Posts From The Road: Colorado Rockies Honors 2024 Baseball Hall Of Famer Todd Helton At Coors Field In Denver
Todd Helton Weekend: A view of Coors Field on Aug. 17, 2024, at the beginning of a ceremony honoring Todd Helton, the Colorado Rockies second player to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Ryan Spilborghs, former teammate and current member of the Rockies TV broadcast team served as Master of Ceremonies. Seated to Spilborghs left are Todd Helton, a young man who was Helton’s honored guest, Helton’s daughters, Helton’s wife Christy, Payton Manning and Rockies CEO Dick Monfort. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Manning: NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning was a teammate with Read More
Fr. Glenn: The Elusive Obvious
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
One of the common and perennial philosophical ponderings throughout the ages has been: what is the goal of our lives? What “target” are all our actions directed toward? But it doesn’t take very long to come to the conclusion: We seek happiness in all of our actions.
“Now, just a minute, Padre; you sure about that? What about going into the terror of a battlefield, or someone sacrificing his life for another, or this or that? Do you think the druggies on the street in winter are happy?”
But if you think about it, the premise holds. The soldier may value fighting alongside his brothers Read More
All Shall Be Well: In The Land Of Disenchantment
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
“I LOVE this church!” a newcomer once told me. She was so enthusiastic, and went on and on about how great she thought our church was. I have to admit that, while it was very gratifying to hear that kind of praise, I secretly cringed inside. I knew that sooner or later, we would disappoint her. And the more excited she was, Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Aug. 26, 2024
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
Los Alamos County Public Works staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors.
For more information, 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 work 7 a.m. to 5 Read More
Home Country: Bring Us The Clouds…
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
When the world is hot and my skin is fried, scratching from the constant dry, let the clouds boil up – boil up high. And then shade the earth with the darkening sky and bring the secrets and the smell of rain. The heat and the blessed rain, again.
Our land is brown but blessed, stressed in the heat, the shiny heat of day. The slender green of desert rivers slides along, striving to continue, to feed its own along the banks – the banks where the dust rises. Rises, powdery clomp by clomp as we walk – walk the shady way.
Ours is the blessing of challenge, to live, to thrive in the heat. Read More
MADD New Mexico Joins Forces With Law Enforcement For ‘Saturation Saturday’ To Fight Impaired Driving Ahead Of Labor Day Weekend
MADD New Mexico News:
ALBUQUERQUE — In a powerful initiative to fight impaired driving ahead of Labor Day weekend, Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) staff and volunteers are partnering with law enforcement in New Mexico for “Saturation Saturday” today, Aug. 24, 2024.
This coordinated effort aims to save lives by intensifying impaired driving enforcement during one of the year’s busiest travel periods.
Labor Day weekend celebrations often lead to a dramatic rise in fatal impaired driving crashes. In 2022, there were 490 crash fatalities nationwide over the Labor Day holiday period Read More
Atomic City Transit To Suspend Bandelier Shuttle Service Begining Aug. 29 Due To Severe Driver Shortage
ACT News:
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit (ACT) has announced it will suspend its Bandelier shuttle service officially starting Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, due to a severe driver shortage.
The transit system faces a 100% vacancy rate for drivers needed to operate the shuttle service. The final day of shuttle service will be Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. However, Bandelier National Monument will remain open to visitors, who will be allowed to drive into Frijoles Canyon starting Thursday, Aug. 29.
Public Works Director Juan Rael stated that the decision followed extensive deliberation and Read More
Bandelier’s 2024 Mandatory Summer Shuttle To Be Suspended Beginning Aug. 28 Due To Driver Shortages
2024 Bandelier shuttle service suspended starting Aug. 28, due to driver staffing shortages. Post file photo
BANDELIER News:
Atomic City Transit will suspend operations of the Bandelier National Monument shuttle service on Wednesday, Aug. 28 due to staffing shortages.
“We are saddened to learn that we will not be able to provide shuttle service to visitors for the remainder of the summer,” Bandelier Superintendent Patrick Suddath said. “We value our long-standing partnership with Atomic City Transit, and we fully support their decision to prioritize the safety of their drivers and the Read More
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Announces Fall Photography Special Event To Capture Nighttime Images
Photos taken by renowned railroad photographer Pete Lerro. Courtesy/D&SNGRR
D&SNGRR News:
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (D&SNGRR) announces a Fall Photography Special, offering photographers a rare chance to capture nighttime images of the historic steam train as it travels through iconic locations along the Animas River Canyon.
New this season, D&SNGRR is offering night photography shoots directly along the line, as previous night sessions have been held at the depot.
Led by renowned railroad photographer Pete Lerro, this excursion will provide Read More
Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project Begins Phase 1 Aug. 26
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works Department, in partnership with Department of Public Utilities and under contract with TLC Plumbing & Utility, will begin work on the Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project.
