Lifestyles

Los Alamos Police Conducting Sobriety Checkpoints

Los Alamos Police conducted a sobriety checkpoint, saturation patrol, and registration, insurance and driver’s license checkpoint Friday night on Diamond Drive. LAPD joins state police efforts across New Mexico working to bring awareness to the dangers of drinking and driving. State police say these checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, adding that hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the right decision not to drive impaired. Read More

Fr. Glenn: ‘What IS Truth?’

By Fr. Glenn Jones:

“What is truth?” – one of the most famous and philosophical lines of the Christian Gospels, uttered musingly by the Roman governor of Judea Pontius Pilate in his dialogue with Jesus prior to Jesus’ condemnation and crucifixion. (John 18:38)

We find that the answer to this poignant, and yet essential, question becoming ever more fleeting and elusive in our day. Daily is news about the rise of artificial intelligence (“AI”) and its ever-increasing ability to mimic authors, poets, artists, etc., until reproductions and “works” are almost indistinguishable from the original Read More

Purgatory Resort Celebrates Neverending 2022/23 Season

April 29 photoshoot at Purgatory Resort. Courtesy/Purgatory Resort

PURGATORY News:

DURANGO, Colo. — Purgatory Resort is excited to extend ski season weekends into May this spring, thanks to significant snowfall and ideal temperatures – a feat accomplished only once before in the resort’s 58-year history.

“We’re making the most of this spectacular winter by skiing and riding our way into summer,” Dave Rathbun said, Purgatory’s General Manager. “When our region receives this much natural snowfall, you can bet we’re doing everything we can to stay open. It’s an opportunity to notch Read More

Houck: Downsizing At Retirement

By DAVID HOUCK
Qualifying Broker
Atomic Realty

DOWNSIZING – Many older Americans are choosing to go smaller and downsize when retiring. Moving is a stressful experience, at any age, and downsizing for retirement carries unique challenges. Downsizing involves letting go of 60 to 80 percent of the belongings that took you decades to accumulate.

DOWNSIZING ADVANTAGES

Saving money is one of the primary reasons people downsize in retirement. Less expensive housing is an easy way to increase your budget and your retirement savings.

Some financial advantages of downsizing in retirement include: Read More

TOTH Holds Sneaker Fundraiser For House Of Hope

A scene from a previous house build by House of Hope in Juarez, Mexico. Courtesy/TOTH

A scene from a previous house build by House of Hope in Juarez, Mexico. Courtesy/TOTH

TOTH News:

Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church is holding an athletic shoe drive fundraiser during the entire month of May to raise money for House of Hope – a House Build Project in Juarez, Mexico.

Proceeds will be put toward the cost of building a simple home for a family in need. The community is invited to participate by bringing any old pairs of tennis shoes to the lower lot at Trinity on the Hill and dropping them in the clearly Read More

Calvary Chapel Hosts Women’s Ministry Talk May 19

CALVARY CHAPEL News:

Karen Warin of Navigators Ministry will give a talk, “Come to the Banquet: An Invitation to Experience God with All Your Senses,” 5-8:45 p.m. May 19 at Calvary Chapel, 850 North Mesa Road.

This ministry was born out of Warin’s desire to connect more intimately with her Father. For the past 13 years, she has sought and developed creative ways to walk with God. For more information, you can go to her website at www.cometothebanquet.com.

Warin’s Background

Warin has been involved with ministry to women for over 30 years. Since 2001 she has been on staff with The Navigators; a worldwide Read More

County To Host Public Meeting To Present Draft Of Los Alamos Short-Term Rentals Program May 17

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Community Development Department (CDD) will host a public meeting to solicit feedback on the first draft of its Short-term Rental  (STR) Program 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 17 at the White Rock Fire Station #3 at 129 N.M. 4.

The public is encouraged to attend a presentation by the Project Team (CDD staff, Wilson & Company consultants, and Steering Committee members) and a Q&A session planned for 6:15-6:45 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. 

Short-term rentals, also known as vacation rentals, are now a mainstay in most communities and Los Alamos is Read More

Rotary Honors Distinguished LAHS Student Estevan Trujillo

Rotarian Vincent Chiravalle, right, presents a Distinguished Student of Service certificate to LAHS junior Estevan Trujillo, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos as his parents, Araceli and Adam Trujillo, share the moment, May 2, at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Linda Hull

By VINCENT CHIRAVALLE
Rotary Club of Los Alamos

The motto of Rotary is Service Above Self. To support this motto in each academic year, the Rotary Club of Los Alamos honors “Distinguished Students of Service” in their junior year of high school.

Students are first nominated by their teachers who are asked to select Read More

County To Host Public Meeting On Rose Street Reconstruction Project Thursday May 4

COUNTY News:

The Transportation Board and Public Works Department will hold a public meeting Thursday, May 4 to discuss the reconstruction improvements on Rose Street (Central Avenue to Peach Street).

