Fr. Glenn: I Have Sinned
By Rev. Glenn JonesAs most know, we Catholics have the sacramental rite of penance, or “confession”, of sins, asking God for the forgiveness of sins through the mediation of priests. The rite begins with the words, “Bless me, Father, for I have sinned…”
And so … bless me, my brothers and sisters, for I have sinned…
Well … now that I have your attention! Isn’t it strange how we are drawn to scandal and controversy so strongly? I’d bet that even people who have never read my weekly column did a double-take, and are at least perusing the first few Read More
Pearce Meets With Community Members
U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce speaks to community members during a luncheon Friday in the community room at Cottonwood on the Greens restaurant at the Los Alamos County Golf Course. Pearce, a candidate for New Mexico governor, told the group that as governor he will target more jobs and higher earnings, better education, poverty and crime. ‘Of long term importance for the state and nation are these national labs and that is something I will support as governor to ensure we stay strong and resilient,’ Pearce told the Los Alamos Daily Post following his talk and before heading to LANL for a meeting. Photo Read More
Daily Postcard: Bosque Del Apache
Daily Postcard: Although a couple of weeks early for the Festival of Cranes at Bosque del Apache, a Saturday morning visit still reaped a number of breathtaking views. The sunrises, the birds and the habitat are just great … another wonderful New Mexico landmark that is well worth the visit. This year’s Festival of Cranes is scheduled for Nov. 14-19. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs
Scene Saturday at Bosque del Apache. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs
Scene Saturday at Bosque del Apache. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs
Scene Saturday at Bosque del Apache. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs
Scene Saturday at Bosque del Read More
Regional Coalition Of LANL Communities Tours San Ildefonso Sacred Area Above Chromium Plume
San Ildefonso Gov. James Mountain hosted members of the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities Board Thursday at San Ildefonso Pueblo. From left, RCLC Executive Director Andrea Romero, Gov. Mountain, Espanola Mayor Alice Lucero, Los Alamos County Councilor Chris Chandler and RCLC Communications and Administrative Manager Scarlet Rendleman. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Members of the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities Board and staff were guests Thursday at San Ildefonso Pueblo where they visited the Pueblo Sacred Area below Los Alamos National Laboratory Read More
Magistrate Judge Pat Casados To Seek Reelection
Los Alamos Magistrate Judge Pat Casados. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Magistrate Judge Pat Casados has announced her intention to seek reelection to her position next year. Saying she has enjoyed serving the County of Los Alamos, Casados said she is ready to continue serving for a fifth term.
“I want to stay active and I think it’s very important to keep rural and small courts on a par with the larger courts,” she said.
A familiar face at the State Legislature where she has worked on behalf of the 60-member
Get Ready For The Glow Factor Tonight!
Los Alamos Arts Council volunteers Sam Nasise and Sophia Salazar gut pumpkins during the carving party held this morning at the Smith’s Marketplace. The pumpkins were carved to be included in today’s Pumpkin Glow. The event will be held 6-9 p.m. at the Fuller Lodge lawn. The event is free but donations will be accepted. The Los Alamos Arts Council has held the event for 14 years. It has become a staple in the MainStreet’s Halloweekend festivities. This year, the event earned the Food Network magazine’s attention. It was one of the events the magazine highlighted for things to do in New Mexico Read More
Scenes From Arts Council’s Pumpkin Carving Party
A scene from the Los Alamos Arts Council’s pumpkin carving party Saturday morning at Smith’s Marketplace. Photo by KayLinda Crawford
A scene from the pumpkin carving party. Photo by KayLinda Crawford
A scene from the pumpkin carving party. Photo by KayLinda Crawford Read More
Scenes From 2017 Trick-or-Treat On MainStreet
A complete mob scene Friday in downtown Los Alamos as thousands descend on the annual Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet event. Coordinated by Los Alamos MainStreet, local businesses participate, handing out candy and various items to children from throughout the area. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from this year’s Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet Friday in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from this year’s Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet Friday in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from this year’s Trick-or-Treat on Read More
Udall, Leahy, Feinstein, Blumenthal Question Why Nominees Are Serving Without Senate Confirmation
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall Public Invited To Sculpture Unveiling Nov. 5
Valentino Tzigiwhaeno Rivera performing a hoop dance. Photo by Robert Mesa
Valentino Tzigiwhaeno Rivera jumping over his hoop world. Photo by George Rivera
Interior Department Releases Energy Burdens Report
DOI News:Shelter Allies Hold Fundraiser Nov. 3
2017 NM Filmmakers Showcase Awards Nov. 14
NMFO News:
FBI: Bank Robber With Facial Scars; Woman Sought
The bank robber enters My Bank at 6000 Montgomery Blvd. NE in Albuquerque Thursday morning and demands money from a teller. Anyone who recognizes this man is asked to call the FBI at 505.889.1300. Courtesy/FBI
This woman is wanted for questioning in connection with a bank robbery Thursday morning in Albuquerque. Anyone who recognizes her is asked to call the FBI at 505.889.1300. Courtesy/FBI
The bank robber and a woman are believed to have been in this white or silver sedan at a gas station. Anyone who recognizes this vehicle is asked to call the FBI at 505.889.1300. Courtesy/FBI FBI News:
Lensic Presents: L.A. Dance Project Nov. 14
Courtesy photoZinke Cheers Gardner Nomination For Interior Post
Steven GardnerDaily Postcard: Dewy Spider Web
Daily Postcard: Morning dew clings to this spider web constructed beneath a roof-top deck in Los Alamos. Photo by Douglas Reilly Read More
World’s Finest Dogs Spotted In Downtown Los Alamos
Dapper dogs of all shapes and sizes gather in costume late this afternoon at Ashley Pond to prepare for the dog parade down Central Avenue as part of today’s annual Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet event in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene from this afternoon’s gathering of costumed dogs at Ashley Pond in preparation for the dog parade down Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene from this afternoon’s gathering of costumed dogs at Ashley Pond in preparation for the dog parade down Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
LAPS: Student Safety First
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public School District would like to remind drivers in Los Alamos and White Rock to exercise caution when it comes to school buses, bus stops and the students who ride those buses, as well as inform the community about the law regarding school buses.
Since the beginning of the school year, LAPS Director of Facilities and Transportation, Keith Rosenbaum, has noticed an increase in cars throughout Los Alamos County that improperly drive through the stop arm and flashing red lights of LAPS school buses. Running the stop arm and flashing red lights of a school bus endangers Read More
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday
Courtesy/DEA
NMDOH News:
The New Mexico Department of Health has issued details about the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.
The DEA’s annual Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.4 million Americans abused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.
The DEA’s Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans Read More