The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Invites All To 32nd Annual Creche Show Dec. 5-6 At 1967 18th St.
Nativity scene from the 2023 Creche Show. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Nativity scene from the 2023 Creche Show. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Scene from the 2022 Creche Show, featuring nativities from around the world. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
TOTH: From Darkness To Light – A Service Of Lessons And Carols For Advent
TOTH News:
In a recent Facebook post, travel writer Rick Steves extolled the virtues of one of his “favorite British experiences” – choral evensong in an English cathedral. But evensong, and the wider English choral tradition, doesn’t just happen in cathedrals, but in thousands of parish churches throughout Britain and the Anglican Communion, including here in Los Alamos.
A significant part of this choral tradition is the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. In the weeks following the end of World War I, the chaplain of King’s College, Cambridge, Eric Milner-White, introduced a new Read More
Travel: Modernity Meets Ancient Charm In Casablanca
Casablanca sign at Mohammed V Square. Photo by Debbie Stone
Arab League Park. Photo by Debbie Stone
By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
Casablanca is Morocco’s largest city and economic hub, boasting a major port, but many travelers bypass it, using it only as their entrance and exit point in the country. Perhaps this is because its modern appearance doesn’t fit their romanticized vision of Morocco, lacking the allure of beloved tourist hot spots like Marrakesh or Fes.
During my recent trip to this North African country, I decided to spend two days in Casablanca to check it out Read More
Posts From The Road: Gary’s Gay Parita
Gary’s Gay Parita: A view of the front of the gas station at Gary’s Gay Parita reveals just a sampling of what visitors will see while roaming around the grounds of the station. The original gas station burned in 1955 and business ceased. Gary Turner and some relatives constructed this replica Sinclair station in 2003. The purpose of the station was to provide a place for travelers to stop and see items from the period when the original station was in operation. This station did not sell gas. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
George: George Bowick sits on the porch of the gift shop located adjacent Read More
Fr. Glenn: Getting Travel Ready
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Wow. The season of Advent begins today (Nov. 30 this year). Already. And yet Advent for Christians a time of watchful hope. In this special time we are invited to lift our eyes toward two horizons: the first, remembrance of the first coming of Jesus at Christmas; the second, His final coming in glory at the end of time. Because how we prepare for one reveals how we are preparing for the other.
In today’s Catholic Mass Gospel reading, Jesus says, “Stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come,” and to emphasize the point, He recalls the story of Noah, when people were Read More
All Shall Be Well: Slow Down, Advent Is Here
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, and The Rev. Mary Ann Hill. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Deacon Amy Schmuck
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
As you read this, Christian communities have celebrated the beginning of a new liturgical church year with this Sunday, Nov. 30. Advent season is here! What I most appreciate is that the messages in our church lectionary readings, the rhythm of our worship, and the music we use is counter-cultural to the hype, consumerism, stress, rush, and pressures of our society in December. We begin a new Read More
Construction Project To Rebuild I-40 East Of Gallup To Go Into Partial Suspension Beginning Dec. 1
NMDOT News:
Construction on the project to rebuild I-40 east of Gallup will go into partial suspension beginning Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. The project stretches from Milepost 41.921 to Milepost 44.867 on I-40 east of Gallup.
Traffic Impacts
During partial suspension, crews will work on activities that are not part of the critical path.
The following traffic impacts will remain in place:
- Westbound I-40 will have two lanes of traffic open westbound; and
- Eastbound I-40 will have two lanes of traffic open eastbound.
Full construction activities are scheduled to resume in April 2026, and the project Read More
Rabbi Jack: Pilgrims And A Jewish Pilgrimage Festival
Rabbi Jack Shlachter in front of a Sukkah (temporary booth). Courtesy/Beverly M. Post
By Rabbi Jack Shlachter
Los Alamos Jewish Center
If you’re like me, you are probably still trying to work off some of the extra calories that you consumed over a Thanksgiving meal. Rather than exercise, however, I thought I’d address a question that came up recently regarding whether or not Thanksgiving is truly a secular holiday. As the sole rabbi in Los Alamos (I jokingly sometimes say that I’m the Chief Rabbi of Los Alamos), I therefore recently reexamined the origins of the holiday of Thanksgiving.
Tom’s 2025 Thanksgiving Thankful List
By TOM GARRISON
© 2025 Tom Garrison
Each November. I compose a “Thanksgiving Thankful List” for the preceding year. My wife, Deb, and I enjoy our life in red rock southern Utah and have many things for which we are thankful.
I hope sharing them brings a smile and acknowledgement that even the seldom thought of can be a source of thankfulness.
Below is my 2025 list.
- Southwest Utah has grown enormously in the last 15 years. Because of that I’m thankful for street signs. I’m an old guy and getting around is hard enough. Without street signs to guide me, I’d probably end up in the twilight zone.
- I’m thankful
LAPS Announces Dec. 1 Is Ride The Bus Day!
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) is encouraging all eligible students to ride the school bus to or from school on Monday, Dec. 1, as part of “Ride the Bus” Day.
This initiative not only helps the environment but also funds the LAPS Transportation Department.
The goal is to have 1,000 riders.
Two days a year, the New Mexico Public Education Department has each school district tally student ridership for transportation funding: once in December, and again in February.
