Lifestyles

Lane Drop On N.M. 4 At E. Jemez Road Begins Wednesday

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COUNTY News:

Beginning Wednesday, RMCI, under contract with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU), will close the right turn lane for southbound traffic on N.M. 4 at the East Jemez Road intersection. 

The lane closure will continue for one to two weeks in support of a 16-inch water line replacement project.

Motorists will still be able to turn right onto East Jemez from the center lane. Traffic delays should be anticipated.

RMCI crews will establish a bore pit in the southbound shoulder, which will be protected by a barrier wall that encroaches into the right turn lane. Crews will Read More

Los Alamos County Assessor Ken Milder Provides Information On Unintended Consequences Of Well-intentioned State Law Called ‘Tax Lightning’

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By KEN MILDER
Los Alamos County Assessor

Los Alamos County property owners will be receiving their 2021 property tax bills over the next couple weeks. Most will see relatively little change from last year, but for some there may be a big surprise.

Imagine yourself in a home you just purchased. You settle in and maybe even do some fix-up to make it “your own”. Then comes the first week of November and you receive your first property tax bill in the mail. You tentatively open the envelope and suddenly realize that WOW, it’s not that bad. In fact, your tax might be much lower than anticipated.

Now fast forward Read More

Posts From The Road: Highway Of Legends

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La Veta, Colo: La Veta, Colo. sits in the Cuchara Valley at the foothills of the Spanish Peaks. The Highway of Legends National Scenic Byway passes through La Veta before climbing in elevation toward Cuchara Pass. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Cuchara, Colo.: The village of Cuchara, Colo. today is home to several bars and restaurants as well as cabins and lodges for visitors. Cuchara is located at 8,600 feet in the pine and aspen forest. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

Located in southern Colorado near the New Mexico border is Read More

Fr. Glenn: Lifting Up

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

One of the local big news stories last week was the shooting on the movie set of “Rust”, where a well-known actor accidently shot the cinematographer with a prop pistol. But what seemed almost as tragic was the rapidity of which the actor’s political opponents (he is pro-gun control) leapt to attack and ridicule him even before photos of his profound anguish had left the front page. I could not help but recall: “Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles; lest the LORD see it, and be displeased…” (Proverbs 24:17), and “…you should not have Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of Nov. 1, 2021

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COUNTY News:

Note: This will be the final publication of the Cone Zone for the season. Weekly updates will start up again in March.

Public Works Projects:

The projects listed in this section are being managed by County Public Works staff through contractors. For more information, email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link at www.losalamosnm.us.

Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays. Read More

Los Alamos On Nation’s Most Affordable Towns To Live List

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View of the Los Alamos County Golf Course. Realtor.com has named Los Alamos one of the most affordable small towns to live in the entire nation. When selecting Los Alamos, Realtor.com looked at towns in the United States with a population of less than 50,000 and compared these communities using very specific data points. Courtesy/Realtor.com

By COURTNIE ERICKSON
Realtor.com

When choosing a place to live, there are several factors that an individual must consider. However, one factor that should be at the top of almost every wishlist is the affordability of the area.

Realtor.com has released Read More

Haitian Christian Mission Gives Much But Needs Help

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From left, Haitian Christian Mission’s Donor Care Director Kristen White, Stateside Sponsorship Director Whitney Smith and Vice President of Haiti Operations/Director of Evangelism Jonas Dorlus speak about the organization Saturday night at the Christian Church. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Christian Church’s Kathy Anderson, left, introduces Haitian Christian Mission’s representatives Stateside Sponsorship Director Whitney Smith, Vice President of Haiti Operations/Director of Evangelism Jonas Dorlus and  Donor Care Director Kristen Read More