Council Discusses Strategies For Improving Traffic Safety
Police Chief Dino Sgambellone, center left, and Public Safety Director Juan Rael, center right, participate in a road and traffic safety discussion at the Oct. 22 County Council meeting at the fire station in White Rock. Screenshot/LADP
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County is striving to make its roads safer. To ensure everyone’s safety, Los Alamos County Council voted unanimously to direct staff to take several actions and establish timeframes for these items.
Council made the motion during its work session Tuesday night.
The action items Read More
Posts From The Road: Travels & Reminiscing
Balloon Fiesta: Beautiful southwestern blue skies were present every day during this year’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Slightly breezy winds prevented the larger special shaped balloons from flying on some days but it did not prevent them from inflating and remaining on the ground for visitors to enjoy. The standard sized balloons flew every day of the nine day fiesta. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Special Shapes Glow: A special shapes glow was held on Thursday and Friday evening during the 52nd annual Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. The glow allows visitors to walk Read More
Fr. Glenn: The Framing Of A Building
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
You might remember the burning of the cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris several years ago. Christian or no, virtually all viewed it a great tragedy—Christians for the destruction of the medieval center of Gallic worship, and non-Christians of the loss of an almost irreplaceable work of art and historical relevance. The storied loveliness of Notre Dame of old was virtually unrivaled.
But have you ever seen the pre-fire underlying framings supporting a cathedral or other structure? Often it’s a mishmash of timbers, wooden or metal supports, nailed and tied together, often Read More
All Shall Be Well: ‘Jesus Was Political. Jesus Was Not Partisan’
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, The Rev. Lynn Finnegan, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill, Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry and Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
“Jesus was political. Jesus was not partisan.” I so appreciate this understanding of who Jesus was the in world. How many of us function with the “rule” that you are not supposed to discuss politics, religion or sex in “polite” society?
Our faith community has been dealing with what is “polite” verses what is “civil” as we read and discus Read More
Final 2024 Durango Steam Train To Silverton Oct. 26
DURANGO News:
This month, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad wraps up its iconic Silverton Steam Train excursion, with less than two weeks left to experience fall aboard the historic train.
Recently praised by The New York Times as a top fall train trip, the last steam locomotive to Silverton will depart from Durango Saturday, Oct. 26.
The D&SNGRR, including the Train Museum in downtown Durango, will be closed Oct. 27 through Nov. 21 to prepare for winter. Winter excursions begin Friday, Nov. 22 with The Polar Express™ Train Ride and Cascade Canyon Winter Train.
The Polar Express™ Read More
Cumbres And Toltec Chugging Through Fall Colors
Roadwork Continues On NM 4 San Ysidro To Jemez Pueblo
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MILAN – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District Six along Brasier Asphalt (Contractor) will continue road work of N.M. 4 between San Ysidro and Jemez Pueblo.
Work began on the southern section of the corridor at mile marker 0.0 (San Ysidro) and will continue north to mile marker 6.0 (Jemez Pueblo). This is a pilot car operation as one lane will be closed for 1 mile through the construction zone.
The contractor’s work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Drivers should expect delays and plan travel accordingly. All Read More
LANL And Los Alamos County Work To Educate Drivers To Follow Rules Of The Road
NNSA Los Alamos Field Office Manager Ted Wyka at the Sept. 24 Los Alamos County Council meeting discusses the field office and LANL efforts to ensure safe driving. Screenshot/LAC
BY KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
During a presentation to Los Alamos County Council Sept. 24, NNSA Los Alamos Field Office (NA-LA) Manager Ted Wyka reported that in 2025, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is projected to hired 1,400 people.
This, of course, means more people in town, which means more cars on the roads, which could spur bad driving, and in the worst case, traffic accidents. Read More
Potatoes Of Every Size & Kind At Farmers Market Thursday
Los Alamos Jewish Center Concert Supports LA Cares
Bags of food prepared by volunteers await LA Cares clients. LA Cares, which is solely funded by donations, serves more than 100 families in Los Alamos County every month. LA Cares also provides assistance with rent and utilities for residents of Los Alamos County. Courtesy/LAJC
From The Los Alamos Jewish Center:
The Los Alamos Jewish Center was pleased to present LA Cares recently with a donation of $2,200 to assist it in carrying out its critical work for our community.
