Lifestyles

All Shall Be Well: Dangling Feet

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

By Pastor LYNN FINNAGAN
Associate Priest
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Faith
Santa Fe

The Christian holy day of Ascension occurs forty days after Easter (counting Easter as Day One). The Western Church celebrated Ascension this past Thursday May 9. While considered an essential part of Christian faith proclaiming the birth, death, resurrection, and ascension of Christ, Ascension Day gets short Read More

Bilingual Storytime About NM Plants At Ranger Read & Learn

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NMHS News:

In a partnership with the Martha Liebert Public Library in Bernalillo, Coronado Historic Site is offering a new “Ranger Read and Learn” storytime that is free and open to all ages 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 18, at Martha Liebert Public Library, 124 Calle Malinche.

At Ranger Read and Learn, a ranger from Coronado Historic Site will read a story and offer related conversation and activities. Children can listen to a bilingual story about maíz, or corn, at 10:30 a.m. They will then learn about the types of plants the people who lived at Kuaua and Jemez Pueblos grew in their gardens. Participants Read More

Council Proclaims May Motorcycle Awareness Month

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From left, Los Alamos County Councilor David Reagor provides a proclamation that recognizes May as ‘Motorcycle Awareness Month’ to Richard Sturgeon, Joe Beauregard, Brett Chandler, Jessica Roberts, Kris Hyatt and Liz Sturgeon during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council proclaimed May as “Motorcycle Awareness Month” during its Tuesday meeting. Councilor David Reagor read the proclamation:

WHEREAS, motorcycles are used as a regular means of transportation for commuting, touring and recreational use in and around Los Alamos County; Read More

McQuiston: What’s Behind Rapid Increase In Car Insurance Rates

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

A lot has changed in the time since Gerald Ford was president and Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded Apple. But here’s something that hasn’t changed much: the pace at which car insurance rates are rising.

Car insurance rates are up almost 21% for the 12 months ended in February, according to new Consumer Price Index data released Tuesday. The last time car insurance rates rose that much on an annual basis was 1976, not counting January, which saw the same annual rate increases.

The rise in car insurance rates alone contributed Read More

ACLU Issues Travel Advisory For Oklahoma After Passage Of Extreme Anti-Immigrant Law

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ACLU News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The American Civil Liberties Unions (ACLUs) of New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, San Diego and Imperial counties  Colorado, Missouri, Arkansas and Kansas issued an advisory warning their residents about the threat of civil and constitutional rights violations when traveling in the state of Oklahoma after the passage of an extreme anti-immigrant law.

Oklahoma’s new law, HB 4156, makes entering and remaining in Oklahoma a crime if a person entered the United States unlawfully. It would also make reentering Oklahoma after being ordered removed from the U.S. Read More

Alert: Rio Del Oso Bridge Has Re-Opened

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RAC News:

Rio Arriba County Emergency Services has announced that the Rio del Oso Bridge near US Highway 84 has re-opened after being closed Wednesday afternoon and overnight for evaluation.

The bridge was closed in both directions after an inspector with New Mexico Department of Transportation discovered damage that compromised the integrity of the bridge. It is NMDOT’s understanding that the damage was caused by the contractor during repair construction.

NMDOT staff evaluated the bridge and the extent of damage. A detour was in place and signage was posted until the bridge was re-opened Read More

Gas Line Work To Occur On Grand Canyon Thursday

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Map showing gas line maintenance area scheduled for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities has announced that gas line maintenance will occur Thursday, May 9, near 122 Grand Canyon in White Rock. The work will involve the installation of an anode, which is a normal preventative measure.

The work is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. and should conclude by 4 p.m.

Drivers should expect to see flagging operations and Grand Canyon traffic reduced to one lane as they approach the work zone. They are reminded to slow down and drive cautiously. Read More

NMDOT: U.S. 84 Closed In Both Directions At Rio del Oso Bridge … Detour In Place, Expect Delays

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has closed U.S. 84 in both directions at the bridge over the Rio del Oso until further notice.

This afternoon an NMDOT inspector discovered damage that compromised the integrity of the bridge. It is NMDOT’s understanding that the damage was caused by the contractor during repair construction.

NMDOT staff is on site evaluating the bridge and the extent of damage. A detour is in place and signage is posted. Message boards are being placed along the detour routes to guide motorists through detours below.

Motorists should Read More