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Cone Zone: Week Of May 8, 2023
COUNTY News:
The projects listed in this section are being managed by County Public Works staff through contractors. For more information, email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150 or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link at www.losalamosnm.us.
Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Public Works Projects:
33rd / 34th St. Road and Utility Improvements
TLC Plumbing and Utility will continue working on the utility portion of the Read More
Los Alamos Police Conducting Sobriety Checkpoints
Los Alamos Police conducted a sobriety checkpoint, saturation patrol, and registration, insurance and driver’s license checkpoint Friday night on Diamond Drive. LAPD joins state police efforts across New Mexico working to bring awareness to the dangers of drinking and driving. State police say these checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, adding that hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the right decision not to drive impaired. Read More
Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary To Host Spring Arts & Crafts Fair At IHM Parish Hall Saturday May 13
Fr. Glenn: ‘What IS Truth?’
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
“What is truth?” – one of the most famous and philosophical lines of the Christian Gospels, uttered musingly by the Roman governor of Judea Pontius Pilate in his dialogue with Jesus prior to Jesus’ condemnation and crucifixion. (John 18:38)
We find that the answer to this poignant, and yet essential, question becoming ever more fleeting and elusive in our day. Daily is news about the rise of artificial intelligence (“AI”) and its ever-increasing ability to mimic authors, poets, artists, etc., until reproductions and “works” are almost indistinguishable from the original Read More
Purgatory Resort Celebrates Neverending 2022/23 Season
April 29 photoshoot at Purgatory Resort. Courtesy/Purgatory Resort
PURGATORY News:
DURANGO, Colo. — Purgatory Resort is excited to extend ski season weekends into May this spring, thanks to significant snowfall and ideal temperatures – a feat accomplished only once before in the resort’s 58-year history.
“We’re making the most of this spectacular winter by skiing and riding our way into summer,” Dave Rathbun said, Purgatory’s General Manager. “When our region receives this much natural snowfall, you can bet we’re doing everything we can to stay open. It’s an opportunity to notch Read More
Houck: Downsizing At Retirement
By DAVID HOUCK
Qualifying Broker
Atomic Realty
DOWNSIZING – Many older Americans are choosing to go smaller and downsize when retiring. Moving is a stressful experience, at any age, and downsizing for retirement carries unique challenges. Downsizing involves letting go of 60 to 80 percent of the belongings that took you decades to accumulate.
DOWNSIZING ADVANTAGES
Saving money is one of the primary reasons people downsize in retirement. Less expensive housing is an easy way to increase your budget and your retirement savings.
Some financial advantages of downsizing in retirement include: Read More
TOTH Holds Sneaker Fundraiser For House Of Hope
A scene from a previous house build by House of Hope in Juarez, Mexico. Courtesy/TOTH
A scene from a previous house build by House of Hope in Juarez, Mexico. Courtesy/TOTH
TOTH News:
Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church is holding an athletic shoe drive fundraiser during the entire month of May to raise money for House of Hope – a House Build Project in Juarez, Mexico.
Proceeds will be put toward the cost of building a simple home for a family in need. The community is invited to participate by bringing any old pairs of tennis shoes to the lower lot at Trinity on the Hill and dropping them in the clearly Read More
Calvary Chapel Hosts Women’s Ministry Talk May 19
CALVARY CHAPEL News:
Karen Warin of Navigators Ministry will give a talk, “Come to the Banquet: An Invitation to Experience God with All Your Senses,” 5-8:45 p.m. May 19 at Calvary Chapel, 850 North Mesa Road.
This ministry was born out of Warin’s desire to connect more intimately with her Father. For the past 13 years, she has sought and developed creative ways to walk with God. For more information, you can go to her website at www.cometothebanquet.com.
Warin’s Background
Warin has been involved with ministry to women for over 30 years. Since 2001 she has been on staff with The Navigators; a worldwide Read More
County To Host Public Meeting To Present Draft Of Los Alamos Short-Term Rentals Program May 17
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Community Development Department (CDD) will host a public meeting to solicit feedback on the first draft of its Short-term Rental (STR) Program 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 17 at the White Rock Fire Station #3 at 129 N.M. 4.
