Lifestyles

Fall In Love With Shopping Locally This Valentine’s Day

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Décor, candles, chocolate and more available at CB FOX in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
 
Purses, soaps, dolls, fabric, yarns and much more available at Warm Hearts Yarn and Atomic City Quilts at 1247 Central Ave. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
 
By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and many people are just beginning to think about how to celebrate this special day.

If you are still looking for ideas, consider shopping and celebrating locally. Some Los Alamos businesses are going Read More

Republican Lawmakers Meet With NM Environment Secretary Tongate On New Food Handling Regulations

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NMED News:
 
SANTA FE ― Republican members of the House and Senate met Wendesday with New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Secretary Butch Tongate to discuss the department’s new food handling regulations.
 
Lawmakers expressed concerns about the impact the regulations would have on community groups, businesses and nonprofit organizations in their districts.
 
The new regulations require anyone who handles food at a public function to have a food handler card. The requirement applies to any location where food is served, including movie theaters and community fundraisers.
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New Grief Recovery Support Group Starts March 1

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Anyone struggling with the loss of a loved one is invited to join GriefShare 6-7:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 1. Courtesy image

COMMUNITY News:

First Baptist Church of Los Alamos is proud to host the nationally acclaimed grief recovery and support group – GriefShare for our community. No matter what the circumstances, grief recovery is a painful process. If you are struggling with the loss of a loved one, we would love for you to be a part of our group. GriefShare will start meeting 6-7:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 1.

GriefShare is a 13-week video seminar featuring some of the nation’s foremost experts Read More

Just One Thing To Do This Week: Listen

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By MARY BETH MAASSEN
Los Alamos

This Week: Listen

I hear my husband come through the front door.

“Hey ya!” I hear him shout cheerfully. “How ya’ been? Did you have a good day?” I can hear the smile in his voice.

I do not respond. This is because I know he is talking to our dogs. He is far more effusive when talking to our dogs than when talking to me. I have come to expect this, and accept this. I am guessing that when he enters the house, if I were to eagerly rush up to him while wiggling my butt with unbridled enthusiasm, he would probably speak to me with a little more exuberance. We all have our limits. Butt-wiggling Read More

Rose Chocolatier Hosts Artist Reception Friday

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Painting by Michelle Griffin. Courtesy photo
 
COMMUNITY News:
 
Rose Chocolatier is hosting a reception for artist Michelle Griffin. The community is invited to stop by, meet Griffin, check out her paintings and enjoy some chocolate samples.
 
The reception is 5:30-7 p.m., Friday in Rose Chocolatier’s new location at 149 Central Park Square.
 
At its new location, Rose Chocolatier offers espresso drinks and ample seating to enjoy visiting with friends. The pastry selection is growing and the chocolate case is full of new and old favorites. There are plenty of
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Sheehey: Trump’s Executive Order On Immigration

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By PETE SHEEHEY
Los Alamos County Councilor

Editor’s note: Councilor Pete Sheehey delivered the following statement at Tuesday’s County Council work session in White Rock:

President Trump’s Jan. 27 Executive Order suspending visits or immigration to the US from seven Muslim-majority countries for three months, and stopping processing or entry of any refugees for four months, has caused tremendous controversy.

The courts will decide whether or not this order violates anyone’s rights to due process or equal protection under the US Constitution and law. I am compelled to speak on Read More

LA Faith & Science Forum: It’s Book Report Time!

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LAF&SF News:

The Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum (LAF&SF) was incorporated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in April with a mission to “invite people to join in exploring together the mysteries of faith and science by looking deeply into both”.

Members of the public are invited to the next meeting of the LAF&SF, at 6 p.m., Monday in Kelly Hall at Trinity-On-The-Hill Episcopal Church to participate in stimulating discussions on the interplay of religion and science.

Following a light supper of pizza, Forum members will give brief presentations on several books they have Read More

End Of Life Options Bill Moves Forward In Statehouse

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From left, Rep. Bill McCamley of Las Cruces and Rep. Deborah Armstrong of Albuquerque, sponsors of the End of Life Options Act, look on during Friday’s public comment on the bill at the State Capitol in Santa Fe. Dr. Katherine T. Morris, right, an Albuquerque oncologist was a plaintiff in the2014 case that affirmed the principle of the law but was overturned by the New Mexico Supreme Court in 2016. Photo by Roger Snodgrass/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos resident Carl Newton addresses the committee in support of the bill. Photo by Roger Snodgrass/ladailypost.com

 

By ROGER SNODGRASS
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Smart Design With Suzette: Green Building – Designing Your Home To Help The Environment

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By SUZETTE FOX
Los Alamos

Whether we want to admit it or not, the Earth is currently facing some serious challenges. Fires and droughts are becoming more common, and the ice caps are melting.

If climate change is going to be managed, it’s going to require participation from everyone in society. Below are a few ways you can live green and use your home to help the environment.

Use a Smart Thermostat
If you want to make your home greener, you need to make your home’s heating and cooling system more efficient. One way to do that is to install a smart thermostat. You’ll be able to program the thermostat Read More

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