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Tom’s 2025 Thanksgiving Thankful List

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By TOM GARRISON
© 2025 Tom Garrison

Each November. I compose a “Thanksgiving Thankful List” for the preceding year. My wife, Deb, and I enjoy our life in red rock southern Utah and have many things for which we are thankful.

I hope sharing them brings a smile and acknowledgement that even the seldom thought of can be a source of thankfulness.

Below is my 2025 list.

  1. Southwest Utah has grown enormously in the last 15 years. Because of that I’m thankful for street signs. I’m an old guy and getting around is hard enough. Without street signs to guide me, I’d probably end up in the twilight zone.
  2. I’m thankful
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LAPS Announces Dec. 1 Is Ride The Bus Day!

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LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) is encouraging all eligible students to ride the school bus to or from school on Monday, Dec. 1, as part of “Ride the Bus” Day.

This initiative not only helps the environment but also funds the LAPS Transportation Department.

The goal is to have 1,000 riders.

Two days a year, the New Mexico Public Education Department has each school district tally student ridership for transportation funding: once in December, and again in February.

The school district receives funding for school bus transportation based on the number of students who ride the bus on Read More

Fr. Glenn: Tossing Out Garbage

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

I saw a good inspirational video on social media the other day. It began with a driver’s angry tirade at a cab driver after a narrow miss almost fender bender, and the cabbie simply just smiled and waved back. The passenger asked him how he could be so calm and so friendly in such a situation. Mr. Cabbie quietly responded that people are like garbage trucks—they collect and carry so much frustration, disappointment and anger, and when the garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it—and sometimes it just happens to be on us. But, realizing this pent up emotion is not really targeted Read More

Posts From The Road: Oklahoma Aquarium

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Shark Tunnel: The popular shark exhibit and Shark Tank Adventure Tunnel at the Oklahoma Aquarium leads visitors through the 500,000-gallon shark tank, where they can watch sharks swim around and view the largest number of bull sharks living in an aquarium setting anywhere. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Pot-bellied Seahorse: The Pot-bellied Seahorse is a unique fish. that appears to have a head like a horse, tail of a monkey, and fins of a fish. Seahorses are the only known animal where the male gives birth. The brood pouch is used to hold eggs. The female will deposit up to 700 eggs into Read More

County: Watch For Wildlife On Roadways During Winter Months…

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Slow down and stay alert as temperatures drop and days get shorter to avoid wildlife collisions. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

As the temperature drops and the days get shorter, more vehicles will be on the road at times when wildlife are most active: dusk and dawn. Even smaller animals, such as cottontails and jackrabbits, can prove to be hazardous as motorists brake or swerve to avoid a collision.

Follow these simple tips to help reduce the chances of a dangerous collision:

  • Slow down and look for movement. Slowing down doesn’t just help avoid a collision; it can reduce the impact if a large animal
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All Shall Be Well: Give Thanks In All Circumstances

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Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill and The Rev. Lynn Finnegan. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

By The Rev. Lynn Finnegan
Former Associate Rector
Church of the Holy Faith, Santa Fe

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” These words from the apostle Paul were intended to encourage the church in Thessalonica, which was getting a little anxious. Paul, and many Christians in the first century, believed the world would end and they would join Read More

United Church Thrift Shop ‘Everything Christmas’ Sale Dec. 6

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Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

During Los Alamos’ Winterfest, make the Everything Christmas Sale at the United Church, 2525 Canyon Road, your first stop, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Noon, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.

Graves Hall will be filled with carefully curated gently used donated Holiday décor, clothing, and gifts. As always from the Thrift Shop, all proceeds go to Northern New Mexico charitable programs.

This is the place to get real bargains on indoor and outdoor decorations, Christmas lights and trees, clothing, jewelry, toys, holiday cards, dishes… you name it.

Plentiful Parking with handicapped Read More

‘Lights Of Gisewa’ Farolito Lighting At Jemez Historic Site Dec. 12 & 13—Limited Tickets Now On Sale

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A farolito at dusk at a previous ‘Lights of Gisewa’ annual holiday event at Jemez Historic Site. Courtesy/JHS

NMDCA News:

The community is invited to enjoy farolitos, Pueblo dancers, and Native art and music at Jemez Historic Site’s annual holiday event, Lights of Gisewa, 5-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12 and 13, in Jemez Springs.

Walk the glowing farolito-lined paths curving around ancient Gisewa Pueblo and the remains of the San José de los Jemez Mission during this special holiday event.

The evening’s program includes Pueblo dances between two bonfires by the Northern-Southern Read More

Community Invited To Share Feedback Regarding Fleet Conversion Plan And Community-Wide EV Charging Plan

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County invites residents, business owners, landlords, tenants, HOAs, commuters, and all others to attend a public meeting for a presentation of the draft Fleet Conversion Plan and Community-Wide EV Charging Plan.

The meeting is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. and via Zoom for those unable to attend in person.

The County encourages feedback from the community to help shape the future of local transportation and electric vehicle infrastructure across the county.

The Fleet Conversion Plan outlines how the Read More

LAPD UPDATE: Main Hill Road Has Reopened

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LAPD News:

UPDATE: The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) reports that the Main Hill Road has reopened following this morning’s two-vehicle accident.

“The Main Hill is now open, and all the involved vehicles have been removed,” Cmdr. Daniel Robert said. “We thank the community for their patience.”

Cmdr. Roberts said that one of the individuals involved in the accident did sustain injuries and was transported to Los Alamos Medical Center for treatment.

The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Department has taken over the scene and will determine whether either driver involved in the accident is cited. Read More