The public is encouraged to attend a presentation by the Project Team (CDD staff, Wilson & Company consultants, and Steering Committee members) and a Q&A session planned for 6:15-6:45 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
Short-term rentals, also known as vacation rentals, are now a mainstay in most communities and Los Alamos is Read More
Rotary Honors Distinguished LAHS Student Estevan Trujillo
Rotarian Vincent Chiravalle, right, presents a Distinguished Student of Service certificate to LAHS junior Estevan Trujillo, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos as his parents, Araceli and Adam Trujillo, share the moment, May 2, at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by Linda Hull
By VINCENT CHIRAVALLE
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
The motto of Rotary is Service Above Self. To support this motto in each academic year, the Rotary Club of Los Alamos honors “Distinguished Students of Service” in their junior year of high school.
Students are first nominated by their teachers who are asked to select Read More
County To Host Public Meeting On Rose Street Reconstruction Project Thursday May 4
COUNTY News:
The Transportation Board and Public Works Department will hold a public meeting Thursday, May 4 to discuss the reconstruction improvements on Rose Street (Central Avenue to Peach Street).
The project consists of a full reconstruction including drainage and ADA safety improvements of Rose Street between Central Avenue and Peach Street. The scope of work includes removal and replacement of asphalt surface, new curb and gutter, drainage inlets, sidewalk, ADA ramps and detectable warning surfaces, drive pads, utilities valve adjustments, and sewer manhole cover adjustments, Read More
Nominations Sought For Living Treasures Of Los Alamos
Living Treasure News:- In which areas did the nominee make volunteer contributions to life in Los Alamos?
- How many years has the nominee been involved in community activities?
Farmers Markets Is Back At Ashley Pond Park … 53rd Annual Market Starts Thursday May 4!
Congressional Delegation Welcomes $2.8 Million In FAA Grants For New Mexico Airports
Congressional Delegation News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) have announced $2,865,326 in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for eight airports in New Mexico to repair runways, taxiways and other infrastructure.
“Local airports help sustain and grow our economy. They also play an important role in connecting families and communities, to one another and to health care and other services,” Heinrich
Native American Hoop Dancer To Perform At BESC Monday
A 3.5-year-old Native American Hoop Dancer will perform at noon on Monday at the Betty Ehart Senior Center (BESC). Zayden and his Grandmother Carla Jaramillo have just returned from the 2023 New Mexico Pow Wow and will grace BESC with their time. Courtesy photo
LARSO News:
The Betty Ehart Senior Center will celebrate its 25th birthday on May 1. May the first is also the kickoff to Older Americans Month and of course May Day is a day to celebrate National Workers.
The day will begin at 10 a.m. with a community resource fair and some craft booth. The day will include a FREE lunch for members 60 and over with Read More
Posts From The Road: Tower Station And U Drop Inn Café
Tall Tower: When entering Shamrock, Texas the tallest thing on the horizon is the massive 161 feet 6 inch tall water tower that welcomes visitors to town. This is the tallest water tower in Texas. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Tower Station: The Tower Station is the other well-known tower in Shamrock, Texas. The beautiful art deco facility included a gas station on the west end, which features two canopies and multiple gas pumps significant when the station opened in 1936. A garage bay completes the station next to the Shamrock Visitor Center. On the east end of the building is the U Drop Read More
Fr. Glenn: Shepherding
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Ah, spring. Trees are leafing, temps are warming. Allergies are blossoming. And we come to the merry month of May—merry especially for our graduating classes, as well as the non-graduating who are looking forward to a little summer vacation. The roads are already beginning to clog with RVs as the snowbirds migrate northward. And as April ends, we come upon May Day.
Now, May Day (May 1) is a day of many aspects in different cultures. It has the aspect of the celebration of spring, but also of labor movements, and is one of the more important celebrations of communist and socialist Read More
Scenes Of Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard Addressing State Convention Of League Of Women Voters
New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard addresses the State Convention of the League of Women Voters held Saturday evening at Pig & Fig Café in White Rock. Courtesy photo
Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard, center, addressed the State Convention of the League of Women Voters held Saturday evening at Pig & Fig Café in White Rock. Pictured with Garcia Richard are Pig & Fig Café owner Laura Crucet in red chef’s attire and a representative to convention from Los Alamos, Karyl Ann Armbruster. Courtesy photo Read More
Public Invited To Comment On New Mexico State Transportation Improvement (STIP) Projects
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) is created through a cooperative and comprehensive process that incorporates federally required Performance Measures (PMs), the seven National Planning Goals, and aligns with the NMDOT’s Long Range Planning document to choose projects that support the vision of the Department and address the multimodal needs of New Mexico’s transportation customers.
The NMDOT’s six-year transportation preservation and capital improvement program contain multi-modal transportation projects that use federal, state, Read More
