New Mexico’s Name A Snowplow Contest Returns For 2026
Courtesy/NMDOT
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — New Mexicans can once again submit creative, winter-themed names for state snowplows, with the top 12 winning entries to be displayed on plows clearing roads across all six highway districts this winter.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) launched the third annual Name a Snowplow Contest this week, inviting residents to break out their creativity and submit their best, boldest and catchiest snowplow names. Submissions will be accepted through noon Friday, Dec. 26.
“Our snowplow operators play an important role in keeping our communities Read More
New Mexico Department Of Transportation Seeks $487 Million To Address Transportation Funding Gap
NMDOT Secretary Ricky Serna
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — Deteriorating roads cost New Mexico drivers $3.6 billion a year, and the state has $5.6 billion in unfunded transportation needs.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will present its $487 million nonrecurring request for fiscal year 2027 to the Legislative Finance Committee on Wednesday, citing declining fuel tax revenues, rising construction costs and diverse transportation sector needs.
The department’s proposed fiscal year 2027 operating budget is $1.3 billion — a $29.9 million decrease from the current fiscal year. Read More
Rabbi Jack: Traditionnnnnnn – Tradition?
Hanukkah menorahs during a previous holiday celebration. The community is invited to gather Tuesday, Dec. 16 and Sunday, Dec. 21 at 5:30 p.m. to light candles, sing some Hanukkah songs, and distribute a few Hanukkah trinkets. Also on Saturday, Dec. 20, at the Los Alamos Jewish Center, starting at 5:30 p.m., for a party including candle lighting, songs, and some traditional oil-fried Hanukkah treats like latkes and sufganiot (potato pancakes and jelly donuts). Please RSVP on the website, www.lajc.org. Courtesy photo
By Rabbi Jack Shlachter
Los Alamos Jewish Center
The familiar song from Read More
Padilla: Giving Thanks And Giving Back
United Way Northern New Mexico presents check to LA Cares and volunteers. Courtesy/UWNNM
By CINDY PADILLA
Executive Director
United Way NNM
Holidays in northern New Mexico are a special time as we celebrate our faith, our families, and our culture. It is a time when we honor our diverse cultures and beliefs and celebrate our beautiful landscapes as the snow caps begin to appear. While we celebrate in unique yet shared ways, there is one thing that is central to all of us, and that is the joy of giving. We open our doors, our hearts and our lives. We share what we have with our neighbors, our friends and Read More
Home Country: No Squirrel Problems
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
When Steve and Dud got up to go get a paper, it left just Doc and Bert sitting at the philosophy counter of the Mule Barn truck stop. Bert turned his head and smirked a little, being careful not to let Doc see him. Doc also didn’t see Dud outside, punching in a number on his cell phone while Steve stood by as a cheerleader.
“Doc,” said Loretta, from the cash register, “phone call for you, Hon.”
“Here? Okay…” Doc walked over and picked up the phone.
“This here Doc?” said the caller. “The Doc what lost his squirrel?”
“Uh …” Doc looked around for help. There was none. “Yes. Yes it is.” Read More
Road Closure Scheduled For North Road Today!
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The south lane of North Road will be closed between Quemazon Place and Diamond Drive from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., today, Dec. 10, to repair a sewer main. The north lane of North Road will remain open for access to the Quemazon Neighborhood.
Drivers will need to detour to the north to exit the Quemazon Neighborhood.
Detour and road-closed signs will be placed throughout the area to alert of the closure. Please use caution when driving in this neighborhood. Read More
More Scenes From 32nd Annual Creche Show
Scene from the 2025 Creche Show. Approximately 400 creches were featured in this 32nd annual show hosted Friday and Saturday by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1967 18th St. The show was part of the 2025 WinterFest activities. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Michael Roper’s creche from Uganda. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Ronaele Freestone’s creche. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Anita Williamson’s creche. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Michael Roper’s creche from South Africa. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Public Safety Moment: Slow Down Especially In Ice & Snow!
COUNTY News:
Despite Thursday morning’s weather and hazardous road conditions, Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) officers conducted 20 traffic stops and issued nearly 30 citations, most of them for speeding.
Several drivers were cited for traveling more than 26 miles per hour – or more – over the posted speed limit.
Excessive speeding on wet or icy roads is extremely dangerous. LAPD reminds all drivers to slow down and exercise caution during their commutes—no matter the weather or road conditions.
Also, when seeing emergency vehicle lights and hearing sirens, pull over!
Emergency crews Read More
Posts From The Road: Traveling Through Tulsa Time…
Route 66 Rising: A large sculpture sits on the east side of Tulsa welcoming travelers as they enter the city. The city is proud of its history and involvement in Route 66 as the highway passes through Tulsa for many miles. There are numerous landmarks around town that commemorate the highway including the ‘Route 66 Rising’ sculpture in east Tulsa. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Meadow Gold: Meadow Gold Dairy has been around since 1901 serving a variety of dairy products. The Meadow Gold sign was constructed in 1934 as an advertisement for Meadow Gold, which was owned by Beatrice Foods Co. Read More
Fr. Glenn: Pre-Christmas Cleanup
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Well, here we are going into the cold of winter (kind of “quasi-cold” this year so far—(famous last words!)), and with it we come into the Advent season and we look toward the joyful time of Christmas. Even for non-Christians, it very often becomes a happy time of family renewal together around the fire, meals or some other gathering. A wonderful time to rekindle those family bonds.
