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Home Country: Never Quit

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Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES

He almost gave heart attacks to two old ladies and a one-eyed cat the other day. It was a pleasant day for this time of year and they were just walking silently along the sidewalk here in town when the voice seemed to beam down from the heavens.

“Okay now … listen up! Ast yerself this … has you had any good chopped stewy lately? No. Well, jest haul it on down to the Gates of Heaven Chinese joint here in town and chow down!”

The ladies smiled and waved at Windy Wilson as he drove past in the official loudspeaker announcement car of Del Chin’s restaurant. Since it was the only Oriental Read More

Sherwood Boulevard Roadway And Drainage Improvement Project Begins Monday In White Rock

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County announces that Star Paving will begin construction activities on a roadway and drainage improvement project Monday, Feb. 21 on Sherwood Boulevard in White Rock.

Work hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The contractor will coordinate with residents when removal of vehicles from their street will need to take place, and when required by contractor parking on the street will be prohibited.

Motorists are urged to use caution in the work zone.

Project phases include:

  • Phase 1 – Aztec Ave to Grand Canyon Drive;
  • Phase 1B – north of Aztec Avenue;
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Police Have Now Opened All But One Lane On Diamond Drive Following Two-Vehicle Accident This Morning

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Update: All lanes now open to traffic on Diamond Drive. Scene at 11 a.m. today on Diamond near Club Road as first responders leave the area. and traffic lanes reopen in both directions with the exceptions of one westbound lane. Courtesy/LAC MyDrive Read More

DOE/NNSA: Statement Of Findings Issued For West Road Post & Cable Fencing Project

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DOE/NNSA News:

The Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration’s (DOE/NNSA) Los Alamos Field Office has issued a Floodplain Statement of Findings for proposed installation of post and cable or in-kind barriers along West Road at selected locations near the Los Alamos County ice-skating rink in Los Alamos Canyon.

The proposed project is intended to improve vehicular and pedestrian safety on West Road by reducing traffic hazards associated with unsafe roadside parking and reduce wildland fire hazards associated with vehicles driving and parking on vegetation. West Read More

Seven People Injured In Morning Vehicle Accident – One Lane On Diamond Is Open – Avoid Area If Possible

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Scene at 10:35 a.m. today on Diamond near Club Road where seven people sustained injuries in a two-vehicle accident earlier this morning. Police ask motorists to avoid the area if at all possible. Courtesy/LAC MyDrive

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department reports that seven people sustained injuries in a two-vehicle accident earlier this morning on Diamond and Club Road. The extent of the injuries is unknown at this time.

Just one lane is open on Diamond Drive now and police continue to ask motorists to avoid this area if at all possible.

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Traffic Alert UPDATE: Vehicle Accident With Injuries – One Lane Now Open On Diamond Drive Along Golf Course – Continue To Avoid Area If Possible

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Scene of two-vehicle accident with injuries this morning on Diamond near Club Road. Courtesy/LAPD

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department reports that one lane is now open on Diamond Drive following a two-vehicle accident with injuries on Diamond and Club Road.

Police had closed Diamond Drive to traffic along this area to allow first responders to attend to the injured.

Police continue to ask motorists to avoid this area if at all possible.

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County Manager Announces Additional Delayed Openings

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COUNTY News:

Due to hazardous weather conditions, the Los Alamos Visitor Center will open at 11 a.m. and the White Rock Visitor Center will open at noon today. 

Also, the Los Alamos County Ice Rink will have a delayed opening, however, the time that it will be able to open is currently unknown.

Interested individuals can watch the Los Alamos County Community Services Facebook page for updates or call the Ice Rink at  505.662.4500.

While the Senior Center is opening at 10 a.m., lunch will be served at its regularly scheduled time. 

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (Los Alamos Nature

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Scenes Of Road Conditions In Los Alamos And White Rock

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View of road conditions at about 8 a.m. today along 15th Street at Central Avenue. Courtesy/LAC MyDrive

View of road conditions at about 8 a.m. today along Diamond and  Trinity Drive. Courtesy/LAC MyDrive

View of road conditions at about 8 a.m. today along Central Avenue at 15th Street. Courtesy/LAC MyDrive

View of road conditions at about 8 a.m. today along Diamond near the golf course. Courtesy/LAC MyDrive

View of road conditions at about 8 a.m. today along N.M. 502 near the airport. Courtesy/LAC MyDrive

View of road conditions at about 8 a.m. today along N.M. 502 west. Courtesy/LAC MyDrive Read More

Los Alamos County Manager Announces Delayed Opening For Non-Essential Facilities

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Previous view of County Municipal Building in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne has ordered a two-hour delay for all non-essential County government facilities this morning, due to hazardous weather conditions.

County crews will continue to clear the major roads and streets according to the FY22 Snow and Ice Control Plan. 

The Aquatic Center is scheduled to open at 7 a.m. today.

Residential and commercial trash will be collected as scheduled, however, the Eco Station will open at 10 a.m. today.

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Los Alamos National Laboratory On Delayed Opening Today

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LANL News:

Due to winter weather conditions, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is on a delayed opening today.

Employees coming on-site should plan to arrive between 10 a.m. and noon.

Note: Weather conditions can change. Check for updates on the LANL Information hotline at 505.667.6622, or the LANLInside Homepage.

Additional emergency notifications will be distributed as needed. Read More