Lifestyles

Mountaineers: ‘From Kilimanjaro To Serengeti’ Tuesday

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At the summit of Kilimanjaro, the high point of Africa at 19,341 feet above sea level. Courtesy/James Wernicke

By WILLIAM PRIEDORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers

Come join the Mountaineers for another story of adventure! The Mountaineers meeting will take place Tuesday, July 26 at the Los Alamos Nature Center, held in collaboration with PEEC.

There will also be a virtual adjunct. The meeting starts at 7 p.m., with socializing starting at 6:45 p.m., and features a presentation entitled “From Kilimanjaro To Serengeti: What I Learned From The Wilds Of Tanzania” by James Wernicke.

James writes “7 Read More

White Rock Presbyterian Church Seeks Office Administrator

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Rock Presbyterian Church at 310 Rover Blvd. in White Rock. Courtesy photo

WRPC News:

White Rock Presbyterian Church (WRPC) is looking for an Office Administrator.

This is a part-time position (8-12 hrs/wk, M-F; hours and days flexible), starting as soon as possible, with a primary responsibility of overseeing and managing the church office, while providing a friendly and welcoming presence.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office and QuickBooks required; familiarity with current and emerging digital platforms and communication desired.

Contact Deb Worley at pastor@wrpchurch.com or call Read More

Century Bank & FHLB Dallas Provide $650,000 To Help Finance Affordable Housing Development

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The Santa Fe community celebrated the ribbon-cutting of Siler Yard, an affordable rental development. New Mexico Inter-Faith Housing received a $650,000 AHP subsidy from Century Bank and FHLB Dallas to help fund development. Courtesy/FHLB Dallas

Century Bank News:

SANTA FE — Century Bank, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Santa Fe residents recently celebrated the grand opening of an affordable housing development designed specifically for people involved in creative professions.

Known as Siler Yard, the 65-unit rental development at 1218 Siler Road in Santa Fe, Read More

Feasting & Foraging At Purgatory Resort Aug. 19

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Purgatory Resort will host Mushroom & Wine Dinner Aug. 19 in Durango, Colo. Courtesy/Purgatory Resort

PURGATORY News:

DURANGO, Colo. — Purgatory Resort is hosting the 9th annual Mushroom & Wine Dinner, presented by Vector Bank.

The event is 6-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19 at Purgy’s Restaurant. The five-course dinner includes wine pairings inspired by Executive Chef Joe Albright’s favorite wild mushroom dishes and seasonal ingredients sourced locally in the San Juan Mountains. To create the menu, the chef starts with strong wine selections and then shapes the food pairings from Read More

NCRTD To Update Long-Range Strategic Plan

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NCRTD News:

ESPAÑOLA — The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) is updating its Long-Range Strategic Plan and will develop a mission and clear vision for the future of transit service in NCRTD’s large geographical service area.

The development of the plan will include input from the communities it serves within the District as well as the Eight Northern Pueblos and the Jicarilla Apache Nation.

NCRTD is now seeking community input on existing challenges in reaching essential destinations, infrastructural needs to connect to transit services, and any other transit related issues Read More

Mescalero Apache Tribe Housing Department Honored For Providing Housing Opportunities To Local Residents

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Cornell Fatty accepts American Flag from USDA RD State Director Patricia Dominguez. Courtesy/USDA

USDA News:

MESCALERO — USDA Rural Development State Director Patricia Dominguez honored the Mescalero Apache Tribe Housing Department (MATHD) Monday for their many years of providing housing opportunities to those living on Mescalero Tribal lands.

When presenting a certificate of appreciation to Executive Director Craig Dougall of the Mescalero Apache Tribe Housing Department, Director Dominguez said, “We are proud to call the Mescalero Apache Tribe Housing Department a partner because Read More

Governor Announces $10 Million Infrastructure Investment In Albuquerque Rail Trail

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STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Wednesday announced a $10 million state infrastructure investment in the Albuquerque Rail Trail, an urban redevelopment project launched by the City of Albuquerque to build a 7-mile loop of multi-use trails connecting downtown and riverside destinations.

The governor was joined by Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, as well as members of the Albuquerque City Council and area state legislators, to announce the state infrastructure investment in the plan to transform downtown Albuquerque’s rail corridor, creating an urban parkway will Read More

Gruninger: Yoga Helps Practitioners Cultivate Awareness

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By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT
Los Alamos

I drive by the Rio Grande River two days a week. I usually don’t pay much attention to it one way, but on my way home, I always look out over the river.

Now, you know, the Rio Grande we see isn’t quite what people imagine when they think of the Rio Grande River. As I drive over the river, I quickly take in its beauty; it’s almost like a ritual for me.

A number of times I have thought I spotted a duck sitting on the river; and I think, “oh, interesting”. Yesterday, I thought I saw that duck in the same spot on the river. Today, I drove over the river and looked again and actually Read More

Leonard: Navigate Stormy Water With Life Wheels

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By LAURA LEONARD
Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Alamos

Being human means managing life transitions. Some of these experiences are exciting and some are traumatic. Either way, both create stress and uncertainty. Having your first child, becoming an empty nester, applying for college, leaving for college, marriage, moving, losing a spouse to illness, divorce, retirement; force us to transition in big and often mentally difficult ways.

All of these life transitions have one thing in common … a change in personal identity. Adapting to new roles with less discomfort requires having some tools in Read More