Lifestyles

Home Country: Ribeye Steak Or Long-Distance Gopher

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Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES

We hadn’t seen our pal, Steve the cowboy, at the philosophy counter at the Mule Barn truck stop for a while. After a week’s absence, he showed back up for his daily ration of caffeine, and it was obvious he’d lost some weight, if not attitude.

“Hospital again,” he said. We nodded. Steve has internal workings situations from time to time. Usually, these happen during a cold snap when the bunkhouse needs extra firewood. He swears this is just a coincidence.

He appreciates doctors a lot, it turns out. Especially young, cute, female-lady-type doctors. He has two of them that Read More

Posts From The Road: Mission San Juan Capistrano

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Bell Wall: A bell wall displays four bells recovered from the ruins of the Great Stone Church. The two larger bells have been recast but the two smaller bells are the original. The bell wall connects the ruins of the Great Stone Church to the Serra Chapel at the left side of the image. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Bell Wall and Ruins: Beautiful gardens cover the grounds around the mission complex. Seen here is the Serra Chapel, the Bell Wall, and ruins of the Great Stone Church. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Great Stone Church Ruins: The ruins of the great cathedral style Great Stone Read More

Fr. Glenn: ‘Each Went To His Own House’

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Well, happy spring everyone!—the equinox having been on March 20. Sure is a lot better than last year when the pandemic was just starting to ravage through the world’s populations. A lot of pain since that time, and we mourn with all those who lost loved ones to the virus. Know that thoughts and prayers are with you all. 

The pandemic sure opened a lot of cracks (or chasms) of division—to close or not to close, masks or no masks, travel or not travel, hoax or no hoax, Fauci or no Fauci, etc.—some such arguments still ongoing, both in the U.S. and overseas. One would think that something Read More

State Traffic Report: March 22 Through April 2

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NMDOT News:

NMDOT asks all motorists to reduce speed, obey all posted traffic signs, use caution, and watch for heavy equipment and construction personnel in all work zones.

NOTE: Conditions are subject to change without notice. Double fines for speeding in work zones in effect.

Interstate:

I-40, mile marker 8.200 – 131.00, west of Gallup to To’hajiilee

J-H Supply (Contractor) has resumed installation of new metal guardrail. Replacement and upgrade is necessary to bring roadside barriers to new standards. The contractor will complete all installations in Cibola County on Wednesday, March Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of March 22, 2021

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County provides a weekly cone zone report detailing the latest updates on road projects around the community:

N.M. 502 Roundabout (State Transportation Dept., Star Paving)

Star Paving begins work Monday to complete the roundabout on the eastern edge of Los Alamos. N.M. 502 westbound traffic will be switched to a new westbound lane Monday. Work is estimated to wrap up within three months.

DP Road infrastructure for Canyon Walk Apartments (Bethel, Star Paving, TCSI, Qualcom)

TCSI is working off the south side of DP Road installing Fiber Pull Boxes. No prolonged disruption Read More

Grand Canyon Road Construction Friday Through March 26

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COUNTY News:

Beginning Friday through March 26, Kelly Cable in association with GM Emulsion, will cut into the asphalt and curb at 160 Grand Canyon as long weather permits.

The work will take place 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and there will be a flagging operation in place on the south side of Grand Canyon.

The sidewalk on the south side of Grand Canyon will be closed, foot traffic will be detoured to the north side of Grand Canyon.

Motorists should slowdown in the work zone and follow all temporary construction signage.

For concerns or issues related to this project, contact Kelly Cable at 505.690.9742 Read More

Traffic Alert: Lane Switch Near Roundabout Begins Monday

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Traffic Alert:

Star Paving has announced an upcoming lane shift that will begin Monday when crews return to complete the final work on the roundabout for N.M. 502 at the eastern edge of Los Alamos.  

N.M. 502 westbound traffic will be switched to a new westbound lane on Monday.

Motorists are asked to slow down and use caution.

Crews will be working in and along the roadway for the next three months to complete final work on the project.

More details on upcoming County-wide construction projects will be forthcoming using a preview of activities listed in the weekly Cone Zone report, issued on Friday Read More

State Awards LEDA Grant To Bueno Foods For Expansion

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Bueno Foods distributes New Mexico chiles and food products throughout the United States. Courtesy/EDD

Bueno Foods roasted chile ready to package and ship throughout the United States. Courtesy/EDD

EDD News:

ALBUQUERQUE – Economic Development Department Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced Tuesday that Bueno Foods has been awarded economic assistance to expand storage and manufacturing capacity and better distribute New Mexico chiles and food products throughout the United States.

The expansion for Bueno Foods will be on its property at 2001 4th St SW in Albuquerque and will Read More