As we renew those bonds, we can find no greater advice and direction than from Jesus’ urging of loving God and neighbor. To this end, Christians during this pre-Christmas period hear from the gospels Read More
Scenes From 2025 Creche Show
Scene from the 32nd Annual Creche Show Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1967 18th St. Photo by VaLynn Purvis
Scene from the 32nd Annual Creche Show Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1967 18th St. Photo by VaLynn Purvis
Scene from the 32nd Annual Creche Show Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1967 18th St. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
First Half Of Property Taxes Due By Dec. 10, 2025
COUNTY News:
Property tax bills for 2025 were mailed to property owners Nov. 1 by Los Alamos County’s Finance Division. The deadline for the first half of property taxes is Dec. 10, 2025.
It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure property taxes are paid to avoid late payment penalty and interest charges.
Los Alamos County offers various methods to make it easy for payments to be made before the deadline.
These methods are as follows:
- In person. Property owners can remit payment by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10 in person at the Customer Care Center located in the lobby of the Municipal
Fuselier: The Month Before Christmas…
By BOB FUSELIER
Los Alamos
The Month Before Christmas
’Twas a month before Christmas
And all through the nation
The people were anxious
And manning their stations.
When Big Money decided
It’s that time of year
To grant all a reprieve,
From their anger and fear.
Big Money’s no fool;
He’d grown strong and, yes, bold.
But his streets were in need
Of more layers of gold.
He deserved it, you see,
He worked hard this past year.
Installing his minions
With false pride and big fear.
It took hard work to buy
All those hearts and those minds.
They came from everyone,
You and me, all peoples, all kinds.
They came from Read More
Celebrate Advent At United Church Of Los Alamos!
United Church of Los Alamos invites the community to experience Advent at 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Courtesy photo
United Church of Los Alamos News:
The United Church of Los Alamos invites the community to experience Advent at 9:30 a.m. Sundays.
Advent is a time to prepare people’s hearts for the arrival of Jesus Christ. Each week leading up to Christmas, the church will light the advent candles signifying Hope, Peace, Joy and Love.
Worship includes music and singing, prayer, a children’s moment and a sermon.
Other opportunities this month:
- Thrift Shop’s Everything Christmas Sale, 9 a.m. to
Los Alamos & White Rock Holiday Markets Begin Dec. 11
LACW To Host Annual Holiday Prism Concert Saturday
Scene from a previous Los Alamos Community Winds Holiday Prism Concert. This year’s concert will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Crossroads Bible Church. Courtesy/LACW
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Be prepared to hear a whole genre of holiday music divide and subdivide into a wide spectrum of seasonal tunes. This audio spectacle is aptly called the annual Holiday Prism Concert, hosted by the Los Alamos Community Winds (LACW) at 7 p.m., Saturday at the Crossroads Bible Church.
According to the program notes, the concert is like a prism breaking up light; Read More
UNM-Los Alamos On 2 Hour Delayed Opening Today
UNM-Los Alamos campus will delay its opening until 10 a.m. today. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA:
Due to winter weather conditions, the UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) campus will delay its opening until 10 a.m. for today, Thursday, Dec. 4.
About UNM-LA
UNM-LA is an innovative, rigorous and affordable comprehensive branch community college that provides foundations for transfer, leading-edge career programs and lifelong learning opportunities. More information about UNM-LA is available at losalamos.unm.edu. Read More
County Manager Announces 10 A.M. Start For Non-Essential Government Services And Facilities
COUNTY News:
Due to inclement weather and icy conditions, Los Alamos County Manager Anne Laurent has ordered a 10 a.m. start for all nonessential county government services and facilities today, Thursday, Dec. 4, including the Golf Pro Shop.
Some exceptions and additional information are as follows:
- Atomic City Transit: fixed route service will begin at approximately 7 a.m. For specific route information, visit www.atomiccitytransit.com, or check the ACTracker.
- Environmental Services: There will be no disruption to Thursday’s refuse and yard trimmings pickup routes. The crew
Los Alamos Public Schools On 2-Hour Delay Thursday
From Jennifer Guy
Superintendent
Los Alamos Public Schools
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) will be on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, Dec. 4 due to winter weather conditions. We already have a lot of ice accumulating on walkways and in parking lots.
There is more moisture expected through the night and temperatures will remain below freezing. This delay will give our crews time to make sure parking lots and sidewalks are clear and safe for staff and students.
Buses will arrive at their usual stops 2 hours late. School will begin 2 hours late. Please be safe in your travels and watch for possible Read More
Funeral Mass For Christopher Ortega Dec. 12, 2025
David Christopher Ortega Sept. 1, 1946 – Sept. 30, 2025 (link)
COMMUNITY News:
A Funeral Mass will be held for David Christopher Ortega at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church at 3700 Canyon Road.
A Rosary will be said at 10 a.m., before the Mass.
A reception will follow the Mass in the parish hall.
