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Scenes From Wednesday’s Aparejo Packing System Demonstration At Los Alamos Nature Center

Freighter is one of two burros belonging to Ron and Pat Rundstrom who demonstated the Aparejo Packing System Wednesday evening. The event was hosted by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) at the Los Alamos Nature Center on Canyon Road. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Amiga, a female burro delights the audience Wednesday evening at the nature center. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

All ages enjoyed the Aparejo Packing System demonstration. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

A large crowd came out Wednesday evening for the Aparejo Read More

Sewer Line Repairs Completed On Trinity Drive

Trinity Drive between 4th Street and DP Road reopened Wednesday morning after being closed for the repair of a failed sewer line. The work began July 5 and was completed by crews from the County Department of Public Utilities and the Public Works Department. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Scene when Trinity Road was closed and construction was underway up until Tuesday night. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

Scene when Trinity Road was closed and construction was underway up until Tuesday night. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

Scene when Trinity Road was closed and construction Read More

New Mexico Department Of Transportation Announces Online Survey For State Rail Plan

NMDOT News:

SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Department of Transportation announced the availability of an online survey to find out which railroad issues are important to New Mexicans and for providing input to update the State Rail Plan.

The survey is accessible through this link.

The 2018 Rail Plan will explore these issues to identify potential solutions. The updated Rail Plan will also describe the current state of New Mexico’s rail system, articulate a strategic vision for the future of the rail system, and identify projects and funding sources to support that vision.

NMDOT encourages Read More

McDonald’s To Give Away Free Vanilla Soft Serve For All And Special Golden Opportunity For One

MCDONALD’S USA News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE  In celebration of National Ice Cream Day, July 16, McDonald’s USA is celebrating its iconic vanilla soft serve – made with no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives – by treating fans in two ways: at participating restaurants nationwide, free vanilla cones will be offered all day long through the McDonald’s app and one lucky guest will have the chance to win free soft serve for life.
 
Guests wishing to enjoy a free Vanilla Cone need only download the McDonald’s mobile app and redeem the Free Vanilla
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Annual Cancer Survivors Dinner Aug. 12

COMMUNITY News:

The Annual Cancer Survivor Dinner has been slated for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 at Cottonwood On The Greens.

All cancer survivors are invited to attend with a guest. The dinner is being hosted by the American Cancer Society Los Alamos Relay for Life and Los Alamos Medical Center.

The purpose of the dinner is to honor and celebrate those who have fought cancer or are fighting cancer as well as one caregiver or member of their support system. There is no cost for tickets but those who plan to attend should register in advance. All information on those attending will be kept confidential. Read More

Maker Fun Factory VBS At UMC-LA July 24-28

UMC-LA News:
 
A summer kids’ event called Maker Fun Factory VBS is July 24-28, and is being hosted at First United Methodist Church Los Alams.
 
At Maker Fun Factory, kids discover that God made them—and for a purpose! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and devour yummy treats, experience one-of- a-kind Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of God’s love, and test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos they’ll take home and play with all summer long.
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Inside St. Job Of Pochaiv With Father Theophan

Father Theophan Mackey explains the holy icons of the four evangelists on the royal doors at St. Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Christian Church at 1319 Trinity Dr.. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

A collection of holy icons of the patron saints of parishioners adorns a wall at St.Job of Pochaiv Church. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post
 

When you step into St. Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Christian Church in Los Alamos with Father Theophan Mackey, it feels like stepping back in time a little ways. What strikes you first is the Read More

Fr. Glenn: Making A Joyful Noise

By Rev. Glenn Jones
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Los Alamos

Dour”: a word meaning sullen or gloomy … severe or stern. Synonyms: bleak, dismal, dreary, forbidding, sour, surly. Ugly. Hmmm … sounds charming.

It seems that one can encounter a lot of dour people. Not sure why. After all, as the old saying goes: What fun it that? Certainly there can be involuntary dourness due to psychological conditions; I don’t mean those. But some simply don’t like to have to deal with other people. Some introverted may use dourness as a “shields up!” defense. Some are on the lookout to being offended

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Pastor Granillo: Your Voice

By PASTOR RAUL GRANILLO 
La Vista Church
White Rock
 
If you don’t know when and how to speak, you lose your voice before you reach the floor. – Rev Dr. Deirdre Brower-Latz (Principle, Nazarene Theological College, Manchester)
 
Every one of us has a voice. That is, we each have a unique story or experience that can be shared with others. We may have an experience that will give wisdom to a decision, or perception that can bring clarity to a dialogue. Whatever it is, each person on this planet has a voice with the ability to encourage and edify the rest of humanity. Too often, however,
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Smart Design With Suzette: Welcome To My (Smart) House

Perfect Bake Pro. Courtesy photo

By SUZETTE FOX
Los Alamos

If there one thing that’s hotter than ever right now, it’s a Smart home. Once a year I write about the hottest technology in a wired home, but this list is quite interesting – especially if you like to cook, bake, clean, or like to live a healthy lifestyle.  Here are a few of the best smart home devices of 2017.

