NMSP: Double Fatal Crash North Of Hobbs
NMSP News:
LEA COUNTY — At around 7:44 a.m. Jan. 15, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) responded to a single-vehicle rollover near the intersection of East Rose Road and North Johnson Road in Lea County, north of Hobbs.
The initial investigation indicated that a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by Brooke L. Chandler, 26, of Hobbs was traveling east on East Rose Road.
For unknown reasons the Jeep left the roadway and rolled. Chandler and her passenger, Luis A. Sauceda, 32, of Hobbs were both ejected from the vehicle.
They both suffered fatal injuries in the crash and were pronounced deceased on scene Read More
American Federation Of Teachers New Mexico Asks Members NOT To Travel To Santa Fe For Planned Rally
By WHITNEY HOLLAND
President
AFT NM New Mexico
We are sincerely disappointed to be writing this email.
Considering the extreme and on-going COVID-19 infections throughout our communities, we have made the difficult decision to ask AFT New Mexico members to NOT travel to Santa Fe this Sunday for our planned rally in support of our campaign for the 3Rs: Respect, Recruit, and Retain.
When this rally was envisioned by our sibling educators at NEA-NM, we were excited to accept their invitation to join with them in solidarity, however, the current wave of Omicron-variant cases was expected to peak Read More
FTA Tribal Transit Program Awards $830,000 To Three Northern New Mexico Native Tribes
FTA News:
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded three northern New Mexico native tribes $830,000 in grant money for projects that support transit services for American Indian Tribes and Alaska Native villages in rural areas.
The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) submitted grant requests on behalf of the Jicarilla Apache Nation which will receive a total of $565,580, and Taos Pueblo which was awarded $200,000.
Additionally, Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo will receive $64,323 for their request to secure funding to replace a vehicle that exceeded its useful life.
Jicarilla Read More
Gruninger: S-T-R-E-T-C-H At Your Desk
By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT, ERYT500
Los Alamos
Ever feel tight after sitting at your desk?
In a future column, I’ll write about why sitting is so bad for us, but until then read on to learn what you can do at your desk to alleviate some of that sitting tightness.
Do what you can when you can. Your body will thank you whether you do all the movements or just some. (One way to remember to stop and stretch is to set an alarm every 20-45 minutes as a reminder).
Sitting at a desk can cause tight shoulders, cranky neck, back pain and tight hip flexors to name a few discomforts.
Thank goodness for standing desks Read More
FBI And Jewish Federation Of New Mexico Come Together To Urge Public To Report Threats And Suspicious Activity
Special Agent in Charge Raul Bujanda
FBI News:
The FBI has reaffirmed its commitment to protect the Jewish community in New Mexico from any potential threats after the Texas synagogue attack.
Special Agent in Charge of the Albuquerque FBI Division joined Rabbi Dr. Rob Lennick, CEO of the Jewish Federation of New Mexico, in urging the public to report any threats or suspicious activity.
Rabbi Dr. Rob Lennick
“The Albuquerque FBI Division has a very close and enduring relationship with the Jewish community in New Mexico,” SAC Bujanda said. “I have reached out to several Jewish leaders to Read More
A lifetime In Canyon Country – One ‘Wow’ After Another
Waterfall in the heart of Dark Canyon, Utah. Though a desert, the canyon country of southeastern Utah hides many an oasis. Pastel copyright Melissa Bartlett. Courtesy/Mountaineers
Los Alamos Mountaineers News:
Bill Priedhorsky, the Mountaineers’ Canyon Country veteran, will speak at the Mountaineers virtual January meeting, hosted by PEEC, at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 25.
Priedhorsky has spent 43 years exploring slickrock and canyons in 124 multi-day trips. Something special about this part of the world keeps him, and so many other Mountaineers, coming back again and again. It is a country Read More
County Issues Update On Canyon Walk Apartments
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Community Development Department officials announced today that two of the seven buildings of the long-anticipated Canyon Walk Apartments will be ready by the end of January.
Canyon Walk Apartments is the 70-unit Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) multi-family development on DP Road. The apartments were originally scheduled for full opening by Jan. 31, 2021.
According to the development team Bethel Development Inc., due to COVID-19 Pandemic restrictions affecting contractors and supplies plus ongoing roadway and infrastructure improvements, the Read More
USDOT Announces More Than $10 Million In Tribal Transit Grant Awards To 36 Tribal Governments In Rural Areas
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg
USDOT News:
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today awarded $10.3 million in Tribal Transit Program grant awards to 36 Tribal governments for projects that support transit services for American Indian Tribes and Alaska Native villages in rural areas.
“Today’s announcement is an important step toward ensuring Tribal Nations have the transportation infrastructure they need and deserve,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said. “And thanks to the Bipartisan Read More
Winter Wine Tasting At Blue Window Bistro Saturday Jan. 29
Courtesy/Blue Window
Blue Window Bistro News:
Join the Blue Window Bistro for a Winter Wine Tasting 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29.
The Winter Wine Tasting includes 5 Courses, with 5 Paired Wines; $115/person + tax and gratuity.
