Lifestyles

On The Job In Los Alamos: At Bob’s Bodacious BBQ

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On the job in Los Alamos at Bob’s Bodacious BBQ are Alex Tuning, 18, left, and James Hollon, 19, preparing for customers Wednesday at the tasty eatery at 3801 Arkansas Ave. See the menu and hours of operation at wwwbobsbodaciousbbq.com or call 505.662.4227. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com  Read More

Luján, Welch Support FCC Proposal Making Wi-Fi On School Buses Eligible For E-Rate Funding

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT) announced their support today for the Federal Communications Commission’s new proposal to allow the use of federal funding for Wi-Fi in school buses.

The Declaratory Ruling, if adopted, would allow E-Rate program funding to equip school buses with Wi-Fi, providing substantial benefits to students, including millions of students caught in the Homework Gap. The proposal would clarify that use of Wi-Fi, or similar access point technologies, on school buses serves an Read More

PED Provides $2.7M In Emergency Transportation Funds To School Districts, Charters To Offset Increased Gas Prices

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Public Education Secretary Kurt Steinhaus

PED News:

SANTA FE – The Public Education Department is tapping into the Emergency Transportation Fund to allocate nearly $2.7 million to New Mexico school districts and state-chartered schools to offset the rising cost of fuel.

The cost of a gallon of gas has risen 82 cents on average since most school transportation contracts were signed last summer.

“We have the Emergency Transportation Fund for situations like this when – through no fault of their own – districts and schools face an extraordinary increase in the cost of getting students to and from Read More

Yum!

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Chicken Salad on a Croissant is on the menu for lunch today at Pig + Fig Café. Courtesy photo

Restaurant News:

Today at Pig + Fig Café is a Tuesday Lunch Box Special: Chicken Salad on a Croissant.

The meal included chicken salad made with apples, celery, mayonnaise and tarragon on a butter croissant; served with sea salt potato chips, a fresh-baked cookie and choice of drink. Pig + Fig Café is at 11 Sherwood Blvd., in White Rock. Click here or call (505) 672-2742.

P.S. Restaurant owners – send us your menu specials as we are always happy to share delicious news out to the community! (caclark@ladailypost.com) Read More

Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum Returns To Kelly Hall At Trinity On The Hill Church For 9th Season Of Talks

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Nels Hoffman giving a Faith and Science Forum talk in Kelly Hall at Trinity on the Hill Church. Courtesy/LAFSF

LAFSF News:

The Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum (LAFSF) invites the public to a summer of celebration of being together again and continued examination of issues at the interface of faith and science:

  • Extending the discussion on human origins and evolution;
  • Expanding the boundaries of faith and embedded truth; and
  • Exploring the nature of God’s interaction with humankind.

The LAFSF’s ninth season of Wednesday events runs June 1 to Aug. 3.

The season starts with invited external speaker Read More

New Mexico Department Of Cultural Affairs Works To Aid Preservation Work At Fort Stanton Historic Site

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The Catholic Chapel at Fort Stanton at 104 Kit Carson Road, Fort Stanton, N.M. Courtesy/Kenneth Walter

NMDCA News:

New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) and New Mexico Historic Sites announce that preservation work has begun on some of the historic buildings at Fort Stanton Historic Site.

The department is spending $146,803 to preserve and stabilize properties throughout the site, including the Fort Stanton Marine Hospital, the Catholic Chapel, Fort Stanton Fire Station, the Adjutant’s Building, the Guard House, and the main parking lot entrance. In total, this preservation Read More

Posts From The Road: The Wedge Overlook In Utah

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Cloudy Sunset: The afternoon clouds and colors at sunset gifted us a beautiful view at the Wedge Overlook in the San Rafael Swell in Southern Utah. This area is known as the little Grand Canyon. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Distant Sunlight: Sunlight illuminates the distant landscape while the canyon in the foreground remains darkened by cloud cover. The scene continually changes as clouds move in and out. This photo is taken from the viewpoint known as the Wedge Overlook, which gives viewers a magnificent view in several directions. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN Read More