Lifestyles

DPU Proposes Adjustments To Water Rates

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COUNTY News:

The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is proposing water rate adjustments spanning the next four years.

Two public hearings for adjustments to the existing tiered water rates are planned.

The first public hearing will take place at the Aug. 17 Board of Public Utilities (BPU) meeting on Zoom. If the BPU approves the proposed rate ordinance, a second hearing will occur Sept. 27 at the Los Alamos County Council meeting. The rates must be adopted by the County Council before they can be put into place.

The proposed adjustments cover increases in DPU’s cost to provide water service Read More

NMSP Track Down And Arrest Road Rage Suspect 

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Joseph Sena

NMSP News:

ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) report that an Albuquerque man is facing charges after flashing a gun during a road rage incident.

A couple and their 9-month-old grandson were traveling on Isleta Boulevard near Bridge Boulevard in Albuquerque July 10, 2022, when they reported an aggressive driver engaged with them in a road rage incident.

During this incident, the couple said the other driver rolled down his window and flashed a handgun at them in a threatening manner. The couple was able to write down the license plate number of the vehicle and a description Read More

United Church Historic Chapel Open For MPNHP Lights For Peace Commemoration 6-8 PM Monday Aug. 8

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Map showing how to get to The United Church during road construction on Canyon Road. Courtesy image

By GEORGIA STRICKFADEN
The United Church of Los Alamos

Monday, Aug. 8, the Manhattan Project National Historical Park (MPNHP), Los Alamos section, is fittingly sponsoring a Lights for Peace walk at Ashley Pond Park.

“The event is designed to be a quiet, introspective experience, focused on giving visitors the opportunity to walk the lighted path in silence and have their own reflective experience based on their personal reasons for participating,” the National Park Service said (link).

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Work To Affect White Rock Visitor Center Parking Lot Beginning Thursday

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COUNTY News:

A portion of the White Rock Visitor Center parking lot will be closed beginning Thursday to prepare the area for the installation of the County’s first Level 3 DC fast charger for electric vehicles.

Preparation began in July and is expected to be completed no later than Friday, Aug. 12.

While the 65 kW charger has not yet been delivered and will be installed at a later date, a Department of Public Utilities (DPU) contractor will be trenching in the parking lot to install electrical conduits and placing a concrete pad in preparation for the charger installation.

This is the first Level Read More

RPNM: ‘Lincoln-Reagan Dinner’ In Albuquerque Aug. 27

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The Republican Party of New Mexico ‘Lincoln-Reagan Dinner’ begins with a cocktail hour at 5 p.m. and dinner with special guest speaker, former U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Hotel Albuquerque. Courtesy/RPNM

RPNM News:

The Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) invites the public to the 2022 “Lincoln-Reagan Dinner”.

This year’s big annual fundraiser is Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town and will feature special speaker, former U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz of Utah’s 3rd Congressional District. Chaffetz is a best-selling author and national television Read More

Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial Hosts 100th Anniversary Cultural Event And Celebration Aug. 4-14

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1940 Gallup Intertribal Indian Ceremonial. Courtesy/NM Tourism Department

ICO News:

The Intertribal Ceremonial Office (ICO), Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Association, Inc. (GITICA), and the City of Gallup announce the 100th anniversary Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial event between Aug. 4 and Aug. 14, 2022 in Gallup.

One of New Mexico’s longest running and historic events will offer a mixture of in-person and virtual events including:

  • Thursday “Kick Off” night Parade, Aug. 4
  • Virtual Artisan Market, Aug. 4-14
  • 5K Run/Walk, Aug. 5 in Gallup
  • “One World Beat” Performances, Aug.
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Jewish Perspectives On Termination Of Pregnancy

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Rabbi Jack Shlachter

Los Alamos Jewish Center News:

Over the course of two recent consecutive Monday evenings, the Los Alamos Jewish Center hosted an adult education mini-series entitled “Jewish Perspectives on Termination of Pregnancy”. 

The presenter, Rabbi Jack Shlachter, shared relevant Jewish source text passages with the in-person and Zoom audience.

Rabbi Jack, who returned to Los Alamos this spring following a few years in New York, explained that the Jewish perspectives are heavily nuanced; some situations require that a pregnancy be terminated, others permit termination, Read More

LANL Director Donates Time For Y Fundraiser

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In April, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Director Dr. Thom Mason graciously offered a lunch with him to be auctioned off for The Family YMCA’s annual financial assistance fundraising drive. Century Bank Regional President John Valentine won the bid for ‘Lunch with the Director’. Pictured from left, Valentine, Century Bank  CEO Max Myers, Mason, Los Alamos Century Bank Brank Manager Karen Easton and Century Bank Board President Don Gonzales attended the lunch. The Y thanks Dr. Mason and also Blue Window Bistro owner Melissa Paternoster for donating the lunch so that all funds raised
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State Transportation Commission Hosts Meeting Aug. 18

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New Mexico Department of Transportation District map. Courtesy/NMDOT

NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District Five is holding a State Transportation Commission (STC) meeting in northwest New Mexico, 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at the Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. Farmington.

The department holds six STC meetings annually. One held in each of the six department districts with one commissioner appointed by the governor to represent each district.

The Transportation Commission sets department policy and oversees the use of the Read More