New Mexico Sets Economic Impact Record For Tourism In 2022
2023 Balloon Fiesta. Courtesy/NMTD
NMTD News:
SANTA FE — After witnessing record visitation to New Mexico in 2022, New Mexico set a record $8.3 billion in direct visitor spending from tourism in 2022 according to a new study from the New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD).
The 2022 direct visitor spending record of $8.3 billion surpassed 2021 by $1.1 billion. The all-time direct visitor spending record was previously set in 2019 at a total of $7.4 billion.
Overall, New Mexico realized $11.2 billion in total economic impact due to tourism in 2022. Beyond the direct impacts of visitor spending, Read More
McQuiston: Tips For Handling Tire Blowouts
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
Experiencing a tire blowout while you’re driving can be a scary and potentially dangerous situation. To be able to respond appropriately, you’ll need to know what to do, because when a tire blows out, it can take just a fraction of a second before your vehicle suddenly becomes a struggle to control. How you react can make all the difference in how the situation resolves itself.
The first step is staying calm and remembering some tips that can help you maintain control of your vehicle. You’ll want to know what a tire blowout sounds Read More
North Bound Lane Closure On Diamond At Canyon Today
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division crews will close the north bound bike lane on Diamond Drive beginning at the Canyon Road intersection at 8:30 a.m. through noon today, Oct. 20, weather permitting.
Field modifications allow the bike lane to shift over to the right north bound lane. Vehicle traffic will use the left north bound lane. Vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic are urged to slow down and watch for traffic signs and devices to guide them through the construction zone.
The sidewalk will not be closed, but pedestrians are urged to watch for crews and equipment. Read More
Los Alamos County Transportation Board Update On Approval Of FY24 Snow And Ice Removal Plan
By MATT HEAVNER
Transportation Board Chair
On Thursday, Oct. 5, the Los Alamos County Transportation Board met. Daniel Blea, the County Traffic and Streets Manager presented updates to the county snow and ice removal plan. After discussion, the board approved the plan.
The main point of board discussion was support for the excellent work of county staff and the need for communication with county residents about how they can help county staff. One challenge for county staff working on snow removal after a storm is vehicles parked on the street. The board and county staff discussed various ways Read More
Cerrillos/St. Francis RR Crossing Cleaning Detour Details
This map outlines the various detours while the closure is in place. Courtesy/NMDOT
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — Rio Metro Regional Transit and Herzog Transit Services will be cleaning the salt residue from the railroad ballast beneath the crossing panels at the intersection of Cerrillos Road and St. Francis Drive beginning Friday Oct. 20. This work is necessary to prevent the false activations of the crossing equipment at the intersection.
Work will begin conducted through the night. They will start shortly after the last Rail Runner departure at 9 p.m. and work should be completed around 6 a.m. Read More
Posts From Abroad: Van Gogh Museum In Amsterdam
Van Gogh’s ‘A Self Portrait’ photographed Tuesday in the Vincent van Gogh museum in Amsterdam during a tour by local area residents Liddie and Rick Martinez. Vincent Willem van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter among the most famous and influential in the history of Western art. In just over a decade he created approximately 2,100 artworks, including around 860 oil paintings, most of them in the last two years of his life. Born: March 30, 1853 in Zundert, Netherlands – Died: July 29, 1890 in Auvers-sur-Oise, France. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Van Gogh’s ‘Butterflies And Poppies’ hanging Read More
Atomic City Transit Announces Service Updates
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit Route 2M will be reinstated starting Monday, Oct. 23.
In addition, a Dial-a-Ride service will be implemented before the regular bus service begins for the day.
Dial-a-Ride will operate 5:15-6 a.m. and 6:30-9 p.m., Monday through Friday, and is open to the general public.
Call 661-RIDE (7433) to schedule your trip. Dispatch will take calls beginning at 5 a.m. and will only accept requests for same-day service. Dial-a-Ride is an “origin to destination” service operated primarily curb-to-curb.
Also, beginning Nov. 6, the Range Road area on Route Read More
Los Alamos County Ice Rink Parking Lot Closure Tuesday … Oversized Load Transport Wednesday
Image of Los Alamos County Ice Rink parking lot detailing closure locations. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Public Works Department will close the ice rink parking lot at 4 p.m. Tuesday through 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 to install a temporary chiller. This is a slight logistic change from the Oct. 16 date the department reported last week.
Additionally, an oversized load carrying a crane and equipment for this project is scheduled for Wednesday morning that could slow traffic on N.M. 502 and Trinity Drive.
The temporary chiller repair will ensure optimal ice temperatures throughout Read More
New Mexico Governor Announces Plan For EV Tax Credits
The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo
From the Office of the Governor:
- Issues executive order transitioning state fleet to ZEVs by 2035
ALBUQUERQUE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today her intention to pursue tax credits for electric vehicles during the upcoming legislative session.
The governor made the announcement during her Symposium on the Future of Transportation in New Mexico. In addition, the governor signed today an executive order directing the state fleet to transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by 2035.
“The fact of the matter is that consumers and dealers Read More
Heirloom Tomatoes At Los Alamos Farmers Market Thursday
Home Country: Gas Station Gun Shop
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
The sign in front of the gas station says “Unleaded, 3.39, special on Colt .357 Magnum, six-inch barrel.”
Visitors here in the valley do a double take when they see Vince’s sign there at what we all know as “the gas station gun shop.” That’s because Vince doesn’t believe in being deprived of his passion while earning a living. His passion: guns. His living: pumping gas.
