Lifestyles

Robinson: New Mexico Outshines Colorado In Tourism Attractions But Not Numbers

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By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote

My plan was simple. I was going to meet my brother and his family at a favorite haunt in western Colorado. I’m no longer 50, when I drove great distances without a care, so I figured I’d drive as far as I could, grab a motel room and finish the next day. It was the road trip from hell.

Here it is in a nutshell: Cloudbursts that caused lines of travelers to hunker down on the roadside with their flashers on, mobs of tourists in Colorado, and ordinary motels charging $300 a night – the going rate, and that’s if you could find a room. Add to that road construction in Salida that made Read More

Posts From The Road: Slug Bug Ranch In Amarillo

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Slug Bug Ranch: The new Slug Bug Ranch in Amarillo has been open for about a year. The new ranch is owned by the Lee family, who also own the legendary Big Texan Steak House in Amarillo. The new ranch is just a few blocks west of the restaurant. This has proved to be a popular move for visitors. The area has become a ‘taggers paradise’. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Ranch in Conway: The original Slug Bug Ranch was located near I-40 in Conway, Texas. about 40 miles east of Amarillo. While the ranch definitely attracted attention, it was never a popular or well-known stop for travelers. The original Read More

Fr. Glenn: Captain, My Captain!

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

In an era dominated by instant gratification and endless distractions, ancient wisdom echoed by Johann von Goethe still rings true … maybe now more than ever: “A man who cannot command himself will always be a slave.” This profound truth is echoed in philosophical and religious traditions throughout the world; indeed, the very definition of the word religion is: “a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith.” Essential within that phrase “held to with ardor” is constant self-control.

This striving toward self-command, therefore, finds roots in Read More

All Shall Be Well: A Christian Response To Violence

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Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill and The Rev. Lynn Finnegan. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

By Deacon Amy Schmuck
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church

Last week, I had the privilege to participate in a retreat for New Mexico clergy given by the New Mexico Conference of Churches (https://www.nmchurches.org/) through “The Journey Project”, which is funded by a generous grant from the Lilly Foundation.

We gathered on the sacred grounds of the Norbertine Community’s Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey outside of Albuquerque. Read More

NMDOT Receives National Award For Excellence On Rte. 66

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Courtesy/NMDOT

NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) received the 2025 Perpetual Pavement Award from the Asphalt Pavement Alliance, recognizing exceptional long-term performance and preservation of a historic section of New Mexico Route 6, part of the original Route 66 alignment.

The recognized segment is a nine-mile portion of Route 6 west of Los Lunas, originally opened in 1928 as part of Route 66. Remarkably, it has never experienced a structural failure, despite nearly a century of use, extreme temperature swings, difficult soil, and seasonal Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of Sept. 22, 2025

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COUNTY News:

Services such as mail delivery, trash and recycling collection, and emergency services will be maintained for each project. Residents and businesses will often experience large equipment and construction noise.

Motorists and pedestrians are advised to always use caution and slow down around construction activities and avoid entering work zones outside of designated detour paths.

Road Closures:

EVENT: Homecoming Parade

  • Location: Central Ave., Los Alamos
  • Date: Sept. 19
  • Time: Closure in place from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
  • Impact: Central Ave. CLOSURE from 4 th St. to Rose Street:
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Fuselier: The Three D’s Part 1

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By BOB FUSELIER
Los Alamos

While the discord, distress, and division that I see surrounding us today may be greater than any other time in my life, I know our nation and the world have faced much greater troubles and survived. However, that knowledge alone doesn’t bring much solace since I’m well aware that discord, distress and division can serve as a positive feedback mechanism, causing greater discord, distress, and division if left unchecked. The end result is pain and suffering for all, but more so for those who are marginalized and voiceless.

It’s a natural reaction, when one feels threatened, Read More

Op-Ed By Fr. Theophan Mackey

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By Fr. Theophan Mackey
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
Los Alamos

I have been hearing the word “martyr” thrown around broadly and cavalierly in recent days, even by some in my church and vocation. This greatly unsettles me, and I have unfollowed a handful of priests whose words I usually find edifying because of it.

The word “martyr” comes from the Greek for “witness.” But more specifically people are currently using it to denote a Christian martyr. This is problematic.

Now, one can be a Christian, and a martyr for a cause other than Christ. One can be a non-Christian and a martyr for a cause. But Read More

An Open Book: Eat Your Veggies!

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By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Los Alamos

Those of us in long-term romantic partnerships will probably remember distinctly the moment we introduced our new love to our parents. I was a student away from home and I phoned Mom and Dad, let them know about a girl named Terry, and asked when we could visit them. The conversation went something like this: “Hi, I met this girl named Terry and can she come over for the weekend? Before you ask, she is a nice Jewish girl.” I could feel the excitement growing over the phone, perhaps due to the novelty of their son having a romantic life. “Of course!” my Dad exclaimed. “What Read More

Red Or Green? A New Mexico Love Story

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NMCC News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Red or green? It is a question that has been pondered for the past 400+ years. In 1996, it was anointed as New Mexico’s “Official State Question.” In the middle of this answer is ‘New Mexico Certified Chile™.’ The New Mexico Chile Association doesn’t pick favorites, or even hint at taking sides. Knowing that “Love is a Choice,” the organization just wants the question “red or green” to be asked and answered with New Mexico-grown chile varietals.

New Mexico’s love story of “red or green” can be compared to other romances such as William Shakespeare’sRomeo and Juliet or Jane Read More