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Posts From The Road: Roy Orbison Mural In Vernon, Texas

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Roy Orbison Mural: The Roy Orbison mural in Vernon, Texas was unfinished when we first spotted it but it did indeed catch our eye as we traveled through the area in October 2020. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Details: This portion of the Roy Orbison mural was nearly complete except for the details in the hand and the neck of the guitar. The purple solid portion of the wall also got at least another coat of paint as did the white section at the top of the photo. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

We have made numerous trips to Texas during the Read More

Heinrich Announces $38 Million For New Mexico To Build Out Electric Vehicle Charging Network Made Possible By Infrastructure Law 

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From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), co-founder of the Electrification Caucus and member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joined U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, and White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy as they formally announce historic levels of funding to establish the new nationwide network of electric vehicle charging stations included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

The event was held on the plaza at DOT Headquarters Read More

Blue Window: Valentines Day Is Right Around The Corner!

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Blue Window Bistro News:

This year, Blue Window Bistro is proud to partner with Flowers by Gillian!

Call the Blue Window to reserve a table and order a beautiful bouquet of roses to have waiting for you upon arrival!

A bouquet of 3 roses for $25, or 6 roses for $50, waiting on your table or brought curbside with your meal will ensure a Valentines evening to remember!

Blue Window Bistro is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and will be featuring standard menu items plus a handful of enticing specials!

Reservations are filling up fast! Call 505.662.6305. (All orders for flowers must be placed by 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. Read More

Atomic City Transit Increasing Capacity On Buses Today

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COUNTY News:

Beginning today, Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit (ATC) is removing capacity limits on ATC fixed route buses.

ATC will continue to maintain employee and passenger safety by complying with public health recommendations.

In accordance with the latest Governor’s Executive Order as well as federal mask mandates, passengers and operators are required to wear face coverings to board and ride the bus.

Staff continues to follow measures to further enhance public health safety as service is expanded by providing hand sanitizer for customers and staff.

All transit vehicles are Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Cicely Palmer At Blue Window

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On the job in Los Alamos is hostess Cicely Palmer assisting a customer Monday at the Blue Window Bistro at 1789 Central Ave. in downtown Los Alamos. Blue Window Bistro is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday. The popular eatery also offers family dinners to go that include a salad, entrée and dessert to feed a family of 4 to 5. Order online at labluewindowbistro.com or call 505.662.6305.that may be ordered online. Check out the menu here.  #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Countdown Underway To Los Alamos Crab Fest 2022!

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ROTARY CLUB News:

The annual Rotary Club of Los Alamos Crab Fest is Saturday, Feb. 12 at Cottonwood on the Greens. The event this year is “Curbside Pickup” only, 4-5:30 p.m. and tickets may be purchased online for meals, auction and raffle.

“Bid now, bid high, and bid often!” These are the encouraging words shared by Rotarians Laura Loy and Jean Gindreau, the online auction coordinators for the Rotary Club’s 13th Annual Crab Fest.

You do not need to buy Crab Fest tickets to participate in the auction, which runs through 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, (but we’d be so happy if you did! They are selling fast!) Read More

Lane Closures Scheduled On Trinity Drive Saturday

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COUNTY News:

Temporary lane closures of about 20 minutes affecting westbound traffic are scheduled 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12 on Trinity Drive.

The Los Alamos County Information Management Division staff will conduct routine inspections of fiber optics infrastructure in vaults within the roadway between Knecht Street and 20th Street.

Motorists can expect brief lane closures:

  • First, crews will drop the lane adjacent to the sidewalk east of the Trinity/Knecht intersection;
  • Subsequently, they will move to the center lane between Knecht and 15th: and
  • Return to the lane adjacent
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Traffic Alert: Lane Closure On Rover Boulevard Feb. 8-10

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Traffic Alert:

Cartwright’s Plumbing and Heating and Cooling will close a lane on Rover Boulevard between Paul Place and Jeffrey Place in White Rock.

Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 8 and continuing through Thursday, Feb. 10, crews will be working 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the eastbound lane.

A flagging operation will maintain two-way traffic at all times. Some delays are expected.

Motorists are reminded to drive with caution in the area.

Direct questions to Cartwright’s Project Manager Carlos Aragon at 505.819.8682 or 8682tech@gmail.com. Read More

New Mexico Housing Modernization Bill Passes House

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Rep. Andrea Romero

STATE News:

SANTA FE — HB 65, which modernizes New Mexico’s legal protections for renters, passed the House Saturday by a vote of 38 to 27.

The bill would expand legal recourse for renters through several key provisions.

HB 65 allows residents more time to make rent payments, reduces the amount of late fees an owner may charge, and increases the amount of time a tenant has to prepare for court or to vacate the premises, if they are ordered to do so. 

“This is about updating our policies to level the playing field for tenants in our legal system,” said Co-sponsor Rep. Andrea Romero (D-Santa Read More