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State Police To Conduct Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across New Mexico In July 2024

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NMSP News:

STATEWIDE – New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols and registration, insurance and driver’s license checkpoints in all counties across the state during July 2024.

We are 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 Read More

New Mexico Delegation Pushes To Increase Competition, Improve Air Service To Nation’s Capital

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Congressional News:

ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) called on the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to prioritize enhanced air service connectivity to Washington, D.C. for the whole country.

The New Mexico Delegation said it was proud to support the FAA Reauthorization package to improve safety, consumer protection, infrastructure, and connectivity for the U.S. aviation system. The lawmakers urged DOT to prioritize connecting Read More

MEA Offers Summer Workshops At Santa Fe Campus

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MEA News:

SANTA FE — MEA, the first midlife wisdom school, opened its U.S. headquarters in Santa Fe in May. Dedicated to “long life learning” and reframing the concept of aging, MEA helps guests navigate their difficult midlife transitions and curate their second adulthood with a renewed sense of purpose and possibility.

MEA was founded in 2018 with its first campus in Baja California Sur, Mexico. The Santa Fe campus – Rising Circle Ranch – is a 2,566-acre regenerative horse ranch in the Galisteo Basin.

New Mexico residents will receive a 25% discount on any program at the Santa Fe Campus, July Read More

Traffic Advisory: Asphalt Core Drilling On Central June 28

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Public Works Department announces an asphalt core drilling operation scheduled on Central Avenue between 15th Street and Oppenheimer Drive. The drilling will take place 10 a.m. to noon Friday, June 28.

Motorists should expect minor delays and are encouraged to seek alternate routes during this time. A flagging operation to manage and direct traffic flow will be in place. Pedestrians are asked to exercise caution and follow all posted signs and instructions.

The drilling site will be clearly marked, and barriers will be in place to ensure the safety of both Read More

Atomic City Transit Regular Service Will Not Operate July 4

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Atomic City Transit. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Atomic City Transit regular scheduled bus service will not operate on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of the holiday.

Atomic City Transit will provide free shuttle service for the Los Alamos Fourth of July event at Overlook Park in White Rock. Shuttle service will begin at 3 p.m. from Diamond and Canyon drives in Los Alamos and the White Rock Visitor Center and Piñon Elementary School parking lot in White Rock.

A continuous shuttle service will be provided throughout the event with the last bus leaving at 10 p.m. from Overlook Park. Paratransit Read More

Bandelier’s Mandatory Summer Shuttle Begins June 27

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Bandelier’s free summer shuttle service to Frijoles Canyon begins Thursday and boards at the White Rock Visitor Center on N.M. 4. Courtesy/BNM

BANDELIER News:

Bandelier National Monument is beginning its free summer shuttle service to Frijoles Canyon on June 27, 2024. The shuttle, provided by Atomic City Transit, boards at the White Rock Visitor Center in nearby White Rock.

It is mandatory, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, except for those who meet one of the following exceptions:

  • Has a disability placard displayed on their vehicle:
  • Are traveling with pets:
  • Conducting park-related business;
  • Organized
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Posts From The Road: Chapel Of The Holy Cross – Sedona

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Exterior: The Chapel of the Holy Cross is one of the most recognizable and popular landmarks in Sedona, Ariz. The chapel is built into red rock buttes and is anchored by a 90 foot tall cross with a backdrop of a red sandstone cliff. This exterior view shows the front of the building as it faces toward the southwest. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Walkway: A long curved walkway leads visitors from street level up the hillside to the entrance doors to the chapel which face the red sandstone cliff and boulders. The facility also has drivers in golf carts which can assist visitors up the hill. Photo Read More

Fr. Glenn: That Pernicious Desire

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

What is it that tends to consume us so mightily? It is why we seek the most expensive things, the richest clothing, flaunt the flashiest jewelry, buy the fanciest car, possess the most magnificent residence that we can possibly obtain … even to the point of going into crippling and self-destructive debt and behavior in doing so. Why post infinite selfies on social media and constant attempts at gleaning attention for ourselves. Why the thirsty ear for juicy gossip and information to hurriedly spread throughout our circle of acquaintances?

Simply so that we might be admired Read More