Pastor Granillo: Tapout
By Pastor Raul Granillo
La Vista Church
White Rock
Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is a new creation. (NIV Galatians 6:15)
In 1997 Charles Lewis Jr. and Gary Fields founded Tapout, a mixed martial arts (MMA) focused sportswear company. By 2007, Tapout was the largest distributer of MMA merchandise in the world.
I wasn’t very surprised to learn this since, around that time, I recall seeing a lot of people wearing shirts or hats with “Tapout” written across them. Some wore them to support the growing sport of MMA, some wore them because they were fashionable Read More
Chamberfest Festivities Downtown Los Alamos Today!
Rubber ducky fishing at Chamberfest 2013. Courtesy/LACC
CHAMBER News:
The community is invited to come downtown 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today to enjoy music, dance, shop, dig in a giant sand pile, look at 4×4 vehicles, and explore other family-friendly entertainment.
Chamberfest is expected to draw more than 2,000 residents to the downtown area. Businesses and nonprofits utilize this opportunity to provide giveaways and games for attendees as well as sell merchandise and distribute information.
Chamberfest is the annual Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce event featuring Chamber Members. Read More
Former Los Alamos Resident New Executive Chef At Sandia Golf Club In Albuquerque
Darren McHale. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
COMMUNITY News:
Former Los Alamos resident Darren McHale has accepted a job offer to be the executive chef at the Sandia Golf Club in Albuquerque.
McHale brings 20 years of experience in fine dining to his new career. Read More
County To Host Community Bike Ride
Route Map: ‘Dump the Pump Day’ celebrates bicycle transportation, starting at 11:30 a.m., Thursday from the Ashley Pond Pavilion. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
More than 150 public transit systems and organizations are celebrating the 12th Annual National Dump the Pump Day Thursday, June 15. Los Alamos County will take it one step further by asking its residents to Dump the Pump and Bike It, Walk It or Bus it.
Invite your family, bring your friends and join us on a three-mile Community Ride. The ride was originally scheduled for Bike to Work Day May 19, but was postponed due to snow. Therefore, Read More
Smart Design With Suzette – Outdoor Living
By SUZETTE FOX
Los Alamos
It’s my favorite time of year to be outdoors – it’s not too hot, the evenings are cool and lets face it, our sunsets are the very best in the United States. Why not create a relaxing, stylish outdoor living space? It will greatly increase the appeal and value of your home while providing an oasis for friends and family to enjoy.
Purpose. How are you going to use your outdoor space? You most likely will need an entertainment area, cooking area and dining area. Some of you will want a garden that might include vegetables, play area for kids, Read More
Just One Thing To Do This Week: Turn On The Light
By MARY BETH MAASSEN
Los Alamos
Father’s Day is just around the corner. This year we celebrate the occasion Sunday, June 18.
There are a wide variety of gifts that make every Dad feel loved and cherished. This would include anything having to do with fire- grills, smokers, and endless selection of accoutrements; anything sharp or pointy such as knives and tools; and anything powered by electricity or batteries that would ideally shoot flames while cutting.
If all the items on the wish list have been fulfilled, then there is always the option of alcohol…which will just make every other gift seem Read More
Pajarito Celebrates SummerFest June 10
White Rock Presbyterian Church Celebrates 50 Years!
White Rock Presbyterian Church at 310 Rover Blvd. in White Rock. Courtesy photo
WHITE ROCK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH News:
On Sunday, June 11, White Rock Presbyterian Church will celebrate 50 years of witness and service in White Rock and Los Alamos.
White Rock Presbyterian Church was chartered June 25, 1967. For four and a half years WRPC existed as a new church development project of the United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. In January of 1972 the church became fully self-supporting, and a year later there were 178 members on the church rolls.
