Lifestyles

Fr. Glenn: Team Effort

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

“Beware the ides of March!”, Shakespeare places on the lips of Caesar’s soothsayer. You might think that Shakespeare had some insight into 2020 with this coronavirus thing. It’s interesting—and most humbling—how a microscopic thing can bring the macro human world almost to its knees. The mightiest man … the most beautiful woman … the most powerful politician—little difference to a little virus. It spits its short little genetic code into a cell … that cell becoming a virus factory (imagine a document taking over your copier). Wash, rinse, repeat, goes the cycle ‘til our heroes—white Read More

Posts From The Road: Mission San Xavier Del Bac

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Mission Exterior: Mission San Xavier del Bac is a beautiful Spanish style mission just south of Tucson, Ariz. The mission has a white exterior, which makes it easily visible for miles in the Arizona desert. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Mission Interior: The ornate interior of the mission shows off many artifacts and art work. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

 

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

Mission San Xavier del Bac is a historic Spanish Catholic mission located just south of Tucson, Ariz. on the Tohono O’odham Nation San Xavier Indian Reservation.
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Local Worship Service Changes Due To COVID-19

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WORSHIP News:

The following is worship service and activity updates for churches in Los Alamos and White Rock in response to the COVID-19 issue:

Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church

The community of faith who gather as Bethlehem is suspending worship services and activities held in the building until April 1. “Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.” –1 Peter 4:10. This is the time. This is the time to be our best selves. This is the time for creative connections when we need to stay 6 feet away from each other. This is the time Read More

How The Hen House Turns: Forty-Six Years With Birds

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Painting by Cary Neeper. Courtesy photo

By CARY NEEPER
Formerly of Los Alamos

Recently I indulged in some fond memories of our 40-some years with the Hen House birds.

I found photos taken years ago and started painting – first Lucy and Bobbie geese, then the miniature ducks (Mrs. Ritz and Kiebler), the two turkeys that spanned the years, and all the various chickens, starting with the only child Peeper, who became a wonderful protective rooster.

There was lots of room on the large painting canvas, so I painted the front of the house on Walnut Street and the large golden tree behind it. I “suggested” Read More

Senior Centers Moves To Drive-Thru Lunch Program

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Betty Ehart Senior Center at 1101 Bathtub Row. Courtesy/LARSO

White Rock Senior Center Drive-Thru at 133 Longview Dr.. Courtesy/LARS

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
LARSO

The State has declared a change to our meal programs, effective immediately we will not be offering our congregate meal on-site at either center.

Instead we will offer a drive-thru option 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and members must be registered by 10 a.m. as you would for a daily meal.

You will be greeted by friendly staff, asked to sign for pick up and given a meal in a sealed tray. You have the option to request additional Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Speaking To First Responders

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On the job in Los Alamos Tuesday evening is Hospital Chaplain S.S. SarbSarang K. Khalsa, speaking to the Los Alamos County Chaplain Corps. and Behavioral Health Response Team gathered at the Los Alamos Fire Administration Training Room, 999 Central Ave. Khalsa shares information about the Sikhs faith to give first responders a greater understanding when assisting people of the Sikhs community. She explains about the Five Articles of Faith, which includes a steel bracelet (Kara) that represents self-restraint and a link to God. #worklosalamos #where discoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: At BeeHive Homes

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On the job in Los Alamos Thursday morning at BeeHive Homes in White Rock residents creating sand art, from left, Elizabeth Grisham, Mary Olguin, Lucy Sanders, Assistant Operational Manager Jennifer McRoberts, Tanya Holland and Flo Maret. As of April 4, Jennifer McRoberts will become the new Operational Manager for BeeHive in White Rock. For more information and to schedule a tour, call 505.322.9916. #worklosalamos #where discoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More

N.M. 502 Roundabout Construction Begins Again

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Map of the N.M. 502 Roundabout construction project. Courtesy/LAC

NMDOT News:

The New Mexico Department of Transportation and Star Paving Contractors are resuming road work on N.M. 502 in Los Alamos between Knecht Street and Tewa Loop.

Work should be complete in the winter of 2020.

The $10.8 million project will improve a nearly one mile stretch of N.M. 502 and reconstruct the existing intersection at Central Avenue with a roundabout to improve traffic flow.

The project will include roadway reconstruction, earthwork, curb and gutter, ADA compliant sidewalks, concrete retaining walls, Read More