We had all known of his passion for many years. He is the perennial president of the local rod and gun club, plans nearly all their annual spaghetti feeds to raise money for targets. If you want to go hunting, Read More
‘The Gospel Of Mark’ Returns To TOTH After 6-Year Hiatus
Scene from Jeff Favorite’s one-man storytelling of the Gospel of Mark. Photo by T.K. Thompson
Scene from Jeff Favorite’s one-man storytelling of the Gospel of Mark. Photo by T.K. Thompson
TOTH News:
After a six-year hiatus, Trinity on the Hill (TOTH) Episcopal Church is bringing back Jeff Favorite’s one-man storytelling of the Gospel of Mark.
The performances will be 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4. The doors open for refreshments and coffee 30 minutes before the performance time. Performances will take place at Trinity on the Hill, 3900 Trinity Dr.
In Read More
Posts From The Road: Ranches, Farms And Country Roads
Hotchkiss Farmland: Farms and fields of green cover the arid desert landscape in an area of Hotchkiss, Colo. The North Fork of the Gunnison River flows through the area providing resources for the farms and ranches. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Mountain Ranch: When traveling across Kebler Pass Road from the west one travels through a canyon along the Anthracite Creek before climbing quickly into the higher elevations of the route. This mountain ranch sits in the canyon and can be seen from Kebler Pass Road from viewpoints along the way. The fall colors frame the beautiful setting of Read More
Fr. Glenn: Never Say Never
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
One of the best-known verses in the Biblical book of Ecclesiastes is: “What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done; and there is nothing new under the sun.” (Ecclesiastes 1:9). Or, for a more flippant contemporary phrase, “Wash. Rinse. Repeat.”
As we’ve watched the tragic events occurring in Israel unfold over the last week or so, we who are a bit older can’t help thinking: “Huh; I’ve seen THIS movie before.” Scale can be different, methods somewhat varied, but it seems an unending cycle of: War. Tense ceasefire. Rearm. Wash, rinse, repeat. Except Read More
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández Endorses Proposed Excise Tax Ballot Measure To Support Affordable Housing
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández
STATE News:
SANTA FE –– U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM) has announced she is endorsing Santa Fe’s proposal for a high-end excise tax to provide a reliable mechanism to fund the city’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
The upcoming ballot measure, recently approved by the City Council, gives Santa Fe voters the opportunity to create a permanent revenue stream to address the city’s housing needs, from building more affordable housing to providing mortgage and rental assistance, to increasing programs to assist Santa Feans who need it to access shelter Read More
NCRTD: Blue Bus Fall Service Changes Begin Monday
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Beginning Monday, Oct. 16, the Blue Bus will operate the all-new 275 Turquoise Trail Route, providing service to Madrid, Los Cerrillos, N.M. 599 Rail Runner Station, Santa Fe Outlets and Santa Fe Place Mall. The new fare-free service will offer four round trips Monday through Friday.
In a related change, Route 270, previously branded as the Turquoise Trail route will now be re-named as the N.M. 599 Station Route. The free weekday service includes three round trips Monday through Read More
Early Morning Scenes Of 2023 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Scene viewed early this morning of balloons lifting off at the 2023 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque. The fiesta runs through Oct. 15. See the full schedule of events, click here. Photo by Mary Arrowsmith
Scene of the dawn patrol early this morning in Albuquerque at the 2023 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Photo by Mary Arrowsmith Read More
Atomic City Transit: Route 2T Detoured Due To Construction
Map indicating bus stop closure with bus stops on Trinity Drive that can be utilized. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Due to the N.M. 4 and Truck Route intersection lane closure to White Rock, Atomic City Transit Route 2T will initiate a detour down the Main Hill Road (N.M. 502) to White Rock.
The inbound trip is unaffected. East Jemez Road and Royal Crest – Stop #415 will be closed on the outbound trip to White Rock.
The map above indicates the bus stop closure with bus stops on Trinity Drive that can be utilized.
For additional information, call the Atomic City Transit office at (505) 661-RIDE (7433) Read More
Jemez Mountain Trail Sale Celebrates 20th Year With Expansion And Map App Oct. 21-22
Jemez Mountain Trail Sale News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS — The annual Jemez Mountain Trail Sale, which takes place Oct. 21-22, is celebrating 20 years as the longest – and most scenic – yard sale in New Mexico, with stops from San Ysidro throughout the Jemez Valley.
“Cluster” locations will be peppered along the Jemez Mountain Scenic Byway, which traverses 163 miles.
The sale runs 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. This year, in lieu of a physical map, shoppers may download a list of seller locations on the “Yard Sale Treasure Map” app. The app is free for Android and Apple SmartPhone users. Also new this year, the Village Read More
United Church To Host Wellness Conversations For Local Parents, Guardians, Youth And Children Post-Eclipse Oct. 14
UNITED CHURCH News:
Post-Eclipse this Saturday afternoon, Oct. 14, United Church Minister for Youth Keith Lewis and Director of Children’s Ministries Laura Loving will facilitate an afternoon of sharing concerns and opportunities for mental health, social awareness and support.
Conversations will take place 1-3 p.m. at the United Church at 2525 Canyon Road, and will focus on issues in the community based on what ideas are brought up in the sessions. Possibilities can include teen pressure and academic concerns, the surge of fentanyl use, depression and mental health, along with support Read More
