Lifestyles

LAPD Reminds Motorists That School Starts Monday

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LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department is reminding motorists that all elementary schools start Monday, Oct. 19 within the Los Alamos Public Schools district.

Police Officers will be conducting traffic enforcement in each of the five elementary school zones to ensure the safety of all students, parents and staff as the community transitions into another school year.

LAPD also reminds motorists to stop for school buses when their red lights are flashing and students are loading and unloading throughout the community.

This pertains to traffic traveling in both directions.

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League Of Women Voters Right To Vote Celebration At Both Senior Center Drive Thru Lunches Noon To 1 P.M. Today!

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The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos is honoring the 1920’s group that worked so hard to earn women the right to vote. League members will be at both drive thru lunches noon to 1 p.m. today at the Los Alamos and White Rock senior centers. Lunch reservations must be made by 10 a.m. today! Courtesy photo

LWV News:

The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government.

The League influences public policy through education and advocacy and today the members will honor the 1920’s group that worked so hard to earn Read More

NMPED Provides $332K In School Nutrition Grants

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NMPED Secretary Ryan Stewart

NMPED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Education Department has awarded 53 grants to school districts across the state to expand programs that purchase food directly from local farmers, food hubs or cooperatives and distributors.

The grants, which total $332,000, align with the department’s and the Student Success and Wellness Bureau’s goal of ensuring that New Mexico children have access to high-quality, healthful school meals. The announcement coincides with National Farm to School Month, which celebrates the importance of fresh, local foods in school-based Read More

Section Of 34th St. Between Urban & Villa Closed Thursday

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COUNTY News:

Water crews with Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities will close a section of 34th Street to through traffic between Urban and Villa to replace a water line.

Work is scheduled for one day only – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8.

Working in the roadway in front of 2144 34th St., crews will maintain access to residences at all times. No interruption of water services is planned. Crews do request that neighbors refrain from parking vehicles on 34th St. Thursday.

Motorists are advised to use caution near the construction zone.

For more information, contact the Customer Care Center Read More

Shop On The Corner Open 1st & 3rd Wednesdays

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Halloween decorations for sale at Shop on the Corner. Courtesy/TOTH

SHOP ON THE CORNER News:

The Shop on the Corner Thrift Shop, located on the first floor of Trinity of the Hill Episcopal Church, is opening its doors 8:30 a.m. to noon on the first and third Wednesdays of each month through the end of the year.

This schedule will coincide with the United Church’s thrift shop so customers can shop at both stores. A half-price sale on appliances and linens will be featured Wednesday. Shop on the Corner Thrift Shop has received many nice dishes and pots and pans from an estate sale. Various holiday decor Read More

Atomic City Transit After School Routes Begin Oct. 19

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COUNTY News:

Atomic City Transit is announces that Express Routes 7(C) – North Mesa, Route 8 – North Community, Route 9 – Aspen Area, Route 10 – Barranca Mesa and Route 11 – White Rock Area will resume operations beginning Monday, Oct. 19, the same day as the beginning of Los Alamos Public Schools Hybrid Attendance Model for elementary schools.

Rides on the Express Routes must be requested in advance using the Dial-A-Ride reservation system. Express Routes will operate as a reservation only service every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Reservations must be made for the Express Routes the Read More

Sonlight Christian Camp Fundraiser: United Church Oct. 17

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Fill The Dough Bowl!

A Fundraising Event In Support of

Sonlight Christian Camp

At United Church Saturday, Oct. 17, 1-3 p.m.

For 42 years, Sonlight Christian Camp has provided families with wonderful camp experiences in a Christian setting.

COVID-19 nearly stopped all 2020 camp events, but the Sonlight staff got creative and hosted approved, socially distant, family camps – which were a hit – but not enough to sustain Sonlight through another year of COVID-19 related restrictions and increased expenses.

Sonlight is famous for their homemade cookies (they are good for the soul), and those craving Read More