Laboratory Retiree Group First Tuesday Breakfast Aug. 1
LRG News:
Los Alamos Laboratory Retiree Group (LRG) retirees (and potential retirees) are invited to drop in at the LRG monthly breakfast, between the hours of 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1 at Muy Salsas at 1315 Trinity Dr.
Retirees buy their breakfast; LRG pays for coffee or tea.
Email sgirard@losalamos.com or call 505.672.3497 for more information. More information about LRG can be found at their website. Read More
All Shall Be Well: Written On Our Hearts
Clergy from left, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired; Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Associate Rector Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Courtesy photo
By Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb
ELCA
33But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 34No longer shall they teach one another, or say to each other, “Know the Lord,” for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the Lord… (Jeremiah 31:32-34b, NRSV)
Humanity Read More
State Police To Hold Checkpoints & Saturation Patrols In Counties Across New Mexico During August
NMSP News:
New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during the month of August 2023.
NMSP is bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.
These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make Read More
Ark Child Development Center Hosts Summer Fair Aug. 5
Ark Child Development Center will host a Summer Fair for the community, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5 at First United Methodist Church, 715 Diamond Drive. Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Kevin And Melinda Albright Announce Morning Glory’s Final Day Of Business Is Saturday
After a little more than 22 years of serving Los Alamos residents freshly baked doughnuts, savory breakfast burritos and steaming cups of coffee, Morning Glory Baking Company at 1377 Diamond Dr. is closing its doors. It will be open one final day, from 7 a.m. to noon this Saturday. The kitchen is closed but all the remaining foodstuffs will be available for purchase. Owners Kevin and Melinda Albright outside their restaurant today explained that the storefront, along with the former Metzger’s gas station and auto shop next door, recently sold so they decided it was time to close their business. Read More
New Mexico Coalition To End Homelessness Announce Two Newly Created Positions For Achieving Functional Zero Homelessness
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness announces two newly created critical positions for achieving functional zero homelessness in Santa Fe County.
The Thornburg Foundation, Anchorum St. Vincent, Community Solutions and Santa Fe Community Foundation provided a three year funding commitment for the two positions with the goal of Santa Fe County achieving functional zero homelessness by 2026.
“The new positions will significantly help our organization be even more equipped to respond to the needs of those experiencing homelessness,” said Executive Director Read More
Daily Postcard: Cuthbert The Church Dog Ponders Message
Daily Postcard: Cuthbert, the church dog at Trinity on the Hill is spotted pondering a message on the sign outside the church Thursday at 3900 Trinity Dr. Photo by Mary Ann Hill Read More
LAFSF Lecture: How Different Spiritual Traditions And Science Relate To Consciousness Tuesday At SALA
LAFSF News:
Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum (LAFSF) presents: How different spiritual traditions and science relate to consciousness with Dr. John Ambrosiano.
Admission is free and the event begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, with a light meal in the lobby SALA Events Center. The lecture starts at 6:30 p.m.
In science, consciousness is a perennial holy grail problem that is so abstruse most scientists ignore it, or just call it an “emergent property” of the brain. But, with a resurgent interest in the topic by neuroscientists, various “scientific” explanations are making their way into the Read More
Has Trinity Drive’s Road Diet Yielded Positive Results?
Los Alamos County Engineer Eric Ulibarri, at the podium, and Public Works Project Manager Keith Wilson, seated, discuss the road diet on Trinity Drive during the County Council work session July 18. Screenshot/LADP
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Just how much has the road diet that runs eastward from 39th Street to Oppenheimer Street impacted driving times? According to Los Alamos County staff, not that much.
County Engineer Eric Ulibarri and Public Works Project Manager Keith Wilson presented an update on the road diet during the council work session July Read More
Señor Tortas Food At SALA During Oppenheimer Festival
Señor Tortas is serving food at SALA Event Center during the Oppenheimer Festival underway through July 30. Hours of operation are noon to 6:45 p.m. every day but Friday, July 28. Courtesy/Patricia Burnside
Señor Tortas is serving up tacos, burritos, quesadillas with carne asada, green chile hamburgers and french fries at SALA Event Center during the Oppenheimer Festival underway through July 30. Courtesy/Patricia Burnside Read More
Allow Extra Time For Commute From Barranca Mesa July 26
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has announced that extra time may be needed for the Wednesday, July 26 morning commute from Barranca Mesa. Los Alamos County and its paving contractor, Albuquerque Asphalt are progressing rapidly with the pavement preservation project on North and Barranca Mesas.
