Lifestyles

Community Invited To Conversation On Local Racism

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COMMUNITY News:

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, in partnership with the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, presents the second in a series of conversations on the topic of race and racism in our community.

Join us at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church at 2390 North Road, next to Mountain Elementary School. Join us in an exploration of how race and perceptions of about have affected local people of color in the community.

“One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.” This little phrase may seem simple but it allows us to pause and to share Read More

Pastor Granillo: It’s Complicated!

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By RAUL GRANILLO
Los Alamos

“When the LORD saw that Leah was not loved, he opened her womb, but Rachel was barren.” (Genesis 29:31 NIV)

Reading the story of Rachel and Leah’s competition for Jacob’s love, in the book of Genesis, is a lot like reading a Jerry Springer show in the making. It started when Jacob ended up marrying two sisters (Leah and Rachel), but really only loved Rachel. To comfort Leah, God gave her sons, which Leah thought would make Jacob love her—which didn’t work (29:34).

Rachel then got jealous and blamed Jacob for her infertility (30:1); so, in her infinite wisdom, Rachel told Read More

Pegg: New Year’s Exercise Program

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By KENT PEGG
Los Alamos

Another new year is upon us and that means that many of you will be resolving to get fit, lose weight, or improve your health this coming year. Good for you! There is no time like the present to start out on your path to a healthier, fitter life.

But often that’s easier said than done. If you don’t have a significant workout history it can be challenging to find the right exercise program and stick with it long term. Fear not because there are some things you can do to significantly improve your chances of succeeding with your resolutions this year.

First, be careful, take it slow and Read More

New Mexico Driver’s Licenses Rejected At Fort Bliss

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas announced Wednesday it will join the list of federal facilities that no longer accept New Mexico driver’s licenses.

Fort Bliss stated it took the action because driver’s licenses from New Mexico as well as Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota and Washington state do not comply with the federal ID act.

Alternate forms of ID accepted at Fort Bliss include a U.S. passport or passport card; permanent resident alien card; foreign passports that meet the requirements; employment documents that contain a photograph; driver’s licenses or IDs that Read More

NCRTD Schedule For MLK Day Holiday

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NCRTD News:
 
The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) has announced that the RTD “Blue Buses,” RTD Chile Line and UNM Klauer buses will not be in service Monday, Jan. 18, in observance of the Martin Luther King. Jr. holiday.
 
The RTD 255 Mountain Trail Route to Ski Santa Fe and the 341 TSV Green Route to Taos Ski Valley will be operating.
 
The Mountain Trail Route will operate on its weekend/holiday schedule.
 
NCRTD provides fare-free and premium fare-based bus service Monday through Friday to a service area that encompasses more
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Annual 8th Grade Spring Break D.C. Trip Available

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Los Alamos 8th grade students during the 2015 trip to Washington, D.C. Courtesy photo
 
EDUCATION News:
 
There’s still time to sign up for the annual spring break trip to Washington, D.C. This trip is available to Los Alamos Middle School and home school 8th grade students. The trip is a private trip and not a school sponsored trip. 
 
Visit here to sign up for the trip using trip ID Number 116072 or call 1.800.468.5899 using the same ID Number.
The trip will include sightseeing in and around Washington, D.C. Highlights of the trip include
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Los Alamos 4th Quarter 2015 Housing Data Released

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LAAOR News:
 
Single Family home sales in Los Alamos rose from 44 in the 4th Quarter of 2014 to 57 this Quarter, according to the Los Alamos Association of REALTORS® (LAAOR).
 
LAAOR President David Horpedahl
 
Single Family home sales volumes also jumped from $12.4 million in 2014 to $16.7 million for the 4th Quarter of 2015. Condo and Townhome sales noted an increase in the 4th Quarter of 2015 to 16 units compared to 10 units sold in the same Quarter of 2014.
 
The median price of Single Family Home sales saw an uptick in Los Alamos
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Travel Expands World View For UNM-LA Faculty Member

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Dr. Zandree Stidham, right, with her husband Tony in Pemba, Mozambique. Courtesy/Dr. Zandree Stidham

 

By CRISTINA OLDS
UNM-LA

With a passion for teaching, UNM-LA Assistant Professor of English Zandree Stidham, Ph.D., traveled to Mozambique, Africa, to share her talents and exchange cultural insights. She also brought  insights home to Los Alamos to help enhance the learning experience for her students here.

“Teaching is my absolute favorite thing I do,” Stidham said. “If I could be in the classroom all day, every day, I would. In my classes, students research and write about Read More