Lifestyles

New Mexico Department Of Health Urges Residents To Be Prepared & Protect Against Smoke Hazards From Wildfires

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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