Going Wild at Yellow Hills Ranch
Wild mustangs run free at Yellow Hills Ranch. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
A sheep is sheared using traditional methods at the Tierra Wools Spring Fesitval. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comI recently spent the day in the Chama River Valley on a day-long adventure that took me to the Tierra Wools Spring Festival in the village of Los Ojos and then to Yellow Hills Ranch. I was part of a Yellow Hills Ranch Eco-Tour led by Deborah Stephens.
I joined a small group of fellow adventurers for the 1.5 hour drive, which landed us Read More
Solo Traveler: Perceptions of Los Alamos
Solo TravelerIn a traveling life, just like life at home, we meet people we connect with instantly, forming long lasting friendships. And sometimes we meet people we hope we never see again.
In San Cristobal, Chiapas, I met a handsome middle-aged world traveler named Temoc. He invited me to join him for coffee the next day. I was delighted. As an older lady, I don’t get asked on dates very often.
We met in front of an excellent coffee and pastry restaurant under the portal across from the Zócalo. Another woman showed up. After a few pleasantries, Read More
How the Hen House Turns: First Turkey
How the Hen House Turns: First TurkeyLast week I mentioned that whenever we humans would go out the back door, First Turkey would come flapping across the yard, greeting us with her “ark ark ark, ark ark ark.”
Only once did she actually get off the ground with all her happy flapping. Going down the hill, she sailed through the air for at least ten feet before landing on her breast meat with a surprised squawk.
Of course, friends teased us whenever Thanksgiving rolled off the calendar. We did celebrate occasionally by having turkey for dinner,
Inspirational Concert Fills IHM Church
Community members begin to find seats for Sunday’s concert at Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) Catholic Church, which raised funds for the Catherine LeClaire Memorial Organ Fund. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Performing ‘Memorare’ are from left, David Moore, John Machuzak, Randy Erickson, Rene LeClaire, Julie Habiger, Viera Moore, Adrienne Borrego, Claudine Kasunic, Laura Erickson, Cathy Morzinski and Ruth Doyle. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Mezzo Soprano Julie Habiger performs ‘Blessings’ as her husband Kerry, left, and son Read More
Column: God’s Power in the Midst of Change
God’s Power in the Midst of ChangeAs limbo sets in at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, sadness looms over us all as our beloved Fr. Colin Kelly has left his pastoral role. The uncertainty of not knowing who will take his place is difficult, both for the congregation and the remaining priests.
However, we recognize God’s power in the midst of change, which is the topic of Mother Alicia’s homily at our contemporary worship service (also called Generations) at 6:07 p.m. this coming Sunday, May 26. This service uses upbeat music and short videos to compliment the teaching and Read More
Los Alamos LDS Congregation Splits In Two
Former Los Alamos Ward bishopric with new Los Alamos and Pajarito Ward bishoprics, from left, Matt Nelson, Los Alamos Ward Second Counselor; Guy Baker, Los Alamos Ward Bishop; Roger Cardon, Los Alamos Ward First Counselor; Michael Davis, former Los Alamos Ward First Counselor; Ian Alexander, former Los Alamos Ward Bishop; Bob Judd, former Los Alamos Ward Second Counselor and new Pajarito Ward First Counselor; Josh Miller, Pajarito Ward Bishop; Roy Epperson, Pajarito Ward Second Counselor. Courtesy photo
LDS News:
The local congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Read More
Solo Traveler: Why Go Alone?
Solo TravelerThe disadvantages of traveling alone are all too obvious. Nobody knows exactly where you are, who you’re with, or what you are doing.
Without a companion, it can be terribly lonely, especially while traveling in countries with different languages. It can be downright scary if a country has a bad reputation for violence or mistreatment of women. So you rarely hear about the advantages of solo travel.
When traveling with someone, we tend to speak our own language. We share experiences and observations with our companion. We are tourists. Read More
INSANITY® Comes to YMCA
YMCA News:
The Family YMCA is now offering INSANITY® classes!
INSANITY® is a revolutionary cardio-based total body conditioning program based on the principles of MAX interval training. Each workout is packed with plyometric drills on top of nonstop intervals of strength, power, resistance, and ab and core training moves.
Each INSANITY workout keeps you constantly challenged as you alternate between aerobic and anaerobic intervals performed at your MAX! These classes are taught by Insanity-certified instructors and are available 9-9:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 5:30-6 p.m. Read More
Food on the Hill: Panini with Prosciutto, Peaches and Provolone
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Directions:
You can get the cheese and the meat at the deli counter, that way you can get as much or as little as you need. Cut and butter Read More
Subway Opening Soon in New Location
The Subway formerly housed behind the Bradbury Science Museum is opening soon across Central Avenue in the old Don Taylor Photography space. More details coming next week in the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
‘Sun, Sticks and Mud’ Wins Book Award
Photograph by Steve Fitch from ‘Sun, Sticks and Mud.’ CourtesyStaff Report
Sun, Sticks and Mud by Bart Kaltenbach & Barbara Anschel with photographer Steve Fitch won a gold medal for Architecture from the Independent Publishers Book Awards for 2013. It was published by La Sombra Books.
