Posts From The Road: Red Oak II Near Carthage
General Store: The Red Oak General Store was operated by Lowell Davis’s father. Davis spent many hours in the store and this is where he learned to paint and sculpt. The store was moved to Red Oak II and restored in 1987. The interior has many features of the original store, but also contains several tables that can be used for a meeting or gathering space today. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Blacksmith Shop: The Blacksmith Shop is another Red Oak structure that played a part in Lowell Davis’s early years. The shop was operated by Lowell’s great-grandfather and there is no doubt where Lowell Read More
Fr. Glenn: Swallowed Up In Victory
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
In preparation for the great and final Sunday of the liturgical year next weekend (November 23)—the feast of Christ the King—this weekend in the Catholic Mass we are directed to readings reminding us of the approach of that greatly anticipated climax—not just of yet another liturgical year, but our actual going to God by the end of earthly life, whether by death or the actual promised second coming of Jesus.
That inevitable moment is not something we should dread; if we fear that day, we Christians are either not living right, or we need to get more in tune with the faith that we are Read More
Cone Zone Update As Construction Activity Slows For Winter Months
COUNTY News:
Construction activity has slowed for the winter months, so most Cone Zone projects have wrapped up for the season; however, a few remain active.
View current updates and traffic impacts for road construction projects and special events below. Click live links for mapped locations and detailed project information. Active projects will be updated as needed.
Essential services—including mail delivery, trash and recycling collection, and emergency response—will continue throughout each project. Residents and businesses may still experience large equipment and construction Read More
LAPS To Resume Regular Bus Route Services Nov. 17
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Transportation Department has announced that beginning Monday, Nov. 17, all regular school bus route services will resume.
LAPS has been able to hire additional bus drivers who have completed all the training and licensing requirements to drive a school bus. Therefore, the district is now able to cover all routes, including those with service for high school students living on Barranca Mesa and North Mesa.
“We are excited to have more drivers on staff to help meet the transportation needs of our students and families,” LAPS Transportation Director Read More
United Church Celebrates Custodian Cesar Ojeda And Youth Pastor Keith Lewis On 20 Years Of Employment
Youth Pastor Keith Lewis and Custodian Cesar Ojeda at The United Church of Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Twenty years ago, the United Church of Los Alamos hired custodian Cesar Ojeda to help take care of not just the buildings, but the entire 4-acre property of native woodland and lawn areas. Ojeda has more than fulfilled his duties of keeping the physical plant and grounds in beautiful shape. He, often assisted by his wife Ana Maria, can be found cleaning floors, helping to set up and clean up for the many events and programs at the church, as well as assisting in the Thrift Shop throughout Read More
NM Junior Foodie’s Review: Beef & Leaf Cafe
Anasazi bean chili and fried artichokes appetizer. Courtesy/NM Junior Foodie
Chef Laura Crucet and NM Junior Foodie. Courtesy/NM Junior Foodie
By BECKY RUTHERFORD
On behalf of NM Junior Foodie
Have you been to Beef and Leaf Cafe lately? They have an all-new menu for fall, and also a great fundraiser going on right now. Menus can be viewed here.
My foodie son and I decided to split some dishes. We started with the Anasazi Bean Chili; slow- cooked anasazi beans, braised beef short rib, in a rich, savory red chile garlic broth. This was a really great chili, classic but with a nice twist from the richness Read More
Poems In Honor Of 80th Anniversary Of End Of WWII
Frances Matilda Kramer, center, kept a set of poems from WWII. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
In recognition of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II this month, Los Alamos resident John Eklund is sharing poems his mother, Frances Matilda Kramer, received during her time as a member of the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service in the U.S. Naval Reserve during WWII.
Eklund said his mother, a native of Los Angeles, achieved the rank of 2nd Lieutenant J.G. and was stationed at the Pacific Fleet administrative office in San Francisco. The poems, he said, were found after her death. Read More
Travel: Discover ‘Gibraltar Of The Pacific’ When You Visit Morro Bay In California
Morro Rock in Morro Bay State Park in California. Photo by Debbie Stone
By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
It’s big, bold and beautiful. And it’s hard to miss. It’s Morro Rock, also known as the “Gibraltar of the Pacific” for its distinctive crown-shape. Standing over 580 feet tall, this formation is ginormous, the size of an island, and it’s a top attraction on the central California coast in Morro Bay.
This State Historic Landmark, which is situated within Morro Bay State Park, has a lengthy geological history, as it was formed about 23 million years ago. It’s a remnant of a once-live Read More
Scenes From Recent Visit To St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Scene from a recent visit by area residents Rick and Liddie Martinez to St. Patrick’s Cathedral on 5th Avenue between 50th/51st streets in New York City. Photo by Liddie Martinez
A view of a portion of the exterior of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. Photo by Liddie Martinez
History & Heritage of St. Patrick’s Cathedral
New York’s Great Cathedral mirrors the story of the city itself. Created to affirm the ascendance of religious freedom and tolerance, St. Patrick’s Cathedral was built in the democratic spirit, paid for not only by the contributions of thousands of poor immigrants Read More
McQuiston: How Modern Cars Spy On You – And What Data They Collect
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
Most of us think of our cars as pretty simple: you get in, you drive, you park, you’re done.
But newer cars … they’re not really “machines” anymore. They’re rolling computers. And like most computers, they’re constantly collecting data — often a lot more than people realize.
Some of it is harmless. Some of it is useful. And some of it is, honestly, a little uncomfortable once you see the full picture.
Let’s take a calm, clear look at what’s actually being gathered and why.
