County Council Tackles Affordable Housing
CDD Director Paul Andrus discusses affordable housing at the work session Tuesday night at the White Rock Fire Station. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 
Scene from the County Council work session Tuesday evening at the White Rock Fire Station. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
When it comes to affordable housing, there are no easy answers. To begin discussions on how best to fulfill local housing needs, Los Alamos County staff and County Council delved into the complex topic during Read More
Trinity Drive Lane Closures During Next Two Weeks
COUNTY News:
As part of 20th Street Extension Project, construction crews will be locating existing underground utilities on Trinity Drive at the intersection of 20th Street followed by placement of new underground conduit via subsurface boring.
This work requires temporary lane and sidewalk closures on Trinity Drive near 20th Street scheduled as follows, weather permitting:
- Aug. 28 and 29, westbound right lane;
- Aug. 30 and 31, eastbound right lane;
- Sept. 5 and 6, westbound right lane; and
- Sept. 7 and 8, eastbound right lane.
For more information or questions, contact the Public
Concrete Gutter Work Begins On Longview Drive Across Entrances To White Rock Municipal Complex Thursday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County crews will begin placement of a concrete valley gutter across the entrances to the White Rock Municipal Complex Thursday, Aug. 24 to improve storm water drainage.
Use of the parking lots will be interrupted, however, access and parking to at least one parking lot will be maintained as work progresses. Work is scheduled to be completed by Wednesday, Aug. 30, weather permitting.
Pedestrian access along the adjacent sidewalk south of Longview Drive will be limited for the duration. The public is advised to use caution when in the area and to stay alert for construction Read More
Time For Pie …
Pie Town … a little slice of heaven in New Mexico. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Pie Town. This tiny community tucked in southwestern New Mexico has a name that will pique your curiosity and make your mouth water at the same time.
Today, the New Mexico Tourism Department released the latest New Mexico True Story, “Pie Town,” a tribute to the state’s smallest town with the biggest sweet tooth. The release comes right before the community’s largest annual event, the Pie Festival.
“We pulled up and there was a little sign on the door: ‘Used to be pie in Pie Town … ain’t no more,” said Read More
‘Big Foot BBQ & Blues Fest’ Jemez Springs Sept. 2
Possible Big Foot sighting. Courtesy photo
VILLAGE OF JEMEZ SPRINGS News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS—A new event in Jemez Springs is sure to stir up some enthusiasm over Labor Day weekend – the first ever Big Foot Barbecue and Blues Fest, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2.
Area resident Felix Nuñez originated the event. He has been fascinated with the idea of the elusive Bigfoot creature, following several unexplainable sounds he’s heard and documented in the Jemez Mountains over the years.
“Although I don’t want to hang my hat on Bigfoot’s existence, I think there’s been a lot of fascinating audio and video Read More
Los Alamos Historical Society’s Annual Gala – Go Back In Time For An Evening At The Ranch School Sept. 16
Brownmoor girls came from Santa Fe to dance with the young men at LARS. Courtesy/LAHS
LA HISTORICAL SOCIETY News:
A woman gazes across the room, transported in time.
She is wearing her evening gown, and he is in his old boy scout uniform! They are dressed in such attire to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Los Alamos Ranch School, reminiscent of the time when Brownmoor girls came from Santa Fe to dance with the young men at LARS. The bell atop Fuller Lodge rings out across the Historic District, rung by the winners of the night’s raffle. It signals the start of dinner, to be served Read More
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church Features New Stained Glass Art
Nambe artist Spin Dunbar created the newest piece of stained glass art at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church. Photo by Audrey Derell/Courtesy
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The newly installed stained glass window by Nambe artist Spin Dunbar at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church emcompasses elements celebrated at the church: The Holy Trinity, Martin Luther’s heart design and Song.
Spin Dunbar
The end result shows contemporary images of The Holy Trinity symbol and the Holy Cross as well as a Read More
Fr. Glenn: One People Under God
By Rev. Glenn JonesThis last week we were treated to yet another example of the truth of scripture—that “there is nothing new under the sun.” (Ecclesiastes 1:9) The wall-to-wall coverage about the Charlottesville and subsequent protests and counter-protests reminded of the riots of the 60’s and 70’s. Sigh. Perhaps the birthing pains of eventually moving toward a more civilized society, we can only hope.
Predictably, there were myriad reactions over the Charlottesville protests and events. One wonders whether simply ignoring groups
Public Forum Targets Veterans Transportation Issues
VETERANS News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Veterans, National Guard/Reserve personnel, and their spouses are invited to attend a public forum to address transportation issues facing veterans at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, at the Central New Mexico College (CNM) Workforce Training Center at 5600 Eagle Rock Ave. NE.
This public forum follows a morning Veterans Transportation Summit sponsored by the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS) attended by representatives from public and private transportation agencies throughout the state, who will be discussing how they can improve the transportation Read More
Governor: New TV Ads Fight DWI; Distracted Driving
Courtesy/NMDOT
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Susana Martinez announced powerful TV ads – called “Just a Matter of Time” – to fight drunk and distracted driving.