Starting at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday crews will be setting up and starting paving operations just north of the roundabout. This is a difficult stretch to pave so the County is advising drivers to leave approximately 15-20 minutes earlier, to allow time to travel through the pilot-car operation. Additional Read More
Rick Cormier To Teach Drumming During ‘August Sunday Nights’ At United Church Of Los Alamos
Rick Cormier will teach drumming at ‘August Sunday Nights’ at the United Church. Courtesy photo
United Church News:
Rick Cormier will be a special guest to teach everyone drumming at “August Sunday Nights” at the United Church of Los Alamos, 2525 Canyon Road.
As an innovative take on Vacation Bible School, Children’s Minister Laura Loving is offering “August Sunday Nights” for the whole family, not just for children.
Each August Sunday, plan on two hours, 5-7 p.m., packed with games, creative activities, food and Bible stories from the Acts of the Apostles, hence the theme, LIGHTS, CAMERA, Read More
Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Claims Office Update
FEMA News:
The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office announced a partnership with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that enables eligible claimants to receive five years of flood insurance protection, with premiums paid by the Claims Office.
The NFIP provides flood insurance to property owners, renters, and businesses:
- The Claims Office/NFIP partnership will enable eligible claimants to receive five years of flood insurance protection, with premiums paid by the Claims Office. The Claims Office staff is signing up eligible claimants for an initial one-year flood insurance
Beef & Yak Back At Los Alamos Farmer’s Market Thursday
Fr. Glenn: Better Than Sacrifice
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
“I’m sorrrryyy!”
That is a phrase we hear very commonly, sincerely or no. Many times public figures who put foot-in-mouth and then instantly criticized on social media become concerned about having offended (or perhaps about loss of revenue, or votes) and showily beg forgiveness, whether actually sorry or not. More universally are the missteps in we commoners’ lives—forget a birthday or anniversary, break something of value, etc. Yet when wronged the good person seeks to be merciful and give the other the benefit of the doubt, yet we’ve all also been burnt by our good intentions Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of July 24, 2023
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Construction news for the week of July 24, 2023.
Public Works Project:
Los Alamos County Public Works’ staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. For more information, email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the Public Works’ Project webpage at lacnm.com/PW-Projects. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays. Public Works officials thank the community in advance Read More
LAJI Hosts Talk With Simon Wisenthal Center’s Rabbi Abraham Cooper & Writer/Activist Kinue Tokudome July 24
LAJI News:
Los Alamos-Japan Institute (LAJI) invites the public to join Clifton Truman Daniel, grandson of President Truman and LAJI Founder Dr. Judith Stauber for a conversation with Simon Wiesenthal Center Co-Founder Rabbi Abraham Cooper and writer/activist Kinue Tokudome. Hear about the current state of antisemitism, holocaust denial and perceptions of Israel in the United States and Japan today.
The talk will begin at 5 p.m. Monday, July 24.
Visit https://laji.us to register and join the conversation. Questions will be welcomed.
Rabbi Cooper is an expert on hate and terrorism, is Read More
I 25 SB Exit Ramp To St. Francis Drive Closed Today
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with Brasier Asphalt Inc. will be closing the southbound exit ramp (exit 282B) from I 25 to St. Francis Drive starting at 6:30 a.m. today for repaving.
Work is expected to be completed by 2 p.m. and the ramp will be reopened at that time.
Motorists are advised to use caution, obey posted speed limits, expect delays and plan accordingly.
Please check the NMRoads.com website for updates. Read More
Mountaineers July 25 Meeting: Traversing Wind River Range
An alpine lake high in the Wind River range. Courtesy photo
By WILLIAM PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers
The Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting, Tuesday July 25, will be held in-person with a hybrid adjunct. Tanja Pietraß will speak about “Traversing the Wind River Range.”.
With her friend David, Pietraß crossed the Wind Rivers on foot in August of 2022, starting at the Green Lakes and exiting at Big Sandy, covering about 86 miles. Despite the long drive (14 hours), climbing a wrong pass, a moose in camp, a run-in with a “bear” and daily rain showers, she enjoyed the Wind Rivers climb to the top of Read More
Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum Presents ‘Artificial Intelligence, Philosophy, Science, Peril, And Promise’ July 25
LAFSF News:
Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum (LAFSF) presents “Artificial Intelligence, Philosophy, Science, Peril, and Promise” by Dr. James Carroll at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 at SALA Event Centre. Food trucks will be available in the parking lot.
Recent advances in Artificial Intelligence have surprised many, and have led to an intense discussion about issues surrounding their safety and ethical use. In this lecture we will try to address some of the philosophical questions surrounding AI, such as “Can computers think?”, “Do they understand?”, “WHAT do they understand?”, “Are they Read More
