New Mexico Department Of Health Urges Residents To Be Prepared & Protect Against Smoke Hazards From Wildfires
NMHEALTH News:
SANTA FE — May is Wildfire Awareness Month and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) is urging New Mexicans to be prepared in the event of wildfires. Climate change has impacted New Mexico, with increased and persistent heat as well as strong winds.
Both these conditions lead to an increased risk of wildfires, which directly affects human health.
During the 2022 Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon fire, reported asthma-related emergency department visits increased by 52% compared to the same time frame in 2021. As we approach this wildfire season, it is important to know how Read More
Water Repair Underway On Bryce Avenue In White Rock
COUNTY News:
Water operations crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) are in White Rock on Bryce Avenue tackling a water break.
The break is between Louise Avenue and Aragon Avenue. The road is closed through the work zone and drivers may detour using Louise Avenue and Aragon Avenue.
The damage has been isolated to a slow leak so while water pressure dropped in the area previously, it should be back to, or close to, normal for most properties. The houses in direct proximity to the leak will lose water service during the repair.
DPU’s supervisors of the Gas, Water and Sewer Division Read More
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit Will Not Operate May 27 In Observance Of Memorial Day
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit (ACT) will not operate Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.
Service will resume Tuesday, May 28.
Call the ACT office at (505) 661-RIDE (7433) for any additional information or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time.
For the specific route service schedules, click here. Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of May 20, 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 “Projects/Public Works” link 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 Ramps-up
Los Alamos County Public Works Department, with Read More
Posts From The Road: LBJ Library And Museum
LBJ Library and Museum: The LBJ Library was the largest of any of the Presidential Libraries when it opened in 1971. The 10 story building holds the archives of the Johnson public service years including his years as President as well as thousands of other items and artifacts from the Johnson family. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Great Hall: The Library’s great hall is an expansive space with displays on all of the walls. As visitors take the steps to the next level they are looking at the archives from the LBJ years in Washington, D.C. There are four floors behind the huge glass walls with Read More
Fr. Glenn: Taking The Truck Route
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
We had an ordination yesterday of a couple of guys to priesthood—always a joy-filled day, and a reflective occasion for priests who ponder their own priesthood and the privilege and duty that it entails. The stories of individual discernment in pursuing such a vocation are as varied as there are priests—from cradle Catholics to converts from other Christian faiths all the way to former atheists having their own epiphanies. But, in the end, they pretty much end up at the same crossroads: what is real, and what is really important? What really matters?
So many persons are completely Read More
All Shall Be Well: On Pentecost And Being Under The Influence
Clergy from left, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill, Rector, Trinity on the Hill, Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired; Associate Priest Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Rev. Deb Beloved Church
White Rock Presbyterian Church
Salvation. Forgiveness. Righteousness. Grace.
Can someone please explain those things to me, in everyday, easy-to-understand, make-a-difference-in-my-day-to-day-living terms?
Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?…
This Sunday, at White Rock Presbyterian Church (and thousands of other churches!), we will be celebrating Read More
Pyramid Cafe And L.A. Cantina: Bet You Didn’t Know!
L.A. Cantina and Pyramid staff from left, Rashid Zomnati, Moraya Gutierrez and Kasey Bradford on the job Thursday in Central Park Square. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com
By Andy McBride
Student Report
Los Alamos Daily Post
L.A. Cantina and Pyramid restaurants in Central Park Square are both owned by Mohamed “Zig” Rzig, but based on two totally different cultures.
Pyramid showcases foods from the Mediterranean and other countries. L.A. Cantina is more of an American-style restaurant and has a bar with its own specialty drinks. Rzig and his family came from Tunisia, a country in North Read More
2024 Summer Concert Series Begins May 24 With Changes
Courtesy/LAC
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Summer is officially here with the arrival of the annual Los Alamos Summer Concert Series, beginning May 24 through Aug. 30.
Every Friday night, local and regional musical acts in a variety of genres will take the Ashley Pond Park stage, while attendees mingle, dance, sing along, and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of the park and downtown Los Alamos.
There are some changes to the 2024 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series, that Sancre Productions and the Los Alamos Community Services Department would like to make the community and concert-goers aware of: Read More
New Mexico Drives Towards Sustainability With Clean Car Tax Credit
Melanie A. Kenderdine
EMNRD Cabinet Secretary Designate
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — Wednesday marked a significant milestone for New Mexico’s commitment to sustainability as the Clean Car Tax Credit came into effect. Spearheaded by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, this tax credit, nestled with the omnibus tax package passed during the 2024 legislative session, offers substantial incentives for both individuals and businesses to embrace cleaner transportation alternatives.
