Lifestyles

Christmas Cookie Proceeds Help NM Veterans

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Proceeds from the Orthodox Church Christmas cookie sales go to Foxhole Homes, a nonprofit focused on alleviating veteran homelessness. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

After a year hiatus, the Orthodox Church in Los Alamos is selling cookies and is now taking advance orders for Christmas cookie boxes.

Past favorites will be available again, along with some new additions. Perfect for shipping to friends far and near; a hand-made present, which goes to support a great cause. The boxes of cookies cost $23.99 for one, or order four or more for $21.99 each.

This year all proceeds from the sale Read More

Crowd Gathers To Celebrate Boutique Air Service

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At a ribbon cutting ceremony this evening at the airport, Los Alamos County officials joined Boutique Air CEO Shawn Simpson in celebrating the company’s launch of commercial air service between Los Alamos and Albuquerque. From left, Airport Manager David Ploeger, Public Works Director Philo Shelton, Simpson, Council Chair Kristin Henderson, Councilor Steven Girrens and County Manager Harry Burgess. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Boutique Air CEO Shawn Simpson addresses the crowd of some 80 people gathered this evening at Los Alamos Airport as Council Chair Kristin Read More

Boutique Air Ribbon Cutting Event 5 p.m. Today

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Boutique Air’s Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. Courtesy photo

BOUTIQUE AIR News:

Carrier to offer fares starting at $49 to Albuquerque

Boutique Air is holding a Ribbon Cutting Celebration at 5 p.m., today at the Los Alamos Municipal Airport (LAM). The event will feature free flight giveaways, plane tours, food, and photo opportunities. If you would like to attend, RSVP by calling 855.268.8478 or by emailing rsvp@boutiqueair.com.

Los Alamos County and Boutique Air have jointly announced that flights between Los Alamos (LAM) and Albuquerque’s Sunport (ABQ) are now available for booking. Read More

Griggs: Dateline Morocco 2015

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Author David Griggs and three ladies from Dublin, Ireland, cooking Vegetarian Tagine last month at Amal Women’s Training Center and Moroccan Restaurant in Marrakech. Courtesy photo

The finished product: a steaming platter of Vegetarian Tajine. Courtesy photo

 

By DAVID H. GRIGGS
Formerly of Los Alamos

Some write “tajine”, others write “tagine”. I say “delicious” … my introduction to Moroccan cooking at Amal Women’s Training Center and Moroccan Restaurant.

Last May, during a chance encounter at a Farmers’ Market in Roanoke, Va., I met three people from Morocco. We chatted about Read More

Lowriders, Hoppers & Hot Rods: Car Culture Of Northern New Mexico Exhibit Open May 1, 2016

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1963 Chevrolet Impala, owner Lee Cordova of Alcalde in 1998. Jack Parsons, photographer. Palace of the Governors Photo Archives HP.2007.11.
 
NMHM News:
 
SANTA FE — ¡Orale! Take a ride into the creative reimaginings of American steel as captured in photographs, hubcaps, hood ornaments, car show banners and, yes, actual cars. 
 
Lowriders, Hoppers, and Hot Rods: Car Culture of Northern New Mexico, opening May 1 (through March 5, 2017) at the New Mexico History Museum focuses on mobile works of art and their makers—home-grown
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Smart Design With Suzette: Sustainable Floors In Review

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Wood floor in the living room. Courtesy photo
 
 
Smart Design With Suzette
By SUZETTE FOX

Sustainable Floors In Review

Almost a year ago, I wrote about sustainable choices for flooring…tile, bamboo, cork, wood, linoleum (not vinyl), terrazzo and stained concrete. I stated I needed new floors. Well friends, another full year has past and I still don’t have new floors.

Our puppy has literally put holes in most of the carpet and/or area rugs we own, as well as, adding a new stain or two due to ‘accidents.’ Therefore, new carpet will NOT be coming into our home. However there are new carpets Read More

Solo Traveler: Day Of The Dead

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Day of the Dead in Oaxaca. Photo by Suzanne Barbezat
 
A ceramic incense burner used in a home altar, from the Anthropology Museum in Palenque. Photo by Sherry Hardage
 
Solo Traveler
By SHERRY HARDAGE
 
Day Of The Dead

There are two celebrations that Mexico is famous for: Cinco de Mayo and Day of the Dead. Cinco de Mayo is essentially an American holiday designed to increase sales of Mexican beer. It’s barely noticed in Mexico.

Day of the Dead however, is a defining Mexican holiday, celebrated over several days with lots of fanfare. The markets, in the weeks leading up to it, are packed Read More

Pastor Granillo: Honoring The Saints

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By Pastor Raul Granillo
Los Alamos

“The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world that it leaves to its children.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Chapter 11 of the book of Hebrews is often referred to as The Hall of Faith. It is called so because it contains the names and accounts of many of the people in the Old Testament who exemplified a life of faith in God.

It is certainly not exhaustive—by its own admission (v. 32)—but it does serve to remind the reader of the many that have gone before and the many that continue to journey down a path of faithfulness to God.

Nov. 1 is celebrated as All Saints Read More

Expert Melissa Romero To Speak On Identity Theft

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Melissa Romero

AAUW News:

Fraud/Security Officer for Los Alamos National Bank Risk Management Department Melissa Romero will speak on “Identity Theft: How it Happens; How to Reduce your Risk; What to do if your Identity is Stolen” at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at the White Rock Library.

The library is at the corner of Sherwood and NM 4 in White Rock. The event is sponsored by the local chapter of the American Association of University Women.

Romero is a graduate of Western State School of Banking at the University of New Mexico. She has a 25-year career in banking and has had 18 years of training in fraud Read More

Enjoy Great Coffee And Help Students Prepare For Global Educational Travel

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EDUCATION News:

Thirteen graduating seniors are selling tasty coffee until Wednesday, Nov. 11 to cover some of the costs of their educational tour of historical and cultural sites in Spain, France and Italy. 

All coffee is kosher, certified organic, Fair Trade certified, and fresh-roasted after our local order is placed. Coffee is $13 for a 10 oz. bag and can be ordered whole bean or ground, in French Roast, Dark Roast, Medium Roast, and Decaf. The coffee has been a hit for the last two years and the group already has many orders. https:////www.nectaroflife.com/.

Funds raised will support

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