Home Country: Hot Summer Day
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
It’s the heat that defines us this month. It greets us at daybreak with its promise, but in an hour or so, it bears down on our shoulders and makes us dream of shade and something cold to drink.
The best thing about our hot season, however, are evenings when most of the earth cools, and that breeze slides in off the mesa and caresses our cheeks. Then it’s time to sit, and laugh, and tell stories and just be with someone we love. Then is the culmination of a day we can be proud of.
Inside each of us, we silently and privately applaud ourselves, because the hot day tried us, but we did Read More
Posts From The Road: Cloud Museum
Rows and Rows: Model A and T Ford cars and trucks in various conditions sit in rows outdoors at Cloud Museum in Bard, Calif. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Motor Home: One of the more unusual vehicles in Cloud’s collection is this 1930 Model A House Car. A predecessor to the Recreation Vehicles we see on the road today, the House Car had kitchen, sleeping area with bunk beds, and a toilet. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Pristine: Model T and Model A cars and trucks sit in a metal barn. These vehicles are a bit dusty but are otherwise in pristine condition. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More
Fr. Glenn: Just The Facts, Ma’am
By Fr. Glenn Jones
Well, first of all … Happy Father’s Day to all you dads out there! A blessed task and duty is fatherhood, as you are entrusted by God for the safekeeping and cultivation of those little images of Him … and of you and mom. “In His Image” in reference to God is in the spiritual being and the internal goodness within all persons … no matter how much it may be hidden. In your image, dads, by what you and mom imprint upon them—in physical likeness, yes, but ever so much more in values and wisdom.
When we consider wisdom, we understand that it requires truth and facts, else it is no wisdom at all. Read More
Get Off-The-Beaten-Path In Durango’s Animas River Valley
The Animas River Valley in Durango, Colo. Courtesy photo
DURANGO News:
DURANGO, Colo. — Visit Durango announces news from the Animas River Valley, as several local businesses share new offerings.
From reimagined farm-to-table dining and long-awaited spirits, to an extensive renovation of the historic Trimble Hot Springs and tiny-home vacation getaways, the Animas River Valley now offers more reasons to explore Durango off-the-beaten path.
Follow the picturesque San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway (Hwy 550) north toward Purgatory Ski Resort, 27-miles from downtown Durango. Along the way, Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Varela At Secret City Kitchen
On the job in Los Alamos is Secret City Kitchen owner Jeremy Varela conducting curbside delivery at lunchtime Thursday for a customer waiting in the parking lot outside the restaurant on the UNM-LA campus. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Owner Jeremy Varela explains Thursday that while the UNM-LA campus is closed to the public, Secret City Kitchen inside Building 2 is still in operation offering curbside pick-up and delivery. Order online or over the phone at 505.819.3676. For updated information and to view the menu, visit secretcitykitchen.com. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Viola’s Is Open For Takeout!
Viola’s Restaurant is now open for takeout at 1360 Trinity Dr. To place an order, call 505.662.5617. Courtesy/Viola’s Read More
Fox: White Porcelain Dream…
Photo from the 1950s of a Gulf, Mobile & Ohio (GM&O) Rail Road train. Courtesy/american-rails.com
By DAVE FOX
Los Alamos
Editor’s note: When Dave Fox of Los Alamos was a young boy, he and his cousin would pay one visit each summer to their grandmother and grandfather in Mobile, Ala.
“Twas an overnight trip; left St Louis, Mo (our hometown) in time for dinner followed by the heavyweight sounds of a train thru the night, stopping throughout the trip at the small towns of Mississippi,” Fox recalled. “At many a stop, from the top bunks of our Pullman sleeping car we’d stare out at the night-lit Read More
Posts From The Road: Mt. Rushmore National Memorial
Tunnel Vision: When driving to the Mt. Rushmore National Memorial is in the Black Hills of South Dakota, visitors pass through tunnels, which open to a view of Mt. Rushmore. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Grand View Terrace: Grand View Terrace features the flags of all U.S. states and territories. The walkway leads to an open view of Mt. Rushmore. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
Mt. Rushmore National Memorial is in the Black Hills of South Dakota about 30 miles from Rapid City.
