Lifestyles

MADD New Mexico Hosts Candlelight Vigil Dec. 8

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MAAD New Mexico News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Mothers Against Drunk Driving ® (MADD) New Mexico and will host A Candlelight Vigil Thursday, Dec. 8, in honor of those lost or injured to impaired driving in New Mexico.

The Vigil is part of MADD’s annual campaign to kick off a safe 2022 holiday season and celebrate 35 Years of the Designated Driver. MADD encourages everyone to show their commitment to keeping themselves and our communities safe by displaying a MADD Tie One On for Safety red ribbon or magnetic decal on their vehicles and by always choosing a non-drinking, unimpaired driver.

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Electric Work Begins Near Los Alamos High School Dec. 5

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Map showing area where the Electric Distribution Division of DPU will be replacing a failed underground power line at Canyon Road and 39th Street beginning Monday, Dec. 5. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The Electric Distribution Division of the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will be replacing a failed underground power line at Canyon Road and 39th Street beginning Monday, Dec. 5.

Signs warning motorists and pedestrians of the work will be placed near the corner and the sidewalk and shoulder will be closed along Canyon at the Gold Street Apartments building on that corner.

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United Church Thrift Shop Hosts Christmas Sale Dec. 3

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Coming up 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, The United Church Thrift Shop annual EVERYTHING CHRISTMAS SALE will again fill Graves Hall with lightly used and like-new items related to Christmas—trees, ornaments, clothes, decorations—all things Christmas. The prices simply can’t be beat, and all proceeds support outreach and relief in Northern New Mexico. Plenty of parking west of the church at 2525 Canyon Road. Signs will direct customers to Graves Hall. Elevator accessible. More information about the Thrift Shop and the historic United Church can be found on the website. Courtesy/United Church Read More

Central Avenue Drive Pad Construction Begins Dec. 5

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COUNTY News:

Starting Monday, Dec. 5, contractors for Los Alamos County will be constructing drive pads at 1216 and 1407 Central Ave.

Motorists are asked to use Trinity Drive to access 1407 Central (Subway).

Motorists are asked to use the entrance on Knecht Street to access the following businesses:

  • Shannon Corporation;
  • The Karen Wray Gallery;
  • Los Alamos Daily Post; 
  • Atomic City Quilts;
  • David’s Barber Shop;
  • Mesa Top Games and Toys & L.A. Bootery; and
  • Boomerang.

This work is expected to be completed by Friday, Dec. 9.

Drivers and Pedestrians are asked to use caution while in the construction Read More

Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Pecan Pie

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Pecan Pie freshly baked in the oven. Photo by Liddie Martinez

Video: How to prepare Pecan Pie. Video by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

Holidays call for dusting off those baking dishes and breaking out the family recipes. Our home was always the place where extended family gathered to celebrate, share stories of old, seek advice, connect with old friends, share musical talents and feast. It is a time-honored tradition that my husband and I now have the honor of hosting for our family.

 When all my nieces and nephews were still young, I used to make everyone’s favorite pie for Thanksgiving Read More

Crews Begin Removing Dead Trees On North Road Dec.1

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COUNTY News:

Streets crews will be removing dead trees along the west side of North Road between Sycamore and Quemazon Road.  

Work will begin at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 and continue until completed.

There will be a flagging operation in place. Please slowdown in the work zone and obey all traffic control employees and devices. 

For questions regarding this project, contact Richard Marquez at 505.695.3672. Read More

Blue Window To Open 4-8 p.m. For Holiday Lights Parade

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The Blue Window Bistro at 1789 Central Ave. will be open 4-8 p.m. this Saturday for the Holiday Lights Parade on Central, and will feature some unique specials and special cocktails. Courtesy/BWB

Blue Window Bistro News:

The Blue Window Bistro at 1789 Central Ave. will be open 4-8 p.m. this Saturday for the Holiday Lights Parade on Central, and will feature some unique specials and special cocktails.

Also, open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, the Blue Window Bistro has been serving Los Alamos for more than 40 years.

Visit labluewindowbistro or call 505.662.6305.

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New Mexico State Police Arrest 17 Drunk Drivers, Seize 1,100+ Fentanyl Pills, Firearm, Issue 2,300+ Tickets During C.A.R.E. Operation Over Thanksgiving Holiday

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NMSP News:

During the Thanksgiving holiday, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) participated in the Combined Accident Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.) operation across all roadways within the state.

The goal of the traffic initiative is to increase motorist safety and reduce the number of crashes through a strong law enforcement presence.

Because of the increased volume of traffic during the holiday, NMSP increased its patrol presence during this initiative on roadways throughout all State Police districts on the busiest travel days of the Thanksgiving holiday, specifically Wednesday, Read More