The school district receives funding for school bus transportation based on the number of students who ride the bus on Read More
Fr. Glenn: Tossing Out Garbage
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
I saw a good inspirational video on social media the other day. It began with a driver’s angry tirade at a cab driver after a narrow miss almost fender bender, and the cabbie simply just smiled and waved back. The passenger asked him how he could be so calm and so friendly in such a situation. Mr. Cabbie quietly responded that people are like garbage trucks—they collect and carry so much frustration, disappointment and anger, and when the garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it—and sometimes it just happens to be on us. But, realizing this pent up emotion is not really targeted Read More
Posts From The Road: Oklahoma Aquarium
Shark Tunnel: The popular shark exhibit and Shark Tank Adventure Tunnel at the Oklahoma Aquarium leads visitors through the 500,000-gallon shark tank, where they can watch sharks swim around and view the largest number of bull sharks living in an aquarium setting anywhere. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Pot-bellied Seahorse: The Pot-bellied Seahorse is a unique fish. that appears to have a head like a horse, tail of a monkey, and fins of a fish. Seahorses are the only known animal where the male gives birth. The brood pouch is used to hold eggs. The female will deposit up to 700 eggs into Read More
County: Watch For Wildlife On Roadways During Winter Months…
Slow down and stay alert as temperatures drop and days get shorter to avoid wildlife collisions. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
As the temperature drops and the days get shorter, more vehicles will be on the road at times when wildlife are most active: dusk and dawn. Even smaller animals, such as cottontails and jackrabbits, can prove to be hazardous as motorists brake or swerve to avoid a collision.
Follow these simple tips to help reduce the chances of a dangerous collision:
- Slow down and look for movement. Slowing down doesn’t just help avoid a collision; it can reduce the impact if a large animal
All Shall Be Well: Give Thanks In All Circumstances
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. Lynn Finnegan
Former Associate Rector
Church of the Holy Faith, Santa Fe
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” These words from the apostle Paul were intended to encourage the church in Thessalonica, which was getting a little anxious. Paul, and many Christians in the first century, believed the world would end and they would join Read More
United Church Thrift Shop ‘Everything Christmas’ Sale Dec. 6
Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
During Los Alamos’ Winterfest, make the Everything Christmas Sale at the United Church, 2525 Canyon Road, your first stop, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Noon, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.
Graves Hall will be filled with carefully curated gently used donated Holiday décor, clothing, and gifts. As always from the Thrift Shop, all proceeds go to Northern New Mexico charitable programs.
This is the place to get real bargains on indoor and outdoor decorations, Christmas lights and trees, clothing, jewelry, toys, holiday cards, dishes… you name it.
Plentiful Parking with handicapped Read More
‘Lights Of Gisewa’ Farolito Lighting At Jemez Historic Site Dec. 12 & 13—Limited Tickets Now On Sale
A farolito at dusk at a previous ‘Lights of Gisewa’ annual holiday event at Jemez Historic Site. Courtesy/JHS
NMDCA News:
The community is invited to enjoy farolitos, Pueblo dancers, and Native art and music at Jemez Historic Site’s annual holiday event, Lights of Gisewa, 5-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12 and 13, in Jemez Springs.
Walk the glowing farolito-lined paths curving around ancient Gisewa Pueblo and the remains of the San José de los Jemez Mission during this special holiday event.
The evening’s program includes Pueblo dances between two bonfires by the Northern-Southern Read More
Community Invited To Share Feedback Regarding Fleet Conversion Plan And Community-Wide EV Charging Plan
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County invites residents, business owners, landlords, tenants, HOAs, commuters, and all others to attend a public meeting for a presentation of the draft Fleet Conversion Plan and Community-Wide EV Charging Plan.
The meeting is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. and via Zoom for those unable to attend in person.
The County encourages feedback from the community to help shape the future of local transportation and electric vehicle infrastructure across the county.
The Fleet Conversion Plan outlines how the Read More
LAPD UPDATE: Main Hill Road Has Reopened
LAPD News:
UPDATE: The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) reports that the Main Hill Road has reopened following this morning’s two-vehicle accident.
“The Main Hill is now open, and all the involved vehicles have been removed,” Cmdr. Daniel Robert said. “We thank the community for their patience.”
Cmdr. Roberts said that one of the individuals involved in the accident did sustain injuries and was transported to Los Alamos Medical Center for treatment.
The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Department has taken over the scene and will determine whether either driver involved in the accident is cited. Read More
Main Hill Road Closed Due To Two-Vehicle Accident
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) is responding to a two-vehicle accident on the Main Hill Road/N.M. 502.
At this time, the main hill will be shut down in both directions.
Please use the truck route (East Jemez Road) until the road is reopened.
LAPD thanks drivers for their patience as they get help to these motorists.
Check back for updates. Read More
County’s Traffic & Streets Division Snow Response Team Asks For Resident Cooperation During Winter Storms
Scene on Diamond Drive from winter 2024. Post file photo
COUNTY News:
During the winter months, Los Alamos County’s Traffic and Streets Division works hard to ensure safe travel by plowing snow from designated streets and sidewalks. To enhance the effectiveness of snow and ice control operations, the snow response team would like to remind residents that they also play a crucial role in maintaining clear and safe pathways.
To support this effort, residents are asked to:
- To clear sidewalks and driveways within 24 hours of the end of a storm.
- Ensure areas for trash pickup and mail or newspaper delivery