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Registration: 8th Grade Washington Spring Break Trip

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or Tomb of the Unknowns is a monument dedicated to deceased U.S. service members whose remains have not been identified. It is in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Courtesy photo
 
EDUCATION News:

Registration opens for this year’s annual 8th grade 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 school sponsored. 

Sign up online at www.worldstrides.org using ID Number 173688 or call 1.800.468.5899 using the same ID Number.

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Lauritzen: Life After 50 … The Future

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
LARSO

This week our nest is officially empty! The last baby bird arrived Friday at New Mexico State University.

Sunday, we took another to ENMU. We now have a UNM Lobo, ENMU Greyhound and NMSU Aggie.

We came home and celebrated with filet mignon, creme brulee and toasted with sparkling cider. NO, WE DIDN’T! One of us wept silently off and on, while hugging our dogs.

Don’t worry, it is what we raised our children to do and they will be wonderful. My parents would be so proud to know the first in their family to attend college now has three children in college. Read More

ACT Presents Transportation Program To LARSO

Los Alamos County’s Atomic City Transit bus. Courtesy photo

LARSO News:

Los Alamos County’s Atomic City Transit will join the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) Wednesday to discuss its transportation programs.

Transit Manager Annette Granillo will talk about Atomic City Transit services available to the community. The teams will share the similarities and differences of the programs and requirements for use.

Direct questions prior to the event to ACT at 505.663.1770 or the senior center transportation office at 505.662.8922.

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Fr. Glenn: Lifting The Burden

By Fr. Glenn Jones

As anyone who has managed and supervised people will tell you, there are always those who require more attention and seem to consume an inordinate amount of the supervisor’s time. A common phrase in the military is: “You always have the ten percent”—the ten percent of the people who take up ninety percent of your time. Oddly enough, it most often IS about ten percent.

All of us have probably worked with such—the contrarian, the “less-than-motivated”, the narcissistic who requires everything be centered upon himself/herself, right now! … the uncooperative, the volatile, Read More

Posts From The Road: Sculptures In Borrego Springs

Perhaps the most popular of the works in the desert at Borrego Springs, Calif., is a 350-foot serpent with the head of a dragon and tail of a rattlesnake. The large piece appears to cross the road as it arches and dips its way across the desert floor. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Two horses scuffle as one of the horses stands high on its rear legs. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

 
By GARY WARREN
Formerly of Los Alamos

Scattered amongst the desert at Borrego Springs, Calif. are metal sculptures, which were created by California sculpture artist Ricardo Breceda.

The sculptures

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Introducing First United Methodist Church

New minister Rev. John W. Nash of First United Methodist Church in Los Alamos. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com

First United Methodist Church at 715 Diamond Dr. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com

 
By First United Methodist Church
Los Alamos
 
We are a body of seekers and believers who bring together scripture and intelligence, tradition and innovation, experience and reason to work together in an exciting ministry of worship, education, fellowship, mission and care.
 
We have two worship services each Sunday in our church at 715 Diamond Dr. Our 8:30 a.m. service
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NMDOT Partnership Provides Affordable Transportation

NMDOT News:
 
SANTA FE A new commuting solution will soon be available in Santa Fe, Farmington, Los Lunas and Las Cruces.
 
The New Mexico Department of Transportation in partnership with Commute with Enterprise will offer discounted vanpooling options through the “NM Go!” program.
 
The program expands regional transportation options by allowing commuters to obtain a 25-percent discount off the monthly cost of vanpooling if they agree to share their rides.
 
Enterprise provides the qualifying vehicles including crossovers, SUV’s minivans and large passenger
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APA: Majority Of Adults Stressed By Mass Shootings

APA News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A large majority of adults in the United States are stressed by mass shootings, and a third of U.S. adults say that fear of mass shootings stops them from going to certain places and events, according to a new survey on stress and mass shootings by the American Psychological Association. 
 
“It’s clear that mass shootings are taking a toll on our mental health, and we should be particularly concerned that they are affecting the way many of us are living our daily lives,” said Arthur C. Evans Jr., PhD, APA’s chief executive officer. “The more these events
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N.M. 502 (Trinity Drive) Road Closure: Monday Aug. 19

Courtesy/NMDOT

NMDOT News:

  • Los Alamos Roadway Reconstruction Project

Santa Fe – New Mexico Department of Transportation District Five and Star Paving Company continue roadway reconstruction on N.M. 502 from mile post 1.257 to mile post 2.053 in Los Alamos.

Starting Monday Aug. 19 – N.M. 502 (Trinity Drive) will be CLOSED between DP Road and Central Avenue.