The Independent Publisher Book Awards were conceived in 1996 as a broad-based, unaffiliated awards program open to all members of the independent publishing industry. The awards are intended to bring increased recognition to the thousands of exemplary independent, university, Read More
Catherine LeClaire Memorial Organ Fund Concert 4 p.m. Sunday at IHM
IHM News:
The public is invited to attend an upcoming musical concert hosted by Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) Catholic Church of Los Alamos — the third in its series of free concerts to raise money for the Catherine LeClaire Memorial Organ Fund.
The concert will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 19 at IHM, and will showcase the talents of a number of fine musicians from IHM and other churches and musical groups from around northern New Mexico.
Among the featured groups will be an accapella group of twelve voices “Memorare” (meaning ‘To Remember’) formed from experienced singers who were friends Read More
Heart to Heart: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
Heart to Heart: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
As I looked in the mirror at the new me, I could see that I looked a lot better. But for some reason what I felt was nervous. I looked better, but did I look good enough yet? Was this the best I could look? Could I reproduce the effects Read More
How the Hen House Turns: Hunting With Turkey One
How the Hen House Turns: Turkeys are not ChickensTurkey One, we called her Turkey, arrived from the feed store with one other turkey poult and three chicken chicks. She didn’t bond with the latter three, not even after the second turkey poult refused to live.
They do that. Some newly hatched turkeys give up. It doesn’t make sense after all that work getting out of the shell. Some simply refuse to eat. Websites tell me that commercial turkey raisers run colored beads through the feed so they will be stimulated to “hunt.”
When our two new turkey Read More
Travel to Portugal with CIR
Basilica de Santa Luzia, situated atop the hill of Santa Luzia in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. Courtesy photo
CIR News:
This September the Santa Fe Council on International Relations is offering a trip to Portugal focused on the country’s history, culture and art.
The trip takes place Sept. 19-Oct. 1 and originates in Lisbon.
CIR is a nonpartisan, nonprofit educational resource of about 600 members, dedicated to promoting the understanding of international and cultural affairs and to promoting “grassroots diplomacy.”
“CIR has a very interesting and diverse Read More
Tour the Jandacek Dome Thursday
Petr Jandacek as Buckminster Fuller outside his dome. Courtesy/jandacek.com
LASE News:
Los Alamos Sustainable Energy Network (LASE Network) will sponsor a potluck picnic and tour of Petr and Louise Jandacek’s geodesic dome home at 127 La Senda Road in White Rock 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 16.
The study of non-traditional architecture and environmental optimal design led the Jandaceks to decide upon Buckminster Fuller’s geodesic dome when making plans to build their home in Los Alamos. It was a natural choice for a minimum surface area for maximum inside volume, Petr wrote on his website. The Read More
Food on the Hill: Baked Fish Fillet
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comSavor the Flavor Debuts June 2
Staff Report:
SANTA FE—Delicious New Mexico, a statewide non-profit dedicated to creating a strong and sustainable food economy through the growth of food businesses, has joined with the Museum of International Folk Art to celebrate New Mexican flavor.
The two will combine efforts Sunday, June 2 on Museum Hill, with Savor the Flavor, an event featuring New Mexico businesses, demonstrations, books, and, of course, food. From their booths in the museum’s atrium, locally owned New Mexico food businesses will have food for sample and sale.
While the New World Cuisine: The Histories of Chocolate, Read More
Mules and More at Bond House Museum
Archival photograph of the Bond House in former days. Courtesy/Center for SW Reach Archives at UNMBy SHERRY HARDAGE
Our neighboring city of Española is where many of us shop. We know about Wal-Mart, Lowes, maybe even the bowling alley in the casino, but what about their history museum?
Who knew there was such a gem as the Bond House? It’s behind the church on the plaza. Most of us pass right by it when we head home to Los Alamos.
Franklin Bond arrived from Canada, when Española was little more than a dirt rail yard on the banks of the Rio Grande. Some form of town had existed there for 300 years, but the early
Day Journeys to the Middle of Nowhere: Discovering Madrid
Travel Column by KIRSTEN LASKEYIt’s been said that the most valuable experience while on travel isn’t actually arriving at the destination, but the journey to the destination.
However, while in a small gallery/gift store in Madrid, N.M., I was reminded about an equally important aspect of travel – the memories collected while traveling.
My recent tour of Madrid proved both these statements true. The road to Madrid starts with the bustle and traffic of Santa Fe, but the further my mother and I continued down U.S. 285, U.S. 84 and then N.M. 14, the more the houses and buildings dwindled before disappearing Read More
