Lifestyles

Hanukkah ‘Festival Of Lights’ Begins At Sundown

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Hanukkah begins at sundown with a nightly menorah lighting through Dec. 18. Courtesy/bkreader.com

Staff Report

Hanukkah 2020 begins today at sundown and ends at sundown Friday, Dec. 18.

The eight-day Jewish celebration, also known as Chanukah, commemorates the rededication during the second century B.C. of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, where according to legend Jews had risen up against their Greek-Syrian oppressors in the Maccabean Revolt.

Hanukkah, which means “dedication” in Hebrew, begins on the 25th of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar and usually falls in November or December.

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Inspirational People: Embracing Adversity During Pandemic

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By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Compassionate eyes greet an elderly woman and motion her to the front of the masked and socially distanced checkout line in Smith’s Marketplace.

That small gesture had profound impact recently for in that moment she wasn’t invisible, she mattered, her spirits were lifted, and she shared that treasured encounter with family and friends for days.

She was treated with kindness again several days later at Smith’s. As she attempted to pay for her groceries the checker told her a person ahead of her in line had left $25 to cover her bill. Read More

Father Theophan: Stuck

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A mug damaged from getting stuck to the kiln shelf during glazing. Photo by Fr. Theophan

By Father Theophan
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
Los Alamos

Stuck. After all that work! Really?!

Finally you’ve finished a mug that you really like. The form and weight are good, it’s even and finished and gone through the bisque firing without a crack or blemish. You’ve picked out the perfect glaze combination, maybe even formulated your own glazes, to make a usable and pleasing every-day use coffee mug.

The glaze firing goes off without a hitch, and it reaches temperature within the allotted time. You Read More

Scenes Of Construction Of N.M. 502 Roundabout Today

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The view today of the almost completed N.M. 502 roundabout. The connection of the roundabout to Central Avenue and 4th Street is essentially completed, but work still needs to be done to complete the east and west connections of N.M. 502 to the roundabout. Photo by ED Birnbaum

View of the major work done to align the intersection of Canyon Road with N.M. 502. Photo by ED Birnbaum Read More

Posts From The Road: La Ventana Natural Arch

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Natural Arch: The La Ventana Natural Arch is a dramatic and impressive formation located in the El Malpais National Conservation Area near Grants. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

We have never visited El Malpais National Monument, a relatively new park just south of Grants, but wanted to check it out. While driving the back roads through New Mexico on a return trip from Arizona last spring, we stopped at La Ventana Natural Arch. 

As it turned out, La Ventana Natural Arch is located on the El Malpais National Conservation Area, which is managed Read More

Fr. Glenn: ‘Tis The Season

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

This month is certainly one of anticipation, isn’t it? … even more so this year than most. Not only is Christmas just around the corner, but if you (can) keep track of the vaccine news, we see endless articles about priority, accounts/criticisms of various manufacturers and products, distribution infrastructure pressures, shortages, etc. One hopes the “season of peace” will not see every-man-for-himself brawls outside of vaccine providers.

Survival and defense of loved ones, of course, are among the strongest of instincts, and perceived dangers to that survival Read More

TOTH ‘Christmas Cookies To Go-Go’ On Sale Now

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TOTH News:

Fill the home with Christmas treats while supporting a good cause this holiday season! Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church’s House of Hope house building mission team is sponsoring a new fundraiser called “Christmas Cookies to Go-Go!”

While large groups cannot gather to enjoy cookies at various events, individuals can still enjoy delicious, homemade cookies in their wn home or purchase cookies for a friend.

Additionally, participants will help Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church with an important mission-building a home for a family in Juarez. These are difficult times for Read More

Blue Window Bistro Serving Breakfast Beginning Monday!

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To order breakfast online starting Monday, visit https://labluewindowbistro.com/order-online. Courtesy/Blue Window

Editor’s note: Local businesses need the support of the Los Alamos community now more than ever!

Blue Window Bistro News:

Beginning Monday, Dec. 7, the Blue Window Bistro will add breakfast to the menu.

Breakfast will be served 7-11 a.m., Monday-Friday. (Pickup or curbside only)

Menu

Breakfast Burrito
A flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, skillet potatoes, shredded cheddar, choice of chile, and choice of meat or calabacitas
$7.00 (Smothered: Add $2.00)

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RTD Blue Bus 255 Mountain Trail Winter Service Begins Dec. 5 With COVID Safe Operations In Place This Season

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RTD News:

The North Central Regional Transit District’s (NCRTD) RTD Blue Bus 255 Mountain Trail route from Downtown Santa Fe to Ski Santa Fe will switch to Winter service on Saturday, Dec. 5, to coincide with the open of Ski Santa Fe.

As changes are occurring at the ski basin, so too on the Mountain Trail bus. COVID Safe operations will be in place as the District remains committed to the health and safety of its riders and transit operators.

All seats will have to be reserved in advance by calling 505-629-4725 ext. 2. Only those who have reserved a seat will be allowed to board. Seating will be limited Read More