Lifestyles

Merry Christmas … Think Twice When You Say It! 

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By LEAH LUCK
Los Alamos

“Merry Christmas” – What does it mean? A blessing, a wish to a neighbor or friend. A reminder of Baby Jesus, his birth, the One who came for all on earth. 

Why do we say, “Merry Christmas,” the offer of Peace, Hope and Goodwill? To share the love Christ has given, a love we can’t understand. 

This time of year we stretch out our hand to help, to share with our fellow man Those blessings He so abundantly gives to the ones for whom he died so we can live. 

So, let us wish “Merry Christmas” to all we come across, without fear of rejection, persecution or loss. Our liberty is Read More

LAPS: Stay Safe This Holiday Season

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Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Traveling for the Holidays? Be Prepared! Arrive Safe! 

According to the National Safety Council (NSC), “traveling by car during the holidays has the highest fatality rate of any major form of transportation based on fatalities per passenger mile”.

Many of these deaths are preventable by following important safety tips. 

The NSC offers these safety tips and more on its website:

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County Announces ARPA Individual Assistance Grants

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COUNTY News: 

Officials with Los Alamos County announced today they have launched an Individual Assistance grant program utilizing funds from the U.S. Government’s COVID-19 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Administered by the County’s Social Services division, the program provides up to $2,000 in financial assistance to eligible Los Alamos County residents to help with food insecurity, rent, utilities, technology, or other household expenses that have been difficult to cover due to the global pandemic.   

To qualify, an applicant must be a Los Alamos County resident who can demonstrate Read More

Pig + Fig Cafe Announces Holiday Hours This Week

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Courtesy/Pig+Fig

Pig + Fig Cafe News:

Pig + Fig Cafe announces its holiday hours this Week at 11 Sherwood Blvd. in White Rock.

Holiday hours:

  • 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26;
  • 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27;
  • 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28
    (Closing early for private event);
  • 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29;
  • 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30; and
  • 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31
    (Closing early for wine dinner).
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New Mexico Broadband Initiative Seeks Urgent Assistance From Residents To Improve Statewide Internet Access

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OBAE News:

The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) is urging residents to search for their address within the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) maps and challenge inaccurate or incomplete information before the Jan. 13, 2023, deadline.

Each successful challenge will bring thousands of dollars in federal funding to help establish sufficient internet coverage throughout the state. 

Whether it’s buying groceries, participating in a well-check appointment, attending classes, renewing a driver’s license, or maintaining connections with loved ones, connectivity Read More

Posts From The Road: 2022 Year In Review

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The Palouse: The Palouse is an area in eastern Washington state that I had been wanting to see for years and it did not disappoint. The beautiful rolling hills covered in fields of wheat and canola and a few other crops were breathtaking. Shown are crops of wheat and canola taken from Steptoe Butte State Park in June when the crops were bright green and yellow. The green is mostly wheat fields and the yellow fields are canola. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Multnomah Falls: We drove and camped on the Washington and Oregon sides of the Columbia River. While in Oregon we visited several of the many Read More

Fr. Glenn: Hero Worship

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Well, a very merry and blessed Christmas to you all and to your families—a joyful time to rest, to renew our relationships with family and friends. Few things are as heart-warming as the squeals of delight from your children and grandchildren on Christmas eve and morn as the little ones open their presents, or the anticipation for a dinner with many of their favorite food. Many of you grandparents will relate to the scripture which says: “Grandchildren are the crown of the aged…” (Proverbs 17:6), and “Lo, sons are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. / Like arrows Read More