Interfaith Los Alamos Kicks Off Coat Drive For Refugees
Interfaith Los Alamos News:
As Winter sets in, Interfaith Los Alamos is once again collecting coats and gift cards for refugees, beginning Nov. 11 and running through Sunday, Nov. 23.
Lutheran Family Services takes its job seriously to support legal refugees through the complicated processes to become productive citizens in the United States, to hopefully be safe and make a home. Interfaith Los Alamos and Lutheran Family Services thank Los Alamos for its continued generosity to help those in need.
Although funds have been cut for the coming years, there is a refugee contingency in Albuquerque Read More
All Shall Be Well: For Such Is The Kingdom of God
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill and The Rev. Lynn Finnegan. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By The Rev. Mary Ann Hill
Rector
Trinity on the Hill
October 31-November 2 is what the Church sometimes calls “Allhallowtide.” These three days include All Saints/Hallows’ Eve on October 31, All Saints’ Day on November 1, and All Souls’ Day on November 2. This is the time of year when we intentionally remember that “great cloud of witnesses” of which St. Paul speaks.
Besides the official Saints of the Church, we also remember the ordinary Read More
Atomic City Transit Concludes Saturday Service Pilot Program, Seeks Feedback
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit (ACT) concluded its Saturday service pilot program with ACT MyRide on October 25, 2025. The County expresses thanks to all the riders who made the program a success by utilizing the service, and are grateful to customers who provided insight by taking the survey and sharing about their transit experience.
For 13 weeks, beginning Aug. 2, 2025, ACT was able to provide transportation service for Los Alamos and White Rock on Saturdays with its MyRide on-demand program, when traditional bus service is not provided.
Following is an overview of the successful pilot Read More
State Police To Conduct Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across New Mexico In November 2025
NMSP News:
Statewide – State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during November 2025.
We 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 the Read More
Op-Ed: Support For Española Pathways Shelter
By Pastor Russ Hall
Valley View United Methodist
We all know that the pain of addiction, grief, and homelessness runs deeply within this community. We see the symptoms of decades of systems, structures, and neglect that is tearing families apart. We do not have to bring in outsiders to fill the Española Pathways Shelter because it is full with our sons and daughters, nieces and nephews, friends and community members who would otherwise be bereft.
The Española Pathways Shelter is a presence of hope in this community to those who have lost hope. We cannot imagine, nor do we want our community to endure Read More
Fr. Glenn: Not Me But Thee
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Have you ever noticed how politicians say “I” and “me” a lot? I mean … how can you not have? And their minions praise them to the skies … at least in press conferences; who knows what is said behind closed doors? Whether presidents, governors, mayors … representatives, senators, etc., so many seem to do it. But in a way it appears to diminish the actions of their subordinates who actually get things done. Anyone who has been in the military knows that officers oftentimes are praised though it’s the sergeants and the lower ranks who do the work. Even in churches, we priests and Read More
Posts From The Road: Wimberley Glassworks In Texas
Shaping the Glass: Glassblower Wes Sweetser rolls a glass piece across the marver. The glass is attached to the blowpipe and rolled across the surface to create symmetry. After a short time, the piece is warmed again to keep the glass soft and pliable, which gives the artist more time to refine the process. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
The Blowpipe: The blowpipe is an essential tool for glassblowing. The tool is designed to gather the liquid glass from the furnace. The artist then blows through the pipe to form the initial bubble of glass. The blowpipe is long enough to allow the glassblower Read More
Life After 50: Homecoming 2025!
Angela Aldrich, Pharm D Class of 1995, top right, Sylvester Jones ISU football receiver and running back 1989-1992, top left, and their daughter Amelia Jones, center, with friends, at the ISU Bengals game Sept. 6 at UNM in Albuquerque. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
ISU Class of 1991 graduate Bernadette Lauritzen and her husband and Navy sidekick Chad represented USU at a Sept. 6 game in Albuquerque. ISU holds its homecoming game today in Pocatello, Idaho. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Champions of Youth Ambitions
I graduated in 1986 from Edgewater Read More
Final Cone Zone Of 2025 Season: Week Of Oct. 27
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County services such as mail delivery, trash and recycling collection, and emergency services will be maintained for each project detailed below.
Residents and businesses will often experience large equipment and construction noise. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to always use caution and slow down around construction activities and avoid entering work zones outside of designated detour paths.
Note: This is the final Cone Zone report for the 2025 construction season.
Road and Utility Work:
Get all the latest updates for projects, road construction, Read More
Lane Closure On West Road Scheduled For Wednesday
COUNTY News:
Traffic on West Road will be reduced to one lane on Wednesday, Oct. 22, between Fairway Drive and the Los Alamos County Ice Rink.
Drivers should expect delays due to flagging operations and are encouraged to take alternate routes that day.
The closure is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to allow Water Production crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to repair a water line.
Direct questions or concerns to the Customer Care Center at 505.662.8333 or email CustomerCare@losalamosnm.gov.
