Lifestyles

Environment New Mexico Launches Solar Home Campaign

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ENM News:

ALBUQUERQUE — As New Mexico moves towards 100 percent clean energy and on the heels of California becoming the first state to require all new houses be built with solar panels, Environment New Mexico is embarking on a new campaign that calls for a similar solar mandate in New Mexico. 

“In order for New Mexico to be a leader on clean, renewable energy, change can and must start at home,” said Environment New Mexico Director John Ammondson. “Americans have made it clear that they want solar power, and by creating a direct path for every new home to include this essential resource, New Mexico Read More

New Mexico Grown Fruits And Vegetables For Senior Meals Pilot Program Deemed Major Success

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NM AGING News: 

In a time when New Mexican’s are challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic, and seniors and students are no longer able to participate in meals at senior centers and schools, New Mexico seniors are benefiting from a new state initiative called the New Mexico Grown Fruits and Vegetables for Senior Meals Program Pilot.

At noon Wednesday, June 24, local farmers will deliver freshly picked vegetables to the Sandoval County Meadowlark Senior Center at 4330 Meadowlark Lane in Rio Rancho, to be prepped Thursday and delivered to seniors Friday to enjoy.

Through a new pilot program from the Read More

Home Country: Hot Summer Day

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Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES

It’s the heat that defines us this month. It greets us at daybreak with its promise, but in an hour or so, it bears down on our shoulders and makes us dream of shade and something cold to drink.

The best thing about our hot season, however, are evenings when most of the earth cools, and that breeze slides in off the mesa and caresses our cheeks. Then it’s time to sit, and laugh, and tell stories and just be with someone we love. Then is the culmination of a day we can be proud of.

Inside each of us, we silently and privately applaud ourselves, because the hot day tried us, but we did Read More

Posts From The Road: Cloud Museum

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Rows and Rows: Model A and T Ford cars and trucks in various conditions sit in rows outdoors at Cloud Museum in Bard, Calif. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Motor Home: One of the more unusual vehicles in Cloud’s collection is this 1930 Model A House Car. A predecessor to the Recreation Vehicles we see on the road today, the House Car had kitchen, sleeping area with bunk beds, and a toilet. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Pristine: Model T and Model A cars and trucks sit in a metal barn. These vehicles are a bit dusty but are otherwise in pristine condition. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More

Fr. Glenn: Just The Facts, Ma’am

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By Fr. Glenn Jones

Well, first of all … Happy Father’s Day to all you dads out there! A blessed task and duty is fatherhood, as you are entrusted by God for the safekeeping and cultivation of those little images of Him … and of you and mom. “In His Image” in reference to God is in the spiritual being and the internal goodness within all persons … no matter how much it may be hidden. In your image, dads, by what you and mom imprint upon them—in physical likeness, yes, but ever so much more in values and wisdom. 

When we consider wisdom, we understand that it requires truth and facts, else it is no wisdom at all.  Read More

Get Off-The-Beaten-Path In Durango’s Animas River Valley

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The Animas River Valley in Durango, Colo. Courtesy photo

DURANGO News:

DURANGO, Colo. — Visit Durango announces news from the Animas River Valley, as several local businesses share new offerings.

From reimagined farm-to-table dining and long-awaited spirits, to an extensive renovation of the historic Trimble Hot Springs and tiny-home vacation getaways, the Animas River Valley now offers more reasons to explore Durango off-the-beaten path.

Follow the picturesque San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway (Hwy 550) north toward Purgatory Ski Resort, 27-miles from downtown Durango. Along the way, Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Varela At Secret City Kitchen

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On the job in Los Alamos is Secret City Kitchen owner Jeremy Varela conducting curbside delivery at lunchtime Thursday for a customer waiting in the parking lot outside the restaurant on the UNM-LA campus. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Owner Jeremy Varela explains Thursday that while the UNM-LA campus is closed to the public, Secret City Kitchen inside Building 2 is still in operation offering curbside pick-up and delivery. Order online or over the phone at 505.819.3676. For updated information and to view the menu, visit secretcitykitchen.com. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More