Lifestyles

Scenes From 2020 Rotary Crab Fest Saturday Night

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Rotary Club of Los Alamos President Phil Dabney welcomes the crowd to the 11th Annual Crab Fest Saturday night at the Knights of Columbus Hall on DP Road. The event raises funds for local and international service projects. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Gathered at the Los Alamos Daily Post table from left, Kerry Habiger, Julie Habiger, Bethany Tierney, John Sarrao, Tom Tierney, Rachel Purpura and not pictured Dom Purpura, KayLinda Crawford and Carol A. Clark. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

The crowd limbers up and exercises their paddles before the start of the live Read More

Fr. Glenn: Ever Searching

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Fr. Glenn Jones:

It is tragic duty—and yet privilege—that we priests and ministers fulfill when with families and friends in times of dire grief—the unexpected death of a family member (especially the young), being present with them through sickness and trials … offering solace as best as able in circumstances which do not lend to solace easily … in times of weeping and pervading helplessness when faced with that which cannot be changed.

Such was my pondering during one of several funerals of young persons I’ve attended recently, recalling also the many (waaaayyy too many) of years past. Some Read More

I-25 Mill & Overlay Project In Santa Fe Begins March 2

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Traffic Alert:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation is informing the traveling public that a Mill and Overlay project will begin Monday, March 2 on Interstate 25 both northbound and southbound from La Bahada Hill to just south of Cerrillos Road.

To accommodate morning and evening commute times and eliminate potential slowdowns during peak travel times, two northbound lanes of Interstate 25 will be open daily 7-9 a.m. and two southbound lanes will be open daily 4-6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

This project is scheduled to be completed by Nov. 13. Visit www.nmroads.com for updates. Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Crab Fest King Visits Zia CU

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On the job in Los Alamos this afternoon at Zia Credit Union is local ‘Crab Fest King’ Skip King who stopped by to visit with fellow Rotarians Marketing/Business Manager Laura Loy, left, and Branch Manager Natalia Tretiak. Zia Credit Union is selling tickets for the 11th annual fundraiser, which King brought to the Rotary Club of Los Alamos from his former club in California. Customer Service Representative Aaron Hinojos holds tickets still available for the event, which is 5:30 social hour/cash bar and 7 p.m. dinner including all you can eat crab/prawn this Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Read More

Udall, Senators Introduce Comprehensive Bill To Break Up Cozy Relationship Between FAA And Aviation Industry

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) along with Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, introduced comprehensive legislation to improve safety for aviation passengers by revitalizing oversight of the aviation industry.

The Restoring Aviation Accountability Act would reform the federal government’s role to implement strong safety standards for and oversight over the aviation industry in the wake of two Boeing 737 MAX 8 crashes Read More

Women’s Lenten Retreat Features Popular Catholic Author Sarah Christmyer Saturday March 14

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Author Sarah Christmyer

IHM News:

Popular Catholic author and speaker Sarah Christmyer will be the guest speaker at an upcoming Lenten retreat for women hosted by Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Los Alamos.

The retreat is 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14 in the Parish Hall, 3700 Canyon Road.

The theme of the retreat is based upon Christmyer’s latest book, “Becoming Women of the Word: How to Answer God’s Call with Purpose and Joy.”

Through a series of talks throughout the day, Christmyer will help retreat participants explore questions such as “Who are the models of faith in Read More

Traffic Alert: Utility Work On 43rd Street Thursday

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Traffic Alert:

Water crews with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities will close a small section of 43rd Street north of Urban in North Community Thursday, Feb. 27 to replace a water service line.

The road closure and work are scheduled for one day only.

Crews will close this small section of road near the property at 2164 43 St. beginning at 7:30 a.m. and reopen by 7 p.m. Thursday.

DPU crews will maintain access to residents’ homes at all times. No water service interruption is anticipated.

Drivers are urged to observe the speed limit and traffic control signs.

Direct questions or concerns Read More