Road Conditions This Morning On Central Avenue
View of road conditions this morning on Central Avenue looking west from 15th Street. Courtesy/LAC webcam Read More
Senate Unanimously Confirms NMDOT Secretary Ricky Serna
New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Cabinet Secretary Ricky Serna received an 11-0 due pass from the Senate Rules Committee today for his confirmation hearing and moving to the Senate Floor was confirmed unanimously in a 36-0 vote at the Roundhouse. Secretary Serna poses for a photo today with his aunt Liddie Martinez who is Regional President of Enterprise Bank & Trust in Los Alamos. Photo by Monique Serna
NMDOT Cabinet Secretary Ricky Serna is pictured here with his wife Monique on the floor of the Senate today at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Photo by Liddie Martinez Read More
Northern Lights Captured On Video In Alaska
The sights and sounds of the Northern Lights are captured on video Tuesday near Anchorage, Alaska. Courtesy video
Fun In Store For Purim At Los Alamos Jewish Center March 6
Children in costume at a previous Purim celebration. Courtesy/LAJC
By Rabbi Jack Shlachter
Los Alamos Jewish Center
Perhaps the most joyous of Jewish holidays is a minor festival known as Purim. The name is translated from the Hebrew word for “lots” based on an incident in the story of the holiday as told in the biblical Book of Esther. It is said that the casting of lots would determine which day would be chosen to annihilate the Jews during the reign of King Ahasuerus and his wicked viceroy, Haman, in the ancient land of Persia. With such a strong antisemitic theme, why did this become a joyous holiday? Read More
Kiwanis In The Community – Pancakes!
Scene of a previous Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast fundraiser. Photo by Morrie Pongratz
By CHERYL PONGRATZ
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
If you’ve heard of Kiwanis, the first thing that probably comes to mind is “Pancake Breakfasts”.
Pancake breakfasts have been a fundraiser for Kiwanis Clubs throughout the organization’s 75- year history in Los Alamos. For the past decade or so, we have held one special pancake breakfast – Breakfast with Santa – with a two-fold purpose to collect canned goods for LA Cares and to accept monetary donations that will support the Foster Children’s Christmas Party for Read More
Post From Alaska: Northern Lights Viewed Early Today
Post from Tok, Alaska near the Canadian border of the northern lights (aurora borealis) taken early this morning while working on a construction project. The best time to see the northern lights in Alaska is late August to mid-April and 11 p.m. to 2 a.m., when the sky is at its darkest and the auroras are the most active. Source: alaska.org. For all its beauty, this spectacular light show is a rather violent event. Energized particles from the sun slam into Earth’s upper atmosphere at speeds of up to 45 million mph, but our planet’s magnetic field protects us from the onslaught – the dramatic process Read More
Posts From The Road: Casa Grande Ruins
Casa & Canopy: The Casa Grande, or great house, is the center piece of this compound at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. A shelter was constructed in 1932 to protect the structure from further decay. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Casa Grande: The Casa Grande is seen beyond walls of a nearby side structure. The Casa Grande is 60 feet by 40 feet and stands four stories high, one of the largest prehistoric buildings in North America. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
The Casa Grande Ruins are located in the Sonoran Desert about Read More
Fr. Glenn: Liar, Liar
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Who among us has never done something they regretted almost immediately. “Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time” is frequently heard, but many times it’s an excuse to justify an action taken when we should have—or actually did—know better.
Now, one need not be a believer in the divine to be able to glean wisdom from religious texts—products of thousands of years of human experience, trial and mistrial. Such is the story of Creation in the first book of the Bible: Genesis.
The books of the Bible are written in different styles—poetry, history, prophecy, etc. Many—likely Read More
Enchantment Chamber Music Presents ‘Seven Last Words Of Christ’ March 24 At San Miguel Chapel In Santa Fe
Sacred music for Lent: The Seven Last Words of Christ, by Franz Josef Haydn presented by ‘Enchantment Chamber Music’ for the San Miguel Chapel Series 3 p.m. March 24 at San Miguel Chapel in Santa Fe. Performers are Ellen Chávez de Leitner and Laura Schneider, violin, Sigrid Karlstrom, viola; David Schepps, cello and Dennis Chavez speaking the words of Christ. $25 admission, proceeds go to upkeep of San Miguel Chapel, St. Michael’s High School and the musicians. Tickets at the door or call 505.920.9728. Courtesy/Enchantment Chamber Music Read More
All Shall Be Well: ‘Lent – Focused On Fractured? Or Heading For Wholeness?’
