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Accident On Truck Route … West Bound Lane Closed

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UPDATE: (Truck Route Now Open) The west bound lane of the Truck Route is closed due to a two-vehicle accident. Both drivers were transported to Los Alamos Medical Center with minor injuries, Motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible to allow first responders to attend to the scene. Courtesy/LAPD Read More

Community Invited To Public Meeting To Discuss Atomic City Transit Plan Thursday Oct. 6

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COUNTY News: 

The Los Alamos County Transportation Board is hosting a public zoom meeting in conjunction with the monthly board meeting 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 to discuss the Atomic City Transit (ATC) Plan.

The Plan includes potential improvements to the transit system over the next five years. Los Alamos County has retained LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc., to prepare a 2022 Short-Range Transit Plan for ACT that will span the next five years. Staff is seeking community input regarding the study which provides an opportunity to develop a plan that will tailor transit services to current Read More

Atomic City Transit To Close Monday Oct. 10 In observance Of Indigenous Peoples’ Day

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ACT will operate a shuttle every 20 minutes between White Rock and Bandelier Oct. 8 through Oct 10. Courtesy photo

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit (ACT) will be closed Monday, Oct. 10, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Regular Atomic City Transit service will resume Tuesday, Oct 11.

ACT will operate a shuttle every 20 minutes between White Rock and Bandelier, Saturday, Oct. 8 through Monday, Oct 10.

Direct questions to (505) 661-RIDE (7433) or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time. For specific route schedules, click here. Read More

Scenes From 2022 Taste Of Knowledge At Pig+Fig

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Diners sampled German cuisine at ‘A Taste of Knowledge’ Sunday at Pig + Fig Cafe in White Rock Sunday. The event raises funds for the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypostcom

From left, Melanie Lynne, County Manager Steve Lynne, Suzanne Lynne and First Born Executive Director Ellen Specter enjoy their meal during the event. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypostcom

New Mexico Public Education Secretary Kurt Steinhaus and his wife Jo Beth Steinhaus enjoying the fine weather outside at ‘A Taste of Autumn’ Saturday. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypostcom Read More

Posts From The Road: Dinosaur Diamond National Byway

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Going Up: A view of the highway as it approaches Douglas Pass can be seen from a viewpoint on the Dinosaur Diamond National Scenic Byway. The highway climbs almost 4,000 feet in elevation from Loma, Colo. to Douglas Pass. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Douglas Pass: The hillside just around the bend from Douglas Pass reveals some interesting rock and soil bands as it rises in elevation. This area is very near the 8,268 foot pass. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

Ralph Waldo Emerson’s famous quote “It’s not the destination it’s the Read More

Fr. Glenn: A Mighty Company Awaits

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Ever wonder what dogs must think these days. You’re out walking them and talking on your phone, jabbering away, and they have no idea why. Imagine a chance meeting:

Cowdog: “I see your boss is talking to himself again.” Shep (rolling his eyes): “Yeah; he does that … a lot!” Cowdog: “You know, as we say in Texas, ‘that boy ain’t quite ‘right’” Shep: “Thanks for the tip, Sherlock.”

Or, what animals think when they see us working in the heat of day in summer while they lounge in the shade. “Boy, I’m glad the Lord didn’t make ME human. They’re dumber’n a bucket of rocks, not getting out of the Read More

Laboratory Retiree Group: First Tuesday Breakfast Oct. 4

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LRG News:

Fully vaccinated Lab retirees (and potential retirees) are invited to drop in at the Laboratory Retiree Group (LRG) monthly breakfast, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 at the Morning Glory Restaurant, 1377 Diamond Dr., across from Los Alamos high school.

Morning Glory serves a full breakfast and pastries. Retirees buy their breakfast; LRG pays for coffee or tea.

For more information, email sgirard@losalamos.com or call 505.672.3497. Read More

Tickets Still Available For Sunday’s Taste Of Knowledge!

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LAPS Foundation News:

Last call to get tickets to Taste of Knowledge 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2 at Pig + Fig Café in White Rock. 

An incredible menu will be offered with five dining stations:

  • Soft fresh-baked pretzels with beer cheese sauce;
  • German potato salad, cucumber salad in dill crème fraiche, fresh sauerkraut;
  • Crispy fried cutlets of pork loin, potato dumpling pasta, brown mushroom gravy;
  • Summer sausage, bratwurst, butterkase, sweet brown German farmer’s bread and fresh fruit; and
  • Traditional apple strudel slices and chocolate hazelnut petit fours for dessert.

A selection of Read More

Atomic City Transit Route 3 Service Suspension Continues

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COUNTY News:

Atomic City Transit (ACT) will continue its suspension of Route 3 transit service until the completion of Canyon Road construction.

While ACT officials initially believed services could be reinstated by Monday, Oct. 3, transit operator vacancies continue to affect operations. 

Transit staff strategically decided to continue the suspension of Route 3 after concluding that this Route had the least impact on ridership since Route 1 could accommodate these same riders with thirty (30) minute service. 

Riders who typically utilize Route 3 are advised to instead use regular service Read More