Roof Replacement On Red Cross Building Begins Jan. 6
Crews are scheduled to begin Monday, Jan. 6, to replace the roof of the Red Cross Building at 1251 Juniper St. and Bathtub Row. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County will begin work Monday, Jan. 6, to replace the roof of the Red Cross Building at 1251 Juniper Street and Bathtub Row.
This project is part of the County’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and extending the lifespan of its facilities.
The work is expected to take 10 working days weather permitting, with crews working 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
The contractor has planned the work to minimize Read More
Update: Water Repair On Diamond To Roll Into Weekend
COUNTY News:
Water repair work that began today will continue into the weekend and is expected to be completed Saturday.
The work impacts traffic on Diamond Drive passing the Los Alamos County Golf Course.
The westbound bicycle lane and the traffic lane adjacent to it will remain closed overnight and until the work is complete. A temporary bike lane is established in the right-hand closed traffic lane.
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Water Production crews will return around 8 a.m. Saturday to continue repair efforts.
The work zone starts approximately 0.2 miles west of Club Read More
Traffic Lane On Diamond Closed Near Golf Course Friday
Map of Diamond Drive lane closure and bicycle lane shift scheduled 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. Jan. 3. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Traffic on Diamond Drive passing the Los Alamos County Golf Course will be impacted by a lane closure Friday, Jan. 3 and both drivers and bikers are reminded to drive cautiously and courteously near the work zone.
The westbound bicycle lane and the traffic lane adjacent to it will be closed throughout the work day, beginning at 9 a.m., while Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Water Production crews repair a water leak at the golf course.
A temporary bike lane will Read More
Atomic City Transit Route 2M To Be Reinstated Monday
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit route 2M, which provides service from White Rock to Los Alamos, will be reinstated beginning Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.
Direct questions to Atomic City Transit at 505-661-RIDE (7433).
Use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time. For all route service schedules and information, visit the Atomic City Transit website.
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Best Of Liddie’s Recipes: Minced Meat Empanaditas
Empanaditas. Photo by Liddie Martinez
By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley
Holidays for my family were more about looking back and embracing tradition; a time to bring the family together.
Since my grandmother was the matriarch and lived with us when I was a kid, generations of relatives started arriving the week of Thanksgiving and came and left with such irregularity, you never knew who might come to dinner. Arrays of ingredients were prepped and cooked for the parade of parties, luncheons and Sunday dinners that followed: six whole weeks of celebrating from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. Read More
Malenfant Recalls Own Plane Crash At Los Alamos Airport
Scene of wreckage Oct. 12, 1975, the day following the plane crash at Los Alamos County Airport. Passenger Tim Farmer dragged pilot Dick Malenfant unconscious from the plane saving his life. Now 91, Malenfant lives in Highlands Ranch, Colo., and no longer flies. Photo by Bill Geer
Scene of plane wreckage Oct. 12, 1975 at Los Alamos County Airport, the day following the crash that hospitalized pilot Dick Malenfant. He said that he continued flying for several years after the accident. Photo by Bill Geer
DICK MALENFANT
Highlands Ranch, Colo.
Formerly of Los Alamos
I read that article in the Los Alamos Read More
Home Country: Here Comes The Fire
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
It’s natural to mumble nasty things about the cold weather. We all do it from time to time. But even the cold has its merits.
One big plus is that it makes fireplaces a reasonable addition to our lives. In cold weather, we can build a fire in our home with a clear conscience. This is something that doesn’t translate well to summer heat, but when it’s cold, here comes the fire.
Strange, isn’t it, our love affair with a fireplace? Makes absolutely no sense. Today, we can make houses so impervious to cold that every time we light a candle, the temperature goes up 10 degrees. So what Read More
Scenes From Accident At Los Alamos County Airport
Scene of police, firefighters and officials gathered at the site of a plane accident this afternoon at the Los Alamos County Airport. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene at the plane accident site this afternoon at the airport. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene of the plane accident this afternoon at the airport. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) reported this afternoon that a plane crashed just before 1:24 p.m. today, Dec. 31, 2024, at the Los Alamos County Airport.
Los Alamos Deputy Police Chief James Rodriguez Read More
New Mexico State Police Issue Nearly 1,000 Traffic Citations During 2024 C.A.R.E. Operation Over Christmas Holiday
NMSP will continue to conduct holiday travel operations into the new year and encourages the public to drive safely and follow all traffic laws while traveling on New Mexico’s roadways. Courtesy/NMSP
NMSP News:
Statewide—During the Christmas holiday, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) participated in the Combined Accident Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.) operation, which was implemented across all roadways in the state.
The initiative aims to enhance motorist safety and decrease the number of crashes by maintaining a strong law enforcement presence.
Due to the increased traffic volume Read More
Posts From The Road: 2024 Year In Review
Salmon River and Stanley, Idaho: The Sawtooth Mountains serve as a majestic backdrop for this view of the Salmon River near the town of Stanley, Idaho. The Sawtooth Valley offers abundant space for ranching as well as many summer and winter outdoor recreational activities. This is a portion of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument: The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is a remote park 44 miles from Silver City. The cliff dwellings were inhabited around the year 1260. The interiors of the caves are constructed Read More
Fr. Glenn: Of Eternal Amity
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Well, here we are almost at the new year … gym operators gearing up for the onrush of many resolutionists, kids trying to get as much as they can out of the quickly waning respite from school, CPAs dreading long hours, weeks and months prepping tax returns.
