB OF POCHAIV News:

His eminence Archbishop DANIEL will be making his annual visit to Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church this month in Los Alamos. At 10 a.m. Thursday, June 13 Father Theophan and the parishioners of the church will greet him with the ringing of the new bells, and with bread and salt, flowers and Holy Water.

During his visit and in the midst of the Divine Liturgy, the Archbishop will tonsure two local faithful parishioners to the rank of “Reader”. Read More

Child Evangelism Fellowship Of Northern New Mexico Offers Vacation Bible Schools And 5-Day Clubs June 25-July 26

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Vacation Bible School News:

Child Evangelism Fellowship of Northern New Mexico is sponsoring Vacation Bible Schools and 5-Day Clubs June 25-July 26 in Los Alamos and surrounding area.

The schools and clubs listed below will be taught by trained Christian Youth in Action summer missionaries and feature Bible and Missionary Stories, Crafts, Scripture Memory, Songs, Snacks, Games and Prizes.

Schedule:

  • June 17-21, Victory Faith Church VBS, 823 Angel Duran Dr., Espanola 87532, 10 am-12 pm 
  • June 17-21, Calvary Chapel VBS, 580 North Mesa Road, Los Alamos 87544, 1:30 pm-4:30 pm  
  • June 24-28, Pojoaque
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Los Alamos Community Invited To Join Animal Protection New Mexico For Vegan BBQ Saturday At Urban Park Pavilion

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APNM  News:

The community is invited to join Animal Protection New Mexico (APNM) for a free vegan BBQ beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at Urban Park Pavilion, 2070 North Road.

APNM members will discuss how their organization is making a difference for all animals in New Mexico. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to enjoy some delicious vegan food and socialize with other passionate animal advocates.

The event is free, but space is limited.

Register here.

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Travel: Discover Quintessential Switzerland In The Realm Of The Mighty Matterhorn

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Scene from 5 Lakes Trail during a visit to Zermatt and the Matterhorn in Switzerland. Photo by Debbie Stone

Scene from a visit to Zermatt riding the Matterhorn Express. Photo by Debbie Stone

Scene from a visit to Zermatt and the Matterhorn in Switzerland. Photo by Debbie Stone

By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

Ah, the Matterhorn! One of the most distinctive of all Alpine peaks and a symbol of Switzerland, this mountain exerts a powerful draw on people’s imaginations. Its unique shape is recognizable all over the world. This is partly due to the fact that the Matterhorn’s image Read More

Posts From The Road: Verde Canyon Railroad

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Crossing the Bridge: The Verde Canyon Railroad takes passengers from Clarkdale, Ariz. to Perkinsville, Ariz. through the beautiful desert landscape. During the journey the train passes over several bridges as well as a tunnel as it moves through the canyon. Shown is the train as it crosses a trestle bridge. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Panoramic Views: In many areas along the route passengers can view open panoramic vistas. Shown is a view as the train chugs across an open area before entering Verde Canyon. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly Read More