Map depicting the area on West Road that will be reduced to one lane on Wednesday, Read More
Visit Los Alamos Farmers Market Thursday … Come Hungry & Support Local Foods
Update: Eastbound Lane Reopened On Diamond Drive
Scene of the disabled truck and trailer, which caused one eastbound lane to be closed this evening on Diamond Drive. The roadway is now reopened. Courtesy/LAC
Scene of the trailer being towed this evening from the area of Diamond Drive and Arkansas. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
As of 8:10 p.m. today, Oct. 20, Los Alamos County officials report that the disabled truck and trailer have been towed from the area of Diamond Drive and Arkansas.
The eastbound lane has been fully reopened.
Earlier this evening, one eastbound lane had been closed on Diamond Drive when the truck and trailer became disabled. Read More
Diamond Drive Eastbound Reduced To One Lane At Arkansas Due To Disabled Truck And Trailer
COUNTY News:
As of 4:45 p.m. today, Los Alamos County officials report that eastbound traffic on Diamond Drive at Arkansas is reduced to one lane due to a disabled truck and trailer.
Motorists are advised to expect delays and exercise caution in the area.
The estimated time to reopen the lane is not yet known. Read More
All Shall Be Well: In Need Of A Pilgrimage?
A recent view of Chartres Cathedral, a Catholic cathedral in Chartres, France, about 50 miles southwest of Paris. Photo by Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb
By Deacon Cynthia Z. Biddlecomb
(ELCA) retired
On a recent visit to France, with the help of knowledgeable guides, my eyes were opened to the symbolic way that churches were laid out in medieval times. Ancient church architecture was very specific and intentional: the medieval building is often cruciform in shape, and stained-glass windows were used to visually teach the faith. I learned there’s more to it.
As one enters a medieval church, the Read More
Posts From The Road: Arcadia Round Barn In Oklahoma
Arcadia Round Barn: The Arcadia Round Barn is a landmark in the town of Arcadia, Okla. Seen at the bottom of the photo is the Route 66 highway, which passes through the small farming community north of Oklahoma City. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Entrance: The entrance doors to the round barn are seen from this side of the structure. The downstairs serves as a local museum with displays of tools and equipment used by pioneers. The ground floor includes a gift shop. The upper floor, reached by the exterior steps, leads to the only entrance upstairs. Workers saw the value of a local gathering Read More
Fr. Glenn: The Best Revenge
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
A violent passion that most—if not all—of us have suffered is the desire for revenge against wrongs—wrongs against ourselves and to our loved ones, or even for blatant injuries done towards the innocent. Who has not experienced wrath when witnessing injustices? In fact, we viscerally tend not toward parity retribution or justice, but excessive revenge—the “destroy my house and I’ll destroy your life” mentality. People are killed for even trivial road-rage-causing “offenses”!
The ancient wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, although a pagan philosopher, holds a truth that resonates Read More
New Mexico Association of REALTORS®: September Home Sales Up 12% Year-Over-Year Across State
New Mexico Association of REALTORS® News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico’s housing market held steady in September 2025, with 1,725 home sales, marking a 0.4% increase from August’s 1,718 and a 12.6% rise year-over-year from the 1,532 homes sold in September 2024.
The median sold price climbed to $364,500, up 1.25% from the previous month and 7% higher than a year ago.
These figures reflect a market that remains active and resilient heading into fall, with moderate monthly growth and continued strong demand compared to last year.
County Comparisons
Bernalillo County: Bernalillo County’s housing Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Oct. 20
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County services such as mail delivery, trash and recycling collection, and emergency services will be maintained for each project detailed below.
Residents and businesses will often experience large equipment and construction noise. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to always use caution and slow down around construction activities and avoid entering work zones outside of designated detour paths.
Road and Utility Work:
North Mesa & North Community Pavement Preservation Project
- Location: 39th, 37th, 36th, North Mesa Road, San Ildefonso Road, Stoneview
Travel: Tour A Unique Subterranean Realm At California’s Lake Shasta Caverns
Colorful light show shines on the formations. Photo by Debbie Stone
Welcome to Shasta Caverns. Photo by Debbie Stone
By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
Cave tours are high on my list of fun and fascinating adventures. And I’ve taken many of them over the years, from Mammoth Caves and Wind Cave to Kartchner Caverns and Carlsbad Caverns. Wherever I travel, I always seek them out, as I never tire of exploring nature’s underground wildernesses.
My latest tour was of Lake Shasta Caverns in California. Located 25 miles north of Redding, in the foothills of Mt. Shasta, these caves are Read More
Reminder: Be A Better Dad Today … ‘10 Tools’ Conference This Saturday At Los Alamos Church Of Christ
Speaker Ambassador Gregory Slayton
COMMUNITY News:
The “Be a Better Dad Today” conference is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., this Saturday, Oct. 18, at Los Alamos Church of Christ, 2323 Diamond Drive. Free registration and lunch will be provided.
The Honorable Gregory W. Slayton, best-selling author and father of four, doesn’t beat around the bush: “Being a good dad isn’t only vital for the future of our families and our society … it is critical to our own development as men.”
Be a Better Dad Today is an inspirational and practical guidebook for every father who wants to become the best dad he can be for his Read More