Fr. Glenn: Surrendering
By Fr. Glenn Jones
Likely you’ve noticed that there sure is a lot of surrendering these days … and so unnecessarily (not to mention insincerely), too. Even the comics often ridicule the tendency. One makes an innocent comment on social media or in a speech or even simply in daily conversation, and can be immediately excoriated across the chasm of electronic insulation. Before you know it, the initial commentator is backpedaling as fast as their little fingers can type, almost to apologize for existing.
Our human social makeup tends to make most people want to “get along” for the good of the community; Read More
Learn About A Molecule Named ‘Braveheart’ Oct. 19
The first 3-D images have been created of an RNA molecule known as ‘Braveheart’ for its role in transforming stem cells into heart cells. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
What is the human heart truly made of? Why can it become diseased? With the right tools, could scientists actually grow healthy ones?
Karissa Sanbonmatsu, a team leader in Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Theoretical Biology and Biophysics group, will answer these questions and more in the Science on Tap virtual talk, “Secrets of the heart: imaging the dark matter of the genome”, 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19. Register here.
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NNSA And Atomic Energy Of Canada Sign Memorandum Of Understanding On Safeguards And Nonproliferation
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States and Canada have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enable more effective collaboration in the areas of nuclear safety and security.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and the Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) today signed an MOU for Cooperation and Exchange of Information in Nuclear Security, Safeguards, and Nonproliferation Matters.
“Accomplishments like these are important to celebrate, especially when travel and face-to-face engagements are not possible during the COVID-19 Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Dr. Charles Lenz, DC
On the job in Los Alamos is Dr. Charles Lenz, DC, owner of Los Alamos Chiropractic at 2610 Trinity Dr #14. The chiropractic practice has been in business for 40 years. Lenz purchased the practice two years ago from Nancy Savoia who operated it for 26 years. Lenz and his wife, who works at Los Alamos National Laboratory, have been in Los Alamos for two and a half years. He said he serves patients who are ‘newborns to geriatrics’, adding that at Los Alamos Chiropractic, gentle and specific techniques are used to improve spinal function. Lenz earned his bachelor’s degree in biology at New Mexico State Read More
New Mexico Human Services Department Announces New Pandemic-EBT Hotline For Parents
HSD News:
SANTA FE — A new P-EBT hotline has been established for parents who have questions about eligibility or would like additional information about P-EBT benefits, the New Mexico Human Services Department announced Thursday.
The new P-EBT hotline, 1.833.415.0569 will be manned 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday to assist families who have flooded current phone lines with questions about P-EBT.
The P-EBT program provides nutrition assistance to New Mexico families to offset meals missed because schools were in a remote learning mode in August and September. New Mexico households Read More
RTD Blue Bus Goes Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness
RTD women out to raise breast cancer awareness. Courtesy/RTD
Blue bus goes pink for breast cancer awareness month. Courtesy/RTD
NCRTD News:
The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) Friday announced that one of its iconic RTD Blue Bus’s has gone pink.
Under the slogan of “Breast Cancer Awareness is not just a month”, the bus will now be seen traveling the roads from Santa Fe to Española to Taos. Festooning the trademark “awareness” ribbon on the bus are messages of support to inspire hope and show every woman that they are important — words such as: hope, strength, victory, resolve, Read More
BLM Taos Field Office Plans Burn Near Tres Piedras
BLM News:
TAOS — Beginning Tuesday Oct. 20, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be conducting a 1,750-acre prescribed burn in the Río Grande del Norte National Monument on Cerro Montoso, 12 miles northeast of Tres Piedras.
This operation is weather dependent and will take approximately 30 days to complete, with the end date expected to be Nov. 30.
Smoke from the burn may be visible to surrounding communities, including U.S. Highways 285 and 64. People who are either susceptible to or affected by COVID-19 may have health conditions that also make them vulnerable to wildfire smoke exposure. Read More
STEM Pathways For Girls Virtual Conference Nov. 13-15
SSF News:
STEM education has suffered during the pandemic with distance learning.
In response, STEM Santa Fe expanded programming virtually, offering a math festival and five STEM summer camps. They are continuing this effort by launching their annual STEM Pathways for Girls Conference.
This conference kicks off STEM Santa Fe’s monthly program which aims to spark interest in STEM education for girls in 5th-8th grade. With hands-on workshops led by women in STEM, the goal is to keep girls engaged in STEM education while providing a local support system of like-minded peers and role models. Read More
Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter Announces Free Virtual Caregiver Conference Nov. 6-7
Alzheimer’s Association News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Alzheimer’s Association has announced that its 16th Annual New Mexico Caregiver Conference (Nov. 6-7) is now a user-friendly virtual event, available statewide.
The new platform is designed to educate, inform and uplift the caregiver and improve the caregiving experience – and now, professional and family caregivers can attend from the safety and comfort of home.
