Lifestyles

Periodic Lane Closure On DP Road Through Friday

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COUNTY News:

Contractors for Los Alamos County are constructing a sidewalk extension along the southside of DP Road from the end of the existing sidewalk east of 6th Street to Trinity Drive.

During this activity, a lane closure on DP Road will be needed periodically.  Contractor employees (flaggers) will be used to direct traffic and pedestrians safely through the work area during these times.

Drivers and pedestrians are asked to use caution and follow the direction of the flaggers.

This work is expected to be completed by Friday Dec. 2.

Direct questions and comments to Keith Wilson with the Read More

His Eminence Archbishop DANIEL To Visit Los Alamos

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Father Theophan, left, with His Eminence Archbishop DANIEL of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the United States of America during a previous visit to Los Alamos. Courtesy/Fr. Theophan

By Father Theophan
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
Los Alamos

Saturday, Dec. 3, His Eminence Archbishop DANIEL of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the United States of America will arrive in New Mexico for his annual visit to Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church here in Los Alamos.

While here, he will preside over Great Vespers Saturday evening and serve the Divine Liturgy Sunday morning, where he will tonsure Read More

State Police To Conduct Checkpoints & Saturation Patrols In Counties Across New Mexico In December

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NMSP News:

New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during the month of December.

They are bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.

These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.

Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make Read More

Fr. Glenn: Waiting…waiting…

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

We who live in arid areas know that deserts often do not deserve their negative reputation; they produce some of the most beautiful panoramas imaginable. One need only look west from Albuquerque toward the Sandia mountains to behold the beauty of peaks bathed in reddish hue at sundown. Or, travel “down the hill” from Los Alamos just prior to the sun being occluded behind the western Jemez range to behold the grandeur of the Rio Grande Valley. We give thanks to behold such, and for that marvelous organ that is the eye.

Now at the beginning of the Christian season of Advent the desert Read More

Posts From The Road: Santa Cruz California

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Historic Landmark: Visitors mingle at the famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz, Calif. which is a National Historic Landmark. The boardwalk opened in 1907 and continues to operate today. The facility includes an amusement park, an indoor arcade, games, and a miniature golf course. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Santa Cruz Boardwalk: The entrance to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk was decorated for the holidays when we visited the city during our Christmas RV trip in 2017. Beyond the overhead entrance was a tall Christmas tree welcoming visitors to the park. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More

Raaga-Go Gourmet Indian Food To Begin Delivery In December To Los Alamos And White Rock

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Gourmet Indian food from Raaga-Go will be delivered twice per month beginning in December to Los Alamos and White Rock. Courtesy/Chamber

Owner Paddy Rawal of Raaga-Go will begin delivering gourmet Indian food twice per month beginning in December to Los Alamos and White Rock. Courtesy/Chamber

CHAMBER News:

New Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce member Raaga-Go will begin delivering gourmet Indian food twice per month beginning in December to Los Alamos and White Rock.

Paddy Rawal, a native of Mumbai who moved to the U.S. in 2001, has been in the restaurant business for nearly three decades. Read More

Gov. Lujan Grisham Announces $20 Million In Awards For Housing Stability

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) Monday announced more than $20 million in awards to 41 organizations throughout New Mexico.

These awards will help provide housing stability services for at-risk communities and to help renters navigate housing obstacles in New Mexico. These grants were made available through the New Mexico Home Fund, formerly known as the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.  

“Our efforts to address housing and homelessness must run the

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All Together NM Opens Cash Assistance Fund For New Mexicans Impacted By Wildfires & Flooding

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SFCF President/CEO Christopher Goett

SFCF News:

The New Mexico Coalition of Community Foundations and the All Together NM Fund are partnering with UpTogether.

This partnership will provide one-time cash assistance to New Mexicans, with priority to those who have been adversely impacted by the Calf Canyon and Hermit’s Peak wildfires, the largest fires in New Mexico history.

The New Mexico Cash Assistance Fund application opened Nov. 14 and closes at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. Applications will be randomized for approval once the application window closes. Eligible households will each Read More