Victor Medina of the Mahattan Project Restaurant Thursday, which was the final day required to display the public notice of intent to obtain a liquor license for the downtown eatery at 1789 Central Ave. Medina told the Los Alamos Daily Post that no one stepped forward to oppose the request so it’s on to the next steps in the process. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Lifestyles
Community Invited to Sierra Club Picnic Sept. 13
SIERRA CLUB News:
The Sierra Club will hold its annual picnic 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 at the North Mesa Picnic Area.
The community is invited to join club members for burgers, brats and ‘Ban the Bag Planning.’ Vegetarian options will be available at the picnic.
RSVPs are recommended at 505.662.9443 or jonesmm1@comcast.net.
Community Invited to Enchilada Dinner Fundraiser For Sheriff Lucero Sept. 27
Sheriff Marco Lucero in the Los Alamos County Rodeo. Courtesy photo
POLITICAL Event:
The community is invited to attend an Enchilada Dinner fundraiser 5-8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Los Alamos Sheriffs Posse Lodge hosted by the Committee to Re-Elect Sheriff Marco Lucero.
Tickets can be purchased through the campaign website www.ReElectSheriffLucero.org or by calling 505.467.9816. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 7-10 and children 6 and under are free.
Fitness Column: Exercise and Psychological Disorders
Exercise and Psychological DisordersBy KENT PEGG
Millions of Americans suffer, to some extent, from a psychological disorder. Most prevalent among these are depression and anxiety disorders.
For many years, therapy from psychologists and psychiatrists and medications have been used to treat these disorders. Today, exercise is increasingly being included in the treatment plans for those suffering from these problems.
Numerous studies have been done showing the benefits of exercise. Exercise improves mood, increases self-esteem and provides a general feeling of well being for everyone, Read More
Food on the Hill: Apple Crisp
This Week’s Recipe: Apple Crisp
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comIngredients:
6 firm medium apples (I like to get a mix of different ones), peeled and sliced
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
Butter
Directions:
In a large pie pan (12″) slice apples and sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon.
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comSprinkle 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon.
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comIn a medium bowl mix together the flour, 1/3 cup sugar,
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Los Alamos Subway Interior Work Continues
The contents of the Los Alamos Subway near 15th and Central was moved outside Saturday to make room for the finishing touches and a good floor scrubbing as the new eatery prepares to open to the public later this month. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Everything inside Subway was moved outside while the floor was cleaned Saturday and finishing touches are completed. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
How the Hen House Turns—The Human Factor (Part 5): Goose Whispering
How the Hen House TurnsThe Human Factor (Part 5): Goose Whispering
Column by Carolyn A. (Cary) Neeper, Ph. D.
My strange relationship with Bobbi goose began when she grew into adolescence. I didn’t know then, that geese will establish a pecking order by mounting another goose when no gander is around. (The ducks also do that.) I thought Bobbi must be a male, and Bobbi thought I must be some kind of strange goose she needed to dominate.
Bobbi has never attacked me with a serious bite, but whenever I stay too long in the pen or herd them down the hill too early, the hackles rise along her long neck. (She is Read More
Solo Traveler: Held Up In Mexico
Travelers dance around their combi during the ‘hold-up’ for Benito Juarez’ birthday. Photo by Sherry HardageSolo Traveler: Held up in Mexico
By SHERRY HARDAGE
In 2012, I decided to rehydrate my desiccated high school Spanish with a six-month swim in a Mexican lake. San Cristóbal de las Casas, in Chiapas, was the perfect choice as there were few English speakers living there to distract me.
I found a teacher and some other Americans whose language skills were similar to mine. We met twice a week for a couple of hours at my casita. Once in a while we would walk to the market or a nearby Read More
Water Communion Ceremony at Unitarian Church Sunday
UNITARIAN News:
The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos returns to its regular schedule Sunday, Sept. 7.
This week, the church year opens with its annual water communion ceremony – a mingling and sharing of waters from summer journeys – and Rev. John Cullinan will preach on water as a symbol of common humanity.
The church choir sings this Sunday, performing the traditional hymn “Peace Like a River,” and “All the Rivers” by Charles Baker, based on the words of Ecclesiastes. The worship service is preceded by the weekly forum at 9 a.m. and children’s religious education at 9:30 a.m.
The Unitarian Church Read More