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Senators Luján, Welch Applaud FCC Vote To Provide Support For Wi-Fi On School Buses Through E-Rate Program

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Chair of the Subcommittee on Communications, Media and Broadband and U.S. Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) applauded the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) vote to expand eligibility for the E-Rate program to reimburse schools that equip school buses with Wi-Fi technology.

Last Congress, Senators Luján and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and then-U.S. Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) introduced bipartisan legislation to provide E-Rate support for school bus Wi-Fi to help close the homework gap while students travel on their daily Read More

New Mexico State Police Make 22 DWI Arrests In Four Days

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NMSP Chief Troy Weisler

NMSP News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Over four days the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) DWI Unit and officers took 22 suspected impaired drivers off the streets of Albuquerque.

From Oct. 19 through Oct. 22, officers patrolled the streets and highways in Albuquerque, actively looking for signs of impaired driving. Their vigilant efforts paid off as they successfully apprehended multiple individuals who posed a risk to themselves and others on the road.

“These arrests highlight the dedication of our DWI Unit and officers in keeping New Mexico safe,” NMSP Chief Troy Weisler said. Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Staff Meeting At Wolf & Mermaid

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On the job in Los Alamos today at Wolf & Mermaid Enchanted Roasters Café & Bakery during a staff training meeting with owners Scott Baird and Kate Kudynska. Wolf & Mermaid opens Wednesday, Oct. 25 with a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. Courtesy photo

Wolf & Mermaid Enchanted Roasters Café & Bakery staff pose for a photo during a staff training meeting today  inside the newly renovated space at 181 Central Park Square. Courtesy photo  Read More

Shlachter: Response To ‘Peaceful Protest’

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By Rabbi Jack Shlachter
Los Alamos Jewish Center

If those protesting along Trinity Drive (link) really do want a ceasefire in Gaza, they should advocate on behalf of the people living in Gaza to get rid of the Hamas terrorists who rule over them, and they should advocate for the return of all the hostages.

Hamas terrorists massacred over 1,400 people – including babies in their cribs, young people at a dance party, and Holocaust survivors – and kidnapped over 200 others.

Israel has every right to defend itself and ensure that such barbaric acts do not happen again. Were it not for the Hamas atrocities Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of Oct. 23, 2023

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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.

Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays. 

Loma Linda Road Improvements Project

Albuquerque Asphalt, Inc. will continue work in the Loma Linda neighborhood. Loma Linda will Read More

Kiwanis Club Hosts Used Bike Collection At IHM Oct. 27-28

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Courtesy/Kiwanis

Kiwanis Club News:

Kiwanis is doing another used bike collection this weekend, 2-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 28 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Parish Hall at 3700 Canyon Road.

Any size bikes, in any condition, are welcome. The bikes will be cleaned and refurbished and distributed to needy kids.

This is Kiwanis’ third collection and more than 200 bikes have been donated locally and more than 1,000 statewide. 

Community members are invited to check their garage and shed and bring over those unused and outgrown bikes for this worthy cause.

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Wolf And Mermaid Enchanted Café And Bakery To Open In Permanent Location In Central Park Square Oct. 28!

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CHAMBER News:

Great Things Are Worth Waiting For! For almost a year now, the people of Los Alamos, White Rock and elsewhere have patiently waited while Wolf and Mermaid poured espresso drinks and single origin coffee and served fresh baked goodies in pop-ups, using residential machines. Well that time has come to an end.

Starting Wednesday, Oct. 25, Wolf and Mermaid Enchanted Café and Bakery will be open in their newly renovated space at 181 Central Park Square. With professional machines and a brand new oven, they will be able to serve croissants, fresh baked muffins, lattes and for the Read More

Fr. Glenn: The Struggle

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

It doesn’t take a long look at the news to find examples of failures—failures of marriage, failures of remaining within legality in general, failures of sobriety, and just out and out failures of being good persons. Some would tell me: “Well, if people ‘walked the line’ in everything all of the time, you priests and ministers would be out of a large part of your jobs.” Trust me; we would not mind a bit!

But, alas … such isn’t the case, and doesn’t look like it ever will be. Ever those darned old bad habits, temptations, irascibilities, selfishnesses, etc., are always goading us to Read More