Scenes Of Pajarito Riding Club Visiting Pig & Fig
Members of the Pajarito Riding Club in White Rock saddled up Saturday morning despite the cold and wind to ride to Pig & Fig at 11 Sherwood Blvd. for some pastries and coffee. The riders are Antonya and Alyssa Sanders, Nancy Ambrosiano, Lena Lopatina, Laura Mullane and Deirdre Monroe. For those interested in learning more about the club, email pajaritoridingclub@gmail.com. Courtesy photo
Scene from Pajarito Riding Club members in White Rock outside Pig & Fig where they visited Saturday morning for some pastries and coffee. Pig & Fig’s owner and chef, Laura Crucet, center, came
Forest Stewards Guild: Getting Your Home In Condition To Resist Wildfire Ignitions
Forest Stewards Guild News:
SANTA FE — As we enter springtime, we have an opportunity to prepare for the drier conditions and wildfire season.
April is a great time to do spring cleaning around your property and create the spacing that can help protect your home. The Forest Stewards Guild and Fire Adapted New Mexico (FACNM) is working with local, state, federal, and Tribal partners and non-governmental organizations to provide monthly wildfire preparedness tips and information. As the snow melts off, our theme for April is: Get Your Home in Condition to Resist Wildfire Ignitions.
Posts From The Road: Buc-ees Johnstown, Colorado
Opening Day at Buc-ees Johnstown was a huge success as thousands of customers crowded the store during the day. The center section of Buc-ees stores is where the fresh food stations are located which are naturally a popular and crowded space as crowds of customers wait to make their lunch or snack choice. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
The newest Buc-ees store in Johnstown, Colo. held its grand opening on March 18, 2024. Thousands of customers visited the store creating traffic jams just to exit the freeway and enter the parking area. Over 400 customers were in line at 6 a.m. to be the first Read More
Fr. Glenn: Finding Peace
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Heavy sigh.
I just heard of (yet another) taking of one’s own life. It seems to be so frequent these days, especially among young people. I saw a stat the other day that we’ve lost more military and veterans to suicide than to the Gulf War and the conflicts thereafter. Why so much angst in so many?
Well, the reasons are no doubt as varied as the tragedies. A lot comes from despair in finding paths out of abusive relationships, being sunk into alcoholism or depression, fear, hopelessness, forlorn love, money problems … the list can go on. And, I think, a lot of it might be avoided—or at Read More
Heinrich, Luján, Leger Fernández Welcome Over $227,000 For Portales Municipal Airport
Congressional News:
PORTALES — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) have welcomed more than $227,000 in federal funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to the Portales Municipal Airport (PRZ) for necessary upgrades and long-term development.
This funding was made possible through the Infrastructure Law.
“Local airports connect communities all across New Mexico to tourism, business opportunities, and commercial aviation. They also grow our local economies,” Heinrich said. “I’m proud to Read More
All Shall Be Well: Easter Laugh
Clergy from left, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill, Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, Associate Priest Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By LYNN FINNEGAN
Associate Priest
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Faith
Santa Fe
“Then was our mouth filled with laughter and our tongue with shouts of joy.” Psalm 126:2
“Humor is a prelude to faith, and laughter is the beginning of prayer.” Theologian Reinhold Niebuhr
Easter, despite the reduced-price candy sales at Smith’s, is not over. Easter is a season, not a day, and it lasts fifty days. “Seasons” Read More
Rutherford: Western Wanderers Visit Magdalena
Historic Magdalena, N.M. Photo by Rebecca Rutherford
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
For spring break I wanted to take my junior foodie somewhere special, with a lot of history, science and great restaurants! After some consideration, I picked Magdalena, NM.
Why would I want to go there, you might ask?
- Tumbleweeds Diner
- Kelly Mine
- VLA (24 miles away)
- Pie Town (50 miles away)
Magdalena is a small village in Southern NM, just about 30 minutes outside of Socorro. All said, it’s about a 3 hour trip from Los Alamos to there.
We drove through Socorro, where we grabbed lunch at El Camino, Read More
Thanks For Supporting Española Pathways Shelter Drive
COMMUNITY News:
The Los Alamos Jewish Center and Los Alamos Unitarian Church would like to thank the community for its recent support of the Española Pathways Shelter.
Community members contributed to the March drive about 30 boxes of the goods requested by the Shelter, including blankets, jackets, socks, underwear, personal hygiene products and laundry detergent.
In addition, the community contributed almost $550 in cash donations to the Shelter.
The Shelter can always use help in preparing meals and community members are welcome to contact the Shelter directly if they would like to assist Read More
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Hosts American Indian Week
Courtesy/Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center News:
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center starts its Spring cultural dance schedule this month, with dances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at 2401 12th St. NW in Albuquerque.
The communmity is invited to join the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center for a full week of dances, art vendors, Miss Indian World, a Round Dance with Grammy award-winning pow wow groups, and more April 20-28 for American Indian Week.
