Lifestyles

Scenes From Recent Visit To St. Patrick’s Cathedral

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Scene from a recent visit by area residents Rick and Liddie Martinez to St. Patrick’s Cathedral on 5th Avenue between 50th/51st streets in New York City. Photo by Liddie Martinez

A view of a portion of the exterior of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. Photo by Liddie Martinez

History & Heritage of St. Patrick’s Cathedral

New York’s Great Cathedral mirrors the story of the city itself. Created to affirm the ascendance of religious freedom and tolerance, St. Patrick’s Cathedral was built in the democratic spirit, paid for not only by the contributions of thousands of poor immigrants Read More

McQuiston: How Modern Cars Spy On You – And What Data They Collect

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

Most of us think of our cars as pretty simple: you get in, you drive, you park, you’re done.

But newer cars … they’re not really “machines” anymore. They’re rolling computers. And like most computers, they’re constantly collecting data — often a lot more than people realize.

Some of it is harmless. Some of it is useful. And some of it is, honestly, a little uncomfortable once you see the full picture.

Let’s take a calm, clear look at what’s actually being gathered and why.

Your Car Tracks How You Drive

Your vehicle is paying attention Read More

Fr. Glenn: Temple To Temple

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

An interesting and somewhat unusual feast for Catholics this weekend (Nov. 9)—the feast of the dedication of the basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome. Like the cathedral in Santa Fe is the central church of the Archdiocese, St. John Lateran is the cathedral of the city of Rome and the actual cathedral of the pope in his role as Bishop of Rome. St. John Lateran is the oldest church in Rome, first dedicated in the 300s after Constantine legalized Christianity. Thus, it is considered the “mother” of all Catholic churches—many considering it the mother church of all Christianity. Read More

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy & FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford Outline Series Of Proactive Actions To Maintain Safety In National Air Space

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FAA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford today outlined the proactive actions the FAA will take to maintain the highest standards of safety in the national airspace system. This includes achieving a temporary 10 percent reduction in flights at 40 high traffic airports across the country.  

Since the beginning of the shutdown, controllers have been working without pay, and staffing triggers at air traffic facilities across the country have been increasing. This has resulted in increased Read More

Best Of Liddie’s Recipes: Posole

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Posole. Photo by Liddie Martinez 

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

Corn has been revered as a sacred crop for thousands of years and has been used for ceremonial and religious purposes. Posole, in most Hispanic homes, is a symbol of celebration. Often made for family gatherings and special events, it is a longstanding custom to make posole as the holidays commence.

In my family the women gathered in the kitchen to share stories while sharing the work. It is still a time-honored tradition. Cooking always included multiple generations and while the younger cousins learned the oral history of Read More

New Los Alamos Book Club Invites Public Participation

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Book cover of ‘Industry of Lies: Media, Academia, and the Israeli-Arab Conflict’. Courtesy image

COMMUNITY News:

The Los Alamos community is invited to join a book discussion group sponsored by Stand With Us, an international, nonpartisan Israel education organization that inspires and educates people of all ages and backgrounds, challenges misinformation, and fights antisemitism.

This is a follow-up to the movie and discussion at the SALA Los Alamos Event Center on Oct. 9, where we showed the film “October H8te”. The group intends to educate about antisemitism and the Israeli-Arab Read More

Fr. Theophan: Commemoration Of Saint Olga Of Alaska, First Orthodox Female Native-American Saint

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Matushka Olga, now Saint Olga of Alaska. Courtesy photo

By FATHER THEOPHAN
Rector
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church

On Sunday, Nov. 9, this year, will be the first Orthodox commemoration of a newly glorified Saint. Saint Olga of Alaska. She is the first female Native-American Saint to be recognized by the Orthodox Church. Her story should give us all comfort and encouragement in these difficult times:

Feb. 3, 1916, in the village of Kwethluk, a daughter was born to the Native Yup’ik people. Her Yup’ik name, Arrsamquq, signifies being lowly, hidden, or unadorned—like a seed quietly sown in Read More

County: Water Repair Prompts West Road Closure

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COUNTY News:

West Road from Diamond Drive to Fairway Drive will be closed to traffic in both directions 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday while water distribution crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) repair a large water leak.

During that time, West Road will be closed to semi-trucks between Fairway Drive and N.M. 502. Anyone else wishing to drive on that portion of West Road will need to detour through Western Area using Trinity Drive, 43rd Street, and Fairway Drive to access it.

At this time, DPU’s crews do not expect this repair to require any water disruptions for the properties Read More

New Mexico Department Of Transportation Invites Public To I-40 Miyamura Interchange Study Meeting Thursday Nov. 13

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NMDOT News:

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is studying ways to improve the I-40 Miyamura Interchange in Gallup, New Mexico—and NMDOT wants your input!

The study is exploring options to:

  • Improve traffic flow and reduce congestion
  • Lower crash rates
  • Enhance safety for people walking and biking along Miyamura Drive

Come learn about the alternatives being considered and share your feedback. Your voice will help shape the recommendations before the study wraps up in early 2026.

Can’t make it in person? You can still share your thoughts by phone, by email, or online through Read More

Los Alamos Real Estate Market Report: 3rd Quarter 2025

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By RYAN MAUPIN
REALTOR
RE/MAX First

Greetings, Los Alamos! The third quarter of 2025 is in the books, so it’s time for our latest real estate update for Los Alamos County.

Overall, this year’s market activity has been very similar to last year. From January – September 2025, we had 220 reported sales in Los Alamos County, compared with 221 reported sales during the same time period last year. 

As with most of the country, we have seen home prices drop slightly this year. The 2025 average sales price has dropped from $624,512 in 2024 to $597,783 from January – September 2025.  Similarly, Read More