Seating will be extremely limited (only 40 guests) *Prepaid reservation required.
1st COURSE
- Fig and Prosciutto Salad
- Baby greens + shaved prosciutto + black figs + goat cheese + creamy poppyseed vinaigrette
- Poema Cava, Brut, Penedes, Spain NV
2ND COURSE
- Fusion Lobster Roll
- Plantain cake + chimichurri + roasted corn chutney + sliced avocado + poached lobster
- Mer Soleil
County: Brief Lane Closures On Trinity Saturday Jan. 22
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County announces temporary lane closures of approximately 20 minutes scheduled Saturday, Jan. 22 on Trinity Drive.
The County Information Management Division staff will conduct routine inspections of fiber optics infrastructure located in vaults within the roadway between Knecht and 20th Street.
Motorists can expect brief lane closures 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at three locations on Trinity affecting westbound traffic.
Crews will drop the lane adjacent to the sidewalk just east of the Trinity/Knecht intersection. Subsequently, crews will move to the center Read More
Family, Friends & Community Celebrate Muy Salsas Opening
Holding the ribbon from left, LACDC Chair Jim Hall, Julio Martinez, Owner Gisel Martinez, cutting the ribbon Julia Martinez, Patrice Corral Owner, Owner Christine Martinez, Chef Alonso Rico and Elsa Corral. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
LOS ALAMOS DAILY POST
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of Muy Salsas, 1315 Trinity Dr., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Jan. 14.
Christine Martinez, who owns the restaurant along with her sister Gisel and mother Patricia Corral described the opening as “a dream come true”. Read More
Eastbound Right Lane Closure On Diamond Wednesday
COUNTY News:
Wednesday Jan. 19, Los Alamos County traffic electricians will repair a streetlight damaged due to a vehicle accident at the corner of 36th Street and Diamond Drive.
The eastbound right lane will be closed between 39th and 38th streets to just past 36th Street.
Motorists will be directed to merge to the left eastbound lane on Diamond Drive at 38th Street. Please follow all traffic devices and slow down in the work zone.
Work is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. and should be completed by 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Direct questions to Traffic Electrician Lead Chris Montoya at 505.662.8113, 505.690.9023 Read More
Home Country: Scenic Route, One Dollar
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
It was a contemplative kind of morning, with each member of the vaunted World Dilemma Think Tank seeming content to think silently for a change, just sipping on the coffee refills and waiting for Loretta to bring more.
Steve, the professional cowboy of the bunch, was reading the house copy of the Valley Weekly Miracle. Somebody else had already done the crossword, the sports page was old news, and if he wanted to keep up on church news, he’d probably attend every now and then. So Steve was belly deep in the personal ads in the classifieds.
He looked more closely, then glanced Read More
NMDOT Releases Wildlife Corridors Action Plan Draft
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) in partnership with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) is releasing the Draft Wildlife Corridors Action Plan for public review.
The plan has been prepared in accordance with New Mexico Senate Bill 228, the Wildlife Corridors Act (Act).
The Act, signed into law by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in 2019, directed the NMDOT and the NMDGF to develop the plan for NMDOT roads statewide.
The plan identifies wildlife-vehicle collision hotspots that pose a particularly high risk to the traveling public. Read More
Quail, Chicken Eggs And More At Curbside Farmers Market
Blue Window Bistro Open Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
Scenes From Chamber Ribbon Cutting Event At Muy Salsas
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday evening for the highly anticipated opening of Muy Salsas at 1315 Trinity Dr. Normally ribbon cutting ceremonies are open to the public, but this one was slightly different due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the community. Only a small number of people were invited to attend to help keep everyone safe. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.comHolding the ribbon from left, LACDC Chair Jim Hall, Julio Martinez, Owner Gisel Martinez, cutting the ribbon Julia Martinez, Patrice Corral Owner, Owner Christine Martinez, Read More
Fr. Glenn: How Can I Help?
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Those who have been part of a church, charity or just about any community organization know that the organizers and leaders are always looking for help for various projects, leadership roles, etc. Frequently people say to pastors: “I know I should help, but I just don’t feel called to do such and such particular role.” And that’s fine; few are skilled in, or have the aptitude/personality for, every role. The introvert may not be good at contacting people, or the extrovert fit for sitting quietly to work patiently on a tedious but necessary project. But almost always there’s some Read More
Posts From The Road: Four Historic Hotels In Texas
Paisano Courtyard: The Hotel Paisano in Marfa. is constructed in a ‘U’ shape with a large inviting courtyard in the entrance. Shown is the courtyard and entrance to the historic hotel. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Paisano Exterior: The exterior of the Hotel Paisano as viewed from streetside offers a nice courtyard as you enter the facility. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
While wandering west Texas towns in the Big Bend region of the state we noticed similarities and differences between four of the towns located close to Big Read More
Crews Pour Concrete For Bluffs Apartment Foundation
Crews begin pouring concrete Friday for the foundations of the buildings under construction on the Bluffs Apartment Complex along DP Road. Courtesy Ed Birnbaum Read More
