Lifestyles

Fr. Glenn: The Two-Sided Coin

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Protection of offspring: one of the strongest of all human instincts, often even surpassing that of personal well-being, or even one’s own survival. We saw that the other day in the reports of the Uvalde school shooting in which a teacher died while instinctively shielding a child from the killer—a protective instinct seen often with such tragedies. But sadly, rarely does a day go by in which there we don’t see a story about child abuse of some sort—physical, sexual or otherwise; few things stir us to fury so quickly and so intently. And those are only those we see in the news; we Read More

Posts From The Road: Natural Bridges National Monument

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Sipapu Rocky Landscape: The natural erosion of the rocky landscape around the Sipapu Bridge is evident by the swirly patterns and shapes in the sandstone landscape seen all around Sipapu. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

Natural Bridges National Monument is located in a remote area in southeast Utah and is home to three impressive geological formations known as natural bridges. The bridges vary in size and shape with the younger bridges being more massive and stronger in size while the older bridges may appear thinner and more fragile Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of May 30, 2022

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COUNTY News:

Public Works Projects: 

The projects listed in this section are being managed by County Public Works staff through contractors.

For more information, email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.

Sherwood Boulevard and Aztec Avenue 

Star Paving Company will continue road and drainage improvements on Sherwood Blvd Read More

CYIA Hosts Vacation Bible Schools And 5-Day Clubs

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Child Evangelism Fellowship’s Christian Youth in Action (CYIA) teen summer missionaries to host Vacation Bible Schools and 5-Day Bible Clubs in June and July. Courtesy/CYIA

CYIA News:

Child Evangelism Fellowship’s Christian Youth in Action (CYIA) teen summer missionaries will be hosting Vacation Bible Schools and 5-Day Bible Clubs in Los Alamos and White Rock in June and July.

These free sessions, for children ages 4-12, will be held Monday through Friday, featuring Bible and missionary stories, games, songs, Scripture memory, crafts, snacks, contests and prizes.

Schedule:

  • June 13-17:
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Home Country: Cowboy Air Conditioner

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Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES

“Now Mamie,” Windy Wilson said, “the reason I expurgated myself over here to your place was to see how you was a-doin’ in this year heat.”

Mamie Dilworth refilled his iced tea glass, smiled at the old cowboy and camp cook. “Well, that’s awfully nice of you, Windy. I’m fine. Tired of this heat, just the same as everyone else around here.”

“I hear ya, and thanks for the tea. It helps a guy cool down, refrigerationally speeakin’ a-course.”

“You’re welcome. What are you and Ramses up to these hot days?”

Ramses was Windy’s dog, so named because of his tendency to leave pyramids Read More

New Mexico Department Of Transportation Hosts Public Meeting Webinars On Building Out Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with the assistance of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program invite the community to attend an electric vehicle infrastructure public meeting.

To collect feedback on EV infrastructure needs and potential locations, NMDOT will host regional webinars targeted at citizens and stakeholders in six areas of the State. Attendees will have a chance to better understand the NEVI program and its impact, ask questions, and provide feedback for the NMDOT on EV infrastructure needs and Read More

County Invites Public To Pueblo Canyon Trail Conceptual Plan Meeting June 1 Via Zoom

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Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD) is working with Design Office, a professional consulting service to provide a conceptual design and layout to enhance and expand existing biking trails within Pueblo Canyon, and invites the community to join a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. June 1, via Zoom.

This meeting is a continuation of the meeting that was held the first week of May. Additional information about the project can be found on the Community Services Department Projects Page.

Community Services Department is considering the following bike trail Read More

Council Action At Tuesday Night’s Meeting

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By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Operating food trucks in Los Alamos got a boost after Los Alamos County unanimously approved an ordinance to include mobile food vending in the County’s code during its regular meeting Tuesday evening.

According to the staff report, the ordinance addresses mobile food vending on private land, public land and public right-of-way within Los Alamos County.

It was further stated in the report that the ordinance was created in response to the increase demand and interest from local business owners to obtain a business license for Read More

Atomic City Transit Holiday Closure, Peak Service Suspension

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ACT News:

Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit (ACT) will not operate Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. 

Regular service will resume Tuesday, May 31.

Beginning Wednesday, June 1, Peak service for Route 1, Route 6 and Route 2 will be suspended until further notice.   

Call the ACT office at (505) 661-RIDE (7433) for any additional information or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time.

For the specific route service schedules, click here. Read More