Lifestyles

New Mexico’s Name A Snowplow Contest Returns For 2026

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Courtesy/NMDOT

NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — New Mexicans can once again submit creative, winter-themed names for state snowplows, with the top 12 winning entries to be displayed on plows clearing roads across all six highway districts this winter. 

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) launched the third annual Name a Snowplow Contest this week, inviting residents to break out their creativity and submit their best, boldest and catchiest snowplow names. Submissions will be accepted through noon Friday, Dec. 26. 

“Our snowplow operators play an important role in keeping our communities Read More

New Mexico Department Of Transportation Seeks $487 Million To Address Transportation Funding Gap

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NMDOT Secretary Ricky Serna

NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — Deteriorating roads cost New Mexico drivers $3.6 billion a year, and the state has $5.6 billion in unfunded transportation needs.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will present its $487 million nonrecurring request for fiscal year 2027 to the Legislative Finance Committee on Wednesday, citing declining fuel tax revenues, rising construction costs and diverse transportation sector needs.

The department’s proposed fiscal year 2027 operating budget is $1.3 billion — a $29.9 million decrease from the current fiscal year. Read More

Rabbi Jack: Traditionnnnnnn – Tradition?

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Hanukkah menorahs during a previous holiday celebration. The community is invited to gather Tuesday, Dec. 16 and Sunday, Dec. 21 at 5:30 p.m. to light candles, sing some Hanukkah songs, and distribute a few Hanukkah trinkets. Also on Saturday, Dec. 20, at the Los Alamos Jewish Center, starting at 5:30 p.m., for a party including candle lighting, songs, and some traditional oil-fried Hanukkah treats like latkes and sufganiot (potato pancakes and jelly donuts). Please RSVP on the website, www.lajc.org. Courtesy photo

By Rabbi Jack Shlachter 
Los Alamos Jewish Center

The familiar song from Read More

Padilla: Giving Thanks And Giving Back

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United Way Northern New Mexico presents check to LA Cares and volunteers. Courtesy/UWNNM

By CINDY PADILLA
Executive Director
United Way NNM

Holidays in northern New Mexico are a special time as we celebrate our faith, our families, and our culture. It is a time when we honor our diverse cultures and beliefs and celebrate our beautiful landscapes as the snow caps begin to appear. While we celebrate in unique yet shared ways, there is one thing that is central to all of us, and that is the joy of giving. We open our doors, our hearts and our lives. We share what we have with our neighbors, our friends and Read More

Home Country: No Squirrel Problems

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Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES

When Steve and Dud got up to go get a paper, it left just Doc and Bert sitting at the philosophy counter of the Mule Barn truck stop. Bert turned his head and smirked a little, being careful not to let Doc see him. Doc also didn’t see Dud outside, punching in a number on his cell phone while Steve stood by as a cheerleader.

“Doc,” said Loretta, from the cash register, “phone call for you, Hon.”

“Here? Okay…” Doc walked over and picked up the phone.

“This here Doc?” said the caller. “The Doc what lost his squirrel?”

“Uh …” Doc looked around for help. There was none. “Yes. Yes it is.” Read More

Road Closure Scheduled For North Road Today!

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Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The south lane of North Road will be closed between Quemazon Place and Diamond Drive from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., today, Dec. 10, to repair a sewer main. The north lane of North Road will remain open for access to the Quemazon Neighborhood.

Drivers will need to detour to the north to exit the Quemazon Neighborhood.

Detour and road-closed signs will be placed throughout the area to alert of the closure. Please use caution when driving in this neighborhood. Read More

More Scenes From 32nd Annual Creche Show

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Scene from the 2025 Creche Show. Approximately 400 creches were featured in this 32nd annual show hosted Friday and Saturday by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1967 18th St. The show was part of the 2025 WinterFest activities. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Michael Roper’s creche from Uganda. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Ronaele Freestone’s creche. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Anita Williamson’s creche. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Michael Roper’s creche from South Africa. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Public Safety Moment: Slow Down Especially In Ice & Snow!

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COUNTY News:

Despite Thursday morning’s weather and hazardous road conditions, Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) officers conducted 20 traffic stops and issued nearly 30 citations, most of them for speeding.

Several drivers were cited for traveling more than 26 miles per hour – or more – over the posted speed limit.

Excessive speeding on wet or icy roads is extremely dangerous. LAPD reminds all drivers to slow down and exercise caution during their commutes—no matter the weather or road conditions.

Also, when seeing emergency vehicle lights and hearing sirens, pull over!

Emergency crews Read More

Posts From The Road: Traveling Through Tulsa Time…

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Route 66 Rising: A large sculpture sits on the east side of Tulsa welcoming travelers as they enter the city. The city is proud of its history and involvement in Route 66 as the highway passes through Tulsa for many miles. There are numerous landmarks around town that commemorate the highway including the ‘Route 66 Rising’ sculpture in east Tulsa. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Meadow Gold: Meadow Gold Dairy has been around since 1901 serving a variety of dairy products. The Meadow Gold sign was constructed in 1934 as an advertisement for Meadow Gold, which was owned by Beatrice Foods Co. Read More

Fr. Glenn: Pre-Christmas Cleanup

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Well, here we are going into the cold of winter (kind of “quasi-cold” this year so far—(famous last words!)), and with it we come into the Advent season and we look toward the joyful time of Christmas. Even for non-Christians, it very often becomes a happy time of family renewal together around the fire, meals or some other gathering. A wonderful time to rekindle those family bonds.

As we renew those bonds, we can find no greater advice and direction than from Jesus’ urging of loving God and neighbor. To this end, Christians during this pre-Christmas period hear from the gospels Read More