Lifestyles

La Vista: Updates, Resources & Easter Sensory Experience

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LA VISTA CHURCH News:

These are crazy times, aren’t they? As you may have guessed, the church building will be closed until further notice, but that doesn’t mean the church is closed!

Join us for our virtual services and gatherings, and scroll to the bottom of this email to find a fun Easter Sensory activity to do with the whole family!

And as always, we are here to faithfully serve our community in genuine love. If you or someone you know needs help of any kind, please contact us at pastors@lavistanaz.org or call 505.672.3202 and someone from the church will get back with you and do all Read More

Fr. Glenn: Bursting Bubbles

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By Fr. Glenn Jones

Was very sorry to see the news of Los Alamos yesterday with a number of shops having been “broken into”… rather an understatement when one looks at the photos. The poor shop owners—first they get hit with closures because of the coronavirus, and now this. “Who woulda’ thunk it” in quiet little Los Alamos? But … it happens once in a while. Los Alamosians will remember a several-night crime spree a few years ago. Such things certainly wake us up from easy complacency. 

That “double whammy” of the shop owners reminded of a much worse double hit in the early 20th century; you may have seen Read More

Posts From The Road: Splendor Of Desert Blooms

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Poppies & Lupines: Poppies and Lupines were making their presence know at Picacho Peak State Park a few miles northwest of Tucson. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Green & Yellow: A blanket of yellow blooms covers the ground as green hillsides rise up and show off their spring green. This colorful scene was at the Pioneer Living History Museum in north Phoenix. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

We love to visit and explore Arizona in the spring. While much of the mountain west is still covered in snow, the desert is alive and showing

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Takes Steps To Protect Nation’s Supply Of Gasoline During COVID-19 Pandemic

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EPA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Friday several steps the Agency is taking to protect the Nation’s gasoline supply in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

EPA intends to provide additional flexibility to the marketplace to transition from winter-grade, high volatility gasoline to summer-grade low vapor pressure gasoline.

Due to the steep fall-off in gasoline demand as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, gasoline storage capacity is limited and more time is needed to transition the distribution system in order to come into compliance Read More

Governor Orders Air Travelers To New Mexico To Self-Isolate

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

From The Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday issued an executive order requiring air travelers to New Mexico to self-isolate for at least 14 days to help combat the spread of COVID-19.

Air travelers who fail to voluntarily self-isolate will be subject to forced isolation or quarantine by the New Mexico Health Department, Lujan Grisham says in the order.

The majority of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in New Mexico have resulted from interstate and international travel into the state.

“Because some individuals infected with COVID-19

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Local Eateries Providing Takeout/Delivery During Pandemic

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A Swiss Cheese, Artichoke, Spinach, Cream and Turkey Crêpe available for takeout at Fleur de Lys, 1460 Trinity Dr. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Following is an initial list of local restaurants providing takeout and/or delivery service during this era of social distancing due to the pandemic . Restaurants email updates to bjgordon@ladailypost.com

White Rock

Pig And Fig

  • 11 Sherwood Blvd., White Rock
  • Text in your Order – 505.709.5380
  • Call the restaurant – 505.672.2742
  • Order online – pigandfigcge.com
  • Serving Monday – Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Regular
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Diamond Drive Utility Work Has Begun

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The utility work on Diamond Drive near North Road has begun. Water crews with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) are dropping the east northbound lane on Diamond Drive just past the Sandia intersection to repair a water transmission line. Work is scheduled to be completed by 7 p.m. today. No interruption of water services is anticipated. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

El Parasol Los Alamos Is Open For Business!

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El Parasol Los Alamos is open for business at 1903 Central Ave. and 20th Street. Photo by Leanne Arvila

El Parasol is serving a full menu including its local favorite green chile cheeseburger and side of fries. Courtesy photo

EL PARASOL News:

El Parasol Los Alamos is open for business!

The restaurant at 1903 Central Ave. is open:

  • 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; and
  • 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Orders can be placed at the drive-thru window, in the lobby entrance or by calling 505.661.0303.

El Parasol Los Alamos also is offering curbside delivery during the Covid-19 crisis and payment Read More

Traffic Alert: Waterline Repair On Diamond Thursday

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COUNTY News:

Water crews with the Los Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will drop the east northbound lane on Diamond Drive just past the Sandia intersection to repair a water transmission line. 

Work is scheduled 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 26. No interruption of water services is anticipated. 

Motorists should expect some delays and are urged to use caution when driving near the construction zone.

DPU officials thank the public for its patience during this time. 

For more information contact the Customer Care Center at 505.662.8333 or CustomerCare@lacnm.us.

About the DPU

The Read More