Your Car Tracks How You Drive
Your vehicle is paying attention Read More
Fr. Glenn: Temple To Temple
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
An interesting and somewhat unusual feast for Catholics this weekend (Nov. 9)—the feast of the dedication of the basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome. Like the cathedral in Santa Fe is the central church of the Archdiocese, St. John Lateran is the cathedral of the city of Rome and the actual cathedral of the pope in his role as Bishop of Rome. St. John Lateran is the oldest church in Rome, first dedicated in the 300s after Constantine legalized Christianity. Thus, it is considered the “mother” of all Catholic churches—many considering it the mother church of all Christianity. Read More
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy & FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford Outline Series Of Proactive Actions To Maintain Safety In National Air Space
FAA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford today outlined the proactive actions the FAA will take to maintain the highest standards of safety in the national airspace system. This includes achieving a temporary 10 percent reduction in flights at 40 high traffic airports across the country.
Since the beginning of the shutdown, controllers have been working without pay, and staffing triggers at air traffic facilities across the country have been increasing. This has resulted in increased Read More
Best Of Liddie’s Recipes: Posole
Posole. Photo by Liddie Martinez
By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley
Corn has been revered as a sacred crop for thousands of years and has been used for ceremonial and religious purposes. Posole, in most Hispanic homes, is a symbol of celebration. Often made for family gatherings and special events, it is a longstanding custom to make posole as the holidays commence.
In my family the women gathered in the kitchen to share stories while sharing the work. It is still a time-honored tradition. Cooking always included multiple generations and while the younger cousins learned the oral history of Read More
New Los Alamos Book Club Invites Public Participation
Book cover of ‘Industry of Lies: Media, Academia, and the Israeli-Arab Conflict’. Courtesy image
COMMUNITY News:
The Los Alamos community is invited to join a book discussion group sponsored by Stand With Us, an international, nonpartisan Israel education organization that inspires and educates people of all ages and backgrounds, challenges misinformation, and fights antisemitism.
This is a follow-up to the movie and discussion at the SALA Los Alamos Event Center on Oct. 9, where we showed the film “October H8te”. The group intends to educate about antisemitism and the Israeli-Arab Read More
Fr. Theophan: Commemoration Of Saint Olga Of Alaska, First Orthodox Female Native-American Saint
Matushka Olga, now Saint Olga of Alaska. Courtesy photo
By FATHER THEOPHAN
Rector
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
On Sunday, Nov. 9, this year, will be the first Orthodox commemoration of a newly glorified Saint. Saint Olga of Alaska. She is the first female Native-American Saint to be recognized by the Orthodox Church. Her story should give us all comfort and encouragement in these difficult times:
Feb. 3, 1916, in the village of Kwethluk, a daughter was born to the Native Yup’ik people. Her Yup’ik name, Arrsamquq, signifies being lowly, hidden, or unadorned—like a seed quietly sown in Read More
County: Water Repair Prompts West Road Closure
COUNTY News:
West Road from Diamond Drive to Fairway Drive will be closed to traffic in both directions 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday while water distribution crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) repair a large water leak.
During that time, West Road will be closed to semi-trucks between Fairway Drive and N.M. 502. Anyone else wishing to drive on that portion of West Road will need to detour through Western Area using Trinity Drive, 43rd Street, and Fairway Drive to access it.
At this time, DPU’s crews do not expect this repair to require any water disruptions for the properties Read More
New Mexico Department Of Transportation Invites Public To I-40 Miyamura Interchange Study Meeting Thursday Nov. 13
NMDOT News:
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is studying ways to improve the I-40 Miyamura Interchange in Gallup, New Mexico—and NMDOT wants your input!
The study is exploring options to:
- Improve traffic flow and reduce congestion
- Lower crash rates
- Enhance safety for people walking and biking along Miyamura Drive
Come learn about the alternatives being considered and share your feedback. Your voice will help shape the recommendations before the study wraps up in early 2026.
Can’t make it in person? You can still share your thoughts by phone, by email, or online through Read More
Los Alamos Real Estate Market Report: 3rd Quarter 2025
By RYAN MAUPIN
REALTOR
RE/MAX First
Greetings, Los Alamos! The third quarter of 2025 is in the books, so it’s time for our latest real estate update for Los Alamos County.
Overall, this year’s market activity has been very similar to last year. From January – September 2025, we had 220 reported sales in Los Alamos County, compared with 221 reported sales during the same time period last year.
As with most of the country, we have seen home prices drop slightly this year. The 2025 average sales price has dropped from $624,512 in 2024 to $597,783 from January – September 2025. Similarly, Read More
Posts From The Road: Texas Roadside Oddities
Outlaw Gas Station: During the prohibition era, many establishments secretly began to appear with one product in mind, moonshine. Often these businesses appeared to be legitimate establishments such as a gas station or other common business but moonshine sales were king. This gas station may have sold more moonshine than gas back in the day. The old station is in Glen Rose, Texas. The structure was constructed with stone, bricks, and petrified wood. Petrified wood was plentiful in the area and widely used in buildings in the area. After the prohibition era ended, the business but the shell of Read More
Fr. Glenn: Saints…and Sinners
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Happy November everyone! Hard to believe we’re nearing the end of 2025 already. Ah, precious time. It’s like the words of that country song about the centenarian: “Don’t blink…A hundred years goes faster than you think.”
Yep, the time goes fast, and before you know it, we all inevitably look at the end of earthly life. Society tends to look at that end as tragic, but we Christians … not so much. As God is the master of life, we should not seek, and certainly never hasten, the end of life, but our greatest hope lies after this life with a future life with Him. As St. Paul so famously Read More