These funds were raised at a benefit concert held at the Jewish Center on August 31, featuring Daniel Boling, an Albuquerque-based Read More
Black Mesa Brass Quintet Concert At TOTH Oct. 25
Fr. Glenn: Evaluating Worthiness
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Ah, marriage. Ah, romance. As I forementioned last week, we had a lovely wedding Saturday. It’s quite the treat when we priests and ministers can witness at the tying of the knot with young people we’ve known since they were young lads or lasses. Of course, as you ladies know, dads almost never think anyone good enough for their daughters—that innate protective instinct. “Who dare think himself worthy of MY little girl?!”
Courtship, of course, exists to find someone with whom one who seems at least compatible and hopefully moves the heart toward love. In earlier days of arranged Read More
All Shall Be Well: Matter Matters
Clergy from left, Pastor Deb Church, Deacon Amy Schmuck, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill, The Rev. Lynn Finnegan, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, and Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By The Rev. Mary Ann Hill
Rector
Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church
October is the time of year when many Christians remember with fondness St. Francis of Assisi (see Mother Lynn Finnegan’s column from two weeks ago). St. Francis’ feast day is celebrated in early October. For many of us, that celebration includes a special blessing of the animals. As a priest, I have met many household Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Oct. 14, 2024
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
Los Alamos County Public Works’ staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. For more information, please email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “County Projects” link and select “Public Works” at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects.
Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones.
Please note the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
DP Road Phase II Reconstruction Project Update
TLC Plumbing & Utility works Read More
Unitarian Universalist Church Of Los Alamos Welcomes Tina DeYoe As Minister Pro-Tem
Tina DeYoe is now serving as Minister Pro-Tem at Unitarian Universalist Church of Los Alamos. Courtesy photo
UNITARIAN CHURCH News:
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Los Alamos welcomes a new Minister Pro-Tem. This new minister seems to have been born with church leadership in her blood.
Rev.Tina DeYoe grew up as a Presbyterian U.S.A. “preacher’s kid” in Minnesota and then in Florida. She later attended Presbyterian College in religion for her undergraduate education and Princeton Theological Seminary for her Master of Divinity degree. She then began work in pastoral care as a resident Read More
NCRTD Holiday Closure, MyBlue Ridesharing Fare Change
NCRTD News:
Effective Oct. 15, 2024, the North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) will restore the $1 fare for MyBlue™ ridesharing trips in Española and Taos. The fare was temporarily waived in January of 2023 when the Blue Bus adjusted service levels due to a shortage of available bus operators and MyBlue™ served as an interim transit solution.
Trips booked for rides within the Pojoaque-Nambé zone will remain fare-free. All regular Blue Bus routes are free of charge across the service area.
For trips booked in the app for a ride occurring after Oct. 15 or later, customers will be requested Read More
Final Week For 2024 White Rock Farmers Market
Posts From The Road: Stepping Back In Time At Twin Lakes
General Store: The Twin Lakes General Store has been open since 1879. The store is open from May through October and just celebrated its 145th year this summer. Today one can find anything from drinks and food to books and clothing. They also stock gear for backpacking, camping and fishing which are favorite activities during the summer months in Twin Lakes, Colo. Photo by Gary Warren
Lake and Mt. Hope: The twin lakes sit beside each other. This shows the larger of the two which sits to the east. In the background is Mt. Hope, one of several mountain peaks in the area. The village of Twin Lakes lies just Read More
Fr. Glenn: The Beauty Of Marriage
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
I’m privileged to have been asked to officiate at a wedding next weekend—one of the greatest joys for any minister. And so thoughts have been in that direction the last few days.
Marriage and children…two of the greatest blessings that God gives mankind while we are here on earth. We read in scripture: “My soul takes pleasure in three things, and they are beautiful in the sight of the Lord and of men; agreement between brothers, friendship between neighbors, and a wife and a husband who live in harmony.” (Sirach 25:1)
In the divine plan, the coming together of Adam and Eve at the Read More
All Shall Be Well: Change Is Just A Part Of Life
Clergy from left, Pastor Deb Church, Deacon Amy Schmuck, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill, The Rev. Lynn Finnegan, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, and Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, M.Div.
ELCA
Autumn is my favorite season in Los Alamos. It doesn’t last long enough, but to see the leaves change color is an annual treat. The hottest days of summer are behind us. And, unless we are into winter sports, we aren’t looking forward to winter temperatures or icy sidewalks. Whatever our preferences, the changing of the seasons is inevitable. Read More
