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Los Alamos County Airport Re-opens After Closing Wednesday Due To Hazardous Weather Conditions

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 3, 2022

COUNTY News:

After closing down Wednesday morning due to hazardous weather conditions, the Los Alamos County Airport re-opened at 4 p.m. today, Feb. 3.

The Federal Aviation Administration issued the appropriate NOTAMS (Notice to Airmen or Notice to Air Missions) for the Airport’s surface conditions (compacted snow and ice). These will be updated as conditions change.6:50:59 PM18:51:28

Additional information about the Los Alamos County Airport is available on the County’s website at: https://lacnm.com/KLAM.

Questions may be emailed to Airport Manager Geoff Rodgers at geoff.rodgers@lacnm.us Read More

County Update: Aquatic Center And Libraries Closed Today

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 3, 2022

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Aquatic Center is closed today due to winter weather conditions.

Also, the Mesa Public Library and White Rock Branch Library are closed today and as a result, curbside pickup is suspended as well. Read More

Los Alamos County Manager Closes All Non-Essential County Government Facilities Due To Hazardous Weather

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 2, 2022

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne has closed all non-essential County government facilities for today, Feb. 2, due to hazardous weather conditions that are expected to persist throughout the day.

County crews will continue to clear the major roads and streets according to the County’s FY22 Snow and Ice Control Plan.

The County’s MyDrive live-streaming program can be accessed at https://lacnm.com/MyDrive to view road conditions at some of the major intersections within Los Alamos. Users should click the intersection image to activate the live feed on YouTube. Read More

NOAA Satellites Helped Save 330 Lives In 2021

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 2, 2022

Courtesy.NOAA

NOAA News:

NOAA’s fleet of advanced satellites are essential for predicting weather and climate, and last year they also helped rescue 330 people from potentially life-threatening situations throughout the United States and its surrounding waters.

Of the 330 U.S. rescues, 195 were water rescues, 29 were from aviation incidents and 106 were from events on land. Alaska had the most SARSAT rescues with 55, followed by Florida with 52 and California with 37. 

NOAA’s polar-orbiting and geostationary satellites are part of the global Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking Read More

Home Country: Americans Don’t Quit

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 31, 2022

Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES

Steve pulled his pickup to the curb in front of Windy Wilson’s small house and started to become erect. This has become more of a project than it used to because there’s still a lot of Steve to uncramp, and he’s not as young as when it was easy.

“Come on in, Steve,” Windy yelled. “Coffee’s on.”

Steve petted the dog, Ramses, and then went to the kitchen table. “Kinda wondering why you asked me to come over, Windy. I mean, heck, we talk to each other every morning over coffee at the Mule Barn.”

“This here’s gotta be a private conversation, Steve,” Windy said, pushing his hat back Read More

Pig + Fig Re-opens Dining Room With New Menu Items Monday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 30, 2022

Pig + Fig’s new Wedge Salad, baby gem romaine hearts, cheddar cheese, carrots, tomatoes, candied bacon and choice of ranch or blue cheese. Courtesy/Pig + Fig

BUSINESS News:

Starting Monday Jan. 31, Pig + Fig Cafe will re-open the restaurant for in-house dining at 11 Sherwood Blvd., in White Rock.

Along with its re-opening, Pig + Fig is unveiling brand new menu items.

View Pig + Fig’s menu here.

Three cheese tortellini and grilled chicken in a black pepper parmesan cream, topped with candied bacon, Courtesy Pig + Fig

Chicken quesadilla with caramelized onions, green chile and cheddar cheese; served Read More

Posts From The Road: The Colorful Life And Times Of Judge Roy Bean In Langtry, Texas

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 30, 2022

Visitor Center: The Judge Roy Bean Visitor Center in Langtry, Texas, along the Rio Grande north of Del Rio, Texas. The center features artifacts from the days this colorful character served as Judge. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Jersey Lilly: Roy Bean owned the Jersey Lilly Saloon and conducted court hearings on its front porch. Bean was an odd and unqualified judge but held the position for 20 years. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

During our recent visit to west Texas, we made time to stop at the Judge Roy Bean Visitor Center in Read More

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