Lifestyles
Posts From The Road: Year In Review 2023 Part 2
Chloride, NM: We explored areas in southwestern New Mexico in January and February of 2023. We visited several locations that were new to us and returned to some favorite locations from past trips. Chloride, N.M., is a mining town established in 1879 and many of the original structures still stand today. History of the mining towns of the western U.S. is always interesting and full of surprises. Chloride was a boom town of 2,000-3,000 residents for a few years until the mines declined and the miners moved on to other sites. Chloride is home to about two dozen residents today who work together to maintain Read More
Fr. Glenn: To Be Wholly Family
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Well … 2023 coming to a close. How time flies. So many things still fresh in the ol’ memory—the pandemic (already almost four years ago!), wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, presidents come and gone, space shuttles and their disasters, moon landings. 9/11. We “boomers” seem to be all retiring … or, inevitably, passing. Decades go so quickly. It’s like the country songs “Don’t Blink” and “Remember When”.
But now we come into the new year, which always brings new hope for the future. Fortuitously, the Sunday within the eight days (“octave”) of Christmas—the Catholic Church always Read More
Life After 50: Posso Salutare Il Tuo Cane?
The family table at a vineyard in the Umbria region of Italy. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
The anniversary of the first living nativity that exists across the world even today. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
La Pietà depicts Mary cradling Jesus, while Joseph stands behind her and Mary Magdalene sits at their feet. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos
After many, many years of saving money and finally having the time to go, my husband and I traveled to Italy. He was smart enough to learn some Italian before we went left. I always feel that if you have learned something Read More
Cowboy Breakfast At Sheriff’s Posse Lodge Jan. 7, 2024
Courtesy photo
By LAURA TRYBOSKI
Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse
Happy New Year!
The Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse are stewards of the historical lodge at 650 North Mesa Road. We host a monthly charity breakfast that supports local Los Alamos County nonprofit organizations. Profits from our breakfasts are given to the charity being hosted.
Last year we hosted the 4H Club, NJROTC, Lemonade Living, Habitat for Humanity, The Pony Club and Boy Scout Troop #22.
Our Jan. 7, 2024, breakfast is 7-11 a.m. and hosted by the Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse.
The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children Read More
TLC Plumbing & Utility To Begin Warranty Work On Canyon Road Reconstruction Project Second Week Of January
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has announced that TLC Plumbing and Utility will begin warranty work for the Canyon Road Reconstruction project the second week of January 2024.
Two water valves have become loose and need to be repaired. For the safety of the traveling public, traffic is being diverted around the water valves. The work is scheduled for completion by the end of January 2024.
Vehicles will need to exit to the west onto Canyon Road from the west driveway of the Aquatic Center, and Canyon Village Apartment resident’s driveway, no left turn onto Canyon Road.
Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read More
November 2023 Real Estate Market Insights: Sales Dip And Prices Fluctuate
NMAR News:
In November 2023, there was an 11.79 percent decrease in home sales in New Mexico compared to the previous month.
While still lagging by 8.34 percent behind November 2022 sales, these figures indicate a 4.99 percent decline in the median sold price on a year-over-year basis. In comparison to October 2023, the November median sold price in New Mexico increased by 1.82 percent.
According to National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun, “Inflation notched down to 3.1 percent in November despite the incomprehensible rise of nearly 7 percent growth in housing rent. Read More
County Transportation Board To Meet Thursday Jan. 4
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Transportation Board will meet 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4 in person at the Municipal Building Boards & Commissions Room and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Meeting ID: 817 8137 9747 Read More
IWF-NM Members Gather At Bishop’s Lodge
Members of the International Women’s Forum – New Mexico (IWF-NM) gathered Thursday for a holiday luncheon at Bishop’s Lodge in Santa Fe. Members from left include Los Alamos Historian Nancy Bartlit, Bishop’s Lodge General Manager Angelica Palladino, Enterprise Bank & Trust Los Alamos Region President Liddie Martinez, Bradbury Science Museum Director Linda Deck and taking the photo, Los Alamos Daily Post Publisher Carol A. Clark. The International Women’s Forum connects women leaders across every professional sector in support of each other and the common mission of advancing Read More
NCRTD ‘Blue Bus’ Announces Sweeping Service Reductions Due To Shortage Of Available Commercial Drivers
NCRTD News:
Effective Jan. 6, 2024, The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) Blue Bus will temporarily reduce portions of its fixed route bus schedules across North Central New Mexico, including Española, Taos and Chimayo and will temporarily supplement the reduced bus service schedule with a new app-based on-demand rideshare service known as “My Blue”.
NCRTD will also temporarily suspend service to the Jicarilla Apache Nation. The sweeping changes are due to a shortage of available drivers.
Beginning Monday Jan.8, the 340 Chile Line and the 100 Riverside routes will begin Read More