Both of the new ads are from the point of view of a driver breaking the law – until ultimately they crash. The ads can be viewed here.
“When you drive drunk or distracted you put your life and the lives of every other person on the road in danger,” Martinez said. “It just isn’t worth it. Make the responsible decision when you get behind the wheel – it will save lives.”
In one ad a man is featured driving distracted over and over again, until Read More
Pastor Granillo: Confusing Laws
By PASTOR RAUL GRANILLO La Vista Church
White Rock
Secret City Kitchen Campus Café: Breakfast & Lunch
Secret City Kitchen owner and chef Jeremy Varela. Courtesy photoUNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos welcomed Secret City Kitchen to the campus last November, and it quickly became a favorite place for community members in addition to UNM-LA students, faculty and staff.
The Secret City Kitchen is once again serving up a menu of burritos, sandwiches, salads, and pastries, scones and coffee in the Student Center (building 2) at UNM-LA, 4000 University Dr.
Secret City Kitchen owner and chef Jeremy Varela has introduced a few new items to his menu this fall, including an Indian burrito, with the spices Read More
Home Country: Comfort Of A Small Town
Home CountrySmart Design With Suzette: Create Chic First Apartment
Chic apartment. Courtesy photo
By SUZETTE FOX
Los Alamos
So you’ve signed a lease and are getting ready to move into your first apartment—now what? Decorating several rooms of a new apartment in a way that will create a hip, comfortable living space may seem a bit daunting.
Making style the main priority, I’ve set out to prove that you can do it on a budget. Sticking with necessities, there are ways to save without sacrificing style. Having an apartment that’s chic and affordable is totally possible.
Color Scheme
I have discovered that a lot of people, when creating a space, first think about Read More
Richard A. Light Speaks At Mesa Library Thursday
Courtesy photo
LIBRARY News:
Author Richard A. Light will speak about his latest book “Jewish Rites of Death – Stories of Beauty and Transformation” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24 at Mesa Public Library.
His talk is part of the monthly Authors Speak series coordinated by the Library. It will be held in the Upstairs Rotunda at Mesa, 2400 Central Ave. in Los Alamos.
Light has been teaching spiritual development in various ways for more than 30 years, and has been studying and practicing meditation for more than 40 years. He also teaches backpacking, rock climbing and other outdoor skills. He has Read More
Housing Opportunities For UNM-LA Students
UNM-LA News:
A limited number of furnished units are set aside for UNM-LA students at Ponderosa Pines Apartments. Full-time students enrolled in a degree program and in good standing with the University are eligible.
The Ponderosa Pines apartments that are reserved for students are fully furnished and offered at a discounted rate.
For more information, contact Kathryn Vigil, Student Enrollment Director, in Student Services, Building 1, or at 505.661.4688, or by email at kaguilar@unm.edu.
Visit http://losalamos.unm.edu/students/housing.html for more information. Read More
Los Alamos Sarov Sister City Initiative Needs Community Support
Middle from left, former Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider, former County Council Chair Geoff Rogers, Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes and County Manager Harry Burgess visited Los Alamos’ sister city, Sarov, Russia in 2013. Courtesy photo
Students from Sarov, Russia pay a visit to UNM-LA in 2011. Courtesy photoNational news reports daily on the ongoing drama between Russian and American politicians. While the media provides an endless stream of reports on tensions between the two governments, Read More
SFNF: Gilman Tunnels Reopen
The Gilman Tunnels have reopened. Courtesy photoJust One Thing To Do This Week: Rise
By MARY BETH MAASSEN
Los Alamos
My heart is heavy with sadness for the lives lost at the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville. A helicopter patrolling during the violence crashed and killed the two state troopers on board.
Heather Heyer was a 32-year-old paralegal who showed up to peacefully protest. She was killed by a self-professed Nazi-sympathizer who drove his car into the crowd, injuring many others. Some vile acts of violence can’t be anticipated by those with healthy minds.
Years ago I was a political activist. I participated in actions all across the United States attempting Read More
Menu Announced For 3rd Annual ¡Fiesta Los Alamos!
Courtesy/RotarySTARS
ROTARY STARS News:
The Los Alamos Rotary STARS have just released details of the menu for the 3rd Annual ¡Fiesta Los Alamos!
Blue Window Bistro is providing the food for this popular event that takes place 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 at Fuller Lodge.
Appetizers: Chips and Dip Bar
- Homemade blue and white corn tortilla chips
- Charred tomato salsa
- Queso blanco
- Roasted tomatillo salsa
- Citrus ceviche
- Spicy pineapple salsa
- Guacamole
Entrees:
- Green chile chicken enchiladas
- Pork and red chile stew
- Authentic Mexican taco bar
- Tamarind and pineapple shrimp tacos with roasted corn
