Cone Zone: Week Of Oct. 10, 2022
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
The projects listed in this section are being managed by County Public Works staff through contractors.
For more information, please e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 662.8150, or visit “Projects/Public Works”.
Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones.
Note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Hilltop House Demolition Underway
All Rite Construction, under contract with Los Alamos County Public Works, has begun demolition of the former Hilltop Read More
Home Country: Cowboys Always Wear Tennis Shoes
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
Steve, the cowboy on the board of directors of the Mule Barn truck stop’s philosophy counter and world dilemma think tank, swears on his coffee it happened.
“Tourist guy got off the train the other day when I was down there picking up a friend,” Steve said. “He asked me if I was a real cowboy, and I allowed I probably was, because I wasn’t smart enough to get a real job. So, he asked if I minded if he asked me some questions.”
Steve sipped his coffee. “I said, ‘Shoot’ and the guy says he wondered why we wore these big ol’ hats with the wide brims. So, I explained to him they give us shade Read More
Posts From The Road: Aspens Along Boreas Pass Road
Snow Peaks & Aspens: Along our journey on Boreas Pass Road a high peak is covered with light snow and a stand of aspens shines in the foreground. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Boreas Pass Road: After passing through the small town of Como, Colo. the pavement comes to an end and Boreas Pass Road begins. This photo shows a peak snow covered from an earlier storm and scattered aspen trees showing off their fall color. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By Gary Warren
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
Travel days or even day trips usually progress as planned; but not always. When we meet Read More
Fr. Glenn: Healing In Muddy Waters
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
The concept of seasonal fashions has always perplexed many of us. They seem to be a type of one-upmanship—“See, I can buy what’s new; can you?” (Apparently a new “fashion” for young women are jeans which look like a lion’s discarded scratching post. Ooookaay)
This touches on how many people seem to set their value on their net worth, and why many are never happy with what they have but are always grasping for more. Having counseled more than a few couples, this often leads to the end of relationships as one spouse drains the savings, even spiraling them into hopeless debt—all for Read More
All Shall Be Well: Competition And A Mustard Seed
Clergy from left, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired; Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Assistant Rector Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Courtesy photo
By Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Los Alamos
“The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” The Lord replied, “If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea’, and it would obey you.” Luke 17: 5-6
“It is nice to have valid competition; it pushes you to do better.” –Gianni Versace
“Competition has been shown to be useful up to a certain point and no further, but Read More
Girl Scouts Complete Project To Help The Homeless
Juniors of Girl Scout Troop 10074 completed a project resently to help the homeless. The project was the work of Amelia, Ashley, Brianna and Lillian. For more information about Girl Scouts in Los Alamos and White Rock, contact Grace Wiele at gwiele@nmgirlscouts.org. Courtesy/Jeanine Wood
Amelia, Ashley, Brianna and Lillian of Girl Scout Troop 10074 started out by researching what homeless people need and decided on a budget. Next, they shopped for supplies online and worked with Immaculate Heart of Mary Church to assemble bags for the homeless. People can now take those bags to give out when Read More
Iris Street Water Work To Continue Tuesday
Iris Street will be closed to through traffic Tuesday to work on a water line replacement. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Gas, Water, and Sewer crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will be returning to Iris St. Tuesday to work on a water line replacement.
Drivers should expect to see traffic controls in place 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. while work is underway.
Signs warning motorists of the road closure will be placed at the corner of Iris Street and 6th Street. A short section of Iris Street will be closed near the middle of the block. DPU crews will restrict traffic to only those residents Read More
420 TeaTime Offers Delights For Imbibers And Abstainers In Wonderland-Themed Tea Room And Dispensary
420 TeaTime owner Christa Tyler in her Mad Hatter Lounge in White Rock. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Welcome to the Tea Room at 420 TeaTime. The kitchen serves both cannabis-enhanced and cannabis-free food and drink. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
A slice of Wonderland popped up Sept. 1 in White Rock when 420 TeaTime opened its doors. Located in the former Pig + Fig Café space at 35 Rover Blvd., Suite G, TeaTime has been transformed into a Wonderland-themed tearoom and cannabis dispensary that also Read More
Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Prickly Pear Syrup
Prickly Pear Cactus, ready for harvest. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Jars of syrup cooling. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Video demonstrating how to prepare Prickly Pear Syrup. Video by Liddie Martinez
By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley
I have always loved cactus. Early in my writing career I spent quite a bit of time researching cacti and writing odes to them. Cactus blossoms are exotic and fragile but try to pluck one and you will be digging glochids out of your skin for days. The tiny, near invisible spines will rub off the cactus pads with the lightest touch and removing them is difficult. The plants are Read More
SFNF: Wildfire Preparedness Is Year-Round: Remove Dead Plants & Debris From Property
Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — As fall approaches and cooler temperatures set in, wildfire season can seem like a distant concern.
