Lifestyles

German Student Attends Los Alamos High School

Exchange student Krissi Wallis of Brandenburg, Germany discusses her life back home during a recent presentation to the Rotary Club of Los Alamos. Photo by Hal Davis

LAHS student Krissi Wallis of Brandenburg, Germany shares reasons why she wanted to be a Rotary exchange student. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

 

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

Krissi Wallis of Brandenburg, Germany is attending Los Alamos High School this year under an exchange program sponsored by the Rotary Club of Los Alamos.

In a recent presentation to members of the local Rotary Club gathered at the Read More

UNM Researcher Travels East To Track Pope’s Visit

Pope Francis rides in the ‘Popemobile.’ Courtesy/UNM
 
UNM News:
 
In his first visit to the United States, Pope Francis made headlines around the world and was greeted by hundreds of thousands of American Catholics and non-Catholics alike.
 
And for University of New Mexico sociology Professor Richard Wood, to see and study the pope on American soil was a special experience.
 
 
“What I focus on is the intersection of faith and public life in the United States,” Wood said, who is also
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NCRTD Closed On Columbus Day Oct. 12

NCRTD News:

The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) has announced that the RTD “Blue Buses”, RTD Chile Line and RTD Mountain Trail Route will not be in service Monday, Oct. 12 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. 

Regularly scheduled bus service throughout north central New Mexico including Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos Counties will resume Tuesday, Oct. 13. Read More

High Elevation Restaurant Now Open For Business!

Owner Brian Appell stands in front of his new restaurant High Elevation, at 1789 Central Ave. in downtown Los Alamos, which is now open to the community. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, but there may be days where they will be closed due to certain renovation activities. Keep an eye out for the official grand opening announcement. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
The newly remodeled waiting area inside High Elevation. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
 
Folks enjoying lunch today at High ElevationPhoto by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
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Kent Pegg: Exercising Seniors

By KENT PEGG
Los Alamos
 
We all know that regular exercise is one of the best ways to stay healthy and active. But is it ever too late to start?
 
And, if you’ve been a regular exerciser, do you need to scale back or eliminate exercise as you age?
 
The answer to both of these questions is a definite “No!” Both new exercisers and seasoned experts can benefit from regular exercise in their 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond.
 
Whatever your age, if you haven’t been exercising, now is the best time to begin.
 
Today, many people are living well into their nineties. This
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Kiwanis Autumn Wine Dinner Oct. 24

Courtesy/Kiwanis

KIWANIS News:

Put on your fedora and step back in time for a culinary treat of food from the 1940’s paired with wines of today.

Be a time-traveler and get your taste buds ready for the annual Kiwanis Autumn Wine Dinner, “Then and Now” 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 Kelly Hall at the Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church. The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos will host a celebration of the foods from the Manhattan Project Era paired with the wines of today, catered by the Blue Window Bistro.

Building on the excitement and enthusiasm of the recent designation as part of The Manhattan Project National Read More

2015 Saint Bernard Club of America National Specialty Show Crowns ‘Big Winners’ In Santa Fe

Best of Breed Winner Blissful’s Armani took home the big prize at Saturday’s Saint Bernard Club of America National Specialty Show in Santa Fe. Owner Tricia Kenworthy Gingerich is on the right. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
 
Judy and Roger Goldie of Los Alamos (in hats) are long-time St. Bernard fanciers. They’ve owned two St. Bernards, have been members of the St. Bernard Club of America since 1995 and enjoy seeing the breed on display. They are pictured with Blissful’s Armani, Best of Breed winner. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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Living Well Los Alamos: Pumpkins & Winter Squash

Living Well Los Alamos
By HELEN IDZOREK
 
Pumpkins and Winter Squash
 
Halloween is just around the corner which means we will soon be seeing jack-o-lanterns staring at us from porches and sidewalks.
 
But pumpkins have many other uses besides scaring trick-or-treaters. Pumpkin are actually winter squash, all of which originated in the Americas. Evidence of pumpkin-type seeds has been found in Mexico dating between 7000 and 5500 BC.
 
There are many varieties of winter squash including Hubbard, butternut, acorn, spaghetti and pumpkins among others.
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Letter To The Editor: Pancake Breakfast Supports Lunch Program For Local High School Students

JOHN ARROWSMITH
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos

Nearly every Friday during the school year, 200 to 300 Los Alamos High School students take the short walk from the high school to the Trinity on the Hill church to have lunch together. 

Lunch is provided by a small group of volunteers who prepare and serve the food. On Saturday, Oct. 17, the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos and the Los Alamos Family Council are partnering on a pancake breakfast to help support this community building activity.

Please join us between 7 and 11 a.m. at the Betty Ehart Senior Center for a breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausages, Read More