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North Central Regional Transit District Celebrates National Transit Employee Appreciation Day

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NCRTD News:

ESPAÑOLA — The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) Blue Bus will recognize the dedicated transit professionals who keep the Blue Bus system running by celebrating National Transit Employee Appreciation Day Wednesday, March 18, 2026, across North Central New Mexico.

The day honors the operators, dispatchers, mechanics, and staff who provide safe, reliable, and accessible public transportation services to communities throughout the region. Blue Bus customers and the community are invited to send greetings and thank you notes to Blue Bus employees by visiting Read More

NMDOT Launches Platform For Transportation Projects

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has launched a new interactive digital platform that makes it easier for the public to explore transportation projects planned across New Mexico.

The electronic Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (eSTIP) uses Geographic Information System technology to display projects on a dynamic, statewide map. Users can zoom into specific regions, click on individual projects for details and search projects by location. Project information can also be exported into Excel or PDF formats for reporting and analysis. Read More

First Phase Of $47.7M Bridge Replacement To Begin Near Gallup

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NMDOT News:

GALLUP — A $47.7 million bridge replacement project will begin east of Gallup along Interstate 40 and New Mexico State Road 118 near mileposts 29.04 to 30.4.

This 1.36-mile project includes replacement of three bridges on I-40 and NM 118, installation of new metal guardrail and concrete barriers, and drainage and grading improvements.

The first phase of construction will start on NM 118 and the westbound bridge over I-40. To allow crews to remove and replace two bridges, NM 118 will be closed in the project area and traffic will be detoured to I-40. Both eastbound and westbound lanes Read More

Perry Klare Files To Run For Probate Judge

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Probate Judge Perry Klare files for election Tuesday in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Klare was appointed to fill a vacancy and is now seeking a full term. ‘I enjoy the job,’ he said. ‘I have personal probate experience … so its kind of true to me. I feel it was a rewarding job.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Town Of Red River Unveils Three New Public Transit Buses, Marking A Major Step Forward In Community Transportation

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RR News:

RED RIVER — The Town of Red River officially unveiled three newly purchased public transit buses last week in a ceremony attended by town officials, community members, and local stakeholders. The new vehicles will replace the town’s existing fleet of three buses, ensuring continued and improved on-demand transit service for residents and visitors.

Red River’s transit service operates on an on-demand model, allowing riders to request transportation as needed rather than following fixed schedules. The no-cost ride can be requested by calling the transit dispatch Read More

Fr. Glenn: Longing For Peace

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Well, the war with Iran today (3/8/26) at least seems to be about over. That regime doesn’t have much else left to fight with, and unless something unforeseen occurs, it’ll likely be done soon. And then the uncertain aftermath of such things.

“Why don’t they surrender?!!”, we ask, and hawks might add: “A people should know when they’re conquered.” But as Maximus replied to that statement in the movie “Gladiator” when the legions were facing a proud yet overmatched foe: “Would you? Would I?” Yet it’s tragic that soldiers continue to be sent to die in futility with no realistic hope Read More

Travel: Scotland’s Isle Of Skye Will Leave You Breathless

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Charming Portree makes a good base while on Isle of Skye. Photo by Debbie Stone

Fairy Pools. Photo by Debbie Stone

By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

Picture a dramatic landscape of jagged mountains, rocky coastlines and verdant green plains, often shrouded in mist. Add ancient castles, Viking and Celtic history and a dose of fairy folklore, and you have the Isle of Skye, a magical, mystical wonderland.

This stunning island should be on every traveler’s list when visiting Scotland. Located on the west coast of the country, it’s the largest of the major islands of the Inner Hebrides. Read More

Unitarian Church Sunday Forum ‘Navigating The Complexities Of Grief And Loss’ March 8

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 COMMUNITY News:

Leah Blackwell and Rumi Sauñe will present a forum on Navigating the Complexities of Grief and Loss at the Sunday Forum at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos at 12 p.m., Sunday, March 8, at 1738 North Sage Street. The Forum program endeavors to educate the public about issues that affect the community. It is independent of the religious mission of the church.

Grief and Loss are an integral part of our lives. Loss affects us from the time we are born in the form of change. Grief is the natural, multifaceted response to loss—encompassing emotional, physical, cognitive, social, and Read More

Home Country: The Ghost

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Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES

“Moon’s getting big,” Dud said over coffee the other day.

“Sure is,” Herb Collins said.

“Time to go after The Ghost again.”

“Tomorrow night?”

“I’ll be there,” Dud said.

The Ghost, hereabouts, is a raccoon. He lives along Lewis Creek and is a wily old rascal. We love going coonhunting here, but the way we do it is a bit different than they do it other places. Since we don’t have a lot of water around us, as they do in some areas, we don’t have a lot of ‘coons, either. So we conserve the ‘coons, but not the fun. We throw ‘em back when we’re done.

So we take these beautiful fall and winter Read More

Charles And Connie Pacheco Celebrate 75th Anniversary

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Charles and Connie Pacheco celebrated 75 years of marriage on Jan. 22, 2026. Courtesy photo

Charles and Connie Pacheco on their wedding day on Jan. 22, 1951. Courtesy photo

Highlights from the 75-year marriage of Charles and Connie Pacheco:

Charles and Connie Pacheco met on May 20, 1949, when Connie graduated from high school in Taos, New Mexico. Connie’s cousin Tommy and Charles were good friends; he invited him to go to the graduation and that’s when they met. Her bother-in-law, Ken Wilson, worked in Los Alamos at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory (LASL), (now called Los Alamos National Read More