Lifestyles

United Church: Appeal For Donations To Mission Possible

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UCLA News:

Mission Possible is one of the missions that the United Church of Los Alamos has supported since the 1980s. Mission Possible is a Christian mission devoted to bringing the Gospel, food, health care, and hope to people in Eastern Europe.

Mission Possible has been especially busy in Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion. Mission Possible urgently needs additional funds to continue this work as the destruction by the Russian invasion continues. Mission Possible’s website, at www.mp.org has more information about their work and current needs.

A recent message from Addie Read More

LAPS Foundation Hosts Taste Of Knowledge Sunday Oct. 2

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Courtesy/LAPS Foundation

By JENNY MCCUMBER
Executive Director
LAPS Foundation

There are still tickets available for LAPS Foundation’s Taste of Knowledge, 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2 at Pig + Fig Cafe’ in White Rock.

Come celebrate Oktoberfest with us. Enjoy the fabulous menu and participate in our live auction and paddle raise to benefit all Los Alamos Public Schools! 

Go to https://TOK22.givesmart.com or visit lapsfoundation.com to buy your tickets now.

About LAPS Foundation

The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization that helps the local Read More

Public Regulation Commission Encourages Utility Providers And Ratepayers To Participate In New Mexico Home Fund Financial Relief Program

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NMPRC News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) encourages utility service providers and customers to utilize the benefits available through the New Mexico Home Fund, a statewide financial assistance program administered by the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration and funded by the U.S. Treasury Department.

The program offers monetary relief for homeowners and renters who have fallen behind on rental, mortgage, and utility payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first round of awards is for eligible recipients who need help paying bills dating Read More

New Mexico To Deliver $10.9 Million In Utility Assistance

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HSD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Human Services Department (HSD) has announced a second supplemental payment was issued Sept. 16, to New Mexicans approved for the Low-Income Home Energy Program (LIHEAP) between Oct. 1, 2021, and Aug. 31.  

HSD received $22 million from the Federal American Rescue Plan as additional funding for LIHEAP, a program that provides qualified, low-income families with one yearly payment to assist with home heating and cooling costs. Payments are directly made to the HSD LIHEAP customer’s utility vendor. 

“This assistance will help New Mexico families alleviate Read More

Scene Of DPU Crews Fixing Water Leak On 40th Street

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Scene of Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities water crews begin digging up a leaking water pipe this morning on 40th Street near Diamond Drive in North Community. While repairs are underway, a portion of 40th Street is expected to be closed to through traffic until approximately 4 p.m. today. Signs warning motorists of the road closure are placed at the corner of Diamond Drive and 40th Street as well as at Sycamore Street. Traffic in the neighborhood will be restricted to only those residents who live on that stretch of road. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Los Alamos Mountaineers Hybrid Meeting To Feature James Hunter & Beth Cortright’s 2022 Expedition To Morocco

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James Hunter and Beth Cortright with friends on Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in northern Africa, Morocco and the Atlas Mountains (13,665 feet). Toubkal is an ultra-prominent peak, the highest for more than 1,200 miles in any direction. Courtesy/Mountaineers

Mountaineers News: 

The Sept. 27 Mountaineers meeting will be in-person, with a hybrid adjunct.

The presentation will feature James Hunter and Beth Cortright’s May 2022 expedition to Morocco. With two of their friends, they toured around central and western Morocco. They climbed the highest mountain in northern Africa, Mount Read More

Road Closure: Water Repairs Underway In North Community Until 4 p.m. Today

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 A portion of 40th Street in North Community is closed for emergency water repairs today. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

 A portion of 40th Street in North Community is closed to through traffic for emergency water repairs today.

The work is expected to be complete by 4 p.m.

Signs warning motorists of the road closure are placed at the corner of Diamond Dr. and 40th St. as well as at Sycamore St. and 40th St. The affected portion of the streets is approximately in the middle of that street.

Department of Public Utilities water crews will be repairing a leak and restricting traffic in the neighborhood to only Read More

Pyramid Café Moving/Expanding To Central Park Square

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BUSINESS News:

Pyramid Café announces its new location at 157 Central Park Square, next to Pet Pangaea. The space was formerly the location of Time Out Pizzeria.

Owner Ziggy Rzig said the eastern part of the restaurant, facing 15th and Nectar streets, will feature Pyramid’s freshly prepared foods and take-out options.

He has plans to convert the western-facing part of the restaurant, opposite Rigoberto’s, into the Los Alamos Cantina. The restaurant will serve tapas and much more.

“We look forward to continuing to serve the great food that Pyramid is known for, as well as offering a new cantina Read More