However, this is a great time to begin preparations for the next fire season and clean up around your home. The 2022 Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round campaign provides monthly wildfire preparedness tasks that follow the changing seasons.
The October message from the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) and partners at other forests, agencies and non-governmental organizations is remove dead plants and debris from your property.
Seasonal upkeep, like raking Read More
NCRTD Closed Oct. 10 In Observance Of Indigenous Peoples’ Day
NCRTD News:
The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) has announced that the RTD Blue Buses will not be in service Monday, Oct. 10, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
The exception will be the RTD 255 Mountain Trail route to the Santa Fe National Forest that will be operating on its normal schedule. Read More
Taylor: Donations Sought To Support Asylum Seekers
By TYLER TAYLOR M.D.
Los Alamos
Nowadays, I have one of the best jobs around. Though I get no wage, the payoff is wonderful.
Two of us at the Unitarian Church – Margie Stockton and myself – have for two weeks gotten to process the donations coming in for the asylum seekers briefly sheltered in Deming.
As I carry into our church the donated socks, cereal boxes, deodorant, jeans, etc., and pack them for delivery, there are two marvelous benefits. First, I get to imagine how each of the hundreds of items will help a child badly needing shoes, a hungry adult, or a teen with no jacket who will soon move to a cold Read More
Public Meeting On Atomic City Transit Plan Oct. 6, 2022
COUNTY News:
As part of the monthly Los Alamos County Transportation Board meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, board members will hear a presentation on the Atomic City Transit (ACT) Plan under development.
Additionally, board members and transit staff welcome public feedback on the project and encourage the public to join the virtual meeting.
Los Alamos County retained LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc., to prepare a 2022 Short-Range Transit Plan for ACT that will assess how transit conditions have changed, how ACT is performing and potential improvements to the transit Read More
Apples, Grapes & More At Los Alamos Farmers Market
Republican Party Of New Mexico Shares Statement On Observance Of Yom Kippur
Courtesy/RPNM
RPNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — This evening marks the beginning of Yom Kippur, the Jewish “Day of Atonement” and the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.
The following is a statement from Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) Chairman Steve Pearce on Yom Kippur:
“We at the Republican Party of New Mexico would like to wish our Jewish friends and Jewish communities a blessed Yom Kippur. This special day is a time for reflection and focuses on repentance and asking forgiveness for any wrongs committed over the past year.
“Yom Kippur also provides an opportunity for Jews here in New Mexico and Read More
Accident On Truck Route … West Bound Lane Closed
UPDATE: (Truck Route Now Open) The west bound lane of the Truck Route is closed due to a two-vehicle accident. Both drivers were transported to Los Alamos Medical Center with minor injuries, Motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible to allow first responders to attend to the scene. Courtesy/LAPD Read More
Community Invited To Public Meeting To Discuss Atomic City Transit Plan Thursday Oct. 6
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Transportation Board is hosting a public zoom meeting in conjunction with the monthly board meeting 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 to discuss the Atomic City Transit (ATC) Plan.
The Plan includes potential improvements to the transit system over the next five years. Los Alamos County has retained LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc., to prepare a 2022 Short-Range Transit Plan for ACT that will span the next five years. Staff is seeking community input regarding the study which provides an opportunity to develop a plan that will tailor transit services to current Read More
Atomic City Transit To Close Monday Oct. 10 In observance Of Indigenous Peoples’ Day
ACT will operate a shuttle every 20 minutes between White Rock and Bandelier Oct. 8 through Oct 10. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit (ACT) will be closed Monday, Oct. 10, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Regular Atomic City Transit service will resume Tuesday, Oct 11.
ACT will operate a shuttle every 20 minutes between White Rock and Bandelier, Saturday, Oct. 8 through Monday, Oct 10.
Direct questions to (505) 661-RIDE (7433) or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time. For specific route schedules, click here. Read More
Scenes From 2022 Taste Of Knowledge At Pig+Fig
Diners sampled German cuisine at ‘A Taste of Knowledge’ Sunday at Pig + Fig Cafe in White Rock Sunday. The event raises funds for the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypostcom
From left, Melanie Lynne, County Manager Steve Lynne, Suzanne Lynne and First Born Executive Director Ellen Specter enjoy their meal during the event. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypostcom
New Mexico Public Education Secretary Kurt Steinhaus and his wife Jo Beth Steinhaus enjoying the fine weather outside at ‘A Taste of Autumn’ Saturday. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypostcom Read More
Posts From The Road: Dinosaur Diamond National Byway
Going Up: A view of the highway as it approaches Douglas Pass can be seen from a viewpoint on the Dinosaur Diamond National Scenic Byway. The highway climbs almost 4,000 feet in elevation from Loma, Colo. to Douglas Pass. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Douglas Pass: The hillside just around the bend from Douglas Pass reveals some interesting rock and soil bands as it rises in elevation. This area is very near the 8,268 foot pass. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
Ralph Waldo Emerson’s famous quote “It’s not the destination it’s the Read More
