Posts From The Road: Happy Independence Day America!
Big Timber, Mont.: We have traveled to Big Timber for the past four years to attend a RV Campout with several other RVers who own Pleasure-Way RVs. Our gathering is the weekend of the Sweet Grass County Festival, which is similar to the Los Alamos Fair and Rodeo weekend. One of our traditions is to attend the parade each year. The flags shown were a part of the parade including the US flag, the POW-MIA flag, the US flag honoring Search and Rescue and EMS (Emergency Medical Service) personnel (orange stripe), and the US flag honoring and supporting the police (blue stripe). Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.comFr. Glenn: ‘And I Will Give You Rest.’
By Fr. Glenn Jones
I was at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe the other day, officiating at the last farewell to a beloved former parishioner—a young wife and mother who succumbed, after many years’ valiant struggle, to unrelenting cancer. A privilege and blessing to be able to do this one last service for her, it was even more so to have visited and ministered to her at UNM Hospital in her last days … to spend time with this gentle and faithful woman who strengthened others by her resolute determination, and to be able to assure her of the eternal rest offered by God.
Wandering afterwards through the Read More
Scenes From Farmers Market Near Justice Center Saturday
Shoppers make their selections Saturday morning at the Los Alamos Farmers Market set up in the parking lot near the Justice Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
A mountain of fresh carrots are available for purchase Saturday morning at the Los Alamos Farmers Market set up in the parking lot near the Justice Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Patriotic shoppers show their 4th of July spirit as they make their way to the Los Alamos Farmers Market set up in Saturday morning the parking lot near the Justice Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
A variety of locally grown Read More
White Rock United Methodist Church Presents New Minister
New Minister Sean Smith of White Rock United Methodist Church at 580 Meadow Lane. Courtesy photo
New Minister Sean Smith of White Rock United Methodist Church with his wife Courtney and their daughters Lucy and Jane. Courtesy photo
White Rock United Methodist Church News:
The Reverend Sean Smith and his family arrived June 22 in White Rock from Odessa, Texas to serve the congregation at White Rock United Methodist Church.
Coming during a pandemic has provided some challenges. First is being quarantined for 14 days. Second is not being able to meet congregation members in person. However, Read More
Scenes From Annual 4th Of July Memorial Flag Carry Parade
Scene this morning from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints annual 4th of July Memorial Flag Carry on Grand Canyon Drive in honor of all those past and present who have paid for our freedom. Thank You! Photo by VaLynn Purvis
Scene of the flag raising this morning at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Photo by VaLynn Purvis
Scene of spectators honoring the flag this morning during the annual 4th of July Memorial Flag Carry on Grand Canyon Drive. Photo by VaLynn Purvis
Scene of a spectator saluting the flag this morning at the annual 4th of July Memorial Flag Carr. Photo by VaLynn Read More
Home Country: We’re All In The Same Boat This 4th Of July
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
“Ain’t the same, is it?” asked Windy. He sipped some more coffee.
“Know what you mean,” Doc said. “Doesn’t seem right, somehow.”
“Guess we got to, howsomever.”
“Afraid so.” Doc sipped some coffee, too. “But you know, there isn’t a Fourth of July parade that’s worth your life.”
To be honest, the elder folks in our community prolonged the Fourth of July plans until the last minute. I think it’s a sign of our great trust in science, scientists, and our doctors that made us wait so long before shelving the parade this year.
But if you look at it from another angle, it actually brings Read More
TOTH: Garage Sales Benefit Juarez Homebuilding Mission
Scene of children helping the House of Hope team members from Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church build a home in the colonias near Juarez, Mexico.Courtesy/TOTH
Scene from the House of Hope team members from Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church building a home in the colonias near Juarez, Mexico. Courtesy/TOTH
By LYNN FINNEGAN
TOTH
Work From Home. Stimulus Package. Paycheck Protection Program. Our vocabulary in the United States has been expanded to include these pandemic-related changes, but the people in the colonias near Juarez, Mexico have no such options or protections.
Many live in Read More
RTD 255 Mountain Trail Route In Service July 4 Weekend
NCRTD News:
The North Central Regional Transit District’s RTD 255 Mountain Trail Route into the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will be in service Friday, July 3 and throughout the July 4 weekend.
The route is operating on a reservation-only system. Face coverings are required to ride, and seating is limited to four passengers due to social distancing measures and the state order restricting groups to five or less.
For more information or to make a reservation, call toll-free 1.866.206.0754, Ext. 2.