The project will take place on Bathtub Row from Central Avenue to Peach Street, Peach/Nectar Street to 15th Street and utility improvements along 15th Street.
The project is divided into two phases with Phase 1 to be completed prior to winter. Phase 2 will start after a winter suspension, with a project substantial completion date of August 2025. (See Map Above) Read More
Harris: Sidewalks Are NOT For E-Bikes
By THOMAS HARRIS
Los Alamos
Thursday, at around 11 a.m., I was cycling eastbound on Sycamore Street and then turned onto southbound Diamond Drive. As I did so, I observed no pedestrians or cyclists, respectively, on the sidewalk or in the bike lane. I had just crossed the Pueblo Canyon fill bridge with the intent to turn onto westbound Ridgeway.
As a highly-experienced and accomplished cyclist, I maintain a high level of situational awareness when on two wheels. Apparently, however, my level of situational awareness was not high enough today! As I started to turn right on to Ridgeway, an e-bike Read More
NNSA Issues Update On US 84/285 Tractor-Trailer Rollover
NNSA Los Alamos Field Office News:
At 11 p.m. local time on Aug. 19, 2024, members of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Radiological Assessment Program completed a survey of the incident site on U.S. 84/285 outside Santa Fe following that day’s truck accident. (The truck was carrying demolition debris from Los Alamos National Laboratory).
Based on swipes, air samples, and radiation detection tools, it was determined there was no radiological contamination at the scene. There was not and is no threat to the public.
The scene has been physically cleared and the highway has been Read More
Roasted Green Chile & Corn At Los Alamos Farmers Market
NNSA Addresses US 84/285 Tractor-Trailer Rollover
NNSA Los Alamos Field Office News:
At 11:18 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, a flatbed tractor trailer truck carrying demolition debris from Los Alamos National Laboratory overturned on the southbound lanes on U.S. 84/285 north of Santa Fe. Our first concern is for the driver of the truck and the safety of the other drivers on the highway, and we are grateful for the response by emergency personnel. There is no danger to the public.
The truck, which is operated by a lab contractor, was traveling to Waste Control Specialists in Andrews, Texas, carrying four Super Sacks of demolition debris from the Laboratory’s Read More
NCRTD Debuts New Electric MYBlue Ride Share Vans
The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) Blue Bus debuted its new all-electric MYBlue ride share vans recently at the Jim West Regional Transit Center on Riverside Drive in Española. The new 10-Ford e-transits will provide service to the District’s MyBlue on-demand ride share services for zones in Española, Taos and Pojoaque-Nambe. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
NCRTD Communications & Marketing Manager Rick L’Amie, left, and NCRTD Executive Director Anthony Mortillaro look under the hood to find that the motor is in the back of the van and cooling equipment and Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Aug. 19, 2024
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
Los Alamos County Public Works staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors.
For more information, 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 work Read More
Posts From The Road: Lewis Clark Valley
Lewiston-Clarkson: A viewpoint just out of Lewiston, Idaho on Highway 95 gives visitors a nice view of the cities of Lewiston and part of Clarkson, Wash. The viewpoint is almost 2,000 feet higher in elevation than Lewiston at the river level. Lewiston is seen on the left side of the photo and Clarkson on the right. The two cities and surrounding area are the center of activity and population in the Lewis Clark Valley. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Confluence: The confluence of the Clearwater River seen on the left in the photo and the larger Snake River seen in the upper and right side of the Read More
Fr. Glenn: ‘Give. Us. FREE!!’
By Fr. Glenn JonesConsidering the effects of art upon the human spirit, movies are often underrated as an art form. For instance, many of us likely remember various movie moments that are etched in our memories or moved us to the depths of our emotional core.
One of the most powerful and memorable moments I can remember is in the movie “Amistad”, a film based on the true story concerning events surrounding the Spanish slave ship La Amistad and its “cargo” of captured Africans, and subsequent legals battles concerning whether if, and by whom, the Africans were “owned”. Cínque, portrayed by Djimon
All Shall Be Well: God Delights In Us
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
Thanks to many of you, who read our column each week, “All Shall Be Well” has been appearing in the Los Alamos Daily Post for two years, now! We, a few women in ministry who live in Los Alamos, have had the privilege of writing this column since August of 2022. Perhaps, now is a good time to remember why we named this “All Shall Be Well.”
The medieval Read More
Public Invited To Uplifting Program On Efforts To Rescue Afghan Girls Sunday At Unitarian Church Of Los Alamos
Unitarian Church News:
Pecos native Kirsten Hardenbrook will speak at 11:45 a.m. at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos. The public is invited to attend this unique forum.
Along with her Afghan host daughter and another Afghan student, Hardenbrook will talk about the current situation for young Afghan women still secretly pursuing an education. Hardenbrook volunteers for a non-profit that operates an underground railway to extract Afghan girls who have proven themselves academically, and gets them into safehouses in Pakistan. They then match the girls with host American families and scholarships, Read More