Under this initiative, eligible individuals can receive up to $3,000 in tax credits towards the purchase or lease of Read More
Update On Multiple Water Leaks On Barranca Mesa And Report Of New Break On Rover Boulevard in White Rock
COUNTY News:
Water crews from the Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) are progressing on the repairs to multiple water leaks on Los Pueblos Street on Barranca Mesa. The leaks began Monday afternoon and DPU’s crews have been on-site since then.
Additionally, another water break was reported Tuesday afternoon on Rover Boulevard in White Rock.
Barranca Mesa residents, particularly those on the stretch of Los Pueblos from Chaco to the dead end, have been experiencing low-to-no water pressure for much of the time, and a full water outage for replacement of an underground pipe Read More
Pavement Project To Begin May 15 On 84/285 In Tesuque
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with Brasier Asphalt will begin a 5-mile pavement rehabilitation project that will include new pavement and striping Wednesday, May 15, 2024, on U.S. 84/285 in Tesuque.
Work will take place from mile marker 173 to 178 and is expected to last 20 working days.
Crews will be working 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. six days a week, Monday through Saturday. One lane will be closed during working hours, and the speed limit will be reduced to 45 mph through the work zone. At the end of each workday, all traffic control devices will Read More
County: Bike To Work Events On Thursday May 16
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works Department, the Transportation Board and Community Services Department invite the community to celebrate “Bike to Work” events Thursday, May 16.
Bicyclists are invited to stop by the Energizer Station 7-9 a.m. at the northwest corner of Diamond and Canyon for refreshments, snacks and bike related swag.
The public is invited to Fuller Lodge 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday for a presentation on the Urban Trail Construction, future alignment & trail phase opening dates. There will be a special Urban Trail site visit and tour, all are welcome to Read More
Joint Memorial Service For Jack & Jonelle Sullivan May 18
COMMUNITY News:
The community is invited to join Grace Vineyard Fellowship for a Joint Memorial Service for Jack and Jonelle Sullivan.
The service at will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 18 at the Church of Christ, 2525 Diamond Drive.
Lunch will be served after the service. Read More
Step Up Gallery: ‘OFF-GRID, Women Of The Mesa’ May 23
Step Up Gallery News:
“OFF-GRID, Women of the Mesa: Figurative Oil Paintings of Empowered Women” by Beverly Branch opens Thursday, May 23 in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library.
Nearly 40 large oil paintings of women and their families, who choose to live unconnected to the power grid on the mesa west of Pilar and Taos, will be on display until June 25.
Artist Beverly Branch, a compatriot mesa resident, has created a visual story through masterful portraiture and figurative oils on canvas that should not be missed as the first stop for an exhibit moving on to two Taos galleries in July. The paintings Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of May 13, 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 “Projects/Public Works” link 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 Ramps-up
Los Alamos County Public Works Department, with Read More
Posts From The Road: Bluebonnet Season
Hiking Trail: There were several trails at the LBJ State Park Historic Site where visitors could walk among the large oak, pecan and many other trees seen at the park. The trails around the visitors center led visitors through many fields of wildflowers but the bluebonnets are the stars followed closely by the red Indian paintbrush flowers. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Spring Growth: The wildflowers were a little more sparse in areas but the lush green grasses and flowers and the spring growth on the trees made walking around the grounds of the state park very pleasurable. Photo by Gary Read More
Fr. Glenn: Consequences Of No Consequences
Fr. Glenn:
Ah, warmer weather cometh, and with it the perennial onslaught of protests. Right now the cause de jour continues to be the conflict in Gaza with protests on the various college campuses and in some cities. Who woulda’ thunk that in such we’d be witnessing calls even for beheadings of campus officials here in the U.S., with terms like “intifada” and “jihad” tossed around casually, the tossers obviously not fully realizing the implications. Certainly young protesters love to utilize hyperbolic lingo, but mobs are known to take hyperbole and run with it. Might we see another Kent State Read More
Luján, Cohen Introduce Legislation To Improve Roadway Safety, Uplift Victim Voices At Department Of Transportation
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) have introduced the DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act to create a new role designated as the “National Roadway Safety Advocate” at the Department of Transportation (DOT) who will be responsible for working directly with roadway safety crash victims, survivors and their families.
Specifically, this new role will be responsible for building relationships with victims and survivors, providing education on DOT activities, and providing Read More
New Mexico Governor To Lead Trade Mission To Rotterdam
From the Office of the Governor:
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will lead a business and trade mission to Rotterdam in the Netherlands next week to participate in the 2024 World Hydrogen Summit and Exhibition and meet with manufacturing companies interested in making investments in New Mexico.
The mission is focused on economic development and showcasing New Mexico’s leadership in sustainable development.
“We are continuing to spread the message that New Mexico is open for business and a prime location for companies to invest in the growing hydrogen economy,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “We’ve Read More
