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‘Mayfest In The Mountains’ To Honor Veterans And Offer Family Fun In Red River This Memorial Day Weekend

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RED RIVER News:

Red River is gearing up for an exciting Memorial Day weekend with the highly anticipated “Mayfest in the Mountains” event.

This family-oriented celebration will showcase everything Red River has to offer while honoring our veterans and fallen heroes through a mix of outdoor recreation, family-friendly activities, and special veteran-focused events.

Mayor Linda Calhoun expresses her enthusiasm about the upcoming event, noting that Mayfest in the Mountains will serve as a new tradition for many visitors and residents alike.

“We are thrilled to host Mayfest in the Mountains Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Boese Bros’ Stephen Harshman

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On the job in Los Alamos is Boese Bros Brewpub Kitchen Staff Stephen Harshman. He has worked at Boese Bros Brewpub at 145 Central Park Square for four months. ‘I like having the experience with food,’ Harshman said of his job. To learn more about Boese Bros Brewpub, click here. Photo by Andy McBride/ladailypost.com Read More

Rep. Stansbury On New DOT Railroad Rule

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U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury

STATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) issued the following statement after the Department of Transportation announced a new general rule requiring two-person crews on railroads: 

“Today’s announcement by the Biden Administration that two-person crews will be required in railroad operations is a crucial step in addressing the catastrophic train derailments that have impacted communities across the United States and New Mexico over the last several years.

This rule, like the requirement for two-person crews in my Read More

Guardrail Repairs Begin Around Town Monday

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets will be providing traffic control for Valley Fence Company, which will be repairing damaged guardrails in the following locations:

          • North Road between Diamond Drive and Quemazon Place;
          • Range Road by the Fire Station;
          • Canyon Road at 15th Street; and
          • Camp May Road.

Work will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end by 3:30 p.m. daily starting Monday, April 8 and continue through the week until completed.

There will be flagging operations at all locations. Bicycle and pedestrian traffic will not be interrupted.

Motorists are urged to slow down in the area and Read More

Westbound Lane Closure On Diamond Begins Monday

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets will provide traffic control for Valley Fence Company, which is repairing a section of guardrail on Diamond Drive west of Arkansas Avenue.

Work will begin at 8:30 a.m. Monday, April 8 and continue until completed.

The westbound right lane will be closed at Arkansas Avenue. A bicycle lane will be maintained through the work zone. Pedestrian traffic will be safely flagged through the work zone.

Motorists are urged to slow down in the area and watch out for cyclists, pedestrians, crews and equipment.

Direct questions regarding this project to Read More

Loma Linda Road Improvements Project Restarts April 8

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Public Works Division is under contract with Albuquerque Asphalt, Inc. to resume work on the Loma Linda Roadway Improvements project on La Mirada Circle, La Tierra Road and Loma Linda Drive in the Loma Linda neighborhood.

The contractor will return from the winter suspension to complete the project, which is scheduled for June 2024.

Work will include removal of existing roadway material and the replacement of a new asphalt surface. This work will start Monday April 8, on Loma Linda Drive then proceed to La Tierra Road and La Mirada Circle.

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‘The Little Holocaust Video That Could’ … 24 Years Later

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‘The little Holocaust video that could’ is being released worldwide. Courtesy/Jim Terr

Holocaust News:

Twenty four years after it was produced in the year 2000 with a small budget from several foundation and private grants, a one-hour video of interviews of New Mexico survivors of the Holocaust is being released worldwide, with a new introduction and with the benefit of internet viewing and download.

View the video here.

“We Were There: Seven Survivors of the Holocaust” was produced by Las Vegas, N.M. producer Jim Terr, then living in Santa Fe. Under a grant from World Voices Media of Santa Monica, Read More

LAHS Sophomore Celeste El-Darazi Selected To Perform As Guest Harpist For Farmington High School Orchestra

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LAHS sophomore Celeste El-Darazi during a concert in early March with the Farmington High School orchestra. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Celeste El-Darazi, a sophomore at Los Alamos High School (LAHS) and a harpist with the LAHS Symphonic Strings, was recently selected to play with the Farmington High School orchestra during a concert in early March.

Monica Leaming, director of the Farmington High School orchestra, noticed El-Darazi during her involvement with the Northern New Mexico Music Educators Association (NMMEA) All-State Symphony Orchestra rehearsals.

“She played so professionally Read More