Lifestyles

Los Alamos Helps ‘Impossible Foods’ Save Environment

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Impossible Foods CEO and Founder Pat Brown

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

When Pat Brown founded his company Impossible Foods in 2011, he set a high-level objective: to eradicate the consumption of meat from animals by 2035.

Turns out several businesses in Los Alamos are helping Brown achieve this goal. During a virtual presentation Tuesday night, which was part of ScienceFest, Brown revealed several local restaurants including Sirphey, Pajarito Brew Pub and Cottonwood on the Greens serve dishes with Impossible Burger and Impossible Sausage.

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Cone Zone: Week Of July 13, 2020

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COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Cone Zone provides a weekly preview of road construction work for the coming week:

N.M. 502 Roundabout & Road Reconstruction (information provided by NMDOT)

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and Star Paving Contractors continue working on N.M. 502 in Los Alamos between Knecht Street and Tewa Loop. Weather permitting, work should be complete in the winter of 2020.

Paving near the intersection of DP Road and Trinity Drive has been completed. Star Paving still has work to complete at the NW corner of the intersection of Knecht Street and Read More

New Mexico To Re-Enact Certain Public Health Restrictions

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham this afternoon announced the state will re-enact emergency public health restrictions including indoor seating at restaurants, breweries prohibited and said state parks are accessible only to residents of New Mexico. Screenshot/LADP

Courtesy/Governor’s Office

Courtesy/Governor’s Office

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced the state of New Mexico will re-enact emergency public health restrictions on high-contact indoor environments where face-coverings are not worn in order to slow the rising Read More

Scenes From Los Alamos Farmers Market This Morning

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Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Farmers Market News:

The Los Alamos Farmers Market is open 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today and every Thursday through October at Ashley Pond Park.

There also is a Saturday market 8 a.m. to noon at the Justice Center parking lot that runs through September.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, extra precautions are implemented at these markets in accordance with the state and New Mexico Farmers Market Association.

These precautions include:

  • Proper distancing between booths;
  • Food pre-bagged for pickup;
  • Masks and
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Garden Water Features Attract Wildlife; Soothe The Soul

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Members of the Los Alamos Master Gardeners (LAMG) recommend adding water features to residential gardens to attract wildlife, soothe the soul and personalize the space. A water feature can be as simple as a bird bath rock or as complex as a waterfall. Los Alamos Master Gardners provided the photos in this piece including Denise George, Rosemarie Frederickson, Cathy Ragsdale, Kimberli Tanner and Robert Walker. Learn more about the Los Alamos Master Gardeners organization at https:////www.lamgonline.org/. Courtesy/LAMG

A waterfall provides a relaxing sanctuary for residents. Courtesy/LAMG Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: At Violas Restaurant

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On the job in Los Alamos this afternoon are Viola’s Restaurant owner Belinda Jaramillo and cook Bernardo Bojorquez delivering food to patrons at their cars in the parking lot at Trinity Dr. Viola’s is not yet offering inside dining. For more information or to place an order for pick-up, call 505.662.5617. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Traffic Alert: Flagging Operations Near DP Road And Trinity

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Traffic Alert:

One way flagging operations are underway near the intersection of DP Road and N.M. 502 (Trinity Drive) because of fire hydrant work in the roadway.

The work for the hydrant is related to construction of the new Canyon Walk Apartments.

Because this is a congested work zone adjacent to the NMDOT project for the roundabout construction, traffic should expect delays and use caution.

Work is expected to be completed later today or early Thursday. Read More

New Mexico State Police Arrest 23 Drunk Drivers Statewide During Independence Day CARE Operation

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NMSP News:

During last weekend’s Independence Day holiday, the New Mexico State Police participated in the Combined Accident Reduction Effort (CARE) operation across all roadways within the state.

The goal of the traffic initiative is that a strong law enforcement presence will have a direct effect on the driving behaviors of motorists during the holiday, and thus, reduce the number of crashes and increase motorist safety.

State Police provided an increased patrol presence during this initiative on roadways throughout all State Police districts

Because of the increased volume of traffic Read More

Natural Grocers Taking Shape On Trinity Drive

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Construction continues today on the Natural Grocers store under development on a portion of the former Los Alamos Shriner’s Club property at 1459 Trinity Dr. At its Feb. 27, 2019 meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission approved a lot split and site plan to pave the way for the Natural Grocers store. The Shriner’s Club plans to construct a new building on a smaller lot adjacent to the store. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More