Atomic City Transit Suspends Route 5 Due To Staffing Issue
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit (ACT) Route 5 will be suspended starting at 11:35 a.m. today, Jan. 14 through the remainder of the day due to a staffing shortage.
Dial-A-Ride Service for the Barranca Mesa area will be provided on a space basis for the remainder of the day.
ACT apologizes for the inconvenience this staffing shortage issue may cause.
Direct questions to ACT at (505).661.RIDE (7433) for any additional information or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time.
For specific route service schedules, visit the ACT website. Read More
Morning Glory Closed Today For Employee COVID Testing
Morning Glory Bakery at 1377 Diamond Dr., announced this morning that it will be closed today. ‘With Los Alamos High School students testing positive, we are testing all employees…’ owner Kevin Albright said, adding that Morning Glory Bakery hopes to reopen Saturday. Courtesy photo Read More
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit Route 2M (Main Hill), Route 6 Peak & Dial-A-Ride Services Suspended Today
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit Route 2M (Main Hill) and Dial-A-Rice Services will be suspended starting at 11:25 a.m. today through the remainder of the day due to a staffing shortage.
Route 2M passengers should utilize Route 2T for service to White Rock. Route 6 Peak service will end at 5:05 p.m. so riders should use the regular hourly Route 6 bus service.
ACT apologizes for the inconvenience this staffing shortage issue may cause.
Direct questions to ACT at (505).661.RIDE (7433) or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time. For specific route service schedules, Read More
Return-On-Investment Study Outlines Results For New Mexico True Campaign In Los Angeles
New Mexico True Billboard. Courtesy/NMTD
NMTD News:
SANTA FE — According to a return-on-investment study commissioned by the New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD), New Mexico True advertising in Los Angeles influenced an estimated 80,000 leisure trips that generated $107 million in visitor spending in 2021.
New Mexico entered the Los Angeles market in spring 2021 when NMTD restarted its national advertising efforts. With an advertising investment of $1.9 million in the Los Angeles market, NMTD influenced $56 of visitor spending for every $1 spent on New Mexico True advertising. Overall, Read More
Atomic City Transit Closed For MLK Day Monday Jan. 17
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit (ACT) will be closed Monday, Jan. 17, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Fixed Route service will resume Tuesday, Jan. 18.
Direct questions to (505).661.RIDE (7433) or the ACTracker to locate bus routes.
For specific route service schedules, visit the ACT website. Read More
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit Suspends Route 2M (Main Hill), Route 6 Peak, Dial-A-Ride Effective Immediately
COUNTY News:
Effective Immediately Atomic City Transit (ACT) Route 2M (Main Hill), Route 6 Peak and Dial-a-Ride services are suspended through the remainder of the day due to a staffing shortage.
Riders should plan to use Route 2T (Truck Route) and fixed Route 6, which will continue to operate on regular schedule 5:55 a.m. until 6:58 p.m. Monday through Friday.
ACT apologizes for the inconvenience this may cause.
Direct questions to ACT at (505) 661-RIDE (7433) or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time. For specific route service schedules, visit: https://www.losalamosnm.us/government/departments/public_works/atomic_city_transit Read More
Atomic City Transit Requiring Social Distancing And Limiting Capacity Beginning Thursday Jan. 13
COUNTY News:
Due to the increased number of positive cases in Los Alamos and surrounding areas, Atomic City Transit will adhere to 6-foot social distancing and limiting capacity on fixed route services beginning Thursday, Jan. 13.
To maintain employee and passenger safety we continue to require that all passengers wear a face covering to board and ride the bus.
Atomic City Transit is implementing the following practices:
- The number of passengers allowed on each bus will be limited to comply with 6-foot social distancing.
- Seats on every bus will be blocked-off to assure adequate spacing between
SFNF Issues Orders For Seasonal Road Closures On Española, Cuba And Jemez Districts
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) Monday issued separate closure orders for seasonal road closures on the Española, Cuba and Jemez Ranger Districts.
The orders are issued to protect public safety during the winter months and to prevent damage to natural resources and infrastructure.
Order 10-499 for the Española Ranger District prohibits traffic on the following restricted roads:
- Forest Road (FR) 31 starting at the gate south of La Careda and continuing south for approximately 10.6 miles;
- FR 27 from its intersection with FR 31 south to the cattle guard at the boundary
Blue Bus 255 Mountain Trail Winter Service Begins Jan. 15
RTD News:
The North Central Regional Transit District (RTD) Blue Bus 255 Mountain Trail route from downtown Santa Fe to Ski Santa Fe begins operating on its winter service schedule Saturday, Jan. 15.
During the winter season, the 255 Mountain Trail provides seven roundtrips on the weekends and three roundtrips Monday through Friday. The Mountain Trail provides service through downtown Santa Fe up Hyde Park Road to trailheads in the Santa Fe National Forest and Hyde State Park, concluding at Ski Santa Fe where riders can be dropped off steps from the ticket window and lifts.
The route is now permanently Read More
Atomic City Transit Suspends Route 1 Mid-Day Peak Service
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit Route 1 Mid-day Peak service is suspended through the remainder of today due to a staffing issue.
Regular Route 1 service will remain in place.
