Lifestyles

Bandelier Shuttle Service Resumes Wednesday June 14

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COUNTY News:

Beginning Wednesday, June 14, Route 12 to Bandelier National Monument will resume. The shuttle will carry visitors from the White Rock Visitor Center to the Frey Trailhead (across from Juniper Campground, and then to the park visitor center.

Shuttles run every 30 minutes on weekdays and every 20 minutes on weekends.

Last shuttle each day leaves the visitor center at 5 p.m. There is no charge for riding the shuttle. Visit the Routes & Schedules webpage for maps and times.

Please call our office at (505).661.RIDE (7433) for any additional information or use the ACTracker to locate Read More

NCRTD Plans To Transition To Zero Emission Fleet

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NCRTD News:

The North Central RTD is committed to being an environmentally conscious and sustainable partner. One component of this goal is to reduce its carbon footprint through zero emission buses (ZEBs). The transition plan evaluates the current and planned facilities to determine how ZEBs can be accommodated, financial and funding efforts, and how the NCRTD workforce can support a zero-emission fleet.

The District plans on incorporating charging stations at various current and planned facilities across the state. The recently constructed Española facility was built with this in Read More

New Mexico State Police Participate In National Click it Or Ticket Campaign May 22 Through June 4, 2023

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NMSP News:

Statewide – The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) participated May 22 through June 4, in the National Occupant Protection Mobilization, Click it or Ticket (CIOT) Campaign.

The CIOT Campaign was conducted on all roadways within the state with an emphasis on seat belt use for both drivers and passengers.

During the two-week CIOT Campaign, NMSP officers issued 751 traffic citations of which 216 citations were for lack of seat belt usage and 24 for no child restraint.

Officers also issued 511 other traffic citations for various traffic violations and made 23 arrests (3 DWI arrests, 14 Misdemeanor Read More

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Issues Statement On Passing Of Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan

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From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement today on the passing Saturday of Archbishop Emeritus Michael J. Sheehan:

“Archbishop Emeritus Sheehan spent much of his life devoted to the Catholic faith and his work went beyond the confines of the church. He spent decades working to better the lives of New Mexicans. His leadership, and his voice, will be sorely missed across New Mexico.

“My prayers are with Archbishop Emeritus Sheehan’s loved ones and all who knew him. His legacy of kindness and selflessness will live Read More

June 6 Is National ‘Secure Your Load Day’

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Transportation Secretary Ricky Serna

NMDOT News:

          • Prevent roadside litter, crashes, injuries and fatalities

SANTA FE – June 6 marks National Secure Your Load Day. The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) reminds drivers to properly secure items or material when hauling loads to prevent thousands of crashes, unnecessary delays, disruptions, injuries, property damage and fatalities caused by unsecured loads.

“It’s not only dangerous, it’s against the law to drop trash or debris from your vehicle,” Transportation Secretary Ricky Serna said. “Taking a moment to make sure Read More

Governor: On Death Of Archbishop Emeritus Sheehan

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From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham released the following statement today on the death Saturday of the Archbishop Emeritus of Santa Fe Michael Sheehan:

“Archbishop Emeritus Sheehan will be remembered for his three decades of steadfast leadership in our state,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “After he retired as the head of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, his service to New Mexico did not waver as he continued his outreach to communities using his motto of ‘Love One Another Constantly,” as a foundation for his work.

While we did not agree on everything, his leadership Read More

Posts From The Road: Wickenburg, Arizona

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Wickenburg: A mural on the wall of a downtown business depicts Wickenburg’s western roots and how settlers arrived in the area on foot, by horse, by wagon, or later by train. The Wickenburg community embraces its western heritage. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Thanks: This sculpture entitled ‘Thanks For the Rain’ by Joe Beeler sits in a park area adjacent to the Desert Caballero Western Museum in Wickenburg, Ariz. The historic downtown area of the city is filled with sculptures, murals and other artwork depicting Wickenburg’s history. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

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Fr. Glenn: The Big Three

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Many non-Christians (and even Christians who have not been well instructed) are often curious about many of the teachings of Christianity—terms, principals, theology, etc. Today (6/4/23), and every first Sunday after Pentecost, we Catholics celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity—this greatest and most difficult mystery of our faith to contemplate. And to call it a “mystery” does not mean that the answer does not exist, but rather that humanity cannot find the answer in fullness, but like a treasure hunt that never ends, are given only clues to its ultimate solution Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of June 5, 2023

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COUNTY News:

The projects listed in this section are being managed by County Public Works staff through contractors. For more information, email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link at www.losalamosnm.us. 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.

Let’s work together!

Have you seen the new message board and signage Public Works installed near the N.M. 502  roundabout? The signs are to Read More