The church met for its first few years at Chamisa Elementary Read More
Get On The Bus! ACT Offers Free Rides During Summer Concert Series Every Friday
COUNTY News:
Don’t forget! The DWI Planning Council is partnering with Atomic City Transit (ACT) to provide bus service Friday nights to ensure residents get to and from the Summer Concerts at Ashley Pond Safely. This service extends the regular weekly fixed route service provided by ACT. Service areas will include White Rock, North Mesa, and North Community. Dial-a-Ride service will be available for any location in Los Alamos not serviced via the fixed routes. Reservations can be made one day in advance. Call 661.RIDE (661.7433). Plan ahead and take the bus to and from Ashley Pond. Save gas Read More
Summer Travel Starts With The Enchanted 8
LAFSF Summer Series Continues June 14
Woman Injured On Atomic City Bus This Morning
An Atomic City Transit bus driver braked abruptly at the intersection of Diamond Drive and 38th Street to avoid a collision this morning causing a female passenger to fall forward and hit her head on a pole inside the bus. Los Alamos Police Department and Fire Department personnel responded to the scene. According to Cdr. Oliver Morris, the woman sustained a cut to her head. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More
Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary In Action
Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary members, from left, Theresa Sandlin, Annie Garcia and Nancy Kossar prepare food for the Memorial Day Celebration Lunch at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Serving dessert for the Memorial Day luncheon are from left, Melissa Weiss, Victoria Jolley and Dee Sterling. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Linnea Sarwinski helps with the Memorial Day lunch prepared by the Knights of Columbis Ladies Auxiliary. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Melissa Weiss serves dessert to a Read More
County Bike Flow Trail Project Update Thursday
COUNTY News:
The community is invited to attend the regularly scheduled Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation, Open Space meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 8, in Room 110 of the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
Open Space Specialist Eric Peterson is presenting aan update on the Bike Flow Trail Project. Read More
Warren: On The Road In South Dakota
Photographer Gary Warren, formerly of Los Alamos, on a road trip with his wife Marilyn, just spent about two weeks in the Black Hills of South Dakota. He spotted this young Lakota woman performing a hoop dance, which is all about her life. She is 23 years old and uses one hoop for each year so she is dancing with 23 hoops. The massive carving underway in the background is the Crazy Horse Memorial. The Lakota Indians wanted to honor one of their leaders so they hired a sculptor from Boston to carve this memorial image out of the granite mountain (like Mt. Rushmore but on a much grander scale). The sculptor Read More
Christian Science Annual Meeting 2017 Calls Forth Best In People Across Denominational And National Lines
Christian Scientists sing at The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston. USA. Courtesy photo
On The Job In Los Alamos: At Pajarito Brewpub & Grill
On the job in Los Alamos: Cyd Shockey, bartender at the Pajarito Brewpub and Grill pours a stiff drink for a customer. The brewpub is at 614 Trinity Dr. in the Mari-Mac Shopping Center. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com Read More
Smart Design With Suzette: Remodeling A Living Room – Storage, Design And Who To Hire
By SUZETTE FOX
Los Alamos
Here we are in the fourth and final article of remodeling a living room.
We‘ve discussed determining your needs; identifying your style; budgets; floor plans and layout; lighting, flooring and architectural details. Now we will conclude with storage, design and who to hire.
Storage and Organization
Depending on the age of your house and its layout, you may or may not have storage in the living room.
If you do find yourself with a closet here, count your lucky stars. More storage space — especially the kind behind closed doors — is Read More
Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum 2017 Summer Series Presents Talk By Gerry Wood Wednesday, June 7
Nels Hoffman speaking at the May 31 Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum. Photo by Morrie Pongratz
LAF&SF News:
This summer the non-denominational Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum (LAF&SF) is presenting a series of talks by local speakers. The theme of the talks is “Hope: Science, Religion and the Future”.
Gerry Wood is next in line to speak and he will address “The Science of Hope” at the Wednesday, June 7 forum. Wood had a 35-year career at Los Alamos National Laboratory after obtaining a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Texas at Austin.
Wednesday’s forum includes a light Read More
Former Cop Robert Bustamante Ordained A Priest
Former police officer and Marine Robert Bustamante, who spent the summer of 2016 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Los Alamos, was ordained a priest Saturday at the Cathedral in Santa Fe. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Archbishop John C. Wester blesses Dcn. Robert Bustamante during the Ordination Mass Saturday at the Cathedral in Santa Fe. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Rev. Glenn Jones of IHM, center, blesses Robert Bustamante as did all the priests present at the Mass of Ordination Saturday at the Cathedral in Santa Fe. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com