Atomic City Transit apologizes for the inconvenience this may cause.
Direct calls to (505) 661-RIDE (7433) or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time. For specific route service schedules, click here. Read More
Diamond Drive Lane Closure Between 38th & 36th Jan. 13
COUNTY News:
Eastbound Right Lane Closure On Diamond Between 38-36 Streets Jan. 13
Los Alamos County traffic electricians will be repairing a streetlight damaged during a vehicle accident.
The streetlight is 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 between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13.
Direct questions to Traffic Read More
NCRTD Announces Martin Luther King Holiday Closure
RTD News:
The North Central Regional Transit District (RTD) has announced that the RTD “Blue Buses” will not be in service Monday, Jan. 17, in observance of the Martin Luther King holiday.
The exception will be the 255 RTD Mountain Trail route to Ski Santa Fe, which will operate.
About North Central Regional Transit District:
The RTD provides fare-free bus service to an area that encompasses more than 10,000 square miles of north central New Mexico including the counties of Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos, the Eight Northern Pueblos and the Jicarilla Apache Nation.
For more information, Read More
Jams, Pralines, Cheese Balls And More At Los Alamos Curbside Farmers Market 10 AM To Noon Thursday
Home Country: Picking A Favorite Year
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
“And that’s another thing,” Herb said, with finality, “Changing that dang year on everything we write, every January. Goes against human nature.”
“Well I might just have an answer to your problem, Herb,” said Doc, sipping and dunking and stirring. “Why don’t we, here at the philosophy counter, pick out a year we like and stick with it? Date everything we do with that year. It might start a movement, you never know.”
Steve looked up from his coffee and twitched his voluminous mustache then twitched it again to make sure he got it right the first time.
“So Doc,” he said, “you’re Read More
United Church Thrift Shop Closing For Two Weeks
United Church Thrift Shop will not be open for the next two Wednesdays, Jan. 12 and Jan. 19. Courtesy/UCLA
By GEORGIA STRICKFADEN
United Church of Los Alamos
Due to the sharp rise in reported COVID-19 cases in Los Alamos County, and the extremely high transmissibility of Omicron, the Thrift Shop of the United Church of Los Alamos will not be open for sales the next two Wednesdays, Jan. 12 and Jan. 19.
The situation will be reassessed continually, and we apologize for this hopefully brief closure.
For more information about The United Church of Los Alamos and the Thrift Shop, visit unitedchurchla.org Read More
Leonard: Metta Meditation For Stress Reduction, Health
By LAURA LEONARD
Doctor of Chiropractic
Metta in the Buddhist tradition means loving-kindness and Metta meditation involves sending thoughts of loving kindness to yourself and others.
For those of us who are new to meditation, Metta meditation is a great way to get started because it is an active practice and we are not required to clear our mind to gain benefits.
When we are working toward loving ourselves and others unconditionally, our daily life gets less stressful.
From a neuroscience perspective, our brain cannot focus on positive and negative thoughts at the same time. Research published Read More
Posts From The Road: Reata Restaurant In Alpine, Texas
Reata Restaurant: The Reata Restaurant in Alpine, Texas is housed in an 1890 adobe house. The Reata logo is displayed on the wooden gable and repeated in the walkway to the front. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Cowboy Country: Most of the art and decor within the restaurant leave no doubt you are dining in cowboy country. The beautiful wood plank flooring and bead wood ceiling runs throughout the dining areas. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
It’s all about the journey, not the destination. That is how we travel. Usually, we are on Read More
Fr. Glenn: Cause To Endure
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Well, here we are in the new year and we’re still stuck with the same problem—that ol’ COVID just keeps on lingering. Many are exasperated and cry out: “I’m tired of this!” Well, yes … but like gravity, it doesn’t care whether you’re tired or not; it just keeps acting according to its nature. And, as with adverse weather, we have to deal with it, like it or not.
As with many natural tragedies—or even with notable events like unusual eclipses and celestial events—the doomsayers come out of the woodwork, and we certainly have no shortage of them in our present challenges. As tragic and Read More
County Board Of Appeals To Deliberate And Take Possible Final Action On Sirphey Case Wednesday Jan. 26
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Appeals meets 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26 in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.
There will be a closed session pursuant to NMSA § 10-51-1 (H)(3) for deliberations in connection with Action No. 2020-01 Sirphey, LLC, a New Mexico limited liability company, Appellant v. Michael Arellano, in his official capacity as the Building Official for Los Alamos County, Appellee.
This is followed by possible final action on the proceeding.
This meeting is in person and open to the public. However, for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: First Baptist Church Blood Drive
On the job in Los Alamos is Donor Care Specialist II Zoe Meyers at the Vitalant Blood Drive Thursday at First Baptist Church, 2200 Diamond Dr. There is a critical need for blood donation and walk-ins are welcome. The blood drive continues until 4 p.m. today. #worklosalamos, #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
On the job in Los Alamos is Donor Care Specialist Aspyn Vigil at the Vitalant Blood Drive Thursday at First Baptist Church, 2200 Diamond Dr. There is a critical need for blood donation and walk-ins are welcome. The blood drive continues until 4 p.m. today. #worklosalamos, Read More
