Atomic City Transit Issues Service Announcements
ACT News:
Atomic City Transit (ACT) Peak Service on Route 6 in the afternoon will resume starting 3:05 p.m. to 6:21 p.m. only Monday, Oct. 30.
Peak service is highlighted in yellow on the timetables found on the ACT Routes & Schedules page.
Real-Time and Service information on the app or the ACT Tracker for Route 6P will not be available for 2-3 weeks.
Also, as part of the implementation of the recently updated 5-year transit plan recommendations, Route 2P (White Rock Peak Service) will be permanently discontinued. This route has not been in service for several years.
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County: First Half Of Property Taxes Due Dec. 11
COUNTY News:
Property tax bills for 2023 will be mailed to property owners by Los Alamos County’s Finance Department by Nov. 1.
The deadline for the first half of property taxes is Dec. 10, but has been extended to Monday, Dec. 11 due to the weekend. It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure property taxes are paid to avoid late payment penalty and interest charges.
If someone else is to pay on behalf of the property owner, they will need to contact them directly regarding this matter. If a property owner’s property taxes are collected through an escrow account, they should verify Read More
Gruninger: Betty Ehart Kitchen Renovations Completed … Grand Re-Opening Monday Oct. 30
By JACCI GRUNINGER
Executive Director
LARSO
Did you know that for the last nine months the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) chefs have been making more than 175 lunches a day out of our White Rock Senior Activity Center kitchen? More than 80 of those meals are delivered to homebound seniors in both Los Alamos and White Rock. The rest are served to members and visitors in the White Rock Cafeteria or were part of a grab-n-go program while our Betty Ehart Kitchen has been under renovation.
We are excited to announce today that our renovations are now complete, and our Betty Ehart Chef,
New Mexico State Police To Hold Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across State In November
NMSP News:
New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols and registration, insurance and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during November 2023.
NMSP is bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.
These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the right Read More
Rio Grande Foundation Launches Campaign Against Governor’s Proposed Reduction On Purchase Of Gas-Powered Cars
Rio Grande Foundation News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Rio Grande Foundation announces the launch of “Keep Your Cars New Mexico” a campaign to defeat a draconian reduction on the purchase of gas-powered cars that is being proposed by Gov. Lujan-Grisham’s administration.
The plan is under consideration by the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board (EIB), which is scheduled to begin deliberations in mid-November.
Tuesday, Lujan-Grisham proclaimed a complete ban on gas-powered cars for the state government by 2035. Now, the EIB, whose members are appointed by the Governor, will consider even Read More
Senators Luján, Welch Applaud FCC Vote To Provide Support For Wi-Fi On School Buses Through E-Rate Program
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Chair of the Subcommittee on Communications, Media and Broadband and U.S. Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) applauded the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) vote to expand eligibility for the E-Rate program to reimburse schools that equip school buses with Wi-Fi technology.
Last Congress, Senators Luján and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and then-U.S. Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) introduced bipartisan legislation to provide E-Rate support for school bus Wi-Fi to help close the homework gap while students travel on their daily Read More
Special Open House This Weekend!
OPEN HOUSE News:New Mexico State Police Make 22 DWI Arrests In Four Days
NMSP Chief Troy Weisler
NMSP News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Over four days the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) DWI Unit and officers took 22 suspected impaired drivers off the streets of Albuquerque.
From Oct. 19 through Oct. 22, officers patrolled the streets and highways in Albuquerque, actively looking for signs of impaired driving. Their vigilant efforts paid off as they successfully apprehended multiple individuals who posed a risk to themselves and others on the road.
“These arrests highlight the dedication of our DWI Unit and officers in keeping New Mexico safe,” NMSP Chief Troy Weisler said. Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Staff Meeting At Wolf & Mermaid
On the job in Los Alamos today at Wolf & Mermaid Enchanted Roasters Café & Bakery during a staff training meeting with owners Scott Baird and Kate Kudynska. Wolf & Mermaid opens Wednesday, Oct. 25 with a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. Courtesy photo
Wolf & Mermaid Enchanted Roasters Café & Bakery staff pose for a photo during a staff training meeting today inside the newly renovated space at 181 Central Park Square. Courtesy photo Read More
Shlachter: Response To ‘Peaceful Protest’
By Rabbi Jack Shlachter
Los Alamos Jewish Center
If those protesting along Trinity Drive (link) really do want a ceasefire in Gaza, they should advocate on behalf of the people living in Gaza to get rid of the Hamas terrorists who rule over them, and they should advocate for the return of all the hostages.
Hamas terrorists massacred over 1,400 people – including babies in their cribs, young people at a dance party, and Holocaust survivors – and kidnapped over 200 others.
Israel has every right to defend itself and ensure that such barbaric acts do not happen again. Were it not for the Hamas atrocities Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Oct. 23, 2023
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.
Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Loma Linda Road Improvements Project
Albuquerque Asphalt, Inc. will continue work in the Loma Linda neighborhood. Loma Linda will Read More
Kiwanis Club Hosts Used Bike Collection At IHM Oct. 27-28
Kiwanis Club News:
Kiwanis is doing another used bike collection this weekend, 2-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 28 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Parish Hall at 3700 Canyon Road.
Any size bikes, in any condition, are welcome. The bikes will be cleaned and refurbished and distributed to needy kids.
This is Kiwanis’ third collection and more than 200 bikes have been donated locally and more than 1,000 statewide.
Community members are invited to check their garage and shed and bring over those unused and outgrown bikes for this worthy cause.
Wolf And Mermaid Enchanted Café And Bakery To Open In Permanent Location In Central Park Square Oct. 28!
CHAMBER News:
Great Things Are Worth Waiting For! For almost a year now, the people of Los Alamos, White Rock and elsewhere have patiently waited while Wolf and Mermaid poured espresso drinks and single origin coffee and served fresh baked goodies in pop-ups, using residential machines. Well that time has come to an end.
Starting Wednesday, Oct. 25, Wolf and Mermaid Enchanted Café and Bakery will be open in their newly renovated space at 181 Central Park Square. With professional machines and a brand new oven, they will be able to serve croissants, fresh baked muffins, lattes and for the Read More
Final Thursday Farmers Market Until December!
Fr. Glenn: The Struggle
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
It doesn’t take a long look at the news to find examples of failures—failures of marriage, failures of remaining within legality in general, failures of sobriety, and just out and out failures of being good persons. Some would tell me: “Well, if people ‘walked the line’ in everything all of the time, you priests and ministers would be out of a large part of your jobs.” Trust me; we would not mind a bit!
But, alas … such isn’t the case, and doesn’t look like it ever will be. Ever those darned old bad habits, temptations, irascibilities, selfishnesses, etc., are always goading us to Read More
Posts From Abroad: Sights Around Glasgow, Scotland
Helen and Chris Ortega, formerly of Los Alamos, are on a tour of Scotland and shared photos of their travels. Chris Ortega is shown here descending the staircase at his hotel Thursday in Glasgow. This port city is on the River Clyde in Scotland’s western Lowlands. It’s famed for its Victorian and art nouveau architecture, a rich legacy of the city’s 18th–20th-century prosperity due to trade and shipbuilding. Today it’s a national cultural hub, home to institutions including the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet and National Theatre of Scotland, as well as acclaimed museums and a thriving music Read More
Inaugural Pajarito Oktoberfest Draws Large Crowd
The inaugural Pajarito Oktoberfest drew a large crowd Saturday to Pajarito Mountain. Pajarito Mountain and TCR Productions teamed up to produce this all-around win for the community. This collaboration yielded the Pajarito Mountain Run 10K, which benefits the Los Alamos High School Cross Country Team. Oktoberfest, beer and food, live music, disc golf and games for children filled the day. Courtesy photo
The inaugural Pajarito Oktoberfest drew a large crowd Saturday to Pajarito Mountain. Courtesy photo Read More
All Shall Be Well: I Don’t Know How To Pray
Clergy from left, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired; Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Associate Rector Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Courtesy photo
By Rev. Deb Beloved Church
White Rock Presbyterian Church
According to one news source (NBCNews.com), updated at 8:41 p.m. MST, Oct. 19, 2023, since the surprise attack on Israel by Hamas on Thursday, Oct. 7, “More than 3,700 people have been killed and more than 13,000 have been injured in Gaza. In Israel, 1,400 people have been killed and 3,500 have been wounded.”
That’s more than 20,000 people, killed or wounded, in less than two weeks, with far too Read More
Posts From Abroad: Touring Cádiz, Spain
Touring Cadiz, Spain Friday, local area residents Liddie and Rick Martinez shared photos of scenery, an Andalusian Dancing Horse Show, shops and more. Cádiz is in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula off the Atlantic Ocean. The city and port of Cádiz date back over 3,500 years, making it the oldest in the western world. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Scene from an Andalusian Dancing Horse Show Friday in Cadiz, Spain. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Scene of a bodega in Cadiz Friday where sherry is blended and stored. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Scene of a fruit market toured Friday in Cadiz. Photo by Liddie Read More
New Mexico Governor To Lead Clean Hydrogen Trade Mission To Australia
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
SYDNEY, Australia – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is leading a business and trade mission today to Australia on Sunday to participate in the Asia Pacific Hydrogen 2023 Summit and meet with manufacturing companies interested in expanding to New Mexico.
The governor will make an economic development announcement around clean hydrogen during the mission. During the summit, she will speak Oct. 26 on a panel titled “Regional Collaboration & Trade from Asia-Pacific to the World”. The governor will also meet with several Australian Read More