The closure will be in effect 24 hours a day for the next two weeks. The closure is necessary to facilitate the crossing of the following utilities:

  • 8” water line;
  • 10” sewer line;
  • 4” gas line;
  • 12” water line; and
  • electrical and communication
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Cone Zone: Week Of Aug. 19, 2019

COUNTY News:

The Public Works/Traffic Division provides the latest updates on the following projects:

Diamond Drive Paving

Star Paving is wrapping up manhole adjustments and will be pulling the steel plates on Diamond Drive between the Omega Bridge and the Sandia/Orange Intersection by early next week, completing this road work in front of the high school.

Milling and paving operations from the Sandia/Orange intersection northbound continue during daytime hours Monday through Friday and may include Saturdays. Work in this area includes completion of manhole adjustments as well as applying Read More

‘An Afternoon In Provence’ Tickets Still Available; Wine And Food Plus So Much More

Preview auction items on the event website. Courtesy/LAPSF

LAPSF News:

Tickets are still available for “An Afternoon in Provence”, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 at the Pig + Fig Café in White Rock.

The fundraising event is put on by the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation and Pig + Fig Café as part of A Taste of Knowledge, which raises money for all Los Alamos Public Schools.

Tickets to “An Afternoon in Provence” are $60 and can be purchased at www.tok.givesmart.com.

While the five wine and food pairing stations are the stars of the show, they are not the only attractions. The event will feature silent

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Visit This Weekend’s Top Open Houses

REAL ESTATE News:

Tour the top open houses scheduled for this week throughout the area!

The Los Alamos Daily Post features a weekly section highlighting the open houses throughout Los Alamos, White Rock, Jemez Springs and Santa Fe.
 
Photographs, details and a map depicting the location of each open house are included in this weekly section.
 
Click on the map to read details about the featured homes. Print out a copy of the map before heading out to tour the open houses or pull up the map on a smart phone or ipad from the road!
 
Click on the Real Estate Section “red
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First Home Framed In Mirador Subdivision (A-19-A)

The first home is framed Wednesday in the Mirador Subdivision (A-19-A) under development along N.M. 4 in White Rock. The developer is Site A-19-A-1 Acquisition Group LLC with Principal Adam Thornton, a Los Alamos native, his RayLee Homes partners and their representatives. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Another angle of the first home framed Wednesday in the Mirador Subdivision (A-19-A) under development along N.M. 4 in White Rock. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

This Week At Los Alamos Farmers Market

Plenty of honey at the Farmers Market. Courtesy/LAFM
 
Freshly popped kettle corn. Courtesy/LAFM
 
LAFM News:
 
This week at market there will be lots of fresh fruits, vegetables and more.
 
Selections include peaches, apples, berries, plum, apricots, nectarines, berries, lamb, pork, beef, yak, eggs, honey, honey sticks, salad mix, heads of lettuce, greens, radish, green onions, garlic, onions, green, purple and yellow beans, fillet green beans, tomatoes, potatoes, squashes, cucumbers, shishitos, green chile carrots, chard, beets, garlic scapes, cabbage, quiche,
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Lauritzen: Life After 50 … Day Out

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
LARSO
As we head back to school this week for the kiddos, maybe you have an adult who could use some friends, fun and fellowship, too!
 
Do you have to come to work on the hill, leaving a spouse or parent at home alone? Have they been surrounded by youth all summer and this week or next and things are about to get lonely? Perhaps they could use some fun, a hot breakfast or lunch prepared by a chef and something to hold their attention.
 
The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) runs two centers, one in Los Alamos and one in White Rock. These
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How The Hen House Turns: Willy The Amazing Dog

Willy the amazing dog. Courtesy photo
 
By CARY NEEPER
Formerly of Los Alamos
 
Willy is a poodle mix, a dog rescued and now owned by a friend here at the Sequoias Portola Valley (in Cailfornia), a full nursing retirement community just west of Stanford.
 
We know nothing about his former life as a stray in the Bay Area, but somehow he came to love both human beings and other dogs. He has no obvious mental wounds to scratch, but during his walks he can be very stubborn about preferring pavement to rough ground. His owner usually walks the campus, so Willy is not used to gravel in his paws.
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School Starts Thursday … Motorists Urged To Be Extra Cautious In School Zones And Crosswalks

LAPD News:

Los Alamos Public Schools is starting its 2019-2020 school year Thursday, Aug. 15.

This means school buses and numerous juvenile pedestrians and bicyclists will be out on sidewalks and roadways before and after school.

Please be extra cautious in school zones and around crosswalks. Remember to obey traffic laws regarding school buses and speed regulations when school zone signs are flashing: Do not pass school buses with flashing lights and stop arms extended out.

The Los Alamos Police Department will be out in full force monitoring school bus routes and school zones to ensure the Read More

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