Stage 2 fire restrictions remain in place in the SFNF, which include a ban on campfires. Fireworks Read More
Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Fideos
Fideos. Photo by Liddie Martinez
By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley
All world travelers have seen pasta dishes representing the cultures of the world with recipes varying from Italian Spaghetti to German Spätzle to Chinese Chow Mein.
It is an inexpensive comfort food that is accessible to all pocketbooks. Pasta dishes have become somewhat universal although the origins of pasta can be traced back to 500 B.C. pre-Ancient Rome and the Etruscan civilization.
Shared widely by the Etruscan’s, everybody wants to lay claim to its invention including Marco Polo enthusiasts who claim he brought Read More
July 2 Proclaimed Los Alamos Farmers Market Day
CYFD Updates Nondiscrimination Policy For All Youth
CYFD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department (CYFD) announced a new directive to help better support LGBTQIA+ youth in care.
The nondiscrimination policy is the most inclusive and robust the Department has followed to date.
“We know LGBTQIA+ youth are underrepresented in the child welfare system, and unfortunately are still shunned by family members at an alarming rate just because of sexual orientation or other factors,” Secretary Brian Blalock said. “As an agency, we want to send the clear message that we support all of our youth. We are here with open arms.” Read More
County/LAHP Home Renewal Program Cycle 5 Opens July 1
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Community Development Department and the Los Alamos Housing Partnership (LAHP) have announced that Cycle 5 of the Home Renewal Program opens July 1.
Residents who income qualify and require financial assistance to make repairs or improvements to their homes are encouraged to apply for this subsidized loan program. Homeowners are not required to make payments unless the home is sold or vacated.
Examples of projects that may qualify for funding from the Home Renewal Program include window and door replacement, unsafe deck and porch repair or replacement, Read More
Latest Progress On N.M. 502 Roundabout
Progress on the roundabout on N.M. 502 at Central Avenue and Trinity Drive shows concrete recently poured on a portion of the roadway visible just in front of the heavy machinery at right. Photo by Ed Birnbaum
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Posts From The Road: Fredericksburg, Texas
Advertising: Pickups are big everywhere but they are the vehicle of choice for many Texans. Wineries often use old and vintage trucks to advertise their business and attract the eyes of passing motorists such as this pickup in front of the Texas Heritage Winery and Tasting Room in Fredericksburg, Texas. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
The Vereins Kirche: The original Vereins Kirche was constructed by German settlers after arriving in 1846 in Fredericksburg, Texas. The octagon shaped structure is of German decent and the first public building constructed by the settlers. The facility Read More
Fr. Glenn: A Chosen Race
By Fr. Glenn Jones
As you know all too well, the issue of race and racism has dominated the last couple of months, despite even the COVID-19 pandemic. This emphasis on eliminating racism and bigotry is a wonderful goal without doubt, but counterproductive if violence and property destruction worsens the disease rather than cures it, for one does not solve injustice by being unjust—the obvious “two wrongs don’t make a right” wisdom.
So, in combating bigotry, we mustn’t cultivate bigotry by inadvertently sowing weeds of resentment with the good wheat of equality and true growth. True peace requires Read More
Daily Postcard: Rose Garden On Grand Canyon Drive
Daily Postcard: A garden filled with colorful roses blooming on the grounds of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 366 Grand Canyon Dr. in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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North Central Regional Transit District Blue Buses Holiday Closure July 3; RTD 255 Mountain Trail To Operate
The North Central Regional Transit District’s RTD Blue Bus. Courtesy/NCRTD
NCRTD News:
The North Central Regional Transit District’s RTD Blue Buses will not be in service Friday, July 3 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
The exception will be the 255 Mountain Trail to the Santa Fe National Forest, which will be in operation that day.
Saturday, July 4, the 255 Mountain Trail and the weekend 305 Taos Express will be in service.
Both routes are operating on a reservation-only system beginning June 29. Masks are required to ride, and seating is limited to four passengers due to social Read More
Home Country: Summer Vacation
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
When the world is hot and my skin is fried, scratching from the constant dry, let the clouds boil up, boil up high. And then shade the earth with the darkening sky and bring the secrets and the smell of rain. The coolness and the blessed rain, again.
Our land is brown but blessed, stressed in the heat, the shiny heat of day. The slender green of rivers slide along, striving to continue, to feed its own along the banks, the banks where the dust rises. Rises, powdery clomp by clomp as we walk, walk the shady way.
And though the heat, the dryness of heat, pushes down our weary feet, Read More
Scene of Motorcycle On Fire On Main Hill Road
Main Hill Road Has Reopened In Both Directions
COUNTY News:
The vehicle accident on the Main Hill Road has been cleared.
The Main Hill Road has reopened and traffic is now moving in both directions. Read More