The memorial features a large sculpture of four U.S. Read More
Europe 2020 Postponed; Remaining Coffee For Sale
Europe 2019 included 45 travelers from Los Alamos – 39 graduates and six chaperones in front of the always-busy Piazza del Duomo June 20, 2019 in Milan. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Today, June 14th, 31 graduated seniors should be boarding an airplane to fly to France for their 11-day educational tour of Europe so they can expand their horizons and celebrate their end of high school.
However, like many whose summer travel plans have changed, Europe 2020’s travelers will not be able to travel abroad with their peers for their special trip to Paris, the Alps, Munich, and Vienna.
On March Read More
Construction Of Senior Housing Underway On DP Road
Scene of construction underway on the senior housing project on DP Road viewed last week during a walk along the Canyon Rim Trail. Photo by Ed Birnbaum
Scene of senior housing project construction underway on DP Road. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More
Progress Continues On State’s Roundabout Project
Scene of the progress being made on the state’s roundabout project Friday on N.M. 502 at Central Avenue and Trinity Drive. Photo by Ed BirnbaumNew Traffic Pattern On Trinity Drive
A new traffic pattern on Trinity Drive narrows the roadway from four lanes to three. The new traffic pattern runs from Los Alamos Medical Center to Oppenheimer Drive and provides a pedestrian crossing and median refuge, a buffer for pedestrians from vehicular traffic; two dedicated bicycle lanes, a bus pullout lane for Transit Service and left turn storage including at the hospital entrance. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Trinity Drive Narrows To Three Lanes
Scene today of Trinity Drive, which is now down to three lanes, two for driving and a turn lane, as well as two bike lanes, from the hospital to Oppenheimer Drive. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Scenes From Los Alamos Farmers Market June 11, 2020
Scene from Los Alamos Farmers Market Thursday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Scene from Los Alamos Farmers Market Thursday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Scene from Los Alamos Farmers Market Thursday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Farmers Market News:
Thursday markets take place 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through October at Ashley Pond Park.
Saturday markets are 8 a.m. to noon at the Justice Center parking lot and run through September.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, extra precautions Read More
Award Winning Author Liddie Martinez Discusses Best Selling Cook Book ‘The Chile Line’ Historic Northern New Mexico Recipes On KTRC Saturday
Hutton Broadcasting is airing a series on the ‘best of interviews’ and will re-run an interview with local author Liddie Martinez on her runaway best selling cookbook, ‘The Chile Line’ Historic Northern New Mexico Recipes 3-4 p.m. on KTRC 1260/103.7 and streamed at santafe.com. Pajarito Press LLC in Los Alamos published The Chile Line, learn more and purchase the book at www.pajaritopress.com. Courtesy/Pajarito PressOn The Job In Los Alamos: Saira Gonzalez At El Parasol
On the job in Los Alamos this afternoon is Saira Gonzalez greeting customers on her 3rd day of work at El Parasol at 1903 Central Ave. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Fuselier: White Privilege…
By BOB FUSELIER
Los Alamos
A few years back I read a story that highlighted a teacher’s creative lesson on privilege. As I recall the story, the teacher asked his/her students to take out a piece of paper for a quiz on what it means to be privileged.
After placing a trashcan in the center of the room in front of the first row of desks, the teacher told the students to crumple their paper into a ball and throw it into the trashcan. Those who were successful would get an A; those who weren’t would fail.
Those in the front rows said nothing as they began to successfully toss the paper into the trashcan. Those in Read More
Farmers Market Thursday And Saturday 7 A.M. To 12:30 P.M.
Atomic City Transit Enters Phase 1 Reopening June 15
Atomic City Transit begins phased re-opening in Los Alamos County Monday. Courtesy/ACT
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit announces plans for the phased re-opening of fixed-route public transportation in Los Alamos County beginning Monday, June 15.
Phase-one of reopening fixed-route bus service will include Routes 1, 2M, and 2T operating on reduced hours of daily service, from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
A critical factor, as this initial phase of resuming bus service begins, is maintaining passenger safety by complying with public Read More
La Vista Church Reopening With Social Distancing Sunday
By Pastor Jeff Moore
La Vista Church
It’s finally time! We are reopening! Please join us for outdoor family-friendly worship service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 14 in the back yard of the church (between the two buildings).
There will be no Sunday School on June 14, and no nursery or kids’ church.
Please bring your own: beverages, sun protection, and camp chairs, though some chairs will be available at the church.
Please remember to wear a mask if your health permits, maintain social distance, and stay home if you are sick.
Service will continue to be streamed via Facebook and our website for those
