Lifestyles

RE/MAX First Raises $8,300 For Self Help Inc.

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Self Help Executive Director Maura Taylor, left, accepts a check of fundraising proceeds from Chris Ortega and Megan Ortega at RE/MAX First. Courtesy/SHI

SELF HELP INC. News:

RE/MAX First and the residents of Los Alamos stepped up for their neighbors this holiday season, raising $8,300 to help local non-profit organization Self Help, Inc.

The fundraising came as a critical time for Self Help, which made the decision to forgo its annual Salvation Army bell-ringing fundraiser last year due to COVID-19 concerns. In a typical year, holiday bell-ringing would have provided emergency aid for Read More

Change In International Travel Takes Effect Tuesday

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County residents should be aware of a recent change in international travel that takes effect Tuesday, Jan. 26.

A COVID-19 test will be required no more than three days ahead of a departing international flight back into the United States, in order to show negative test results to the airline prior to boarding.

Anyone with coming up international travel should review the information on the CDC website here. Read More

NMDOT Promotes Safe Rides Through Super Bowl Weekend

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Transportation Secretary Mike Sandoval

NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and the Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA) have partnered with Lyft to offer safe rides in New Mexico now through Super Bowl weekend, Feb. 8, 2021, to combat drunk driving.

Participants will receive a $20 Lyft credit to be used up to two times per Lyft account. 

Rides are offered anywhere statewide where Lyft is available. Participants may access the credit through the Lyft app using the code: NMSuper21.

Tips are not included, and refunds are not provided for trips costing Read More

Scenes From Great Blessing Of Water 2021 At Ashley Pond

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Alter boy Timothy Tyulim and Fr. Theophan leaving Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church on Trinity Drive at noon today to celebrate the annual Great Blessing of Water 2021 at Ashley Pond. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Alter boy Timothy Tyulim and Fr. Theophan lead the procession across Trinity Drive to celebrate the Great Blessing of Water 2021 today at Ashley Pond. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene from today’s Great Blessing of Water 2021 at Ashley Pond. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene from today’s Great Blessing of Water 2021 at Ashley Pond. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Posts From The Road: Downtown Jerome, Arizona

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Jerome and Cleopatra Hill: Jerome, Ariz., sits on the side of Cleopatra Hill in central Arizona overlooking the Verde Valley. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Switch-Backs: Much of Jerome, Ariz., consists of a series of switch-back turns as the main street through town winds its way up and down the steep hillside. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com 

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

Jerome is a town in central Arizona that has a storied past, which has led to its eclectic and artistic population today.

Jerome sits on the steep slope of Cleopatra Hill at an elevation of

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Fr. Glenn: ‘He Is Out Of His Mind!’

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

It’s hard to deny that we’re entering a new era—the change of presidency, coming out of pandemic, plus a number of other issues you could no doubt add on your own. Assuming good intention, each of us thinks that his own idea about solving problems is the best; that’s the very reason we maintain a position. And so, when someone opposes our own eminent idea, our knee-jerk reaction is often that “He is out of his mind!”, or, more succinctly, “What an idiot!”

That must have been the feeling of some of Jesus’ hearers when they said that of Him: “He is out of His mind!” (Mark 3:20-21)—our Catholic Read More

One Los Alamos Diversity Int’l. Week: Day 7 Ethiopia

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The Ethiopian cabbage dish Atakilt Wat. Courtesy photo

One Los Alamos News:

There are two classic international recipes for this 7th and final day of One Los Alamos Diversity Week: Atakilt Wat and Misr Wat from Ethiopia by Mulu Ayele.

Ayele came to the United States from Ethiopia in the late 1980s. She has been in Los Alamos for the past 14 years.

Ayele has worked in various businesses in the county in addition to being a homemaker.

Her first recipe is the Ethiopian cabbage dish Atakilt Wat (vegan, gluten-free healthy and delicious).

Prep and cook: about 1 hr for 5 servings.

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup of oil
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One Los Alamos Diversity Int’l. Week: Day 6 Turkey

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Turkish Baklava. Courtesy/Neslihan Ceren

One Los Alamos News:

The recipe for day 6 of One Los Alamos Diversity Week is Turkish Baklava by Neslihan Ceren.

Ceren is from Turkey. She teaches different genres of dance to ages 3 and up (Ballet for children, Belly Dance and Bollywood Fusion). Ceren also works at Los Alamos Public Schools (Mountain Elementary School). She lives in Los Alamos with her husband, son Semih and daughter Sare Beste.

“Baklava has been the most popular dessert in the Turkish Empire including the Ottoman Empire,” Ceren said. “The recipe I am sharing with you originated in the Read More

One Los Alamos Diversity Week Recipe: Day 5 Venezuela

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Venezuelan Arroz con Coco (Coconut Rice Pudding) by Isolina Viloria. Courtesy/wikipedia

One Los Alamos News:

The recipe for day 5 of One Los Alamos Diversity Week is Venezuelan Arroz con Coco (Coconut Rice Pudding) by Isolina Viloria.

Viloria is from Valencia, Venezuela. She moved to Los Alamos 14 years ago. She enjoys hiking, biking, traveling, dancing, puzzles and board games. 

This is a very simple but delicious recipe commonly made in Venezuela especially in the coastal region where there are many coconut palm trees. It is traditionally served during  Easter.

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Basmati
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