Solo Traveler: Slow-Go Travel
Solo TravelerAs a retired solo traveler, cost is my main concern when I want to go anywhere.
A hotel room costs almost as much for one as for two, making traveling alone rather expensive. Hostels and pensiónes can also be a bit pricey even when the bathroom is shared.
From my perspective, the best way to extend travel funds is to travel slowly. Find an area of the world that sounds intriguing, rent a small furnished apartment and stay a while.
Food everywhere is cheaper when purchased in the markets and cooked at “home.” If the utilities are included, monthly Read More
Craig Martin Experience Returns to Blue Window Saturday
The Craig Martin Experience plays the Blue Window Bistro at an earlier. Photo courtesy of Craig Martin
Staff report:
The Craig Martin Experience jazz ensemble returns to the Blue Window Bistro Saturday, April 20 with their unique blend of classic swing, hard bop and funky jazz.
Tickets are $15 per person and dinner reservations are required.
This is the band’s third appearance at the restaurant and they will break out plenty of new tunes for the audience.
“I call this set list ‘Raisin’ the Bar.’ One cool aspect of being a band that’s been together over a year is we are continually challenging ourselves
Food on the Hill: Cream of Asparagus Soup with Grilled Asparagus
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Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com‘Geek Night’ Packs Dixie Pub
The Dixie Pub at the rear of the Dixie Girl Restaurant in downtown Los Alamos was packed again Thursday night for the popular ‘Geek Night’ event. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos Couple Win $50K Dream Wedding
Jeanette Trujillo and Chris Rondeau on the night of their victory in the New Mexico Dream Wedding Giveaway. Courtesy/NM Dream Wedding Giveaway
A professional engagement portrait of Chris and Jeanette by Frank Frost was one of the gifts given to contest finalists. Photo by Frank Frost courtesy of NM Dream Wedding GiveawayLos Alamos contestants Jeanette Trujillo and Chris Rondeau have won the New Mexico Dream Wedding Giveaway.
The winners were announced Tuesday. The couple’s prize is a dream wedding package valued at more than $50,000, including Read More
YMCA Launches New Weight Management Class
YMCA News:
The Family YMCA’s new dietitian Sara Pocernik will teach a new weight management class 12:15-1 p.m., beginning Monday April 15.
This class will focus on a “non-diet” method of weight management and will consist of six classes, which will address various nutritional topics, as well as provide fitness advice.
Meetings also include nutritional handouts, healthy recipes, motivation, support, a trip to the grocery store and more.
Classes meet at the Y Express, 140 Central Park Square. Pre-registration is required and may be done at the main Y at 15th and Iris Read More
Money IQ: Required Minimum Distributions
Money IQRequired Minimum Distributions (RMD)
Several months ago in Money IQ, the focus was on retirement savings, specifically what IRA Savings Plan was best suited for you in reducing your tax bill.
What’s next?
Retirement and Required Minimum Distribution (RMD): The IRS mandates that an individual is subject to a Required Minimum Distribution from Traditional IRA Savings Plans or other retirement plan savings (Roth IRAs excluded) once one attains age 70 and ½.
Definition: RMD is the minimum amount an IRA owner must withdraw from their retirement account Read More
Did Carmen Say Yes?
An as yet unknown person has popped the question to someone named Carmen through this message painted on the White Rock rock … the question is … did Carmen say yes? Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Tijerina Trio Brings Unique Sound to Pajarito Brewpub Saturday
Photo by Melissa LeaStaff report:
The Todd Tijerina Trio will showcase its fierce and unique brand of R&B and blues 7-11 p.m. at Pajarito Brewpub Saturday, April 13. Admission is $5 at the door.
The Albuquerque-based group is touring to promote its newest album, Meant To Be, which received four New Mexico Music Award nominations, winning Blues Song of the Year for Tijerina’s song “Nothin’ Like the Blues.”
“Tijerina’s technical prowess is glazed with a finesse that can mesmerize an audience into a state of spellbound awe. His inherent sense of the groove, however, is so strong and insistent Read More
Food on the Hill: Lemon Bars
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Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comLos Alamos’ New Air Service Takes Off Today / Exclusive Video!
New Mexico Airlines' Cessna Caravan. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Friday April 5, New Mexico Airlines and the County Airport manager hosted media tours and flights of the Cessna Caravan airplane that will fly between Los Alamos and Albuquerque beginning today, Monday April 8.
Cost for the round trip flight including taxes is $97.99 per person.
New Mexico Airlines Director of Operations David Jones told the Los Alamos Daily Post that he has been flying the Caravan for 13 years and loves this type of plane.
"It keeps me home every night. Read More
Letter to the Editor: Nothing Short of Miraculous!
By Ann McLaughlin, Artistic Director
Los Alamos Concert Association
On Friday night, the Blue Window Bistro suffered a plumbing disaster resulting in flooding.
This could also have been a disaster for the Los Alamos Concert Association as we had reserved the restaurant for a post-concert dinner for 60 people, following the performance of Amsterdam’s Calefax Reed Quintet Sunday evening.
Instead, Melissa Paternoster and her wonderful staff flew into action and catered the dinner at the Betty Ehart Senior Center.
Working in an unfamiliar kitchen, these great people presented us with Read More
K of C Recognizes Free Throw State Champs
Knights of Columbus Youth Coordinator Roger Anaya, left, and Grand Knight Ray Chavez with Free Throw State Champions EliIram-Bent, left, and Alicia Gonzales and Runner-Up Champ Wilhelm Schmidt. Photo by Yvonne Gonzales
K of C Youth Coordinator Roger Anaya presents Alicia Gonzales her state championship trophy and certificate. Photo by Yvonne Gonzales
K of C News:
Knights of Columbus Council #3137 last week recognized the K of C Free Throw State Champions and Runner-up.
Alicia Gonzales won her second
Repairs Close Museum Hill Café April 8-April 10
MHC News:
The Museum Hill Café on Milner Plaza, Museum Hill in Santa Fe will close Monday, April 8 through Wednesday, April 10 for repairs.
De Colores Restaurant Going Strong After 34 Years
A crowd enjoys lunch Wednesday at De Colores at the Gate, 2470 East Road. The popular eatery celebrates 34 years this month serving the Los Alamos community. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comCreole Nouvelle Now Open for Breakfast
Crowds are flocking to the Creole Novelle Restaurant at 1793 Deacon St. for lunch and now breakfast! Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
For the past two months, Creole Novelle has been drawing crowds to 1793 Deacon St. for lunch Monday through Friday.
Owner Esther Lucchini serves up creole and cajun specialties like seafood gumbo, jambalaya and crawfish etouffee as well as oyster po’ boy and prime rib po’ boy sandwiches, cajun pasta and a popular bread pudding.
On a recent visit to the Creole Nouvelle, every table was occupied and a line for takeout stretched Read More
Food on the Hill: Scalloped Potatoes with Ham and Bacon
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.comMeetups Grow Friday Nights at Dixie Pub
From left, Cary Grzadzinski, Anna Dillane and Bryan Williamson join a growing group of people gathering Friday nights for a ‘Meetup’ event during Happy Hour at the newly remodeled Dixie Pub at the back of the Dixie Girl Restaurant, 1789 Central Ave. Community members are invited to drop by around 5:30 p.m. each Friday for specials on beer, well drinks, martinis, peel and eat shrimp, oysters on the half shell and other bar food. Anna Dillane facilitates the weekly Meetups. For more information, visit http://www.meetup.com/Los-Alamos-Yours-to-Discover/ Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
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