Lifestyles

Final Cone Zone Of 2025 Season: Week Of Oct. 27

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County services such as mail delivery, trash and recycling collection, and emergency services will be maintained for each project detailed below.

Residents and businesses will often experience large equipment and construction noise. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to always use caution and slow down around construction activities and avoid entering work zones outside of designated detour paths.

Note: This is the final Cone Zone report for the 2025 construction season.

Road and Utility Work:

Get all the latest updates for projects, road construction, Read More

Lane Closure On West Road Scheduled For Wednesday

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COUNTY News:

Traffic on West Road will be reduced to one lane on Wednesday, Oct. 22, between Fairway Drive and the Los Alamos County Ice Rink.

Drivers should expect delays due to flagging operations and are encouraged to take alternate routes that day.

The closure is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to allow Water Production crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to repair a water line.

Direct questions or concerns to the Customer Care Center at 505.662.8333 or email CustomerCare@losalamosnm.gov.

Map depicting the area on West Road that will be reduced to one lane on Wednesday, Read More

Update: Eastbound Lane Reopened On Diamond Drive

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Scene of the disabled truck and trailer, which caused one eastbound lane to be closed this evening on Diamond Drive. The roadway is now reopened. Courtesy/LAC

Scene of the trailer being towed this evening from the area of Diamond Drive and Arkansas. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

As of 8:10 p.m. today, Oct. 20, Los Alamos County officials report that the disabled truck and trailer have been towed from the area of Diamond Drive and Arkansas.

The eastbound lane has been fully reopened.

Earlier this evening, one eastbound lane had been closed on Diamond Drive when the truck and trailer became disabled. Read More

Diamond Drive Eastbound Reduced To One Lane At Arkansas Due To Disabled Truck And Trailer

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COUNTY News:

As of 4:45 p.m. today, Los Alamos County officials report that eastbound traffic on Diamond Drive at Arkansas is reduced to one lane due to a disabled truck and trailer.

Motorists are advised to expect delays and exercise caution in the area.

The estimated time to reopen the lane is not yet known. Read More

All Shall Be Well: In Need Of A Pilgrimage?

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A recent view of Chartres Cathedral, a Catholic cathedral in Chartres, France, about 50 miles southwest of Paris. Photo by Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb

By Deacon Cynthia Z. Biddlecomb
(ELCA) retired

On a recent visit to France, with the help of knowledgeable guides, my eyes were opened to the symbolic way that churches were laid out in medieval times. Ancient church architecture was very specific and intentional: the medieval building is often cruciform in shape, and stained-glass windows were used to visually teach the faith. I learned there’s more to it.

As one enters a medieval church, the Read More

Posts From The Road: Arcadia Round Barn In Oklahoma

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Arcadia Round Barn: The Arcadia Round Barn is a landmark in the town of Arcadia, Okla. Seen at the bottom of the photo is the Route 66 highway, which passes through the small farming community north of Oklahoma City. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Entrance: The entrance doors to the round barn are seen from this side of the structure. The downstairs serves as a local museum with displays of tools and equipment used by pioneers. The ground floor includes a gift shop. The upper floor, reached by the exterior steps, leads to the only entrance upstairs. Workers saw the value of a local gathering Read More

Fr. Glenn: The Best Revenge

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

A violent passion that most—if not all—of us have suffered is the desire for revenge against wrongs—wrongs against ourselves and to our loved ones, or even for blatant injuries done towards the innocent. Who has not experienced wrath when witnessing injustices? In fact, we viscerally tend not toward parity retribution or justice, but excessive revenge—the “destroy my house and I’ll destroy your life” mentality. People are killed for even trivial road-rage-causing “offenses”!

The ancient wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, although a pagan philosopher, holds a truth that resonates Read More

New Mexico Association of REALTORS®: September Home Sales Up 12% Year-Over-Year Across State

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New Mexico Association of REALTORS® News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico’s housing market held steady in September 2025, with 1,725 home sales, marking a 0.4% increase from August’s 1,718 and a 12.6% rise year-over-year from the 1,532 homes sold in September 2024. 

The median sold price climbed to $364,500, up 1.25% from the previous month and 7% higher than a year ago.

These figures reflect a market that remains active and resilient heading into fall, with moderate monthly growth and continued strong demand compared to last year.

County Comparisons

Bernalillo County: Bernalillo County’s housing Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of Oct. 20

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County services such as mail delivery, trash and recycling collection, and emergency services will be maintained for each project detailed below.

Residents and businesses will often experience large equipment and construction noise. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to always use caution and slow down around construction activities and avoid entering work zones outside of designated detour paths.

Road and Utility Work:

North Mesa & North Community Pavement Preservation Project

  • Location: 39th, 37th, 36th, North Mesa Road, San Ildefonso Road, Stoneview
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