Lifestyles

Houck: And Even More Downsizing Considerations

By David Houck
Qualifying Broker
Atomic Realty

Do you have so much stuff you have forgotten what you have? A good rule of thumb is if you haven’t used it in a year – you don’t need it. Be realistic. Take a hard look at each item in your home. Identify the things that are most useful or loved and keep those but if you haven’t used something in more than a year, give it to family / friends, sell it, donate it, or throw it away.

Gift family and friends, sell items you don’t need and donate items. Doing this helps to clear space, and there’s satisfaction in knowing that your old items will benefit others.

Be Read More

All Shall Be Well: Optimism

Clergy from left, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired; Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Assistant Rector Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Courtesy photo

By Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb
ELCA

“Pessimism is an evolutionary dead end.” So proclaimed Dr. John F. Haught, invited speaker at the Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum. Dr. Haught was expanding last Wednesday on the writings of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, renowned Jesuit geologist and theologian. On Tuesday evening, Dr. Haught’s presentation had imagined Teilhard in conversation with Albert Einstein about Time and the Future; the two scientists Read More

County: Drive With Caution On NM 502 This Weekend

Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Drivers are asked to exercise caution this weekend as emergency utility work along New Mexico State Road 502 may hinder traffic, according to officials from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU).

DPU contractor Dub-L-EE Construction will be boring alongside N.M. 502 to replace a section of line that failed early Thursday morning. Traffic control devices will be in the westbound lane from Eastgate Drive to Main Gate Park.

Due to public safety concerns, this work needs to be completed as soon as possible and will take place during daylight hours on Saturday Read More

Rep. Chandler: New Mexico Has Much To Celebrate This Pride Month

By Rep. Christine Chandler (D-Los Alamos)
Dist. 43
New Mexico House of Representatives

Like many people, I have watched with growing alarm as state legislatures in places like Texas, Florida, and Nebraska pass laws rolling back hard-fought freedoms and rights for the LGBTQ+ community. As a New Mexico lawmaker, I knew my colleagues and I had a responsibility to prevent the same thing from happening here.

Over the last several months, we have heard from constituents, community members, and advocates worried that they or someone they love might suddenly lose access to life-saving healthcare Read More

Bandelier Mandatory Summer Shuttle Service Starts June 14


Bandelier begins free mandatory summer shuttle service to Frijoles Canyon June 14. Post file photo

BANDELIER News:

After a brief delay, Bandelier National Monument is beginning its free summer shuttle service to Frijoles Canyon on June 14, 2023.  

“We are pleased to offer this service to our visitors as in past summers,” Superintendent Patrick Suddath said. “This is one of our busiest times of the year. Parking and traffic congestion in Frijoles Canyon is a chronic issue and the shuttle service helps us to alleviate that. Atomic City Transit and Los Alamos County have been invaluable partners Read More

Cleaning & Fog Sealing At Municipal Building Parking Lot Friday And Saturday June 2-3

COUNTY News:

GM Emulsion along with Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division will be cleaning the Municipal Building parking lot 8 a.m. to noon this Friday, June 2, in preparation for fog sealing. This will not impact parking Friday.  

Saturday, June 3, weather permitting, the Municipal Building lot, as well as the diagonal spots along Iris Street will be closed for fog sealing. Signs will be posted. 

All vehicles will need to be out of the parking lot by close of business Friday, June 2. This includes the diagonal spots along Iris Street. The County will be moving all department, motor pool Read More

LRG Hosts First Tuesday Breakfast June 6

LRG News:

Lab retirees (and potential retirees) are invited to drop in at the LRG monthly breakfast between the hours of 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 6 at the Morning Glory Restaurant, 1377 Diamond Drive across from Los Alamos High School.

Morning Glory serves a full breakfast and pastries.

Retirees buy their breakfast; LRG will pay for coffee or tea.

Contact sgirard@losalamos.com or 505.672.3497 for more information. More information about the LRG can be found here. Read More

Update: One Lane Open On Truck Route … Expect Delays

The dump truck that rolled over this morning at the bottom of the Truck Route. One person was transported for injuries. Courtesy/LAPD

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) has just announced that one lane is now open on the Truck Route following the rollover of a dump truck this morning. One person was transported for injuries.

Intermittent traffic will now be allowed to travel in both directions but one lane still needs to be closed to mitigate hazardous material spillage.

Expect Delays. Read More

Scene Of Overturned Dump Truck At Bottom Of Truck Route

Scene of a vehicle crash this morning in which this dump truck overturned at the bottom of the Truck Route (East Jemez) at mile marker # 9. One person was transported for injuries. There is also a diesel spill. Los Alamos Police, Santa Fe Sherriff’s Office, Los Alamos Fire Department and LANL Hazmat are on the scene. The Truck Route is now closed in both directions … with the western roadblock on East Jemez just east of Elk Ridge Mobile Home Park to allow residents to access Elk Ridge. Driver’s are instructed to please avoid the area and seek alternate routes. A notification will be provided Read More

Traffic Crash At Bottom Of Truck Route Closes Roadway

UPDATE: The road closure on Truck Route is still in effect; however, the western roadblock on East Jemez is just east of Elk Ridge Mobile Home Park to allow residents to access Elk Ridge.

LAPD News:

A vehicle crash occurred this morning in which a dump truck overturned at the bottom of the truck route (East Jemez) at mile marker # 9. One person has been transported for injuries.

There is also a diesel spill.

Los Alamos Police, Santa Fe Sherriff’s Office, Los Alamos Fire Department and LANL Hazmat are on the scene.

The truck route is now closed in both directions.

Driver’s are instructed to please avoid Read More