Lifestyles

ATC Transit Services To Be Closed Christmas Day

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Atomic City Transit (ACT) regular scheduled bus service and para transit services will not operate on Monday, Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Atomic City Transit (ACT) regular scheduled bus service and para transit services will not operate on Monday, Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

Atomic City Transit service will resume Tuesday, Dec. 26 with the exception of Peak Service on Route 6 (PM). Peak Service on Route 6 (PM) will resume Jan. 2, 2024.

Route 3 and Peak Service on Routes 1 and 6 (AM) will remain suspended until further notice due Read More

NCL Statement On DOT’s Fine Against Southwest Airlines

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NCL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Consumers League (NCL) Monday applauded the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) landmark enforcement action against Southwest Airlines over the company’s operational meltdown during the 2022 holidays.

The following statement is attributable to John Breyault, NCL’s Vice President of Public Policy, Telecommunications, and Fraud:

“Today’s DOT action sends an unambiguous signal to the airline industry that passengers’ time is valuable and there will be consequences for carriers that waste it. The unprecedented $140 million fine demonstrates Read More

Travel: Slow-Paced Voyage Of Discovery Through Burgundy

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Ancy-le-Franc. Photo by Debbie Stone

La Belle Epoque. Photo by Debbie Stone

By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

When most people think of a barge, they envision a flat-bottomed boat that hauls goods down a waterway – a working vessel. So, when I told family and friends that I was going on a barge cruise in France, I received quizzical and confused looks. They didn’t understand why I was choosing to travel by what they perceived to be an uncomfortable mode of transportation.

“Au contraire!” I responded, and then proceeded to enlighten them, explaining that this was not a cargo boat, Read More

Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-Use Trail Project Construction Activities: Week Of Dec. 18

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Public Works Division is under contract with Hasse Contracting Company Inc. to construct the Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-use Trail Project.

During the week of Dec. 18, Hasse Contracting will continue construction activities within the Fuller Lodge Grounds adjacent to Central Avenue.

Hours of Construction:

Hasse Contracting Company Inc. will generally be working 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Weekend work may be conducted occasionally if construction activities are impacted by weather.

Traffic Impact:

During these activities there will Read More

Posts From The Road: Buc-ee’s Mega Stores On Steroids

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Buc-ee’s Traffic: Visitors to Buc-ee’s Convenience Stores may be surprised at the traffic created by the mega stores especially close to the building and around the 100 plus gas pumps. It’s not just a pit stop, it’s an experience! Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Brisket & More: Fresh brisket, pulled pork and other varieties of hot sandwiches are served up in every Buc-ee’s mega store. Other cold sandwiches and fresh food are also available. The Buc-ee’s Stores make it a priority to serve fresh food. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Read More

Fr. Glenn: Dusting Off Resolutions

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Wow. Only a week until Christmas eve. That means the New Year is already almost upon us. Man … where did 2022 go? Oh, wait …

Yes, I’m behind the times, I suppose. Listening to “classic” Christmas music on Pandora and “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” came on. Good ol’ Bing. And then … transported to past decades before all the tech stuff pervaded every moment of our lives—cellphones, computers, internet, video games, etc.—a much simpler, and in many ways, a much happier time.

It’s sad that kids are not just out and about nowadays playing in yards, flying kites, riding bikes; Read More

All Shall Be Well: ‘While We Are Waiting, Come’

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Clergy from left, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired; Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Associate Rector Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Courtesy photo

By Rev. Deb Beloved Church
White Rock Presbyterian Church

“While we are waiting, come; while we are waiting, come.
Jesus, our Lord, Emmanuel, while we are waiting, come.”

“With power and glory, come; with power and glory, come.
Jesus, our Lord, Emmanuel, while we are waiting, come.”

“Come, Savior, quickly come; come, Savior, quickly come.
 Jesus, our Lord, Emmanuel, while we are waiting, come.”

These are the lyrics of an Advent hymn (entitled, appropriately, Read More

Wildfire Preparedness Is Year-Round: Don’t Hibernate On 2023 Preparedness Plan

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Forest Stewards Guild News:

SANTA FE — Take this seasonal break to create or review and improve your personal preparedness plan for emergencies. 

The Forest Stewards Guild and the Fire Adapted New Mexico learning network (FACNM) and partners at nearby national forests, agencies, and non-governmental organizations conclude the 2023 Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round campaign with our December message: Don’t Hibernate on a Preparedness Plan.  

Although emergencies and disasters can occur at any moment, the winter months – when wildfire risk is at its lowest – are a good time to create Read More

Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum: Artificial Intelligence & Religious Transhumanism By Dr. James Carroll

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Courtesy/Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum

Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum News:

Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum Presents: Artificial Intelligence & Religious Transhumanism By Dr. James Carroll, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, at SALA Event Center. Pizza will be served.

Continuing the themes from the summer lecture on Artificial Intelligence, Dr. James Carroll will discuss the relatively recent rise of “religious transhumanism.” Transhumanists think that technology is in the process of fundamentally changing what it means to be human, and they have some remarkably interesting Read More