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Posts From The Road: Gila Cliff Dwellings Nat’l. Monument

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Home Sweet Home: The interior of a cave at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument shows the craftsmanship of the Mogollon Culture people who settled in the area around 1260. The interior of the caves was constructed with stones and masonry and some timbers. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Cliff Dwelling: The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument consists of five natural caves which have all been equipped with rooms. A total of 40 rooms are scattered among the five caves. The Mogollon Culture people only lived at the Gila Cliff Dwellings for 25-30 years before moving on to an unknown location. Read More

Fr. Glenn: Finding Wisdom

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Today we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord—of the “We Three Kings of Orient Are” Christmastime hymn. But, if you read the account in St. Matthew’s Gospel (chapter 2), you’ll discover that they were not described as kings, but simply “wise men”, or “magi”, from the Greek magoi. They probably got the “king” designation due to the pricey gifts they brought—gold, frankincense and myrrh—to honor the “newborn king of the Jews,” whom they sought.

But apparently before the magi came, St. Luke records (Luke 2:8-20) that an angel host appeared to the Jewish shepherds in the field the Read More

Road Conditions This Morning In Los Alamos & White Rock

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View of Diamond Drive at Canyon Road around 11 a.m. today. Courtesy/LAC web cam

View of Diamond Drive along the golf course around 11 a.m. today. Courtesy/LAC web cam

View of Central Avenue at 15th Street around 11 a.m. today. Courtesy/LAC web cam

RAC Emergency Services Weather Alert:

Rio Arriba County Emergency Services has issued the following weather alert:

          • WHAT … Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches except between 6 and 14 inches above 7,500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. 
          • WHERE … Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Upper
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All Shall Be Well: What If … In This New Year…?

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Clergy from left, Pastor Mary Ann Hill, Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired; Assistant Rector Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

By Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry
Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Happy New Year, dear community of Los Alamos and beyond. So, have you grown weary with the question: How is that New Year’s resolution going? Have you kept all the resolutions you set out for the year ahead? You know the reality: Every year, millions of people set New Year’s resolutions – and many give up on them within the first week. Did you know the Read More

Tamaya Resort Named Among Top Meeting Destinations

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Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa in Santa Ana Pueblo. Courtesy/Hyatt Regency

HYATT REGENCY News:

SANTA ANA PUEBLO — Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, a premier New Mexico resort on the Santa Ana Pueblo between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, has received the 2023 Platinum Choice award by Smart Meetings, one of the nation’s leading magazines for event and meeting planners.

The awards honor the hospitality industry’s top-ranked venues and destinations that deliver the highest standard of overall excellence.

“We are honored to be recognized with such a prestigious accolade as the Smart Read More

NWS Albuquerque: Strong Winter Storm Sunday, Monday

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NWS News:

The National Weather Service in Albuquerque (NWS) has issued the following winter weather briefing:

Event Overview 

A potent storm system is expected to move into the Four Corners region Sunday morning spreading snowfall across much of western and northern New Mexico. The storm system should move across New Mexico Sunday night through Monday with high chances of snow accumulations across much of the area especially the high terrain. There is a growing concern and confidence in blizzard conditions developing Monday morning over NE New Mexico generally north of I-40. Right now, Read More

Purgatory To Host ‘First Tracks Brunch Experience’ Sunday

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Purgatory Resort picked up 3 inches of fresh snow overnight Wednesday. Courtesy/Purgatory Resort

Purgatory is hosting a new event Sunday that powder hounds won’t want to miss with the “First Tracks Brunch Experience”. Courtesy/Purgatory Resort

Purgatory Resort News:

Purgatory Resort picked up 3 inches of fresh snow overnight Wednesday, and it snowed continuously Thursday. More snow is in the forecast, with Sunday, Jan. 7 looking to be the best chance for a powder day.

Also on Sunday, Purgatory is hosting a new event that powder hounds won’t want to miss with the “First Tracks Brunch Experience Read More

Señor Tortas Opening Inside Smith’s Marketplace Monday!

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Señor Tortas will be open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week beginning Monday. Courtesy/Chamber

CHAMBER News:

The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the opening of the new Señor Tortas location with a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8. The new Señor Tortas is opeing inside Smith’s Marketplace at 751 Trinity Drive. 

Owner Victor Castillo is opening this restaurant inside Smith’s in the former Infinity BBQ space. They will be offering their same popular authentic Mexican menu, including tacos, burritos, enchiladas and of course tortas, among other items. They will be offering Read More