Lifestyles

Trinity On The Hill Episcopal Church Hosts Tea To Go-Go!

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Scene from a previous TOTH home building mission to Juarez Mexico. Courtesy/TOTH
Scene from a previous TOTH home building mission to Juarez Mexico. Courtesy/TOTH

Samples of sweet and savory treats for Tea To Go-Go!

TOTH News:

Are you feeling a little claustrophobic these days wishing to “get-out” but not sure where to go? Wanting to renew a friendship from a socially acceptable distance? Are you missing tasty treats to accompany an afternoon tea? Would you like to support a wonderful cause? 

Even in these strange times, a dedicated group of volunteers would like to help you address these longings!

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Home Country: Billy The Town Dog

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Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES

The first few days of summer vacation were hard on Billy. He was there, at his appointed post – that being the school crossing – at the right time of morning, but look as he may, he couldn’t find any kids.

He couldn’t find Martin, either. The perennial crossing guard, with his vest, sign and whistle, was home for the summer. So were the kids. School was out.

Billy, being the official town dog since Sally passed away on Doc’s porch, decided on the fourth day of no kids that he might as well do something else.

He cruised on down to the Rest of Your Life retirement home and got ear rumples Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of Aug. 24, 2020

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COUNTY News:

The Public Works/Traffic Division provides the latest updates on the following projects:

Public Works Department:

Diamond Drive near the Golf Course 

The contractor is continuing to conduct soils boring operations alongside Diamond Dr at the Golf Course. No traffic impediments expected.

Lane Closure on Sherwood Blvd

Motorists can expect a lane closure and flagging operations on Sherwood Blvd because of work on the Pinon Park Splash Pad project. The contractor will be working on a water line tie-in, weather and scheduling dependent.

Pedestrian and ADA Accessibility Along Read More

NMDOT Reminds Drivers To Slow Down In School Zones

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — With some schools providing in-person learning at reduced capacity, the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) reminds drivers to watch for children in and around school zones. 

“It has been a while since drivers have had to slow down in school zones, stop for school buses or wait for children and parents to clear crosswalks,” Transportation Secretary Mike Sandoval said. “We don’t want anyone getting hurt. Be extra vigilant and keep an eye out for kids, especially around school zones.” 

Driver Safety Reminders:

  • Slow down! Speed limits in school zones tend to be
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Father Theophan: Paralyzing Possibility

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Pottery and a lump of clay. Courtesy/Father Theophan

By FATHER THEOPHAN

Rector of Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church

Every artist and writer has faced it as some point in their work: blank page, a lump of clay, a white canvas that seems to stretch on forever. Nothing can be as intimidating as the moment before creation, that moment of no return when an idea demands to be brought to fruition or finally scrapped and mourned as lost potential.

Today in my shop I studied a lump of clay. Pugged (yes, it’s a thing), deaired, and perfectly packaged to remain pliable. It was about ten pounds, give or take, of Read More

Utility Work On Trinity At 15th Moved To Monday, Aug. 24

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TRAFFIC ALERT:

The new schedule of work for ABI Mechanical, under contract with Natural Grocers is moved to next week.

Weather permitting, crews will tie the new grocery store into Los Alamos County’s water, natural gas and sewer systems on Trinity Drive and 15th Street, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning Monday, Aug. 24 through Tuesday, Sep. 8.

ABI crews will be working in the road on Trinity at the 15th Street intersection. Various lane drops will occur at different times and affect traffic in the area. 

Speed limits will be reduced to 25 miles per hour and orange barrels will demark the moving construction Read More

Traffic Alert: Large Transports Enter Community Wednesday

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TRAFFIC ALERT:

Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Crews, working in conjunction with Los Alamos Police Department officers, will assist in the transport of two over-sized units through Los Alamos at different times during the day Wednesday.

First, during early morning hours and ahead of the morning commute peak travel time, a large crane will enter Los Alamos from N.M. 502 and travel westbound on Trinity Drive to Diamond Drive, then to Sullivan Field.

Travel should occur prior to the start of the work day on the N.M. 502 Roundabout and Trinity Drive construction improvements.

LAPD officers

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Traffic Alert: Lane Closures At Trinity & 15th Aug. 19-31

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Traffic Alert:

ABI Mechanical, under contract with Natural Grocers, will tie the new grocery store into the Los Alamos County water, natural gas and sewer systems on Trinity Drive and 15th Street. 

Weather permitting, work will be performed 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 through Monday, Aug. 31.

ABI crews will be working in the road on Trinity Drive at the 15th Street intersection and various lane drops will occur at different times and affect traffic in the area. 

Speed limits will be reduced to 25 miles per hour and orange barrels will demark the moving construction zone. 

Traffic delays Read More