Lifestyles

Local Organizations Join Forces To Help Homeless

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Kiwanian Tim Glasco, Linda Daly and Don Casperson busy assembling clothing bags this morning at the IHM parish hall. LANL’s Community Partnership Office purchased the clothing from Desert Tees & Sports in Santa Fe, which owner Ralph Ortiz sold at cost. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Kiwanians from left, Cheryl Pongratz, Don Casperson and Jackie Beebe preparing boxes filled with bags of clothes for the homeless at shelters around the area. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

COMMUNITY News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Community Partnership Office (CPO) provided 633 Read More

State Budget Passes Committee, Moves To Full Vote

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Rep. Patricia Lundstrom

HOUSE DEMOCRAT News:

SANTA FE — The state budget House Bill 2 unanimously passed the House Appropriations and Finance Committee chaired by Rep. Patricia Lundstrom (D-Gallup) Monday with bipartisan support.

The General Appropriations Act of 2021 is a reflection of the legislature’s priorities, making appropriations for economic relief programs and responsibly continuing the state’s investments in education, public safety, health, infrastructure, and long-term economic development. HB 2 appropriates $7.39 billion for Fiscal Year 2022, an increase of 4.6 Read More

Two Local Thrift Shops Open Wednesday Feb. 24

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COMMUNITY News:

The Shop on the Corner (at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal) and United Church Thrift Shop will be open at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24 for customers. Shopping at both stores is encouraged.

COVID-safe practices will be in effect with masks and hand sanitizer required, and limited numbers of customers and workers. 

Both shops are organized and operated by volunteers from their respective churches. And both shops donate about 98 percent of their profits to local and Northern New Mexico charities.

United Church Thrift Shop will feature outside tables with sports equipment if weather Read More

Posts From The Road: Point Lobos State Natural Reserve

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Forested Cove: The rocky shoreline at Point Lobos creates coves where water is less turbulent. Many coves feature a rocky shoreline but others a forested area of the park as seen here. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

 

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

 

Point Lobos State Natural Reserve is a park located on the central California coast. The park features a rugged and rocky shoreline as well as miles of scenic hiking trails and natural scenic beauty.

The park is located on a small, hilly peninsula to the west of California Highway 1 a few miles south of Monterey,

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Fr. Glenn: God’s Desire

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

In every monotheist’s musing comes the question, “Why did God make us?” After all, if God is God, eternal and self-existent in Himself, He certainly doesn’t need us—we puny little humans who came along a paltry few tens of thousands of years ago and are, as we hear in scriptures, simply “dust and ashes” … or, using a favorite Star Trek term, “bags of mostly water”, with a few handfuls of chemicals thrown in. 

Secondly, think about what are many of our favorite books and stories. Do we not love images and stories in which people help one another or rescue the helpless, especially those Read More

DPU Announces Geotechnical Investigation Ahead Of Utility And Road Work On North Mesa Feb. 22 -26

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COUNTY News: 

Geo-Test, Inc., under contract with Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities, will conduct geotechnical investigations in the southern/eastern neighborhood of North Mesa in Los Alamos.

Beginning Monday, Feb. 22 through Friday, Feb. 26, Geo-Test will drill a total of five borings on Alamo Road and Capulin Road, Tsankawi Street (south of Alamo) and Cedro Court.

Minimal traffic delays are expected at the drilling sites.

These geotechnical investigations support a roadway/utility relocation project that is planned by the county for the spring.

During the week, residents Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 318 New Cases, Total Now 182,050 With 19 New Deaths And 128,299 Patients Recovered

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 318 additional COVID-19 cases.

Los Alamos County reports 1 new case today, bringing the total to 469 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)

Today’s update includes 19 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:

  • 90 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Catron County
  • 13 new cases in Chaves County
  • 2 new
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James Auchampaugh Has Passion For Craft And Community

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Owner James Auchampaugh of ABC Fine Cabinetry with kitchen cabinets he recently installed. Courtesy/ABC

By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com

  • ‘We need to step up and see people through the pandemic … we can all make it if we work together…’ –James Auchampaugh

James Auchampaugh, owner of Casa Hermosa Builders LLC, a lifelong resident of Los Alamos and award-winning designer and builder has taken over ABC Fine Cabinetry LLC (formerly ADC Kitchen and Bath Design) from longtime owner Alec Caspersen who retired in January.

Auchampaugh and Casperson have known each Read More