Video tribute of Los Alamos Firefighters and Police Officers honoring retired firefighter Mark Secundino Sandoval (July 26, 1961 – March 19, 2023) this afternoon in a special procession from the Elks Lodge on Trinity Drive to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Canyon Road for a Funeral Mass followed by reception in the parish hall. The only child of Secundino and Stella Sandoval, he was born in Los Alamos and was a lifelong member of the community. He graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1979, where he fell in love with golf and found friendships that lasted a lifetime. Ninety-two golfers Read More
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Scenes Of Procession For Retired Firefighter Mark Sandoval
Los Alamos Firefighters and Police Officers honor retired firefighter Mark Secundino Sandoval (July 26, 1961 – March 19, 2023) this afternoon with a special procession from the Elks Lodge on Trinity Drive to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Canyon Road for a Funeral Mass followed by a reception in the parish hall. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Firefighters and Police Officers honor retired firefighter Mark Sandoval this afternoon as he is accompanied into Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for a Funeral Mass. The only child of Secundino and Stella Sandoval, Read More
Handy Tips On How To Prevent Food Waste
ENVIRONMENTAL News:
Benefits of Reducing Food Waste
In the United States, food is wasted across the supply chain from farm to fork. According to the EPA, roughly 96% of discarded household food ends up in the landfill while only 4% is composted.
Along the entire food supply chain, it is estimated that almost 40% of all produced food is discarded with most going directly in the landfill. Wasted food not only costs consumers money (over $218 billion annually), but also contributes to your individual and household greenhouse gas emissions. If you want to calculate your carbon footprint and learn Read More
Vitalant Blood Drive At Bryce Avenue Presbyterian April 21
Society Of Catholic Scientists Hosts Public Lecture April 28
Prof. Stephen Barr of University of Delaware
SCS News:
The New Mexico Chapter of the Society of Catholic Scientists (SCS) is pleased to invite the local community to a public lecture to be given by Prof. Stephen Barr of University of Delaware, Physics, the President and founder of the Society of Catholic Scientists, on “Is the Universe Fine-Tuned for Life? Anthropic Coincidences and Multiverse Ideas”, at Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) Catholic Church at 7 p.m. Friday, April 28 in the Karen McLaughlin Parish Hall.
This lecture will be preceded by a Mass at 5:30 p.m. celebrated by the pastor of IHM, Read More
Repaving Project Begins On U.S. 84/285 In Española
NMDOT News:
ESPAÑOLA — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with Brasier Asphalt Inc. will begin a pavement rehabilitation project today, April 19, on N.M. 106 in Española.
Work will take place on US 84/285 from mile marker 188.3 to 189.3 (Santa Clara Bridge) 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. One lane will be closed during working hours and a pilot car will be on hand to guide motorists around the roadwork area.
All traffic control devices will be removed at the end of each workday, and all lanes of traffic will be reopened.
This mile long project is expected to be completed Read More
Atomic City Transit Route 2M Suspended Starting April 21
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit Route 2M will be suspended starting Friday, April 21 until further notice due to staffing shortage. Passengers can use Route 2T.
The County apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
For any additional information, call 505.661.RIDE (7433) or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real time.
For specific route service schedules, visit the Atomic City Transit website. Read More
Today Marks Holocaust Remembrance Day 2023
Today is the internationally recognized date for Holocaust Remembrance Day. Courtesy/arapahoelibraries.org
From The White House:
Today, April 18, marks Holocaust Remembrance Day.
President Joe Biden issued the following proclamation:
Days Of Remembrance Of Victims Of The Holocaust, 2023
During Yom HaShoah and throughout these days of remembrance, we mourn the six million Jews who were murdered during the horror of the Holocaust — as well as the millions of Roma and Sinti, Slavs, disabled persons, LGBTQI+ individuals, and political dissidents who were murdered at the hands of the Read More
Environment Department Testing For PFAS In Private Groundwater Wells Across New Mexico In April And May
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) will test private domestic wells for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) across New Mexico in April and May 2023.
One or more groundwater wells can be sampled at no cost to the well owners. Limited sampling will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to those counties impacted by last summer’s fires. Private well owners in Curry, Lincoln, Mora and Roosevelt counties especially are encouraged to sign up by April 21, by completing a short survey at this link or calling 505.205.6964.
PFAS are Read More
NMDOT To Create Long-Term Improvement Plan On I-40 From Arizona State Line To Atrisco Vista Interchange
The public is invited to attend an online Public Input Meeting Tuesday, April 25 to learn about the ongoing I-40 Corridor Study and provide input. Courtesy/NMDOT
NMDOT News:
MILAN — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) invites you to attend a second online Public Input Meeting 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 to learn about the ongoing I-40 Corridor Study and provide input.
The purpose of the online Public Input Meeting is to share what the project team has learned, and the alternatives being considered followed by an opportunity to ask questions and provide input.
To join the meeting, Read More