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. The Alzheimer’s Association will celebrate the heroic contributions of Alzheimer’s Read More
Daily Postcard: Autumn On The Grounds Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints In White Rock
Daily Postcard: Autumn scene on the grounds of the Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints late Friday afternoon at 366 Grand Canyon Dr., in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Tall, Dark And Ghoulish Figure Spotted At Local Bank
A tall, dark and ghoulish figure is spotted Friday greeting visitors at First National Santa Fe bank at 1910 Trinity Dr. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
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Chart 217: COVID-19 In New Mexico Oct. 17
The bars in this chart show the number of diagnoses per 40 people in each state. Overall, about 1 in 40 residents in the United States was diagnosed with COVID-19. New Mexico and its five surrounding states are highlighted. Source: New York Times. Created by Eli Ben-NaimNew Mexico COVID-19 Update: 577 New Cases, Total Now At 36,343 With 1 New Death And 19,853 Patients Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials have announced this afternoon 577 additional positive tests for COVID-19.
Los Alamos County remains at 37 cases that have tested positive for COVID-19.
Today’s update includes 1 new death in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today the most recent cases:
- 191 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 24 new cases in Chaves County
- 3 new cases in Cibola County
- 35 new cases in Curry County
- 98 new cases in Doña Ana County
- 36 new cases in Eddy County
- 2 new cases in Grant County
- 15 new cases in Lea County
- 9 new cases in Lincoln
Scenes From Community Pumpkin Patch At IHM Oct. 16-31
The Community Pumpkin Patch opened for business Friday afternoon on the front lawn of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church (IHM) at 3700 Trinity Dr. The event runs through Oct. 31 and features pumpkins and gourds for sale, a maze and selfies. Funds raised support youth activities at the parish. The Community Pumpkin Patch is open 1-7 p.m. daily and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekends. Everyone must follow social distancing guidelines and wear a mask at all times. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Zach, left, and brother Wyatt like this pumpkin for Halloween carving. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
BJS Releases ‘Jails In Indian Country’ 2017-18 Report
DOJ News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Statistics Thursday released Jails in Indian Country, 2017-2018.
This report is the 17th in a series that began in 1998. It provides statistics from BJS’s Annual Survey of Jails in Indian Country on the demographic characteristics, most serious offense and conviction status of the tribal inmate population, and it describes facility characteristics, including bed space and staffing.
This report supports the mandate established by the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 that requires BJS to establish and implement a Read More
Scenes From Hilltopper Football Practice Thursday
Head Coach Garett Williams checks his athletes before practice. The practice Thursday on the grass adjacent to Griffith Gymnasium is broken into four pods with nine players in each pod and one coach per pod this week. Changes are expected next week. The team has three practices a week. There was a good turnout of 33 player for this practice Thursday where social distancing and mask wearing are adhered to. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The practice was a light workout focused on maintaining fitness for the expected season this spring. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
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Rickman: Boots On The Ground
By JAMES E. RICKMAN
Libertarian Candidate
Los Alamos County Council
Politicking has its ups and downs. But one thing I always look forward to during a campaign is talking to people.
I enjoy talking to people even if they don’t necessarily like me or agree with me. Listening to what people have to say gives me an appreciation for other people’s priorities, points of views, biases, fears, aspirations, and overall mood. I find that by talking to people, I can usually find some common ground, even if we hold wildly different opinions about a lot of different things.
I famously remember Read More
Hawk Stands In Birdbath Lifting Spirits All Over Los Alamos
A hawk is lifting spirits all around Los Alamos Oct. 8 as it stands in a birdbath at a residence on Piedra Loop in the La Senda neighborhood in White Rock. Photo by Laura Keith-Fife
The hawk continues lifting spirits Oct. 8 as it spends time in a tree at a residence on Piedra Loop in the La Senda neighborhood in White Rock. Photo by Laura Keith-Fife Read More
Film Office: ‘THEM’ Completes Production In Santa Fe
NMFO News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Film Office today announced that an episode of the TV series “THEM”, co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon Studios, has completed production in Santa Fe.
The production employed approximately 250 New Mexico crew members, eight New Mexico principal actors and 50 New Mexico extras.
Craig William Macneill directed the episode.
“THEM”, written by Little Marvin, is set in 1953 and centers on a couple who move their family from North Carolina to Los Angeles. The family’s home becomes ground zero where malevolent forces both real and supernatural Read More
Planet Mars Viewed From White Rock
If you look to the skies – Mars rises in the east at sunset, is at its highest at midnight, and sets in the west at sunrise. Pictured here is the planet Mars about 6:15 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the western skies viewed from White Rock. Mars is a fiery red and very wonderful sight all night long. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs
NASA’s diagram of Mars opposition shows the Sun, the Earth and Mars lining up every two years. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Stargazers perk up — Mars is getting big and bright the coming week, as the sun, Earth and Mars line up close to a new moon on the night of Oct. 13. Read More