LAHS Young Climate Activists Heading To DC In June!
Los Alamos High School EcoClub leaders have been invited to attend the annual Citizens’ Climate Lobby Conference in June in Washington, D.C. From, left, Arianne Terrones, Samuel Carmer and Charlotte Butcher are fundraising money to help support their trip. Any help is appreciated. Click here to donate. Courtesy photo‘Mayfest In The Mountains’ To Honor Veterans And Offer Family Fun In Red River This Memorial Day Weekend
RED RIVER News:
Red River is gearing up for an exciting Memorial Day weekend with the highly anticipated “Mayfest in the Mountains” event.
This family-oriented celebration will showcase everything Red River has to offer while honoring our veterans and fallen heroes through a mix of outdoor recreation, family-friendly activities, and special veteran-focused events.
Mayor Linda Calhoun expresses her enthusiasm about the upcoming event, noting that Mayfest in the Mountains will serve as a new tradition for many visitors and residents alike.
“We are thrilled to host Mayfest in the Mountains Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Boese Bros’ Stephen Harshman
On the job in Los Alamos is Boese Bros Brewpub Kitchen Staff Stephen Harshman. He has worked at Boese Bros Brewpub at 145 Central Park Square for four months. ‘I like having the experience with food,’ Harshman said of his job. To learn more about Boese Bros Brewpub, click here. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com Read More
Rep. Stansbury On New DOT Railroad Rule
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) issued the following statement after the Department of Transportation announced a new general rule requiring two-person crews on railroads:
“Today’s announcement by the Biden Administration that two-person crews will be required in railroad operations is a crucial step in addressing the catastrophic train derailments that have impacted communities across the United States and New Mexico over the last several years.
This rule, like the requirement for two-person crews in my Read More
Guardrail Repairs Begin Around Town Monday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets will be providing traffic control for Valley Fence Company, which will be repairing damaged guardrails in the following locations:
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- North Road between Diamond Drive and Quemazon Place;
- Range Road by the Fire Station;
- Canyon Road at 15th Street; and
- Camp May Road.
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Work will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end by 3:30 p.m. daily starting Monday, April 8 and continue through the week until completed.
There will be flagging operations at all locations. Bicycle and pedestrian traffic will not be interrupted.
Motorists are urged to slow down in the area and Read More
‘100+ Women Who Care’ To Meet May 2 On Smith’s Patio
Westbound Lane Closure On Diamond Begins Monday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets will provide traffic control for Valley Fence Company, which is repairing a section of guardrail on Diamond Drive west of Arkansas Avenue.
Work will begin at 8:30 a.m. Monday, April 8 and continue until completed.
The westbound right lane will be closed at Arkansas Avenue. A bicycle lane will be maintained through the work zone. Pedestrian traffic will be safely flagged through the work zone.
Motorists are urged to slow down in the area and watch out for cyclists, pedestrians, crews and equipment.
Direct questions regarding this project to Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Sarah Sullivan At Sugar & Cream
Loma Linda Road Improvements Project Restarts April 8
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works Division is under contract with Albuquerque Asphalt, Inc. to resume work on the Loma Linda Roadway Improvements project on La Mirada Circle, La Tierra Road and Loma Linda Drive in the Loma Linda neighborhood.
The contractor will return from the winter suspension to complete the project, which is scheduled for June 2024.
Work will include removal of existing roadway material and the replacement of a new asphalt surface. This work will start Monday April 8, on Loma Linda Drive then proceed to La Tierra Road and La Mirada Circle.
Additional concrete work Read More
‘The Little Holocaust Video That Could’ … 24 Years Later
‘The little Holocaust video that could’ is being released worldwide. Courtesy/Jim Terr
Holocaust News:
Twenty four years after it was produced in the year 2000 with a small budget from several foundation and private grants, a one-hour video of interviews of New Mexico survivors of the Holocaust is being released worldwide, with a new introduction and with the benefit of internet viewing and download.
View the video here.
“We Were There: Seven Survivors of the Holocaust” was produced by Las Vegas, N.M. producer Jim Terr, then living in Santa Fe. Under a grant from World Voices Media of Santa Monica, Read More
LAHS Sophomore Celeste El-Darazi Selected To Perform As Guest Harpist For Farmington High School Orchestra
LAHS sophomore Celeste El-Darazi during a concert in early March with the Farmington High School orchestra. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Celeste El-Darazi, a sophomore at Los Alamos High School (LAHS) and a harpist with the LAHS Symphonic Strings, was recently selected to play with the Farmington High School orchestra during a concert in early March.
Monica Leaming, director of the Farmington High School orchestra, noticed El-Darazi during her involvement with the Northern New Mexico Music Educators Association (NMMEA) All-State Symphony Orchestra rehearsals.
“She played so professionally Read More