Speaking of government stuff, while not really in this column’s purview, something very important which will affect many came up in conversation with my CPA (of 40 years’ experience), missed by media attention, yet having potentially devastating effects for many—especially small businesses, and perhaps many readers.
Called Read More
All Shall Be Well: The Week Between – Rest Well!
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill and The Rev. Lynn Finnegan. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By DEACON AMY SCHMUCK
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
One of my favorite memes online describes how we feel in this “week between” the holidays of Christmas and New Year’s day as “Confused and Full of Cheese”. (See image)
I am here to encourage you in this week of continued festivities, days off from work, family and friend gatherings, and yes- more church services upon us, that you live into a prolonged sabbath rest as Read More
A Night Of Light And Hope: Christmas Eve At Ashley Pond
Inspirational music filled the air Christmas Eve at Ashley Pond. Courtesy/Freedom Church
‘Together, we celebrated the hope of the season. What a beautiful turnout!’ Courtesy/Freedom Church
From Freedom Church of Los Alamos:
This Christmas Eve, the heart of Los Alamos lit up with joy, community, and a profound sense of hope. Under the glowing lights of Ashley Pond, Freedom Church hosted a beautiful candlelight service that brought families, friends, and neighbors together to celebrate the season.
The evening air was filled with the sounds of classic Christmas carols and laughter. Guests Read More
First Presbyterian Recital To Feature John Garlisch Jan. 3
Organist John Garlisch
MUSIC News:
The community is invited to attend the upcoming recital featuring Organist John Garlisch 5:30-6 p.m. (doors open at 5:15 p.m.) Friday, Jan 3, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church at 208 Grant Ave. in Santa Fe.
Garlisch will perform the music of Krebs, J. S. Bach, Dupre, Buxtehude, Frahm, Heron and Pepping.
Admission: Freewill offering and open to all.
For More Information, call 505.982.8544.
Program:
- Fantasia in F — Krebs WV 419 — J.L. Krebs (1713-1780)
- In dulci Jubilo — Marcel Dupré (1886-1971)
- In dulci Jubilo — BuxWV 197 —
Daily Postcard: Nativity Scene Displayed On Manhattan Loop
Daily Postcard: A beautiful nativity scene on display in the front yard of a residence on Manhattan Loop. Click here to view a video detailing how to create this nativity scene. Photo/Video by Diana Martinez Read More
Homewise Given Transformative Investment Totaling $35M
HOMEWISE News:
Homewise has announced a transformative investment totaling $35 million with a $25 million donation from MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving and a $10 million impact investment from the Anchorum Health Foundation.
These extraordinary contributions will directly fund programs that create pathways to affordable homeownership and improve energy efficiency in homes. None of the funding will be allocated to operational costs, ensuring that every dollar is dedicated to expanding Homewise’s impact on individuals, families, and communities.
“The affordable housing crisis Read More
Posts From The Road: Lights Of Gisewa 2024
San Jose de los Jemez Mission: An impressive display of farolitos filled the interior walls of the San Jose de los Jemez Mission. Shown is the display on a clear and chilly evening on Dec. 14. The Gisewa Pueblo was established around the year 1350 and the mission was constructed a few years later. The full moon lit the wall to the left and others throughout the grounds. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Visitors & Farolitos: Hundreds of visitors were present for the lighting the night we attended on Dec. 14. This photo shows several visitors as they move about in the dark with the outer walls Read More
Fr. Glenn: Sweet Water
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Ah … the weekend before Christmas, and all through the house …
Well … There are probably at least a few creatures stirring—parents wrapping gifts, bored kids out of school playing video games or on their phones and tablets, links to Amazon and Etsy and other shopping portals getting slammed by late shoppers hoping that their packages might…just might…arrive at their destinations before Christmas (“I’ll pay extra shipping! Just get it there before Wednesday!!”)
But, hopefully, in all the chaos and hubbub we might remember the whole reason for the season: the birth of Read More
All Shall Be Well: A Time For Travel And Journey
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill and The Rev. Lynn Finnegan. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By The Rev. Lynn M. Finnegan
Associate Rector
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Faith
“Safe travels.” “Text when you get there.” These are the text messages my family sends whenever one of us is traveling, either on a plane or a long car ride. The message is literal: we are hoping and praying that the travel goes smoothly, with no cancelled flights or road construction or accidents.
Compare this to the sentiment those of you who have walked Read More
NMDOT & DPS Receive $7.5M To Improve Traffic Safety Data
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) secured $7.5 million in funding from the National Highway Transportation Safety Association’s State Electronic Data Collection Grant Program.
The funding will enhance New Mexico’s crash data systems by implementing the Crash Data Improvement Plan, which focuses on evaluation, storage, and data sharing systems and processes.
This initiative is an integral part of NMDOT’s Target Zero program, which aims to reduce traffic fatalities in New Mexico to zero by 2050. Enhancing Read More
