Lifestyles

Cone Zone For Week Of June 3, 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 “Projects/Public Works” link 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 is in its initial ramp-up, and businesses Read More

Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum 2024 Summer Lecture Series Presents Dr. Charles Chick Keller June 5

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Dr. Charles “Chick” Keller

Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum News:

The Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum 2024 Summer Lecture Series kicks off at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 5 at SALA Event Center, with a presentation by Dr. Charles F. “Chick” Keller on “Galaxies vs. People Interacting with the Creator”.

In the last 10 years we have discovered just how enormous the universe is. We already knew the enormous number of stars in each galaxy, and now Hubble and Webb telescopes have shown us countless galaxies. And the Gaia satellite has found that most stars have planets. The theological implications are Read More

All Shall Be Well: Seeking Sabbath

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By DEACON AMY SCHMUCK
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church

Editor’s note: Deacon Amy Schmuck serves Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) as their Deacon for Welcome and Lifelong Learning.

In our community we have been in a season that may be called “Hectic May” for many households as our calendars were filled with graduation celebrations, final concert performances, dance recitals, seasonal sport championships, not to mention Mother’s Day and Memorial Day for good measure. Busy! Busy! Busy! Even as a newcomer to this community, I can safely say the people of Los Alamos are in contention Read More

An Open Book: Lots of Mugs

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By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Los Alamos

For some strange reason, I have an attachment to commemorative coffee mugs. My collection includes a mug that one of my kids bought me at his Boy Scout troop fundraiser, one that commemorates the demise of an old research group, another that I drank coffee from in grad school. I have a mug from my Tae Kwon Do class to remind me not to block a kick with your thumb, and a mug that my Little painted for me twenty-something years ago when I was a Big Brother.

I would accumulate these mugs at my home office bookcase, displacing textbooks on thermodynamics or material science that Read More

2024 Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum Summer Lecture Series Begins June 5 With Speaker Dr. Charles ‘Chick’ Keller

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Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum News:

The 2024 Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum Summer Lecture Series begins Wednesday, June 5 at SALA Event Center.

The opening speaker is Dr. Charles “Chick” Keller who will present a talk on “Galaxies vs. People Interacting with the Creator” preceded at 6 p.m. with a light meal.

2024 Summer Lecture Series Schedule of Speakers
6 p.m. Tuesdays at SALA Events Center

  • June 11 … Dr. James Carroll – An Ancient Near Eastern Cultural Context for Israelite Temple Worship
  • June 18 … Dr. (Rabbi) Jack Shlachter – Antisemitism and Anti-Science:
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Pilgrimage Walk Along West Jemez Road To IHM June 6

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COMMUNITY News:

Archdiocese of Santa Fe Pilgrimages for Vocations 2024 Theme: Beloved Sons & Daughters of the Father

At approximately noon Thursday, June 6, a pilgrimage of approximately 65 men will walk on West Jemez Road to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church at 3700 Canyon Road, where they will stay for the night.

The men will rise at 3 a.m. Friday, June 5, to continue their pilgrimage at 4:30 a.m. to San Ildefonso Pueblo. They are participating in the annual Pilgrimage for Vocations. They began walking early Monday morning (4 a.m.) from Albuquerque and will end their Read More

FBI: Preventing Laser Strikes On Aircraft

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This FBI Los Angeles image depicts what green laser glare looks like from a pilot’s perspective at 2,600 feet. Courtesy/FBI

FBI News:

The FBI is reminding you to keep laser pointers out of the sky. Here’s why. 

When laser beams are aimed at any piloted aircraft, whether military or commercial, what might seem like a tiny beam on the ground can blind aircrew, potentially causing a midair collision or other incident.  

In 2023 alone, the Federal Aviation Administration (or FAA) received more than 13,000 reports of laser strikes. And the U.S. Air Force Safety Center’s webpage dedicated to the issue Read More

Atomic City Transit To Reinstate Route 2M June 3

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit Route 2M will be reinstated starting Monday, June 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 https://www.losalamosnm.us/Services/Atomic-City-Transit Read More

Posts From The Road: Red Rock Country In Sedona, Ariz.

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Cathedral Rock: Cathedral Rock viewed from the hiking trail at Crescent Moon Park in Sedona, Ariz. The trail opens up to a large flat red rock landing, which sits next to Oak Creek giving hikers this view of the rocks. This formation is one of the most popular of the many red rock formations in Sedona. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Red Rock Country: A wider view of the valley in Sedona illustrates several of the formations which are seen in every direction around town. This unique town sits in one of the most beautiful areas with panoramic vistas from most any point in town. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More