Lifestyles

Sidewalk And Bike Lane Closed On Diamond Monday

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COUNTY News:

The sidewalk and bicycle lane will be closed 9-11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6, in front of the New Mexico Department of Health Office at 1183 Diamond Dr.

Crews will be replacing a streetlight damaged in an accident.

Pedestrians are encouraged to use the pedestrian crossings at the signalized intersections at Sandia and Canyon Road.

The County asks motorists to slow down and follow all traffic safety devices in this work zone.

Direct questions regarding this project to County Traffic Operations Manager Aaron Park at  505.662.8113. Read More

Wildfire Preparedness Is Year-Round: Make A Holiday Safety List And Check It Twice!

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Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Don’t forget fire safety as you prepare for holiday festivities this December. Before you deck the halls, it’s a good idea to take a little extra time to make sure happy holidays don’t turn into a tragedy.

Concluding our 2021 “Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round” campaign, the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) and our partners’ message for December is “Make a holiday safety list and check it twice!”

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Christmas trees are responsible for an estimated 160 home fires annually, causing $10 million in Read More

NNSA Public Briefing On NM 4 Upgrade 5:30 p.m. Today

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NNSA News:

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and the New Mexico Department of Transportation have agreed to partner to redesign and rebuild the intersection at N.M. 4 and East Jemez Road in Los Alamos, which leads to Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).

Construction is expected to begin in Spring 2022 and last through 2023.

NNSA will provide a public briefing on this project at 5:30 p.m. today at the Los Alamos County Transportation Board. This event can be viewed here.

“This partnership is good news for NNSA, for the state of New Mexico, and for our community, said NNSA Los Read More

Izraelevitz: Of Hanukkah And Sondheim

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Hanukkah set of wood Dreidels. Courtesy image

By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Los Alamos

The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah began this past Sunday night, following the Jewish tradition that all holidays begin in the evening and continues the next eight days. It celebrates the successful revolt by rebels against a Syrian Greek monarchy around 165 BCE that was imposing Hellenistic culture on the Jewish people, including prohibiting the traditional practice of daily sacrifices in the Jerusalem Temple. When the rebels led by Judas Maccabee (or Judas “The Hammer”) succeeded in recapturing Jerusalem, a new Read More

Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Carne Adovada

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Video of the steps to prepare Carne Adovada. Video by Liddie Martinez

Carne Adovada. Photo by Liddie Martinez

Editor’s note: Author Liddie Martinez will be signing copies of her award winning book Chile Line Cookbook: Historic Recipes of Northern New Mexico, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 at the Los Alamos Daily Post, 1247 Central Ave.

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

When we began growing Chimayo red chile on our farm, neither my husband Rick nor I anticipated the dedication and devotion required nor the knee cartilage we would be sacrificing for this small, heritage crop. 

Once I had the seeds Read More

Central Closed From Roundabout To Oppenheimer For WinterFest Holiday Lights Parade Beginning 4 PM Saturday

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The New Beginnings float from a previous Holiday Lights Parade on Central Avenue. Courtesy/LACD

Los Alamos Creative District News:

Los Alamos MainStreet and the Creative District are hosting the Holiday Lights Parade 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday along Central Avenue, from the roundabout to Oppenheimer Drive.

The Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets Division will close this section of the road to all vehicles beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday.

Parade organizers ask the public to avoid parking along Central Avenue during this time.

Direct questions about the Holiday Lights Parade to 505.661.4844. Read More

Rock Slide Closes N.M. 4 Between White Rock And Bandelier

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A rock slide this morning has closed N.M. 4 at MM 57 (between White Rock and Bandelier) indefinitely, according to the Los Alamos Police Department. An update will be given once the road is reopened. Courtesy/LAPD

Scene of a rock slide this morning that has closed N.M. 4 at MM 57 (between White Rock and Bandelier) indefinitely, according to the Los Alamos Police Department. An update will be given once the road is reopened. Courtesy/LAPD

Scene of a rock slide this morning that has closed N.M. 4 at MM 57 (between White Rock and Bandelier) indefinitely, according to the Los Alamos Police Department. Read More

NNSA Representative To Provide Update On NM4/Jemez Road Intersection Project Thursday Dec. 2

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Transportation Board invites the public to attend its next board meeting, scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2.

Carol Brown of NNSA’s Los Alamos Field Office will provide an update to the community on the status of the project to re-design and re-construct the intersection of N.M. 4 and Jemez Road.

Due to COVID-19 concerns, the meeting will be conducted remotely.

Find the link to this meeting here.

Direct questions/comments to the Public Works Department at 505.662.8150 or email lacpw@lacnm.us.v. Read More