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Cone Zone: Week Of April 5, 2021

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COUNTY News:

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.  

Public Works Projects: 

Canyon Rim Trail Underpass 

AUI, Inc. of Albuquerque will continue work to construct the Canyon Rim Trail Underpass. Read More

White Rock Presbyterian Church Invites Community To Virtual Easter Vigil Premiering At 8 p.m. Saturday April 3

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Pastor Deb Worley in front of White Rock Presbyterian Church in White Rock. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com

WRPC News:

White Rock Presbyterian Church (WRPC ) invites the Los Alamos community to share in a time of worship during Holy Week with a virtual Easter Vigil.

The service will be available on YouTube premiering at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 3;  Click here for the link. The service can be viewed on demand after its premiere.

WRPC at 310 Rover Blvd. in White Rock welcomes people of all ages, from all faith backgrounds, younger and older, of all ethnicities and cultures, new to the Christian Read More

Traffic Alert! Lane Shift To North Side Of N.M. 502 For Roundabout Project Starts Monday April 5

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COUNTY News:

Beginning Monday, east bound traffic east of the roundabout will shift to the north side of N.M. 502 and channel back into the east bound lane in front of the Crossroads Church.

This is necessary to demo and build alignments on the remaining south side of N.M. 502. The traveling public is advised to exercise caution while traveling through this area.

Canyon Road will be closed at First Street and the intersection of W. Manhattan Loop and Canyon Road. Access to affected residences will be accommodated accordingly. This closure is necessary to demo and build the new alignments of Canyon Read More

United Church Of Los Alamos Celebrates Easter Virtually

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The United Church of Los Alamos at 2525 Canyon Road across from the Nature Center. Courtesy/UCLA

UCLA News:

The United Church of Los Alamos (UCLA) invites everyone to join them for a joyous celebration of the Resurrection and Communion at 9:30 a.m. Easter Sunday, April 4, online at www.unitedchurchla.org or Youtube/UnitedChurchofLosAlamos

The community also is invited to join United Church, 9:30 a.m. Sundays, for streamed worship services at www.unitedchurchla.org.

Recorded Sunday morning services are also televised 7 p.m. Sundays on PAC 8.

The United Church is at 2525 Canyon Road across Read More

NMDOT-TSD Launches JUST DRIVE Campaign During National April Distracted Driving Awareness Month

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Courtesy/NMDOT

Transportation Secretary Mike Sandoval

NMDOT-TSD News:

“Distracted driving has become a deadly epidemic on our roads.” –Transportation Secretary Mike Sandoval

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division (NMDOT-TSD) reminds drivers of the deadly dangers and legal consequences of distracted driving.

Traffic is steadily increasing as COVID-19 restrictions are slowly lifted. The department is launching a new spring 2021 JUST DRIVE campaign to bring awareness to the consequences of distracted driving. The social media video is narrated Read More

Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Cracker Pudding

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Cracker Pudding. Photo by Liddie Martinez

Cracker Pudding video. Created by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

When I was a kid, there was one dessert that repeatedly made my mother’s special request list. Each kid in turn asked for it for their birthdays; It was a recipe that I grew up with and requested of my mother myself and yet, until I wrote my cookbook, I confess that I had never made it.

It was eaten at every baptism, confirmation, wedding, funeral, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter dinner and so, I never had to learn how to make it because mom always delivered. I’d watched Read More

Traffic Hazard Noted On Truck Route At TA-72

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A hazardous traffic condition (several near misses) has surfaced on the truck route when vehicles enter and exit TA-72 (Protective Force Live Fire Range Complex). Courtesy photo

TRAFFIC ALERT:

As more employees start returning to work on site at the Lab, a hazardous traffic condition (several near misses) has surfaced when vehicles enter and exit TA-72 (Protective Force Live Fire Range Complex). 

Vehicles traveling east and west on East Jemez Road (truck route) are traveling too fast on this straightaway and appear to be unaware of the hazard.

This hazard has been identified and is being worked Read More

Chamber Business Zoom Calls Now Serving Breakfast

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CHAMBER News:

Prior to COVID-19, the Chamber supported local restaurants by hiring them to cater the monthly Business Breakfasts, which were sponsored by LANL.

In the spirit of continuing to support local small businesses, the chamber has  looked for creative ways to continue to do so in this virtual environment.

The Chamber is announcing that through a sponsorship with LANL, it will be partnering to provide vouchers for local Chamber member restaurants to attendees of Business Zoom Calls.

Starting in April, the Chamber will offer a $10 voucher for a local Chamber member restaurant to those Read More

Traffic Alert: Slow Down, Exercise Caution On Truck Route

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Traffic Alert:

Motorists are reminded to slow down and exercise caution when driving on the truck route.

With the recent increase in vehicles using the truck route and vehicles turning at various points off the truck route, it is important for motorists to slow down and pay attention.

Of particular concern are reports lately of speeding vehicles nearly rear ending vehicles turning off East Jemez near the range entrance.

Officials are urging motorists to slow down to ensure everyone arrives at their destination safely. Read More