The project consists of a full reconstruction including drainage and ADA safety improvements of Rose Street between Central Avenue and Peach Street. The scope of work includes removal and replacement of asphalt surface, new curb and gutter, drainage inlets, sidewalk, ADA ramps and detectable warning surfaces, drive pads, utilities valve adjustments, and sewer manhole cover adjustments, Read More

Nominations Sought For Living Treasures Of Los Alamos

Living Treasure News:
Do you know someone you think should be a Living Treasure of Los Alamos (LTLA)? Nominations will be accepted through June 1 and the LTLA board will choose three new Treasures, who will be honored at a ceremony in September or October 2023.
Nominees must be current residents of Los Alamos County. Selection of the new Treasures will be based on letters of nomination from the public; letters should include the following information: 
  • In which areas did the nominee make volunteer contributions to life in Los Alamos?
  • How many years has the nominee been involved in community activities?
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Congressional Delegation Welcomes $2.8 Million In FAA Grants For New Mexico Airports

Congressional Delegation News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) have announced $2,865,326 in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for eight airports in New Mexico to repair runways, taxiways and other infrastructure.

“Local airports help sustain and grow our economy. They also play an important role in connecting families and communities, to one another and to health care and other services,” Heinrich

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Native American Hoop Dancer To Perform At BESC Monday

A 3.5-year-old Native American Hoop Dancer will perform at noon on Monday at the Betty Ehart Senior Center (BESC). Zayden and his Grandmother Carla Jaramillo have just returned from the 2023 New Mexico Pow Wow and will grace BESC with their time. Courtesy photo

LARSO News:

The Betty Ehart Senior Center will celebrate its 25th birthday on May 1. May the first is also the kickoff to Older Americans Month and of course May Day is a day to celebrate National Workers.

The day will begin at 10 a.m. with a community resource fair and some craft booth. The day will include a FREE lunch for members 60 and over with Read More

Posts From The Road: Tower Station And U Drop Inn Café

Tall Tower: When entering Shamrock, Texas the tallest thing on the horizon is the massive 161 feet 6 inch tall water tower that welcomes visitors to town. This is the tallest water tower in Texas. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Tower Station: The Tower Station is the other well-known tower in Shamrock, Texas. The beautiful art deco facility included a gas station on the west end, which features two canopies and multiple gas pumps  significant when the station opened in 1936. A garage bay completes the station next to the Shamrock Visitor Center. On the east end of the building is the U Drop Read More

Fr. Glenn: Shepherding

By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Ah, spring. Trees are leafing, temps are warming. Allergies are blossoming. And we come to the merry month of May—merry especially for our graduating classes, as well as the non-graduating who are looking forward to a little summer vacation. The roads are already beginning to clog with RVs as the snowbirds migrate northward. And as April ends, we come upon May Day.

Now, May Day (May 1) is a day of many aspects in different cultures. It has the aspect of the celebration of spring, but also of labor movements, and is one of the more important celebrations of communist and socialist Read More

Scenes Of Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard Addressing State Convention Of League Of Women Voters

New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard addresses the State Convention of the League of Women Voters held Saturday evening at Pig & Fig Café in White Rock. Courtesy photo

Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard, center, addressed the State Convention of the League of Women Voters held Saturday evening at Pig & Fig Café in White Rock. Pictured with Garcia Richard are Pig & Fig Café owner Laura Crucet in red chef’s attire and a representative to convention from Los Alamos, Karyl Ann Armbruster. Courtesy photo Read More

Public Invited To Comment On New Mexico State Transportation Improvement (STIP) Projects

NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) is created through a cooperative and comprehensive process that incorporates federally required Performance Measures (PMs), the seven National Planning Goals, and aligns with the NMDOT’s Long Range Planning document to choose projects that support the vision of the Department and address the multimodal needs of New Mexico’s transportation customers.

The NMDOT’s six-year transportation preservation and capital improvement program contain multi-modal transportation projects that use federal, state, Read More

Food Depot Reaches Milestone Supporting Hunger-Relief

Luis and Frances Atencio. Courtesy/Food Depot

FOOD DEPOT News:

SANTA FE — The Food Depot is grateful and honored for the continued support of the Atencio family, owners of local El Parasol and El Paragua restaurants.

The family recently reached the $100,000 mark of donations to The Food Depot and supporting hunger relief in northern New Mexico. 

“Through the extreme ups and downs of the last decade, the Atencio family has continued to give, even during an incredibly challenging time for restaurants and their family business. It especially warms my heart when a long-standing, local business Read More

NMDOT: ‘Motorcyclist Safety Is Everyone’s Safety’

Transportation Secretary Ricky Serna

NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) reminds all motorists, Motorcyclist Safety Is Everyone’s Safety.

Summer will soon usher in more roadway travel. Safe motorcycle riding and driving practices from all road users will help reduce the number of fatalities and injuries on New Mexico roadways.

“New Mexico is a perfect place to ride,” Transportation Sec. Ricky Serna said. “The weather is great; the scenery is beautiful, and the roadways are vast. During the past legislative session, state lawmakers officially memorialized Read More

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