Lifestyles

New Mexico Governor’s Call For Panhandling Crackdown Raises Concerns

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Lori Sena, 40, stands at the corner of St. Francis Drive and Paseo de Peralta on Thursday holding a sign reading, ‘Help us, please’. Sena, who grew up on Alto Street, has been living on Santa Fe’s streets off and on for about 10 years. Photo by Gabriela Campos/The New Mexican

A discarded cardboard sign used by an individual asking for donations lies on the median of St. Francis Drive near Cerrillos Road on Thursday in Santa Fe. Photo by Gabriela Campos/The New Mexican

By GABRIELLE PORTER
The Santa Fe New Mexican

Lori Sena stood in the median of Paseo de Peralta late Thursday morning, holding out a cardboard Read More

Sidewalk & Parking Closure On Aragon Between Bryce & Pruitt Begins Monday Jan. 22

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Cablecom News:

Weather permitting, Traffic and Streets crews will be closing the parking and sidewalk on the east side of Aragon Avenue between Bryce Avenue & Pruitt Avenue Monday, Jan. 22.

Crews will begin work at 8 a.m. and finish by 5 p.m. daily. Pedestrian traffic will be detoured to the opposite side of street.

Crews will be repairing Comcast facilities in the area. Equipment will be located along the shoulder and sidewalk.

Please approach the work zone with caution and obey all traffic devices.

Direct questions regarding this project to Project Supervisor Jesus Carreon at 505.859.9002 Read More

Coming Together In Order To Separate: Los Alamos Jewish Center To Mark End Of Sabbath With Separation Ceremony, Potluck And Short Stories

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Jewish Center congregants hold the braided candle, the Havdalah spice box, and the cup of wine as Rabbi Jack Shlachter leads the congregation in the blessings bidding farewell to the Sabbath at a previous Havdalah gathering. Courtesy/Los Alamos Jewish Center

By Rabbi Jack Shlachter
Los Alamos Jewish Center

The Los Alamos Jewish Center invites the community to a program of Jewish short stories this Saturday night, Jan 20, at the Jewish Center, 2400 Canyon Road. The program is part of a series of Saturday evening gatherings at the Center to mark the close of the Sabbath.

The Jewish Sabbath is observed

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LAPS Transportation Dept. Issues Reminder To Drivers To Exercise Caution Near School Buses, Stops, Student Riders

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LAPS News:

With the start of the spring semester, the LAPS Transportation Department would like to remind drivers in Los Alamos and White Rock to exercise caution when it comes to school buses, bus stops and the students who ride those buses, as well as inform the community about the law regarding school buses.

There were 106 stop arm violations reported during the fall semester, and six violations since the start of the second semester just five days ago. “Our greatest concern is the safety of our students. When vehicles don’t stop, it endangers the safety of our community’s students. Please keep Read More

McQuiston: Is Your Home Insured To Its Replacement Cost?

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos since 1963

If you lost your home in a fire, how much would it cost to rebuild it? The answer may be different than you think. And if your home isn’t insured to its full replacement cost, your homeowners policy may not cover the full cost for you to rebuild it in the event of a covered loss.

Rebuilding costs could differ from what you paid for your home and be more than its current market value – what it would sell for today – especially in areas where the value of real estate has changed. A replacement estimate includes costs to rebuild your home Read More

The Family YMCA Kicks Off 2024 Annual Giving Campaign With First Chairman’s Round Table Donor El Parasol!

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El Parasol Owner Ralph Atencio, right, presents a $5,000 Chairman’s Round Table Donation check to Y CEO Chris Daniels last week at El Parasol at 1903 Central Ave. in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy/YMCA

The Family YMCA News:

The Family YMCA kicked off its 2024 Annual Giving Campaign last week with its first Chairman’s Round Table Donor El Parasol. El Parasol donated $5,000 and has a long history of providing support in the communities of northern New Mexico and view this as an important part of their business.

“We really appreciate the programs the YMCA provides in our communities, and we are glad Read More

Right Lane Turn Closure Thursday At N.M. 4/East Jemez

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COUNTY News:

The free right-hand turn lane from East Jemez Road to N.M. 4 will be CLOSED Thursday, Jan. 18 so that crews can directionally bore a space for conduit to be installed at the median in the southeast corner of N.M. 4. It is anticipated this closure will only be needed for one day.

Eastbound traffic on East Jemez Road will be able to turn right to access southbound N.M. 4 at the traffic signal at the intersection of East Jemez Road and N.M. 4.

Traffic headed in this direction Jan. 18, 2024 should expect delays.

NOTE: Construction continues on the final phase of improvements to the N.M. 4/East Read More

Father John Dear To Preach At First Presbyterian Feb. 4

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Father John Dear

First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe News:

Father John Dear will be preaching at the 10 a.m. worship service Feb. 4 at First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe.

The service is followed by a community lunch.

At 1 p.m., Father Dear will hold a community-wide conversation on “living peacefully and non-violently in our world,” as well as speak about his newest book The Gospel of Peace.

These events are free and open to the public.

 

The Gospel of Peace book cover. Courtesy image Read More

Posts From The Road: Historic Downtown Silver City

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Silver City Museum: The Silver City Museum is housed in the H. B. Ailman house which was constructed in 1881. Ailman was a prominent businessman and prospector during the mining boom years in Silver City. The Ailman House itself could be considered a museum artifact as it is one of the most prominent houses that remain from the early years in the mining boom in town. The museum opened in 1967 and is operated by the city. It offers visitors an opportunity to learn about the diverse culture and history of Silver City. The museum also has an excellent gift shop including a large selection of local history Read More