Lifestyles

Flood Conditions Affecting Village Of Jemez Springs

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Google Earth map depicting the Jemez District flood warning area. Courtesy/weather.gov/safety/flood

USDA News:

Due to flooding caused by spring snow melt, the Jemez District is experiencing hazardous road conditions and closures.

The Village of Jemez notified the Jemez Ranger District Wednesday, that flooding reached the Wastewater Treatment Plant, causing overflow into the Jemez River.

The Forest Service is in the process of installing signage discouraging fishing and drinking at all points south of the wastewater treatment plant.

Southern Recreation Areas, including the Vista Read More

New Los Alamos National Laboratory Policy Aims To Smooth Traffic Flow During Construction On N.M. 4 Near Truck Route

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Vehicle access portals on Pajarito Road. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

Despite the construction on N.M. 4, driving around Los Alamos and White Rock will get a little easier, thanks to a new vouching policy that Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) implemented effective Monday.

A Laboratory badge holder who also is the driver of a personally owned vehicle – not a government vehicle – may vouch for unbadged passengers (such as children) while driving through the Pajarito Corridor, provided unbadged passengers stay in the car and all parties recognize they could be subject to inspection. The policy Read More

Camp May Road Traffic Control Continues Through April 20

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County announced today that Highway Supply, LLC will continue to have traffic control operations in place in multiple locations along Camp May Road through April 20 for event activity management.

The road will remain open during the duration of the project; however, traffic will need to be prepared to stop for intermittent flagging operations.

The operation will start on Camp May Road, approximately a half mile from the West Road intersection and continue to the first entrance to the Pajarito Mountain Ski Hill parking lots. A flagging operation will be in place, with Read More

Repaving Project Begins On N.M. 106 In Española

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NMDOT News:

ESPAÑOLA — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with Brasier Asphalt Inc. will begin a pavement rehabilitation project today, April 11 on N.M. 106 in Española. 

Work will take place 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday 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 by Friday, April 21.

Motorists should use caution, obey posted Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of April 10, 2023

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County construction news for the week of April 10, 2023.

Improve your commute! 

Whether you commute to Los Alamos from Santa Fe, Española or live locally, why not consider walking, biking, taking the bus, or carpooling instead of driving alone. You’ll save money, reduce air pollution, and minimize traffic congestion. Added benefits include improving your health if you’re walking or biking, and making new friends if you are carpooling or riding the bus.

Find tips and information about how you can improve your commute or find alternative transportation methods in and Read More

Posts From The Road: San Antonio Riverwalk

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San Antonio River: The San Antonio Riverwalk in downtown San Antonio, Texas is the crown jewel of the city. Shown is the river lined with limestone rock and a walkway on both sides of the water. Also shown is one of several arched bridges for visitors to cross from side to side. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com   

Walkway and Street Bridge: Visitors walk below a street bridge, which crosses the San Antonio River in downtown San Antonio. The downtown riverwalk sits several feet below street level which isolates the area like a city park away from downtown traffic. The umbrellas on the left are Read More

Fr. Glenn: ‘We Have No King But Caesar’

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Well, we come to Easter this weekend (April 9)—THE biggest and most important celebration of the Christian faith and year. Those looking in from outside may think that Christmas is Christianity’s biggest celebration because of all the decoration, well-known songs, gift-giving, etc., and certainly the event that Christmas commemorates—the birth of Jesus—is an essential preliminary, but the whole and purpose of Jesus’ life leads to His resurrection on Easter morn and the affirmation of the eternal life that God has prepared for humanity.

“Yeah, yeah, yeah; you dreamer Read More

All Shall Be Well: A Day Of Resurrection

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

By DEACON CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB
AKA Cinema Cindy
ELCA

Easter/Pascha: it is a Sunday and a season of the year, when new life and freedom are preached and possibilities are endless. For the Christian, the resurrection of a man named Yeshua/Jesus, after a torturous death by crucifixion 2,000 years ago, is the centerpiece of our faith. More important to us than the day of his birth, celebrated as Christmas (Christ-Mass) each year, is the morning when Jesus Read More

Scenes From 2023 Easter Egg Hunt At Ashley Pond Park

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…and they are off! Children scramble to collect Easter eggs during the celebration sponsored this morning by the Elks, Freedom Church Los Alamos and LAFD at Ashley Pond Park. The event featured 20,000 eggs, games, bouncy houses provided by Party To Go! and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

The Stoneham family, which includes Gregg, his wife Lindsay and their children Colette, left, and Larkin, take a picture with the Easter Bunny during today’s event. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Natalia Arredondo competes in a bean bag toss hosted Read More