Lifestyles

Pegg: Thoughts On Protein Intake And Sources

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By KENT PEGG
Los Alamos

Protein is an essential part of everyone’s diet. It is needed by every cell in your body and is especially necessary for those who work out to repair and rebuild muscle tissue.

It also is very important for us as we age to avoid the loss of muscle tissue causing a reduction in a person’s metabolic rate. The question of how much protein a person should take in is highly debated, however.

Here are some of the different takes on how much protein you should get:

  • The FDA says that a person should take in approximately 50 grams of protein per day.
  • The American Council on Exercise says that
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NCRTD Implements Financial Transparency Platform

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NCRTD News:
 
In its commitment to clear and open government, the North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) has implemented a web-based financial transparency and accountability platform on its website.
 
The NCRTD has contracted with OpenGov to create an interactive reporting tool that allows the public to explore the District’s financial data online in easy-to-use graphical formats that can be selected and customized by the user. 
 
The system provides historical financial data from 2010 to the current year that can be analyzed on a monthly or annual basis
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Before And After At United Church Of Los Alamos

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Remodeling construction has been completed at the United Church of Los Alamos at 2525 Canyon Road. The United Church of Los Alamos is the first church in Los Alamos and grew out of the original Army Chapel after World War 2.  United Church represents six Protestant denominations and believes in the province of private judgement in the interpretation of the scriptures. The church welcomes everyone. Check back for the full story on the church’s remodeling project. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com

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WRBC Infinity Squared Music: Midsummer Rock Bash

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The Exchange will perform at the Midsummer Rock Bash July 1 at White Rock Baptist Church. Courtesy photo
 
CONCERT News:
 
WRBC Infinity Squared Music presents the Midsummer Rock Bash. The Exchange will perform in concert Wednesday, July 1, with the doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the show beginning at 7 p.m. at White Rock Baptist Church.
 
The band is from the Seattle area and touring Cailfornia and Arizona on its way to perform in Los Alamos.
 
The Exchange is “a pop-rock band consisting of brothers Britt and Jack Espinosa, and Tyler Mays, according to the group’s
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Hearing Loss And Mental Health Discussion June 20

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HLA News:

Harvard Medical School-trained psychiatrist David Quinn, M.D., will discuss hearing loss and mental health at the Hearing Loss Association of America Santa Fe chapter June meeting. 

Dr. Quinn is an assistant professor and Medical Director of the Consultation Liaison Service at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. The meeting is free and open to all.  No reservations are required. It will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 20 at the Vitamin Cottage Event Center, Natural Grocers, Cerrillos Road and Richards Avenue in Santa Fe. 

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Pastor Granillo: Renewing Your Mind

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By Pastor RAUL GRANILLO
Los Alamos

When my wife and I first began attending church and getting involved, quite a few of my friends and family started sharing their concern that we might be going too far with this whole “Jesus thing.”

We wanted to know what He really was about and what He really had to offer us, but we never anticipated what God would do through us. The truth is that I had already predetermined the amount of my life I was willing to allow God to have; after all I had a life of my own as well. But as I read the Bible and learned from my pastor, I began to realize that God wanted every part of my life. Read More

Vacation Bible School And Day Camp At Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church June 22-26

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BELC News:

Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church at 2390 North Road in Los Alamos is hosting a Vacation Bible School And Day Camp June 22- June 26.

Registration by June 26 is required. Contact the Bethlehem office at 505.662.5151 or email: business@bethluth.com) to register.

Vacation Bible School

(registration fee per child: $10) 

ALL ages welcome – Including Adults!

6-8:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday;

8:30-10:30 a.m. Friday

Day Camp

(registration fee per child: $35) 

Children 4th through 8th Grade in the Fall 2015

8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday – Thursday;

8:30-10:30 a.m. Friday 

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LAHS Graduates Travel To Europe

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Los Alamos travelers, front row from left, Charlie Herrmann, Sophan Kellog, Astrid Hengartner, Sally Grindstaff, Nicole Stafford, Aletta Marciano. Back row from left, Melanie Borup, Eric Ovaska, Lynn Ovaska, Emma Phillips, Steven Calhoun, Laura Whicker, Michelle Pederson, Brandon Cullinan and Kate Margavicius. Not pictured are Alexi Ortega and former LAHS student Sam Harris. Courtesy photo 
 
 
LAHS News:
 
Los Alamos High School graduates participating in Europe 2015 want to thank everyone who supported them this year as they fundraised and prepared
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Los Alamos Subway Breaks Opening Day Record!

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Subway owner Larry Singh with the giant scissors cut the ribbon this morning on his new Subway store in downtown Los Alamos. Singh is joined by staff, community members and county officials including, front row from center to right, Chamber Manager Nancy Partridge, business owner LeAnne Parsons and County Council Chair Kristin Henderson. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

The Los Alamos Subway opened its doors at 7 a.m. Wednesday and the eatery conducted 786 transactions – making it the largest opening day ever for a traditional Subway of the 400 stores in this region.

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