Lifestyles

From Bomb-Builders, A Building For Compassionates

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Unitarian Church News:

In 1950, with World War II still fresh in people’s minds and trouble brewing in Korea, a dull-looking dormitory sat near the rim of Pueblo Canyon. It housed young male scientists, including a new arrival – 24-year-old physicist Lewis Agnew. His bride-to-be, Marge, lived in a women’s dorm not far away. Weapons work, scenery, romances, and ethical questions were abundant across the townsite in those days.

Not long after, Marge and Lew – now married – joined the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, which had just been founded in 1953 by 25 town residents. The church, with Read More

Introduction To Unitarian Universalism Sunday March 19

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Unitarian Church News:

The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos presents an “Introduction to Unitarian Universalism” program Sunday, March 19.

Join the Unitarian Church for worship at 10:30 a.m., followed by a Soup and Bread Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall.

Following the lunch (approx. 12:15 p.m.), the Rev. John Cullinan will present a brief introductory program on Unitarian Universalist history and principles, followed by Q&A time. These events are free.

For more information, contact the minister at revjohn@uulosalamos.org Read More

Rabbi Jack Hosts Lunch-time Hebrew Bible Study Thursday

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Rabbi Jack Shlachter of the Los Alamos Jewish Center holding a Torah. Courtesy photo

Los Alamos Jewish Center News:

The community is invited to join Rabbi Jack Shlachter of the Los Alamos Jewish Center noon to 1 p.m. this Thursday, March 16, for his monthly Third Thursday “Lunch-time Learn” discussion about the weekly Torah (Hebrew Bible) portion.

This month’s discussion will be conducted via Zoom.

Rabbi Jack will lead an exploration of a variety of traditional and contemporary Jewish commentaries looking at the last section of the Book of Exodus (35:1-40:38), which describes the construction Read More

Council To Hear Atomic City Transit Study Plan March 14

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ACT News:

Atomic City Transit (ACT) has been working with LSC Transportation Consultants to update their five-year service plan.

The first draft of the Short-Range Transit Plan Report has been completed and is now available for public review in the Transit Study section of the ACT website. The report includes an analysis of their current services, and some recommendations proposed by the consultant for improvements. 

The link below provides a direct link to the Atomic City Transit website for review of the documents prior to the meeting. Atomic City Transit – Los Alamos County (losalamosnm.us) Read More

New Mexico Department Of Transportation Partnership Provides Safe Rides Home For St. Patrick’s Day Patrons

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NMDOT News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and its partners are promoting a safe ride home program to combat drunk driving in New Mexico.

Since 2017, NMDOT in partnership with Bernalillo County, the city of Albuquerque, Cumulus radio stations and Uber have provided nearly 26,000 safe rides home by supporting the “Take a Ride on Us” program for people living in the Bernalillo County metro area.

For celebratory events surrounding St. Patrick’s Day, the program is offering 1,000 rides for people living in and around the Albuquerque metro area, an Uber credit Read More

Fr. Glenn: The Silence Of The Lambs

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

It’s not uncommon these days to see speakers at universities and other venues shouted down so that they can’t be heard or, “better yet”, to cancel their appearances. Nowadays we even have some calling for the repeal of the first amendment which allows free speech, or that speech should somehow be censured. Talk about a slippery slope!

Hmmm … maybe I’ll start demanding that only Christian views and ideas and practices be allowed. After all, since others don’t fit my plan and agenda, they must be silenced … forcibly if necessary. Or, I’ll burn their places of gathering, de facto Read More

Posts From The Road: Isleta Lakes RV Resort

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Lake: Bare cottonwood trees appear to be dancing near the Isleta Lakes RV Resort just south of Albuquerque. The trees were silhouetted by a beautiful New Mexico sunset each evening that we spent at the park. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Campground: The campground at Isleta is located about a mile from the casino complex. Shown is the campground in the bosque area near the Rio Grande and the casino and hotel located on the hill in the distance. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Eagle: This bald eagle visited the cottonwood trees by the lakes each afternoon while we were camped at Isleta. Read More