Lifestyles

Purgatory Resort Celebrates Neverending 2022/23 Season

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April 29 photoshoot at Purgatory Resort. Courtesy/Purgatory Resort

PURGATORY News:

DURANGO, Colo. — Purgatory Resort is excited to extend ski season weekends into May this spring, thanks to significant snowfall and ideal temperatures – a feat accomplished only once before in the resort’s 58-year history.

“We’re making the most of this spectacular winter by skiing and riding our way into summer,” Dave Rathbun said, Purgatory’s General Manager. “When our region receives this much natural snowfall, you can bet we’re doing everything we can to stay open. It’s an opportunity to notch Read More

Houck: Downsizing At Retirement

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By DAVID HOUCK
Qualifying Broker
Atomic Realty

DOWNSIZING – Many older Americans are choosing to go smaller and downsize when retiring. Moving is a stressful experience, at any age, and downsizing for retirement carries unique challenges. Downsizing involves letting go of 60 to 80 percent of the belongings that took you decades to accumulate.

DOWNSIZING ADVANTAGES

Saving money is one of the primary reasons people downsize in retirement. Less expensive housing is an easy way to increase your budget and your retirement savings.

Some financial advantages of downsizing in retirement include: Read More

TOTH Holds Sneaker Fundraiser For House Of Hope

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A scene from a previous house build by House of Hope in Juarez, Mexico. Courtesy/TOTH

A scene from a previous house build by House of Hope in Juarez, Mexico. Courtesy/TOTH

TOTH News:

Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church is holding an athletic shoe drive fundraiser during the entire month of May to raise money for House of Hope – a House Build Project in Juarez, Mexico.

Proceeds will be put toward the cost of building a simple home for a family in need. The community is invited to participate by bringing any old pairs of tennis shoes to the lower lot at Trinity on the Hill and dropping them in the clearly Read More

Calvary Chapel Hosts Women’s Ministry Talk May 19

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CALVARY CHAPEL News:

Karen Warin of Navigators Ministry will give a talk, “Come to the Banquet: An Invitation to Experience God with All Your Senses,” 5-8:45 p.m. May 19 at Calvary Chapel, 850 North Mesa Road.

This ministry was born out of Warin’s desire to connect more intimately with her Father. For the past 13 years, she has sought and developed creative ways to walk with God. For more information, you can go to her website at www.cometothebanquet.com.

Warin’s Background

Warin has been involved with ministry to women for over 30 years. Since 2001 she has been on staff with The Navigators; a worldwide Read More

County To Host Public Meeting To Present Draft Of Los Alamos Short-Term Rentals Program May 17

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Community Development Department (CDD) will host a public meeting to solicit feedback on the first draft of its Short-term Rental  (STR) Program 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 17 at the White Rock Fire Station #3 at 129 N.M. 4.

The public is encouraged to attend a presentation by the Project Team (CDD staff, Wilson & Company consultants, and Steering Committee members) and a Q&A session planned for 6:15-6:45 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. 

Short-term rentals, also known as vacation rentals, are now a mainstay in most communities and Los Alamos is Read More

Rotary Honors Distinguished LAHS Student Estevan Trujillo

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Rotarian Vincent Chiravalle, right, presents a Distinguished Student of Service certificate to LAHS junior Estevan Trujillo, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos as his parents, Araceli and Adam Trujillo, share the moment, May 2, at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Linda Hull

By VINCENT CHIRAVALLE
Rotary Club of Los Alamos

The motto of Rotary is Service Above Self. To support this motto in each academic year, the Rotary Club of Los Alamos honors “Distinguished Students of Service” in their junior year of high school.

Students are first nominated by their teachers who are asked to select Read More

County To Host Public Meeting On Rose Street Reconstruction Project Thursday May 4

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COUNTY News:

The Transportation Board and Public Works Department will hold a public meeting Thursday, May 4 to discuss the reconstruction improvements on Rose Street (Central Avenue to Peach Street).

The project consists of a full reconstruction including drainage and ADA safety improvements of Rose Street between Central Avenue and Peach Street. The scope of work includes removal and replacement of asphalt surface, new curb and gutter, drainage inlets, sidewalk, ADA ramps and detectable warning surfaces, drive pads, utilities valve adjustments, and sewer manhole cover adjustments, Read More

Nominations Sought For Living Treasures Of Los Alamos

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Living Treasure News:
Do you know someone you think should be a Living Treasure of Los Alamos (LTLA)? Nominations will be accepted through June 1 and the LTLA board will choose three new Treasures, who will be honored at a ceremony in September or October 2023.
Nominees must be current residents of Los Alamos County. Selection of the new Treasures will be based on letters of nomination from the public; letters should include the following information: 
  • In which areas did the nominee make volunteer contributions to life in Los Alamos?
  • How many years has the nominee been involved in community activities?
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Congressional Delegation Welcomes $2.8 Million In FAA Grants For New Mexico Airports

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Congressional Delegation News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) have announced $2,865,326 in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for eight airports in New Mexico to repair runways, taxiways and other infrastructure.

“Local airports help sustain and grow our economy. They also play an important role in connecting families and communities, to one another and to health care and other services,” Heinrich

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