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Smart Design With Suzette: Small Space Design Tips

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Smart small kitchen design. Courtesy/Suzette Fox
 
Smart Design with Suzette
By SUZETTE FOX

Small Space Design Tips

If your home or apartment feels small to you, maximizing space is essential. My first home was a 900 square foot bungalow in Florida. I quickly learned how to make the best use of a small space.

Squeezing in as much usable space as possible makes rooms livable by helping it function properly, keeping claustrophobic feelings (and clutter) at bay, and making a home (especially a tiny one) feel more spacious.

No matter the square footage, it really comes down to being smart about

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Grace Vineyard Invites All To Weekend Conference

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John Sullivan, Jr.

GRACE VINEYARD News:

Grace Vineyard Christian Fellowship will hold a conference this weekend, Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15.

Sofia Sullivan

The theme of the conference is “Creating an Atmosphere to Welcome the Holy Spirit.” The guest speakers are John Sullivan, Jr., the son of Pastor John (Jack) Sullivan, and his wife Sofia.

The meetings will be held at 7 p.m.Friday, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday and 9:45 a.m.Sunday. No registration is necessary. The public is invited to attend.

Grace Vineyard is at 1183-C Diamond Dr., across from the Los Alamos High School. For information Read More

Unitarian Church Forum Explores Electric Cars

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Wally Watts with his electric car. Courtesy photo

UCLA News:

The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos invites the public to the latest in the Forum Series, “Electric Car, My Journey, and Separating Fact from Fiction” with Wally Watts.

The talk is 9:30 a.m. Sunday, March 15 and open to the public.

Watts has always been intrigued with electric cars since an early age. This forum will discuss his obsession and some history of electric cars.

It will cover what cars are currently available for sale in New Mexico and will attempt to separate fact from the fiction that both sides use to attempt to Read More

House Passes Legislation To Streamline Regulations For Ride-Sharing Services

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Rep. Monica Youngblood

STATE News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico House of Representatives passed legislation Thursday to regulate ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft in New Mexico. HB 272, sponsored by Rep. Monica Youngblood, R-Albuquerque, passed by a bipartisan 56-8 vote.  

The ridesharing services, which were introduced in Albuquerque and Santa Fe over the past year, have expanded safe, reliable transportation options for New Mexicans.

“Ride-sharing services provide a safe ride home,” Youngblood said. “Putting this law on the books will not only expand ridesharing services Read More

Knights Of Columbus Hosts Fish Fry Friday

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IHMC News:

The popular Lenten Friday night fish fries hosted by the Los Alamos Knights of Columbus are in full swing again at Karen McLaughlin Hall next to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Canyon Road.

The Knights will serve fish with coleslaw, wild rice or fries and dessert with tea, lemonade/limeade, or coffee for $10 for an adult meal and $7 for a kid’s meal. Grilled cheese sandwiches with fries also are available for $7.

The fish fries will run 5-7 p.m. each Friday through April 3. Read More

NCRTD To Undergo Massive Route Changes March 16

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NCRTD News:
Española – Beginning Monday, March 16, the North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) will undergo a massive shift in services and offerings on its RTD “Blue Buses.” 
 
In addition to adding new routes, additional stops, and featuring more user-friendly pickup and drop-off times and connecting options, NCRTD will be unveiling an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), which will provide real-time bus location services accessible by smartphone, tablet or computer.
 
A mobile iPhone app, called “myStop” will serve as a “Blue Bus Tracker,” giving
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Food on the Hill: Best Intentions Green Chile Stew

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Food on the Hill
By FELICIA ORTH

I had intended this week to share one of the soups my mother made regularly as we were growing up: potato leek. I was planning to make a big batch to share. I purchased five pounds of Yukon gold potatoes and two bunches of leeks and a bouquet of fresh parsley to chop as a bright green garnish for the top of each bowl. I knew that pureeing some of the potato/leek mixture after it was cooked would take the place of most or all of the cream one might ordinarily add. I also have a tip to share about cleaning leeks, which are notoriously muddy and gritty.

And then…it was as though a spell Read More

Real Estate Corner: Why Do I Need Title Insurance?

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Real Estate Corner
By CARRIE MONTOYA-PEGG

Why Do I Need Title Insurance?

One of the most common questions buyers ask during the process of buying a home is “What is title insurance and why do I need it?” Title insurance (also known as an owner’s’ title policy) is issued by a title company and protects you against claims against your property and events that have happened in the past. The underwriter of the title company in addition will defend you in court if there is a claim on your title. 

What Types of Policies are Available to a Homeowner?

There are two types of title insurance available to a Read More

Smart Design With Suzette: Universal Design

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Courtesy/Suzette Fox
 
Smart Design with Suzette
By SUZETTE FOX
 
Universal Design
 
A few days ago my uncle died. My cousin was telling me how my uncle was restricted to a hospital bed in his home for years before he died. This got me thinking about the need for Universal Design. If you haven’t heard of it yet, you will in the future.

Universal design, originally aimed at creating easily accessible spaces for individuals with physical disabilities, has evolved into the design of functional, stylish spaces that make life easier for anyone, regardless of age, size or ability. Read More

St. Job Orthodox Church Offers Pysanky Egg Decorating Class

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An artist creats a decorated egg using the pysanky technique. Courtesy photo

St. Job News:

Saint Job Orthodox Church is hosting a workshop on one of the most beloved Easter traditions-pysanky; a Slavic tradition of painting and decorating eggs.

The workshop is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 28 at the church at 2270 39th St. The cost is $20 and space is limited to 20 participants.

Pysanky, alternatively spelled psanki, is a Slavic tradition dating back more than 1,000 years. The tradition involves decorating eggs using bright, bold colors divided by clear geometric lines and patterns. Melted wax is used Read More