Lifestyles

New Mexico State Police Probe Fatal Crash Near Tularosa

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NMSP News:

OTERO COUNTY – At around 11:30 a.m. Aug. 4, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) responded to a two-vehicle crash involving a passenger vehicle and a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) on U.S. Highway 54, milepost 99 north of Tularosa.

The initial investigation indicates that a four door Mercedes passenger vehicle driven by a 15-year-old juvenile male from Carrizozo was traveling south on U.S. 54 when for unknown reasons the vehicle crossed the center line and collided head-on with a north bound Volvo CMV driven by a 53-year-old Texas man.

The juvenile driver was not wearing a seatbelt and Read More

Fr. Glenn: Infinite Layers

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Do you ever wonder how future generations will look back at us and think: “Wow. They were so rudimentary in their knowledge. How could they have thought that?” We sort of balk at that idea, thinking that our own knowledge—essentially meaning “we ourselves”—is so great that it cannot be exceeded.

But who hasn’t read history and wasn’t amazed at what was once considered truth, such as that bathing was unhealthy, sickness was caused by noxious vapors, the effect of this or that heavenly event, etc. The people of that time likely made the best conclusion they could with their limited Read More

Posts From The Road: The Bridges Of Madison County

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Roseman Bridge: The Roseman Covered Bridge is iconic and recognizable as it was featured in the book and movie and appeared on many advertisements for the movie. The bridge, constructed in 1883, still stands in its original location over the Middle River near Winterset, Iowa. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Timber-Truss: The timber-truss construction was used in most of the covered bridges in America including all six of the bridges in Madison County. The timber-truss design features the use of triangles to give the structure added strength and durability. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More

Community Honors Memory Of Lukas Drake Lucero Today

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The memory of Lukas Drake Lucero was honored this morning with a Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church followed by a special gathering in the parish hall. Lucero was born Aug. 9, 1990 and died March 18, 2020. A public service was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and held today for all to attend and celebrate his wonderful life. His parents are Marco and Sandy Lucero of Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of Aug. 9, 2021

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COUNTY News:

The projects listed in this section are being managed by Los Alamos 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.

Note: the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.

Public Works Projects:

Canyon Rim Trail Underpass

The highway detour has been shifted to the north side of N.M. 502 allowing the contractor Read More

Father Theophan: Clay And Dirt

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Clay cup and bowls created by Father Theophan. Photo by Father Theophan

By Father Theophan
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
Los Alamos

Clay is a humble material. It can be found naturally almost anywhere there is running water. It’s not all useful right out of the ground, but most of it can be useful with a little care and some additives.

I used to defend myself and my medium, “Clay is not dirt!”

But to be fair, although not topsoil nor organic, it isn’t very different from sand. Particle size and shape are the defining factors. Clay is much finer than sand. When dried and powdered, it feels like talcum Read More

Rockfall Mitigation Begins On N.M. 502 In Los Alamos Area

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NMDOT News:

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with GeoStabilization International (GSI) will begin a rockfall mitigation project Monday Aug. 16, in the Los Alamos area.

Due to its composition, the existing hillside is subject to rockfalls during rain and snow events, which can pose a danger to passing motorists.

The project will remove any rocks that are deemed a threat to motorists, under controlled conditions.

The project is expected to take 10 working days to complete, weather permitting.

Work will take place 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 Read More

County Crews To Test School Zone Flashers Aug. 10-11

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Scene of crews previously testing school speed zone flashing lights near Aspen Elementary School in White Rock. This year testing is Aug. 10-11 and motorists are urged to slow down and use caution. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division crews will be testing school zone flashing lights County-wide Aug. 10-11 in preparation for the upcoming school year.

If motorists notice the lights flashing during hours outside of a normal school day over these two days, be advised this is a standard procedure for testing the lights and there is no Read More

NCRTD Resumes Service On 290 Edgewood Route Aug. 9

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RTD News:

The North Central Regional Transit District’s RTD Blue Bus will resume regular route and scheduled service on the 290 Edgewood route Monday, Aug. 9.

The route had been temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 290 Edgewood route provides weekday fare-free commuter bus service from Edgewood, Moriarty, Stanley and Galisteo to points throughout the City of Santa Fe.

The NCRTD continues to take aggressive measures to clean and disinfect passenger vehicles and provide air circulation. Federal law currently requires passengers and drivers (with limited exceptions) Read More

Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Calabacitas

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Calabacitas. Photo by Liddie Martinez 

How to prepare calabacitas. Video by Liddie Martinez 

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

Mid-summer is when our hearts fill with glee at the sight of squash in our gardens. If you are like me and go overboard with planting, you will soon have more squash than you can eat and will start giving everyone in your family bags of squash; you will be taking them by the basket full to work and leaving squash care packages on your unsuspecting neighbors’ doorsteps.  It is wonderful to have this abundance and it feels good to share with the people you care about.

Mexican Read More