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Posts From The Road: Singing Wind Bookshop
Headquarters: You know that you are drawing near when you travel north on Ocotillo Road out of Benson, Ariz., and you see the Headquarters for Books About the Southwest sign at 700 Singing Wind Road. About a half mile drive down the dirt road is the Singing Wind Bookshop. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
The Bell: The bell and sign still stand in front of the bookshop. Today, the shop is manned by employees and volunteers so you probably won’t need to ring the bell for service. The old worn sign and bell are reminders of operation over 40 years ago when Winifred Read More
Scenes From 2019 LDS Creche Show
The Los Alamos Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is holding its annual Creche Show this WinterFest Weekend. The show began Friday and continued Saturday at the church. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
This display features ceramic Nativity Scenes. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Tiffany Harding purchased this handmade Creche from the artist in front of St. Francis Cathedral in Santa Fe. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
This Nativity was handmade by Mary Woods for her grandchildren. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comWRPC Sharing Warm Drinks At Holiday Lights Parade
The community is invited to stop by the WRPC hospitality booth for hot cocoa, coffee and cider from 5 p.m. on today during the Winterfest and Holiday Lights Parade festivities. Courtesy/WRPCWRPC News:
Los Alamos Winterfest and the Holiday Lights Parade are great opportunities for friends and neighbors in Los Alamos to meet each other, share holiday greetings and make new friends.
It’s a time to celebrate what it means to be a community that shares both its heritage and its optimism for the future and that cares for one another.
At White Rock Presbyterian Church we are
Read More Spencer: Why Would You Be Interested In Joining A Gun Club, Anyway?
By KHAL SPENCERPublic Relations Chair
Los Alamos Sportsman’s Club
Los Alamos, New Mexico, is home to one of the best gun clubs in the state, the Los Alamos Sportsman’s Club, a 501.c4 nonprofit. If you are ambitious, you can drive up to the Whittington Center but that is hours away.
Here at home you can find two full archery ranges, a rifle range with sheltered benchrests and targets ranging out to 300 yards, trap, skeet, and both indoor and outdoor pistol ranges.
The club also has a clubhouse used for meetings and training sessions. Not to mention, you can also find over a thousand outgoing club members Read More
Letter To The Editor: Time For Action Plan On Housing
By STEVEN SCHRAMMLos Alamos
The recent article covering the report on housing needs in Los Alamo County raises two significant questions in my mind.
First, my wife and I have been acutely aware of the housing crisis in this county, caused by the lack of available land, since we first arrived over three decades ago. The question is: Why are we still paying for studies and surveys to tell us what we already know?
Second, since the DOE and LA County are the primary holders of land for development, and since they are two of the entities most vocal about the need for new housing, etc., why have they not Read More
Attorney General Demands Answers From Uber On Potential Abuses In New Mexico, Issues Risk Advisory
Attorney General Hector BalderasAG News:
SANTA FE ― Attorney General Hector Balderas opened an investigation today into potential harms to New Mexican consumers and issued a consumer safety alert today regarding popular ride-sharing service Uber.
According to a new report from the company, thousands of Uber drivers and passengers reported being the victims of sexual assaults, physical assaults, motor-vehicle accidents, and other harms while using the Uber app from 2017 through 2018.
During that period, Uber users also reported approximately 6,000 instances
Read More Central Avenue Closed For Parade 4:30-7 P.M. Saturday
Los Alamos MainStreet News:
Los Alamos MainStreet would like to advise the public and businesses that Central Avenue, between 4th Street and Oppenheimer will be closed approximately 4:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 in preparation for the Holiday Lights Parade, which runs 6-7 p.m.
Beginning at 4 p.m., Los Alamos County also will be blocking parallel parking spaces along Central Avenue.
To accommodate parade staging, the three southernmost rows of the County Municipal Building parking lot will be unavailable beginning Saturday morning. Those coming downtown on Saturday for other Read More
Water Main Break On Ridgeway In Denver Steels
Traffic Alert:
There is a water main break in the road on Ridgeway in the Denver Steels area. Department of Public Utilities crews are setting up traffic control devices.
Ridgeway Drive will be closed to through traffic while repairs are completed.
Residents will be allowed access to and from their homes. No disruption to water services are expected.
Crews estimate that repairs will be completed by mid-afternoon today.
Direct questions to the Los Alamos County Customer Care Center at 505.662.8333. Read More
Los Alamos Jazz Project Performs At Pig+Fig Tonight!
Thirty-one musicians in four student-combos from the Los Alamos Jazz Project will perform 7-9 p.m. today at Pig+Fig in White Rock on Sherwood Blvd. Everyone is invited so bring the family to Pig+Fig and enjoy a fantastic dinner and incredible desserts all while listening to jazz performed by talented young musicians. Courtesy photo Read More