COOKING

Char-Broil Digital Electric Smoker with SmartChef Technology $200
When it comes to smoking ribs or other meats in the backyard, you’ve typically got two choices, charcoal or gas, and neither is perfect. It’s possible that Read More

Just One Thing To Do This Week: Move A Little

By MARY BETH MAASSEN
Los Alamos

My daughter was five years old and my son was three.

They were playing on the floor, happily rolling their Hot Wheels across the tile. “Uh-oh,” my son said suddenly. “My car broke. It had a nervous breakdown!”

My heart sank into my stomach and I realized I had screwed up my kids for life.

It was easy to understand why he was confused. When my children were young both the car and their mother broke down on a regular basis. As they got older the cars became more reliable. I, however, continued to have challenging episodes.
My mental health and well-being finally started to improve Read More

Speaker Dan Winske Continues Faith And Science Forum Series

 
COMMUNITY News:
 
Wednesday, July 12, Dr. Dan Winske continues the Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum summer series by speaking on “Looking into the Future: Prediction and Prophecy.”
 
In this talk Winske examines the methodology of predicting the future, both in the context of science and of religion. In particular, he will survey how the scientific method allows making trustworthy predictions of future physical environments. He then shows how essentially this same methodology can be used to examine the validity of prophecy and promise from religious traditions (e.g.,
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Summer Blockbusters Begin At Unitarian Church

UCLA News:
 
The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos begins its annual “Summer Blockbusters” series this weekend with a viewing of the film Arrival at 7 p.m., Saturday July 8, followed by a sermon on the movie’s themes at 10:45 a.m., Sunday, July 9.
 
The Oscar-nominated Arrival tells the story of linguistics professor Louise Banks who leads an elite team of investigators when gigantic spaceships appear in 12 locations around the world. As nations teeter on the verge of global war, Banks and her crew must race against time to find a way to communicate
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Scenes From July 4 Children’s Parade In White Rock

For the 38th year, White Rockers gathered for the annual Fourth of July Children’s Parade and Celebration sponsored by the White Rock LDS Church. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Scene from the annual 4th of July Children’s Parade and Celebration sponsored by the White Rock LDS Church. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Scene from the annual 4th of July Children’s Parade and Celebration sponsored by the White Rock LDS. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com

Scene from the annual 4th of July Children’s Parade and Celebration sponsored by the Read More

Home Country: Standing As An American Citizen

Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
 
Windy Wilson was on the prowl, this beautiful Independence Day morning, searching the neighborhood for something to do for others.
 
He decided to let his weekly day helping others come on the Fourth this week, because he was feeling very American.
 
Let’s see … he thought … I can circumlocute over to Mrs. Hennessey’s and see if her flower garden needs weeding. She’s got very close veins and the sugar diabeets, and getting around ain’t easy.
 
He headed in that direction when he came across two friends of his arguing over
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Scenes From Sheriff’s Posse Cowboy Breakfast

On the first Sunday of each month, the Los Alamos Sheriff’s Posse hosts a Cowboy Breakfast to raise funds for a local charity or the Posse itself. Ready to serve breakfast this morning at the Sheriff’s Posse Lodge are Naishing Sheehey, left, and Priscilla Hall. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Sheriff’s Posse Board President Geoff Brown and Breakfast Manager Annie Giambra ready to flip pancakes this morning. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Posse Board Vice President Sandy Wilson wears her signature hat to cook bacon and Read More

Korean War Veteran Paul Elkins Tells His Story: Part 1

Korean War Veteran Paul Elkins of Los Alamos shares his experiences prior to and during the war. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

MSgt. Paul Elkins. Courtesy photo

 

By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post

Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series about Korean War Veteran Paul Elkins of Los Alamos.

Last month marked 67 years since the beginning of the Korean War, sometimes called the Forgotten War, in which almost 40,000 Americans died and more than 100,000 were wounded. This war, which lasted three years and two days, will never be forgotten Read More

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