COUNTY News:
Power is out throughout Eastern Area down to Pajarito Cliffs Site.
An underground power line was hit on Verde Ridge.
Electric linemen are isolating the damage and should be able to restore power within the hour. Read More
Lifestyles
Father Theophan: National Sobor Of The UOC Of USA
Vespers in Saint Sophia Chapel. Courtesy/Father Theophan
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the United States of America convened its 23rd Regular Sobor Oct. 10-15 in South Bound Brook, New Jersey. Courtesy/Father Theophan
By Father Theophan
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
Los Alamos
Last week, Oct. 10-15, the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the United States of America convened their 23rd Regular Sobor in South Bound Brook, New Jersey.
It was presided over by His Eminence, Metropolitan ANTONY and His Eminence, Archbishop DANIEL, and attended by the priests and deacons of the church as well Read More
Sishito Pepper At Los Alamos Farmers Market Thursday
NNSA Principal Deputy Administrator Rose Visits Tajikistan
NNSA Principal Deputy Administrator Frank Rose
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Principal Deputy Administrator Frank Rose visited Tajikistan Oct. 6, met with senior officials, and participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Tajikistan’s Customs leadership at Fotehobod border crossing observing the delivery of newly deployed radiation detection equipment provided by NNSA.
The equipment will help combat smuggling of nuclear and radioactive material at an important international border crossing point.
During the ceremony, Rose Read More
‘National Do Not Disturb While Driving Day’ Highlights Mobile Phone Setting That Saves Lives
Courtesy/NDDC
NDDC News:
The National Distracted Driving Coalition (NDDC) is promoting Oct. 20, as National Do Not Disturb While Driving Day to highlight the continuing danger of using a cell phone while driving and educate the public about a feature that can help drivers avoid distraction.
“Distracted driving claimed more than 3,100 lives in 2020 according to government statistics, and we know this is likely a dramatic undercount,” said Vice Chairman Bruce Landsberg of the National Transportation Safety Board. “Technology is part of the problem but can also be part of the solution. Setting Read More
NCP Free Green Chile Cheeseburger Day Tuesday Oct. 25
Nuclear Care Partners (NCP) is hosting a FREE Green Chile Cheeseburger luncheon to honor current/former Atomic and Department of Energy employees and their family members Tuesday, Oct. 25. You must call the Betty Ehart Center to sign up by Monday, Oct. 21, at 505.662.8920. NCP will be on hand with a fond remembrance, prizes and resources. A small resource fair will take place upstairs with community partners that support the needs of seniors in the community. Those seniors 60 and over can join the senior center for free and learn about all of the great programs availble. Courtesy/Bernadette Read More
Mesa Library Quarterly Yoga Book Club Begins Nov. 3
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Want to learn more about yoga or share your practice with like-minded people?
The staff at Mesa Public Library announces a new Quarterly Yoga Book Club to be facilitated by certificated yoga therapist Jacci Gruninger, MS, C-IAYT.
This series is free to the public thanks to the generous support of Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries, and the first session is 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 on Mesa Public Library’s lower level. The program is suitable for adults of all ages and abilities.
Participants can expect to spend up to 45 minutes breathing, moving, and being still, Read More
North Central RTD Named GFOA Triple Crown Winner
NCRTD News:
CHICAGO — Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has named North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD), NM as a 2020 Triple Crown Winner.
GFOA’s Triple Crown designation recognizes governments who have received GFOA’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting or Canadian Award for Financial Reporting, Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award, and Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for a fiscal year. North Central Regional Transit District is one of just 317 governments that received the Read More
‘IAIA Making History Symposium’ Monday Oct. 17
‘IAIA Making History Symposium’ Oct. 17 in person and online. Courtesy/IAIA
IAIA News:
The Institute Of American Indian Arts (IAIA) has been preparing for this event for the past 60 years. From 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (MDT) Monday, Oct. 17, the IAIA will present the IAIA Making History Symposium.
Whether you join us in the Center for Lifelong Education (CLE) on campus, participate in panels and Q&A sessions via Zoom, or watch the day’s events online, you will enjoy the engaging conversations and presentations given by historians, celebrated alums, current and former IAIA team members, staff Read More
Posts From Abroad: The Canals Of Venice, Italy
Posts from abroad: The view during a visit Saturday in Venice, Italy. Venice is filled with winding canals, striking architecture and beautiful bridges. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Scene Saturday of a canal in Venice, Italy. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Scene Saturday in Venice, Italy. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Scene of a canal Saturday in Venice, Italy. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Scene Saturday of striking architecture in Venice, Italy. Photo by Liddie Martinez Read More