Lifestyles

TOTH: Grappling With The Bible

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New Testament image. Courtesy/wikipedia
 
By LISA ROTHROCK and MOTHER ALICIA POPE
Trinity on the Hill

Did you know that the New Testament is God’s love story for the earth? Do you know its purpose? This Sunday evening, Feb. 8, at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, the community is invited the attend a contemporary worship service at which Mother Alicia Pope will explore the New Testament and why it is historically and spiritually significant.

EVERYONE is welcome to come help rock the house of God at this contemporary worship service. Food, music and a great teaching will be served. Join Read More

Extension Service Welcomes Helen Idzorek

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Helen Idzorek

LAES News:

Helen Idzorek has been selected to the position of Los Alamos Extension Service(LAES) Home Economist for New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service.

She replaces Paula Roybal Sanchez, who retired last year after serving Extension for more than two decades. Roybal Sanchez was awarded emeritus status from NMSU in recognition of her outstanding service.

Idzorek comes to Los Alamos by way of Alaska where she worked for the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service for nearly ten years. During that time she was a nutrition educator Read More

Report: Positive Energy Solar State’s Top Installer

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Solar panels. Courtesy/PES

STATE News:

SANTA FE – Using solar tax credit data, the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resource Department (EMNRD) reports that state residents have invested more than $30 million in this energy resource from 2009-2014 and Positive Energy Solar has installed the lion’s share of those residential rooftop panels.

“It’s clear from customer demand that New Mexicans want clean, affordable energy,” Positive Energy Solar CEO Regina Wheeler said. “What’s not clear is whether or not the state will continue to support this growing industry. The tax credits that helped Read More

Program For Siblings Of Kids With Disabilities

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Lisa Croce

LAFSN News:

Sibshops and Los Alamos Family Strengths Network have partnered to present a four-week, Saturday morning series of Sibshops.

Sibshops is a structured, but energetic and fun workshop-style event for kids who have a sibling with any type of special need, whether developmental, medical or behavioral. Sibshops are designed to be engaging, educational, supportive and simply a blast for children around 8 to 12 years of age.

During the program, the children will celebrate the unique joys they experience as a brother or sister of a person with a special need, as well as share Read More

2015 Knights Of Columbus Free Throw Competition At Griffith Gymnasium Sunday

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K OF C News:

All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship.

The local competition is 1-3 p.m. Sunday in Griffith Gymnasium at Los Alamos High School.

Registration is free of charge and will be held onsite beginning at 12:30 p.m. on the date of the event. Parental consent is required, so a parent/guardian must be present during registration. All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation and winners from each age division and gender will be presented with a trophy.

The Read More

Food on the Hill: Victor and Frida

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Food on the Hill
By FELICIA ORTH
 
Victor and Frida
 
This Week’s Recipes:
Cold Chiles with Vegetable Stuffing and Christmas Salad

Victor Medina retired from the Laboratory in 2005 and acted on his dream of owning a restaurant in late 2013. He has made the Manhattan Project on Central a special place to enjoy a nice lunch or dinner in downtown Los Alamos. The menu is broad and reasonably priced. I love that I can design my own veggie platter, and my younger son is especially fond of the “Hippie Chick” sandwich.

I first met Victor as part of some special event planning. Our conversation Read More

Valentine’s Care Packages Help Students Travel

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LAHS News:

Looking for a way to send someone you love a special Valentine? Europe 2015 student travelers are putting together personalized Valentine’s packages filled with gifts for everyone.

If you have a loved one far away, here is your chance to send them a Valentine package and support the educational travel of 14 local high school seniors. For $30, Europe 2015 travelers will fill a Valentine’s Care (about YOU) Package with treats such as hand-written notes, chocolates, candy, homemade treats, hot chocolate, tea, stuffed animals, heart-filled gifts, Valentine’s Read More

Learn To Manage Chronic Disease At MyCD Workshop

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LARSO News:

Are you an adult with an ongoing health condition? Join a free 2.5 hour once a week MyCD Workshop sponsored by the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization and the Family YMCA.

You’ll get the support you need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health. If you have conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain or anxiety, a MyCD Workshop can help you take charge of your life. Read More

Sunport Travel Site Aims To Provide Quick Information

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SUNPORT News:

Albuquerque International Sunport and the City of Albuquerque are proud to announce the launch of the airport’s new website, https:////www.abqsunport.com/, which went live to the public Jan. 26.

The Sunport website was previously incorporated as part of the City’s website. The new website helps travelers find the information they need about the airport quickly and easily.

The site includes live flight arrival and departure information, the airport’s Twitter feed, terminal maps, information about visiting New Mexico, feedback forms, and other important information. Read More