Lifestyles

County Non-Eessential Government Facilities Closed At 2 PM Today Due To Hazardous Weather Conditions

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos, New Mexico — Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne ordered the closure of all non-essential County government facilities at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 4, due to hazardous weather conditions.

The Los Alamos Eco Transfer station also shut down today at 2 p.m. along with the other county facilities. 

Officials advise that the Atomic City Transit services, however, will continue to operate as scheduled. Residential and commercial trash was successfully collected today. 

County Traffic and Street crews will continue to clear the major roads and streets according to Read More

12 Questions To Ask Before Powering Up Snow Thrower

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Courtesy/OPEI

OPEI News:

Snow flurries and winter storms can be unpredictable and the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) encourages home and business owners to prepare in advance before bad weather hits.
 
“Outdoor power equipment like snow throwers can make quick work of a big job,” OPEI President and CEO Kris Kiser said. “Just remember, when getting out your snow thrower, review your owner’s manual. You should know how to correctly operate controls and quickly shut it off if necessary.”
 
OPEI offers 12 Questions to ask before operating a snow thrower.

Have you read your owner’s manual?  Read More

Fuselier: To Worry Or Not To Worry

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By BOB FUSELIER
Los Alamos

From time to time I’m reminded that lessons learned years ago from our elders still retain their power to teach. My Dad died over 23 years ago, yet his words and actions are still guiding me. A lot of what I learned from him came from moments he wasn’t trying to teach me anything. The more I think of it, the majority of his most important lessons were given at those times teaching me something was the last thing on his mind. I would hope that my children could say something similar in spite of the fact that I “tried” to teach a lot. 

I remember distinctly one lesson my Dad offered me Read More

Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Sangria

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How to make sangria. Video by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

This October my husband Rick and I embarked on a fantastic adventure to Spain. I had been there before but he had not and since he is not enamored with big cities, we designed our trip to skirt the mediterranean sea from the Straights of Gibraltar to Barcelona concentrating on the small, historic communities along the coast. In Cadiz and Jerez we were fortunate to see the dancing Andalusian Horses perform and to get a personal tour of the Valdespino Bodega specializing in Spain’s world renowned Pedro Ximenez Sherry. Read More

Scenes Of Road Conditions In Los Alamos & WR

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NM-502 facing east along the airport about 9 a.m. today. Courtesy/LAC web cam

N.M. 4 near Rover Boulevard about 9 a.m. today in White Rock. Courtesy/LAC web cam

Central Avenue at 15th Street facing west about 9 a.m. today in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAC web cam

Central Avenue at 15th Street facing south about 9 a.m. today in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAC web cam

Diamond Drive facing north near Canyon Road about 9 a.m. today. Courtesy/LAC web cam

Diamond Drive facing north near the golf course about 9 a.m. today. Courtesy/LAC web cam Read More

County Manager Steven Lynne Announces 10 AM Start Time Thursday For Non-essential Government Facilities  

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COUNTY News:

Due to forecasted hazardous weather conditions, Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne has ordered a delayed start time of 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4 for non-essential government administrative offices. 

Some additional County services and facilities may also be affected:

  • Atomic City Transit fixed route service will begin at approximately 7 a.m. Thursday morning. For specific route information, visit www.atomiccitytransit.com, or check the ACTracker.
  • The Aquatic Center plans to open at 10 a.m.
  • The Ice Rink opening time will be determined Thursday morning.
  • The Golf Course
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Canyon Road Reconstruction Project Warranty Work Update

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COUNTY News:

TLC Plumbing and Utility will begin warranty work for the Canyon Road Reconstruction project the second week of January 2024.

The warranty work will be performed to repair two water valve concrete collars that have become loose and pose a safety issue. Traffic cones have been placed over these concrete collars to prevent further damage to utility infrastructure from vehicular traffic, and to ensure the safety of the public.

The work is scheduled for completion by the end of January 2024.

Until repairs are complete, the western driveway of the Aquatic Center and the driveway to Canyon Read More

Travel: Museum Of Broadway Delights Theater-Lovers

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Head to the Museum of Broadway on your next trip to the Big Apple. Photo by Debbie Stone

Fans of Wicked will love this display. Photo by Debbie Stone

By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

Whenever I visit New York City, I have to see a Broadway show, usually several. I’m a consummate theatregoer and love both musicals and plays and will attend performances wherever and whenever I can. But Broadway’s special and there’s nothing more exciting than being amid its bright lights. I’m always giddy with anticipation sitting in the audience waiting for the curtain to rise, then being treated Read More

Meadows: Do You Have Health Goals For 2024?

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By JENNIFER MEADOWS
Deeply Rooted Nutritional Therapy
Los Alamos

Right now, people are fleshing out their resolutions for 2024, many of which focus on improving health. Losing x-number of pounds and joining a gym or workout program are probably pretty common resolutions.

I’m not much of a resolution maker, but I do keep health goals. They aren’t reserved just for the new year, but are something I hone throughout the seasons.

You might ask, “What’s the difference between a resolution and goal?”

A resolution is a firm decision to change a behavior. “I’m going to do this and not do that.” 

A goal however, Read More