Lifestyles

County Update On Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Public Works Department, in partnership with Department of Public Utilities and under contract with TLC Plumbing & Utility, continues to work on the Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project.

The project limits are 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.

Current Work Status: Phase 1 has Read More

LANL’s ChemCam Fires Laser For Millionth Time On Mars

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The ChemCam instrument on the Curiosity rover has fired 1 million times since it landed on Mars in 2012. Courtesy/NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS
LANL News:
  • The Curiosity rover has been roaming the red planet for 12 years

The ChemCam instrument, developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory, recently zapped its laser for the 1 millionth time on Mars. Sitting on top of NASA’s Curiosity rover, ChemCam has been helping make groundbreaking discoveries since 2012.

“Not only is this a remarkable technical accomplishment for our instrument, but it also represents a staggering amount of chemistry data from Read More

New Mexico Governor Announces Launch Of State-Funded Workforce Housing Development Funding Program

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the launch of an unprecedented new state-funded workforce housing development funding program.

The Opportunity Enterprise Housing Development Program is a $125 million fund that represents the single largest state investment in housing. It’s also the first such program focused on housing families that don’t qualify for traditional affordable housing programs, but still lack housing options.

“A lack of housing supply is creating too many problems in our state, from growing unhoused populations to essential workers not being Read More

Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Chiles En Nogada

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Chiles en Nogada. Photo by Liddie Martinez

Roasted chiles prepared to include in Chiles en Nogada. Photo by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

This might be one of the most perfect culinary delights I have ever eaten.  The first time I had Chiles en Nogada, I was in Durango, Mexico working on the committee to establish El Camino Real as a National Historic Trail. The committee was invited to dinner at the Governor’s Palace and the chef served this beautiful dish with a depth of flavor that kept challenging my taste buds as I tried to workout what the ingredients were. The presentation Read More

Diamond Drive Crack Sealing Starts Friday Sept. 6

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets Division, in coordination with Dismuke Contractors, are planning to perform pavement preservation (crack sealing) on Diamond Drive.

To minimize disruption to the travelling public, this work is planned from Friday, Sept. 6 through Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Beginning Friday morning, crews will start at the North Mesa roundabout and work west towards the golf course. On Saturday and Sunday, crews will start at Los Alamos Medical Center and work north and east to the golf course.

This schedule is contingent on weather conditions and rain may Read More

New Mexico State Fair Announces Opening Day Discounts

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STATE News:

The New Mexico State Fair is thrilled to announce exciting discounts for opening day, Sept. 5, welcoming fairgoers with unbeatable deals on admission, rides and food.

These discounts are cash only and are only available for purchase at the gate.

Opening Day Specials:

  • $2 Admission: Kick off the fair with a bang! Admission to the fair is just $2, making it more accessible than ever for families and friends to enjoy a day of fun.
  • $2 Rides: Thrill-seekers, rejoice! All rides across the midway will be just $2 each, giving everyone a chance to experience the excitement without breaking
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New Mexico Health Care Authority Announces 27 Events To Mark September As Recovery Awareness Month

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HCA News:

          • More than 27 recovery events planned across 17 counties

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) announces a series of statewide events in September to mark Recovery Awareness Month and support everyone who is in recovery and all those who support them.

“Recovery Month is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible for everyone. It is a time to recognize the resilience of those in recovery and the dedication of those who support them,” HCA Cabinet Secretary Kari Armijo said. “Our goal is to ensure that every New Mexican knows that help is available, and recovery is within Read More

Española Pathways Shelter Invites Public To Forum Sept. 8

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From Española Pathways Shelter:

Homelessness is an issue with which our communities struggle. Perhaps you would like to learn more about how people from our region are dealing with this issue and finding solutions.

The public is invited to attend the Sunday Forum at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos at 11:45 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 at 1738 North Sage St.

The Forum will feature two remarkable leaders from the Española Pathways Shelter, CEO Dena Moscola and COO Jake Stockwell. The subject of their presentation is “Homelessness in the Española Valley – Growth and Changes at Pathways Shelter”.

Moscola Read More