Lifestyles

Skin Care Column: Managing Dry, Itchy Skin In Winter

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Skin Care Column
Managing Dry, Itchy Skin In Winter
By JUNE ENGLISH, LE

I ran this column last year and thought it would be worth revisiting as many of my clients have found this information useful.

Aging and years of sun exposure reduce the capacity of your skin tomoisturize itself, so your skin often becomes dry, flaky and itchy. Your skin becomes even drier when humidity is lower in the winter and in dry climates. To help combat dry skin and itchiness try these tips:

  • Avoid using harsh soaps, which are drying to the skin. Instead, use mild or glycerin soaps on the body such as Alpha Keri, Basis, Eucerin,
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New Mexico Airlines Flight Schedule Update

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COUNTY News:

New Mexico Airlines contacted Los Alamos County officials late Thursday afternoon to say that they expect to resume full service next week.

The airlines has not flown its route between Los Alamos and Albuquerque since Monday. Los Alamos County Public Information Officer Julie Habiger said this morning that she expects to release another update early next week as the County continues to closely monitor the situation.

The airlines previously suspended all flights in New Mexico in early December. Public Works Director Philo Shelton said in a Dec. 12 news release that commercial Read More

Unitarian Church Presents ‘Northern New Mexico Regional Art Center’ By Maura Taylor

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UCLA News:

Sunday 9:30 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Los Alamos, Maura Taylor will present a forum talk about the Northern New Mexico Regional Art Center, a small community nonprofit in Espanola.

In addition to running Espanola’s two museums and operating a gallery and visitor’s center, the organization offers free art and music classes to children. During her past three summers as a college student, Maura interned at the center, and will discuss both her own experiences and general information for those interested in learning about the NNMRAC and nonprofit work Read More

Questioning God

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By Lisa Rothrock and Mother Alicia Pope
Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church
 

Is it okay to question God? Is it disrespectful to question God at all when we don’t understand? Is it okay to vent our deepest pain, regrets, and emotions to God? Where is the line where we start to show disrespect to God in our questioning of His nature and actions?

This Sunday evening, Jan. 11, at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, ring in the New Year at our contemporary worship service, where Mother Alicia Pope will examine these issues by viewing different people in the Old and New Testament to see if they Read More

How the Hen House Turns – The Chicken In Winter

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How the Hen House Turns
The Chicken in Winter
By Carolyn A. (Cary) Neeper, Ph. D.

Maybe this story should be called the Goose in Winter or Ducks in Winter. I remember being called by the Duck Buddies to come and help gather them from Ashley Pond’s Pond because there was no open water left for them. The pond had frozen over, and the Chief of Police didn’t want to lose his job if they started roaming all over town, looking for shelter.

My little ducks would shiver if the temperature got down to 15. That was scary. I thought ducks could take such cold. Didn’t they? In the wild? Now I know they did okay if there was Read More

Food on the Hill: Recipes From ‘The Messy Hands Cookbook’

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Food on the Hill
By FELICIA ORTH
 
This Week’s Recipes from ‘The Messy Hands Cookbook – Grown-up Tested and Kiddo Approved’
Copy of ‘The Messy Hands Cookbook/ Courtesy Felicia Orth

Los Alamos Family Strengths Network, a local non-profit organization, improves the quality of family life in our community through educational and fun activities provided to families, parents, teens and children. Susan Mack is FSN’s gracious and energetic executive director. Chit Chat and Change Diapers is a local group of parents and caregivers to small children, joined to create Read More

Habitat For Humanity Seeks Los Alamos House Partner

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HFH News:

Habitat for Humanity of Espanola Valley & Los Alamos, Inc. is currently accepting applications for a New House Partner. The home is to be built on a small empty lot at 3564 Questa in Los Alamos.

Applicants must live or work in Los Alamos and fit the HUD income guidelines for Los Alamos.

Applications are available online at https:////habitatevla.org/, at the Habitat office or contact 505.747.2690, for further information and/or an application. Read More

Pegg: New Year’s Exercise Program

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New Year’s Exercise Program

By KENT PEGG
Los Alamos

Another new year is upon us and that means that many of you will be resolving to get fit, lose weight, or improve your health this coming year. Good for you! There is no time like the present to start out on your path to a healthier, more fit life.

But often that’s easier said than done. If you don’t have a significant workout history it can be challenging to find the right exercise program and stick with it long term. Fear not because there are some things you can do to significantly improve your chances of succeeding with your resolutions this year.

First, Read More

Smart Design With Suzette: Closet Organization

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A custom closet designed for a client by Suzette Fox. Photo by Suzette Fox
 
Smart Design with Suzette
Closet Organization
By SUZETTE FOX

Happy New Year! Many New Year’s resolutions involve getting organized. I’ve had requests to write a column on organization, specifically closet organization. It’s one of my favorite things to do!

Disorganization puts tremendous pressure on both the mind and body. Taking the time to organize your life can lift a great weight off of your shoulders and reduce stress. An organized closet can make a difference in reducing stress in the morning, whether it’s Read More