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Father Theophan: Tools

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Pottery tools. Photo by Father Theophan

By Father Theophan
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
Los Alamos

I’ve come to realize something over the years of puttering around in my workshops, both here and in the previous places I’ve lived and worked: I like tools. If there is a hobby that requires a bunch of tools, equipment, and/or skills, there is a better chance that I will like pursuing it. That may be why I’d rather rock-climb than run. All the harnesses, ropes, and carabiners are fun and interesting! Running shoes? Bah! Everyone has shoes!

Pottery is one of those things in which, the deeper you Read More

BR Brand Food Truck At Tub 4-7 PM Today

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BATHTUB BREWING News:

The BR Brand food truck returns 4-7 p.m., today to Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op in Central Park Square.

There will be a special Valentine’s weekend menu with a choice of T-bone steak, steak and shrimp Kbobs, or salmon all served with a side salad, petite potatoes, mushrooms and a dinner roll. $30/plate.

Walk-ups are welcome or pre-order at 505.412.2844 or bd.roybal@yahoo.com.

For more information, visit www.bathtubrowbrewing.coop/. Read More

NMDOT: Avoid Driving If Possible As Storm Approaches

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NMDOT News:

The New Mexico Department of Transportation District Six Engineer is asking motorists to avoid travel as winter weather is predicted across west-central New Mexico.

Maintenance crews are pretreating highways for the upcoming storm however, it is impossible to prevent ice in every location despite round the clock efforts.

The National Weather Service is forecasting hazardous weather along the west-central mountain chain until Feb. 17.

“Our crews work extremely hard to keep our roads clear of snow and ice; however, it’s important for drivers to remember to drive for current Read More

Pig + Fig Café Presents Valentine’s Dinner For Two

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Pig+Fig Café, 11 Sherwood in White Rock. Call 505.672.2742 or visit pigandfigcafe.com. Courtesy photo

Pig + Fig Café News:

Pig + Fig Café presents Valentine’s Dinner for two 5-7 p.m. today, and 5-7 p.m. Saturday.

D I N N E R   F O R   T W O, $75 

Limited Availability – Call for Reservations

Two slow-braised pork osso bucco shanks, herb-buttered gnocchi, house-baked ciabatta loaf, arugula salad with champagne vinaigrette, assorted truffles and pastry bites*

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Shrimp and fettuccine tossed with capers, artichokes and lemon butter, house-baked ciabatta loaf, salad of mozzarella, heirloom Read More

New Mexico Historic Sites Set To Reopen To Public Saturday

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NMHS News:

Get ready to once again explore New Mexico history where it happened. New Mexico Historic Sites (NMHS), a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), is excited to announce that seven of the state’s historic sites will safely reopen to the public on Saturday, Feb. 13, in accordance with COVID-safe practices and public health measures to protect the well-being of patrons. 

Historic Sites scheduled to reopen are Coronado, Fort Selden, Fort Stanton, Fort Sumner/Bosque Redondo Memorial, Jemez, Lincoln, and Los Luceros. The Taylor-Mesilla Historic Read More

Pandemic Broadens New Mexico Dept. Of Transportation Outlook To Lay Groundwork For A Connected Future

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation reports that it is committed to helping build out the information highways in New Mexico to connect rural communities to vital digital resources while enhancing mobility and safety on state highways.

“The pandemic forced New Mexico to rely heavily on internet access, making broadband even more essential,” Transportation Secretary Mike Sandoval said. “Digital expansion has been a passion project of the department for a while, but the urgent need for telecommuting, distance learning and telemedicine has fueled the drive Read More

United Church Youth Group Receive Record Donations At 2021 Souper Bowl Of Caring Food And Fundraising Event

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UCLA Youth Group collects cash and food Sunday during the annual Souper Bowl of Caring. All funds raised and food items collected go to LA Cares Food Bank. Photo By Megan Crawford/UCLA Youth Group

UCLA News:

Members of the United Church of Los Alamos (UCLA) Youth Group accepted food and cash donations Sunday during the annual Souper Bowl of Caring. All donations stay completely local.

2021 marks the 30th anniversary of this nation-wide, youth-driven, effort to end hunger and contribute to a local charity.

The United Church of Los Alamos has been participating in Souper Bowl of Caring for at least Read More

Posts From The Road: Hill Top Café Fredericksburg, Texas

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Hill Top Cafe: This 1930s era gas station surely holds many stories if walls could talk. The 30s hand crank gas pumps still stand but beyond that this little station turned cafe is serving up great food and live music. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Welcome: The Hill Top entrance is very typical of an old gas station. The old screen door with the bread ad welcomes you in. When crowded, patrons can sit at folding tables with red Coke chairs or sit on a weathered church pew seen on the wall by the door. Above the door is a welcome sign and the grill of a late 1940s Buick. Who wouldn’t want to look further! Read More

Liquor Delivery And License Bills Winding Way Through New Mexico Legislature

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Fetch driver Chris Del Toro makes a delivery Friday in Santa Fe. Bills to let restaurants deliver liquor with food orders are working their way through the Legislature. Luis Sánchez Saturno/The New Mexican

By ROBERT NOTT
SFNM

In a legislative year dominated by pandemic relief, budget worries and spring-loaded topics like civil rights and abortion, it’s hard to believe anything else could muscle its way to center stage.

But this is New Mexico, and the subject is alcohol. And depending on how the politics play out, it could be the issue of the 60-day session.

New Mexico lawmakers are pitching multiple Read More