UNITED CHURCH News:
The annual Mexico Mission Fundraiser is 6 p.m. Saturday, March 7 at United Church, 2525 Canyon Road.
Register to attend a FREE Donor’s Dinner by contacting the Church Office at 505.662.2971. Reservations must be made by Feb. 28 to reserve a seat.
Homes will be built in Mexico during spring break. Donations are always welcome, even if unable to attend. Read More
SMARTASSET News:
Purchasing life insurance can seem like a costly addition to your monthly bills.
Of course, this cost varies significantly depending on age, lifestyle and overall health.
To help find the healthiest places in New Mexico, SmartAsset analyzed county level data, including length of life, health behaviors and healthcare access.
Check out the table to see the top counties in New Mexico:
For more information on the study, including the methodology and interactive map, visit: https://smartasset.com/life-
RESTAURANT News:
There’s no better time to experience New Mexico’s diverse and authentic culinary scene than during the annual Restaurant Week, which spotlights Los Alamos and Northern New Mexico Sunday, March 1 to Sunday, March 8.
This highly anticipated late-winter event brings together the finest restaurants in the region with once-a-year, value-priced, three-course dinners, priced at $15, $25, $35 or $45 per person. Several restaurants also offer special prix-fixe lunches.
Visit nmrestaurantweek.com for participating restaurants, menus, lodging specials and events. Read More
Los Alamos resident Lucille Honsinger is celebrating her 105th birthday and is honored this morning at a gathering in the parish hall at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Canyon Road where she has been a parishioner for 13 years. Her actual birthday is Feb. 27, 2020. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Four generations of Honsingers gather this morning at IHM to honor Los Alamos resident Lucille Honsinger, center, who is celebrating her 105th birthday Thursday. From left, Hongsinger’s granddaughter Joyce Richins, great-granddaughter Aliya Richins and son Dr. Richard Honsinger. Read More
COUNTY News:
A geotechnical contractor will be conducting field exploratory sampling Wednesday Feb. 26 through Friday Feb. 28.
Utility locate markings will be present on roads where sampling will be performed. Large trucks with a drilling apparatus will be utilized to obtain core samples of asphalt and subsurface soils for analysis.
The results of the analysis will assist Public Works staff in determining future roadway and pavement preservation improvements.
The field exploratory sampling will occur at the following locations:
By LYNN FINNEGAN
Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church
Perhaps you are familiar with Mardi Gras and “Fat Tuesday,” but did you know these celebrations precede one of the most important days on the Christian calendar?
Ash Wednesday marks the start of the holy season of Lent, a time for reflection and repentance in preparation for the celebration of Easter.
On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26, Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church (TOTH), joined this year by Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church (BELC), will be offering “Ashes to Go”, 8:30-10:30 a.m. on the sidewalk near Starbucks on Central Avenue.
Why ashes? Read More
Play SPACE: Just outside of NASA Headquarters near Houston, Texas, the McDonald’s has a spaceman on the roof peering down on patrons as they enter the building. This McDonald’s gives a new meaning to play space in the restaurant. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More
Google Maps. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit announces that transit data feed is now live on Google Maps.
Realtime Transit feed will enhance user experience; for example, riders get:
“Our new transit data feed will provide enhanced Read More
COUNTY News:
Parker Construction, under contract with Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities, will reroute and replace a failed section of sewer.
Beginning Monday, Feb. 24, new public sewer main pipelines between Pine Street and the existing main on the north side of Quartz Street will be installed.
Work will continue for 30 days with crews working 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. At times, traffic will be restricted to one lane at the very short construction zone in Quartz Street.
DPU’s contractor will maintain access to residents’ homes at all times. No sewer service interruption Read More
