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Posts From The Road: C. M. Russell Museum

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Museum: The museum houses more than 2,000 works of artwork, many personal belongings and other artifacts. We visited the museum during travels in Montana in 2018 and found it fascinating. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Cowboy Artist: A sculpture of C. M. Russell entitled ‘Cowboy Artist’ Bob Scriver stands on the Museum grounds near the entrance. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

While we are all staying at home during the pandemic, the next few Post From the Road will be from previous travels during the last couple of years.

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Fr. Glenn: Many Faces

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

So it begins…

Already there are numerous reported scams of those who would rob others of the stimulus the government has offered … in the midst of one of the most financially-challenging periods in many of our lifetimes, no less. Just a warning: If someone calls asking for your bank and account number or your SSN, DON’T give it to them! It’s a sad reality that we have to be wary of heartless scammers who literally rob even the elderly of their life’s savings.

Most persons would likely never stoop to doing something so contemptible … so dishonorable.  But then … thinking about such Read More

Daily Postcard: Easter 2020 Like No Other…

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Easter 2020 is like no other. The worldwide coronavirus pandemic has triggered social distancing, travel restrictions and religious service cancellations. Many people will attend Easter services virtually today and also gather virtually with family and friends. Though this pandemic poses many challenges, we also see it bring out the best in our community – concern, kindness, compassion for each other. It’s inspiring to live among such great people. The news team at the Los Alamos Daily Post would like to take this special day to wish all of our readers good health and peace of mind. Courtesy Read More

New Mexico Governor Announces Mass Gathering Ban Expanded To Include Houses Of Worship

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STATE News:

In-person services risk spread of COVID-19

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced this afternoon that houses of worship must now abide by a public health order banning mass gatherings to mitigate COVID-19 spread.

Houses of worship were previously exempt from the public health emergency order banning mass gatherings, defined as five or more people in a single confined space. That order was amended Saturday – find it attached.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many New Mexico congregations had already canceled in-person services before the amended order.

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NMDOT: Traffic Report For Week Of April 13-24

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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.

Interstate:

I-40, mile marker 4.73 – 5.06, Manuelito Canyon, east of the Arizona/NM state line

AUI, Inc. (Contractor) will resume bridge replacement and roadway reconstruction. Replacement of the westbound bridge was completed last year. The contractor will begin demolition of the eastbound bridge and continued work in the channel, followed by replacement of the new bridge. During construction, eastbound traffic Read More

United Church Invites Community To Easter Services Online

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UNITED CHURCH News:

The United Church of Los Alamos welcomes community members, who would like to worship this Easter Sunday, to visit their website and connect in a way new to many.

The United Church site can be found at www.unitedchurchla.org, and will host the Easter worship service at 9:30 a.m. streamed from the church’s home page this Sunday, and can be found later that day online. The service also will be aired at 7 p.m. Sunday on PAC 8

Los Alamos was the first church in Los Alamos, created in 1947. “United in our faith journeys”, is their motto as the church recognizes six denominations. They Read More

NM Transportation Dept. OKs Food Trucks At Rest Areas

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SANTA FE – The Federal Highway Administration has authorized the New Mexico Department of Transportation to allow food vending, such as food trucks, at rest areas statewide during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The department recognizes some commercial truck drivers and travelers may appreciate the convenience of food service at rest areas, minimizing the need to stop in certain towns or communities, which may have limited take out, delivery or dining options.

We continue to encourage commercial vehicles to also utilize available truck stops and other options for fuel and food purchases when Read More

United Church Easter Services Online 9:30 A.M. Sunday

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The United Church of Los Alamos at 2525 Canyon Road. Courtesy/United Church 

Communion set up at The United Church of Los Alamos. Courtesy/United Church

UNITED CHURCH News:

The United Church of Los Alamos welcomes community members, who would like to worship this Holy season, to visit their website and unite in a way new to many.

The United Church site can be found at www.unitedchurchla.org, and features Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and will host Easter services at 9:30 a.m. this Sunday and can be found later that day online.

Los Alamos was the first church in Los Alamos, created in 1947. “United Read More

DPU Crews Repairing Water Break In Eastern Area

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UPDATE: The waterline repair is completed and water has been restored to all customers.

COUNTY News:

A water break in the Eastern Area neighborhood of Los Alamos has resulted in the loss of water services to customers in the area bounded by Kiva and Myrtle between 4th Street and 6th Street. 

Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities water crews are making repairs and anticipate by 5 p.m. today that water services will be restored. 

Department officials advise that when water is restored, some customers may experience cloudy water. This discoloration is due to trapped air in the water pipes and Read More