Lifestyles

Natural Grocers™ Brings Its 6th New Mexico Store To The Los Alamos Community … Opening Wednesday Nov. 11

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Natural Grocers™ News:

…Residents and visitors will enjoy a wide array of organic and natural foods at Always AffordableSM Prices

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Natural Grocers, the nation’s largest family-operated natural and organic grocery retailer, announces the opening of its Los Alamos location, scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020.

Located at 1501 Trinity Dr., the new store will provide communities in and around Los Alamos access to fresh, 100-percent organic produce, high-quality organic and natural groceries, including 100-percent humanely and sustainably raised meats, 100-percent Read More

Jacci Gruninger Opens New Yoga Studio In Los Alamos

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Jacci Gruninger in her yoga practice at 190 Central Park Square, #209. Courtesy photo

Jacci Gruninger offers yoga instruction, yoga therapy and Thai Yoga Massage Therapy. Courtesy photo

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Jacci Gruninger, MS, C-IAYT, ERYT500, is bringing her extensive experience and knowledge of yoga and Thai Yoga Therapy to Los Alamos.

Gruninger opened her yoga practice, Yoga with Jacci Inspired Be-ing, Monday at 190 Central Park Square, #209.

While she does have a physical location, Gruninger also is offering her services on YouTube channel Read More

Calvary Chapel Of Los Alamos Introduces New Children’s Minister Christeen Wilson

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New Calvary Chapel Of Los Alamos Children’s Minister Christeen Wilson. Courtesy/Calvary Chapel

Calvary Chapel News:

Calvary Chapel Of Los Alamos introduces its new Children’s Minister Christeen Wilson.

Wilson is a 2019 graduate of New Mexico State University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Part of her educational experience included working at Myrna’s Children’s Village on the NMSU campus.

“I grew up in South Carolina, so I am very much a country girl,” Wilson said. (The lilt in her voice confirms this.)

Having had good experiences with the children’s ministries that she grew

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Pavement Work On Canyon Road Begins Monday

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets Division is scheduled to have crews performing Pavement Preservation along Canyon Road from 15th Street to Diamond Drive Nov. 9 through Dec. 9.

This work will occur 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on days when the weather and temperature are favorable.

A flagging operation will be used, and pedestrian and vehicle traffic are urged to use caution while traveling through the work zone.

Direct questions about this project to Streets Superintendent Scott Halder at 505.662.8113 or LACPW@lacnm.us. Read More

Schools, Council And Public Weigh In On Proposed North Mesa Housing Project During Special Joint Meeting

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By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

The question of whether to pursue a housing project on approximately 30 acres of land on North Mesa remains under consideration.

Los Alamos County Council and the Los Alamos School Board discussed the potential project Oct. 29 during a special joint work session.

The school district owns the property but previously asked the County to collaborate on the project, which could possibly benefit both entities. For the school district, the objective is that the housing project would provide a stable, reoccurring revenue and for Read More

Spotlight On Local Business: Revolt Coffee Winters At Tub

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Revolt coffee is set up for business inside Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op. They will be serving drinks and pastries inside The Tub 6:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. They also offer curbside service. Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op is at 163 Central Park Square. Courtesy photo

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

Staff and equipment nearly froze last winter at Revolt Coffee Company’s outdoor location in White Rock, owner Tony Andrade said.

This winter, Revolt will be snuggly tucked in at Bathtub Row Brewing Company through approximately Read More

County Reminds Motorists Of Winter Safety Considerations

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Avoid getting stuck on the road … every motorist is responsible to equip their vehicle to handle snowy and icy road conditions and to drive carefully and courteously during adverse conditions. Courtesy photo

COUNTY News:

Winter weather is here and Los Alamos County is reminding residents of some important safety considerations for motorists to take in order to travel as safely as possible.

Motorists are encouraged to equip their vehicles with chains and/or snow tires and carry a container of sand and a shovel in their vehicle.

Additionally, motorists should make sure their vehicle Read More

Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Pumpkin Pie

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Video demonstrating how to make pumpkin pies. Created by Liddie Martinez

Pumpkins for making a pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving dinner and any other time. Photo by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

We have talked quite a bit about pumpkins and squash and traced the origins of the first gourds to northeastern Mexico as early as 8000 BC. So, while pumpkins in all their culinary forms have an ancient history in our southwest surroundings, using pumpkin in the form of a pie is relatively new around here.  Introduced by European Colonists, pumpkin pie is a new family favorite, relatively Read More

Traffic Alert: San Ildefonso Road Embankment; Fence Repairs Nov. 10-13

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets crews will be placing material behind the sidewalk to shore up the embankment on San Ildefonso Road.

Crews also will be repairing the fence between El Gancho Road and the roundabout and loading and hauling material from the County lot on North Mesa near the stables.

Work is anticipated to occur Nov. 10 through Nov. 13 beginning at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 3:30 p.m. each day, weather permitting.

For the safety of pedestrians and due to the proximity of heavy equipment, the sidewalk will be closed from El Gancho to the roundabout.

There will be a flagging Read More

RTD Announces Veterans Day Holiday Closure Nov. 11

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NCRTD News:

The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) Blue Buses will not be in service Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.

The exception is 255 Mountain Trail to Santa Fe National Forest, which will operate.

The Mountain Trail requires a reservation to ride and seating is limited due to COVID-19 restrictions. Reservations can be made at 505.629.4725 ext. 2.

“The NCRTD thanks and honors all veterans for the time they served and the sacrifices they, and their families, made for our country!” Read More