Clergy from left, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired; Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Assistant Rector Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Courtesy photo
By PASTOR DEB CHURCH
White Rock Presbyterian Church
“…for dust you are and to dust you will return.” (Genesis 3:19b, NIV)
This past Wednesday, Feb. 22, was Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the season of Lent, which will take us, before we know it, to Easter. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
But wait–first, Lent–everyone’s favorite time of year! Who doesn’t look forward to this season of somber self-examination Read More
BELC To Host ‘Lenten University’ Thursdays In March
Courtesy/BELC
BELC News:
The community is invited to attend “Lenten University” 6-8 p.m. every Thursday in March at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church (BELC) at 2390 North Road.
Lenten University is a multi-church gathering that includes a soup supper at 6 p.m., classes at 6:40 p.m., and at 7:30 p.m. a prayer service.
These gatherings of Los Alamos churches are one of the ways that community members traditionally observe the 40-day season of Lent, leading up to Easter.
On each of the five evenings, leaders and members from:
- Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church;
- First United Methodist
Daily Postcard: Snowshoers Trekking At Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: Snowshoers trekking under sunny skies Tuesday at the Valles Caldera National Preserve. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s NRCS National Weather and Climate Center, the VCNP watershed is at about 134% of its average snow water equivalent for the past 30 years. Courtesy/NPSFamily YMCA Offers Adults Free Introduction To Climbing
The Family YMCA is offering an introduction to climbing March 6 through 10. No signup necessary and gear rental fees are waived for this intro opportunity. Learn safety, basic skills on tying knots, hand holds and gear. Monitors will help climbers get started or refresh old knowledge to get ready to send your routes! Courtesy/YMCA Read More
State Police Checkpoints & Saturation Patrols In Counties Across New Mexico In March 2023
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 March 2023.
State Police are 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
NMDOT Cautions Motorists Of Extreme Weather Causing Road Closures And Severe Driving Conditions
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) warns of severe weather and advises motorists to drive cautiously.
According to the National Weather Service, widespread high winds will impact most of New Mexico today. Gusts of 50 to 70 mph are expected creating areas of blowing dust on the eastern plains and blowing snow in the northern and western mountains.
Visibility may be limited. Peak gusts of 80+ mph will be possible over the Sacramento Mountains.
There is a High Wind Warning for most of central, southeast, northeast and a portion of southwest New Mexico. Areas Read More
Community Invited To KofC Lenten Fish Fry At IHM Friday
KofC News:
The community is invited to attend the Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry dinner, which begins this Friday in the Parish Hall at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3700 Canyon Road.
Dinner is 5-7:30 p.m. and will be served each Friday through April 7.
Note: On Friday, March 17, in recognition of St. Patrick’s Day, the Knights of Columbus will be serving Corned Beef and Cabbage.
The Lenten Fish Fry dinners and the St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner cost $20 for adults and $10 for children. Read More
Op-Ed: SB298 Recognizes Vulnerable Housing Situation
By JOANNE DEMICHELE
Silver City
“There’s an investment strategy hiding under the radar that has proven time and time again to be one of the best opportunities for investors, especially in times of uncertainty.” –52TEN–Mobile Home Park Investment Company
The main reason Mobile Home Parks are hot investments is that Mobile Homes are not mobile. It can cost as much to relocate a manufactured home as it would to move a stick-built home. The terms “Mobile Homes” and “Mobile Home Parks” falsely portray these homes and homeowners as portable.
Another reason these investment strategies are Read More
Green Chile Stew At Los Alamos Winter Farmers Market!
Mesa Public Library Presents An Evening With Santa Fe’s Poet Laureate Darryl Lorenzo Wellington Thursday On Zoom
Mesa Public Library presents Santa Fe’s 2021-2023 Poet Laureate Darryl Lorenzo Wellington Feb. 23 for a livestream event. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Mesa Public Library presents Santa Fe’s 2021-2023 Poet Laureate Darryl Lorenzo Wellington for a livestream event 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23.
This event is free to the public; however, registration is required. See below for more information.
In honor of Black History Month, Wellington will discuss the historical trajectory of Black poets from New Mexico and beyond and from the Civil War through Black Lives Matter. Learn how Black poets have Read More
Los Alamos Police Officers To Conduct DWI Checkpoints
Los Alamos Police officers stand in the snow in 2022 at a St. Patrick’s Day DWI Check Point to ensure a safe holiday evening. LAPD reported that no motorists were arrested during that operation. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
Los Alamos Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints; saturation patrols and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in Los Alamos County during the Spring months of 2023.
“Our Department’s Drug Recognition Expert’s (DRE’s) Detective Jemuel Montoya & Corporal Jaime Gonzales are tasked with leading our Department in DWI enforcement Read More
