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North Central Regional Transit District Again Earns Prestigious GFOA Triple Crown Award

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NCRTD News:

ESPAÑOLA — The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) is proud to announce it has once again been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Triple Crown Award.

This award recognizes outstanding achievement across all three of GFOA’s premier financial reporting programs.

The Triple Crown Award honors governments that have earned all three of the following distinctions within a single fiscal year:

  • Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
  • Award for Outstanding Achievement
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NCRTD Blue Bus Launches Seasonal Service To Taos Ski Valley TSV Green Route 341, Runs Dec. 20–March 22

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NCRTD News:

TAOS — The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) Blue Bus will begin seasonal transit service between the Town of Taos and Taos Ski Valley on the TSV Green Route 341, operating Dec. 20 through March 22.

This seasonal service provides a convenient option for skiers, riders, employees, and visitors traveling between Taos and Taos Ski Valley during the winter season.

Not along the route or want to park and ride? Connect to the Blue Bus Park and Ride lot at NM- 150 & US-64 at the KTAOS Solar Center using the MyBlue Rideshare service for $1 per trip.

To download the app, visit RideTheBlueBus.com Read More

Home Country: Jerry’s Dream

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Home Country’
By SLIM RANDLES

When the new college opened in the next town – a somewhat larger town than ours – our folks began wondering if making the 30-minute drive to class would be worth it.

Dud was the first to figure out that it was.

“Boys,” he said, sitting at the Mule Barn philosophy counter and flipping his cup upright with one poetic motion, “I’m signed up over at J.H.T.. I’m going to get me an education.”

“That’s great, Dud,” said his mentor and straight man, Doc. “What are you taking?”

“Just one class to start out, Doc,” Dud said. “Thought I’d kinda e-e-e-ease into it, you know. I’m taking functional Read More

Christmas Eve At Ashley Pond Returns With Music, Candlelight, & Community

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From all walks of life, people gathered at Ashley Pond at last year’s Christmas Eve to share in the beauty and joy of the season. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Every December, Ashley Pond turns into a gathering place filled with bright lights, familiar faces, typically some farolitos (put out by the local Scouts), and the unmistakable warmth of the season. This year, Freedom Church is inviting the entire Los Alamos community to join them on Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 4:30 p.m. for their annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. It has become one of the town’s most cherished holiday moments.

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Half Price Sale Wednesday At United Church Thrift Shop

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COMMUNITY News:

Everything, except jewelry, will be half-price, 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the United Church Thrift Shop this Wednesday, Dec. 17.

This will be the last sale day of 2025, being closed on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Close to downtown, the Thrift Shop is in the 2500 block of Canyon Road, across from the Los Alamos Nature Center.

The Women’s Christian Service Society (WCSS) deeply appreciates the community’s support with donated items and shopping locally. Thanks to you, this year $87,000 will be plowed into Northern New Mexico charities, as well as redirecting clothing Read More

Posts From The Road: Ed Galloway Totem Pole Park

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Giant Totem Pole: The giant totem pole is the centerpiece of the Ed Galloway Totem Pole Park. The 90-foot-tall structure is a piece of art from the ground to the top. Two hundred works of art adorn the exterior walls and many are bas-relief or raised from the surface of the structure creating a three dimensional effect. The turtle at the base is a natural outcropping of sandstone rock, which Galloway carved into the shape of a turtle. The bold paint colors accentuate the artwork and make each image stand out. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly Of Los Alamos Read More

Fr. Glenn: To Save Civilization

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Crime, corruption … disrespect, hatred … vengeance, racism. So many ills in society, and sad to say, there always have been. It is of little surprise that civilizations, regardless of how initially successful, eventually fall when moral depravity becomes widespread; the world has seen it time and time again. But, as the saying goes, those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it. Well, maybe … unless we can break the cycle. But … can we break the cycle, or is humanity destined to perpetually go round and round like a hamster on its wheel? That’s the challenge that society Read More

All Shall Be Well: Advent Is Paradox

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Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, and The Rev. Mary Ann Hill. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

By Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb
MDiv (ELCA, retired)

This season of Advent can offer such a mix of emotions. 

Excitement increases as we count the days on the Advent calendar leading up to Christmas Day. Seasonal music is heard everywhere we go. At home, we may be decorating a tree, setting up nativity scenes, putting up Christmas lights, or baking Christmas cookies. Each of these details heightens our anticipation of the big day, adding glimpses of joy to Read More

Cocking: Give The Gift Of Education

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Laying the morning wreath at Arlington National Cemetery Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.Courtesy photo

By ROBERTA COCKING
Washington, D.C. Trip Coordinator

Sign up is underway for Los Alamos Middle School and homeschool 8th grade students for this year’s spring break trip to Washington, D.C.

Parents and grandparents are encouraged to give their son/grandson or daughter/granddaughter the “Gift of Education” for Christmas this year by signing them up for this once-in-a-lifetime trip with their peers to our Nation’s Capital!

Sign up quickly to lock in your reservation and trip price. Flexible Read More

New Southwest Coalition For Life Leader To Head Multi-State Expansion Of Pro-Woman Birthing Centers

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SOUTHWEST COALITION News:

LAS CRUCES — the new Chief Operating Officer of Southwest Coalition for Life, Mayra Rodiguez is advancing a new model for the future of serving pregnant mothers. After exposing Planned Parenthood’s deceit of women and achieving a landmark victory over the abortion giant in court, Rodriguez is now a champion for authentic women’s health.

“From the heart of Mexico City to the corridors of women’s healthcare in the United States, my journey has always been about serving women,” said Rodriguez, who once ran three Planned Parenthood centers and will now lead a network Read More