Lifestyles

Fr. Glenn: The Twain Shall Meet

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

As spring approacheth, always it is accompanied by billboards and ads promoting health, strength, fitness centers, etc., emblazoned with models sculpted so perfectly that Michaelangelo would be envious at the (apparent) skill. But, of course, remember that ol’ Mick didn’t have Photoshop or AI like modern ad agencies. Yet, we do remember from scripture something we know well by experience: “Health and soundness are better than all gold, and a robust body than countless riches.” (Sirach 30:15) Sooo…we trudge to the gym, the track, the pool…remove the clothes from the Read More

County: Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-use Trail Project Construction Activities Week Of Feb. 19

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Work Zone Area 4. Courtesy/LAC

Work Zone Area 5. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Hasse Contracting Company Inc., under contract with Los Alamos County Public Works to construct the Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-use Trail Project, will have construction activities at the following locations downtown and off Canyon Road during the week of Feb. 19.

The contractor will be working on Presidents’ Day, Monday Feb. 19.

Weather permitting, areas impacted include:

Work Zone Area 1: Within the Fuller Lodge grounds adjacent to Central Ave. and heading north towards the Romero Cabin – This section of the Read More

All Shall Be Well: Los Alamos Churches Share Lenten Program

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Clergy from left, Pastor 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 Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb
ELCA

When I first arrived in Los Alamos in February of 2002, to serve Bethlehem Lutheran Church, the season of Lent was about to start.

[See last week’s column by Pastor Ferry about Lent]. To my utter delight, I learned right away that our Lutheran, Episcopal and Catholic churches (at that time) had a tradition of compiling a daily Lenten devotional for their people and sharing Read More

Gold Masses And Public Talks On Science & Faith By Author Christopher Baglow Friday Feb. 23 & Saturday Feb. 24

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Author Christopher Baglow
Society of Catholic Scientists News:
 
The New Mexico Chapter of the Society of Catholic Scientists invites the community to two Gold Mass events in Santa Fe and Los Alamos, celebrated for the benefit of Catholic scientists and all those interested in the relation between science and the Catholic Faith.
These events include two public talks by renowned speaker and author Prof. Christopher Baglow, Director of the Science and Religion Initiative of the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame.
 
Friday, Feb. 23, 6 p.m. Mass at Santa Maria de la
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Scenes From Knights Of Columbus Lent Fish Fry

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Deacon Don Lucero, left, and Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Marco Lucero greet diners Friday evening at the annual Knights of Columbus Lent Fish Fry in the Parish Hall at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church at 3700 Canyon Road. The community is welcome to attend the Lent Fish Fry dinners 5-7 p.m. each Friday through March 22. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary members helping out at the dessert table Friday evening during the Lent Fish Fry including Pam Weiss, Donna Van Rooy, Mila Bernardo, Ximena Angel and Dee Sherlock along with Read More

Valles Caldera 2024 Backcountry Vehicle Passes Available

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VCNP News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS — Backcountry vehicle passes for May 15 through May 31 of the 2024 summer season are now available on Recreation.gov.

The backcountry vehicle route is open May 15 through Nov. 15; weather-permitting.

“We are excited for people to start planning their Valles Caldera backcountry experience. The reservation system successfully issued 5,701 passes last year and we’re looking to build upon that success. We’ve added a new option this year after reviewing visitor comments and data,“ Superintendent Jorge Silva-Bañuelos said.

The new option is an additional 5 first-come, Read More

New Mexico State Police Arrests 20 Impaired Drivers

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Courtesy/NMSP

NMSP News:

ALBUQUERQUE — As part of continuing operations in the Albuquerque area, New Mexico State Police (NMSP) officers arrested 20 suspected impaired drivers Feb. 8-10. The increased enforcement efforts to ensure public safety on the roads have yielded commendable results.

During the weekend, NMSP officers made 95 traffic stops within the Metro area. Through vigilant enforcement measures, officers issued 48 traffic citations, reinforcing the importance of adherence to traffic laws for the safety of all road users.

“I am pleased with the significant amount of DWI arrests Read More

Los Alamos County Transportation Board Update

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By DAVID HAMPTON 
Chair
Los Alamos Transportation Board

Our last Transportation Board meeting, Feb. 1, was a busy one. First, I was elected board chair and Michael Altherr vice chair.

Next we received a presentation on ADA Paratransit from Atomic City Transportation (ACT). The NMDOT Comprehensive Review recommended that we clarify our no-show suspension policy, defining the time period over which the 15 percent no-show rate is defined. T-Board voted to approve the Staff recommendation of 30 days. Penalty is a 2 consecutive day suspension. Given the high reliability of ACT-Assist users, Read More