A mud puddle reflects the spectacular sky that followed Wednesday’s rainstorm in the Pajarito Acres area of White Rock. Photo by Katy Korkos Read More
Udall Votes to Cut New Mexico Taxes
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M. voted Wednesday to extend tax cuts for more than 98 percent of New Mexico middle-class families. The Middle Class Tax Relief Bill, S. 3412, passed the Senate by a vote of 51-48.“The average New Mexico family of four makes less than $45,000 a year and extending tax cuts for them is critical,” Udall said. “The bill we passed today would benefit 98 percent of New Mexico families and businesses to help keep our economy moving forward.”
The Senate-passed package continues tax cuts for 97 percent of small businesses and
Rain Washes Out 15th Street Today
COUNTY News:
The road construction activities on 15th Street between Trinity and Central Avenue were flooded with this afternoon’s rain event, making the roadway impassable.
This section of 15th Street has been closed until conditions improve. RMCI will be working diligently to reopen this road as soon as possible.
Motorists are urged to use 20th Street or Knecht Street as alternative routes. Those wishing to access businesses in this section of 15th Street are asked to park off Deacon Street and are reminded to use area crosswalks.
For additional information, please contact Read More
Golf Course Springs a Leak
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County staff announced today that there is a water leak in a pressurized irrigation line at the Los Alamos Golf Course.
The irrigation line, which serves the Golf Course south of Diamond Drive has been shut off and water trucks are being used to water the greens, tee boxes and fairways until irrigation service can be restored.
County staff will be running a camera through the irrigation line in an attempt to isolate the leak location and damage.
Once the extent of damage is assessed, the appropriate repairs will be made. If the leak cannot be accessed from either shoulder, Read More
WHITE ROCK’S ART & ARTISANS MARKET: Call for Patrons
The Los Alamos Creative District will be having its first Art Market this Sunday, July 29.
The location will be an outdoor space held at the Hive at 134 N.M. 4 in White Rock.
The market will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is free to the public who attend.
The Hive is also close by the parking and shuttle stop for the Bandelier National Monument.
We will be featuring several local artists. Michael Martinez who creates Native Jewelry, Jennifer Moss who makes handmade ethnic jewelry, Gadiel Ramirez who specializes in homemade chili and corn decorations along with produce. Read More
New Beginnings Church Fire Still a Mystery
LAFD News:
As of Tuesday, July 24, the Los Alamos County Fire Department, New Mexico State Fire Marshal Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms are still in the process of conducting an investigation into the origin and cause of the July 4 fire, which destroyed the chapel at the New Beginnings Church, 112 East Road.
At the present time, the fire is still classified as “under investigation” and information is still being gathered and processed.
The process of fire investigation is complex and takes time and resources to come to a conclusion of what took place before and Read More
Council and DPU Wrestle with Rising Sewer Costs
Los Alamos County Council members held a joint work session with the Department of Public Utilities Board, County officials and DPU officials to discuss sewer conditions and rate issues Tuesday night at Fire Station 3 in White Rock. No action was taken during the meeting. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Department of Public Utilities Manager John Arrowsmith, right, addresses the need to replace the aging infrastructure of the local sewer system as DPU Deputy Manager Bob Westervelt listens. In 2011, the County Council approved a 10 percent rate increase and Arrowsmith said at the Read More
Dixie Girl Opens for Dinner this Thursday!
Denise Lane. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Owner Denise Lane of the Dixie Girl on Central Avenue announced that her restaurant will begin serving dinner 5-9 p.m., three days a week beginning Thursday, July 26.
The Dixie Girl will serve dinner 5-9 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and continue to serve lunch 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Lane explained that alcoholic beverages will not be served at the restaurant because she must wait 100 days for her liquor license to become effective, which is the end of August.
At that time she will open the restaurant Read More
Steven Guldan Talks to Rotary about Sustainable Agricultural Science
ROTARY News:
Steven Guldan, right, professor and superintendent of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at UNM selects a ticket from Rotarian Kevin Honnell for the Club’s weekly free lunch drawing Tuesday at the Dixie Girl Restaurant. Guldan spoke to the group about the Sustainable Agricultural Science Center at Alcalde. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The NMSU Alcalde Sustainable Agriculture Science Center staff in cooperation with the NMSU Cooperative Extension Service invites the public to attend its Field Day Program at Alcalde Wednesday, Read More
Flowers Make Fragrant Sleeping Quarters
Bees discovered sleeping in a solitary white flower. Photo by Leland S. Lehman
Photo by Leland S. Lehman
A one day bloom growing in the Gila Wilderness. Photo by Leland S. Lehman Read More