Lifestyles

Albuquerque Woman Named ‘TOPS 2024 New Mexico Queen’

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Christina Barnes of Albuquerque before and after she lost 48.25 pounds and was named ‘TOPS 2024 New Mexico Queen’. Courtesy/TOPS

TOPS Club News:

TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds SensiblySM), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization, is unveiling its “royalty” for 2024. Christina Barnes of Albuquerque, who lost 48.25 pounds, is the 2024 New Mexico Queen. She was honored April 25-26, 2025, at the New Mexico recognition event at the Albuquerque Elks Lodge in Albuquerque.

TOPS® royalty are women and men who have officially recorded the largest weight loss from their highest weight at Read More

Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum 2025 Summer Lecture Series Presents ‘Ethics, Love And The Alignment Problem In Artificial Intelligence’ Aug. 5

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Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum News:

Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum 2025 Summer Lecture Series Presents “Ethics, Love and the Alignment Problem in Artificial Intelligence” by Dr. James Carroll, Tuesday, Aug. 5 at the Los Alamos Unitarian Church. A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. with the lecture beginning at 6:30 p.m. The presentation will be recorded and streamed to the ZOOM site given at: https://losalamosfaithandscienceforum.org.

One of the largest unsolved problems in artificial intelligence is the so-called “alignment problem”, that is, the problem of creating an AI that Read More

EEOC Sues Scalo Restaurant In Albuquerque For Managers Harassing And Retaliating Against Female Workers

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EEOC News: 

ALBUQUERQUE – Scalo Restaurant, an Albuquerque restaurant located in the city’s Nob Hill neighborhood, violated federal civil rights laws when its male managers sexually harassed female employees and then retaliated against those female workers who spoke out against the abusive conduct, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit announced today.

According to the EEOC’s lawsuit, two male managers subjected female employees to relentless sexual harassment, including: vulgar comments about female customers and employees; physically Read More

Nation’s Best Chainsaw Artists Return To Purgatory Aug. 1-3

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PURGATORY News:

DURANGO — Purgatory Resort is bringing the nation’s top chainsaw artists to Village Plaza for Carve Wars, a high-energy, three-day chainsaw art competition, Aug. 1-3, 2025. This free, family-friendly event invites guests to experience the sights and sounds of massive wood blocks being transformed into intricate sculptures.

“We’re thrilled to be back at Purgatory Resort for what promises to be our best lineup yet,” Joe Wenal said, founder of Carve Wars and owner of Rocky Mountain Carvers. “There’s nothing like the crowd energy and mountain backdrop in Durango. It’s a highlight Read More

Atomic City Transit To Adjust Rte. 1 Service Near Entrada/Cooperative Market Effective Monday Aug. 4, 2025

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COUNTY News:

Effective Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, Atomic City Transit (ACT) will implement changes to its bus service around the Entrada/Los Alamos Cooperative Market area due to low ridership.

This adjustment is part of ACT’s commitment to optimize service and ensure resources are allocated effectively to serve the needs of the majority of riders.

Specifically, the Route 1 (Downtown) service will operate once an hour at bus stops 570 and 571 at the Los Alamos Cooperative Market and Holiday Inn area. Service to these stops will be provided at :16 after the hour with the first at 7:16 a.m. and the last Read More

NM True Campaign Tabbed As Finalist For Skift IDEA Awards

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico has again earned another accolade for its appeal as a noteworthy leisure travel destination.

As the latest example of New Mexico’s growing notoriety as a premier destination for leisure travel among professionals and experts in tourism, the New Mexico True “Living Legends” campaign was selected as a finalist for the 2025 Skift IDEA Awards for creative content.

The Skift IDEA Awards recognizes the individuals, teams, businesses and brands that are driving the travel industry forward. New Mexico True was selected as 1 of 10 finalists in the “Creative Thinkers: Read More

North Central Regional Transit District: Temporary Service Reductions Due To Ongoing Driver Shortage

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NCRTD News:

ESPAÑOLA — The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) announced Thursday a series of temporary service reductions affecting several Blue Bus routes and services, beginning Monday, August 4, 2025, due to a continued shortage of transit operators.

Effective Aug. 4:

  • The MyBlue™ Española Zone will continue to operate Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., but with reduced trip availability. Passengers are encouraged to book in advance or use NCRTD’s free fixed-route Blue Bus service.
  • Route 110 Westside/Crosstown service will be temporarily suspended until further
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Local Skiers Shine At International Freeride Comp. In Chile

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Cullen McLean taking third place at the El Colorado IFSA Junior freeride skiing event. Courtesy photo

Cullen McLean in the Red Bull sponsored start gate at El Colorado. Courtesy photo

SPORTS News:

Four northern New Mexico athletes recently made their mark on the international stage at a prestigious freeride skiing competition held in El Colorado, Chile, on July 26, 2025. Representing Los Alamos and Taos, these young skiers faced off against nearly 200 top competitors from across North and South America at an event hosted by the International Free Skiing Association (IFSA).

Local competitors Read More

Fr. Glenn: A Sure Bet

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

The resistance—not infrequently violent—against Christianity that occurs at times is interesting to watch, albeit sad and tragic. This last week a Christian rock singer having a concert in Montreal was received by protesters outside of the church of venue, and the church fined for a concert without a permit, the singer claiming it was a worship service. Toe-MAY-toe, toe-MAH-toe … depending upon the point of view, or more likely the political or social motivations, of the beholder. Many on social media posit that the resistance was due to the singer’s pro-Trump leanings, Read More

Posts From The Road: Urban Cattle Drive In Castle Rock

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Leaders: Leaders of the Western Heritage Cattle Drive Friday in Castle Rock, Colo., were dressed in cavalry attire as they rode horses to start the cattle drive. The hill with the stone topping in the background is the castle rock for which the town is named. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Two Horse Power: A wagon led by two horses followed the leaders on horses during the urban cattle drive Friday in Castle Rock, Colo. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

I love this time of year when counties and towns across the West celebrate their local Read More