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New Mexico Transportation Dept. Introduces ‘Zipper Merge’

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The correct way to merge in construction zones, Courtesy/NMDOT

NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation is introducing a new way to merge in New Mexico.

It is called a Zipper Merge.

It is a more efficient way for traffic to move through construction zones.

Most drivers start to merge as soon as they see warning signs that a lane is closing ahead. This is called an “early merge”, which can lead to dangerous lane switching, inconsistent driving speeds that cause crashes, long back-ups and angry drivers.

Research shows these dangers decrease and traffic moves more efficiently Read More

Blue Window Bistro Offering Curbside Pickup On Central

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The Blue Window Bistro at 1789 Central Ave. is offering curbside pickup during this time of social distancing. For more information, call 505.662.6305. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

The Blue Window Bistro at 1789 Central Ave. has three parking spaces marked for curbside pickup. For more information, call 505.662.6305. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: At Pig + Fig Cafe

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On the job in Los Alamos is longtime customer Eric Brosha, left, arriving Monday afternoon for his pick-up order at Pig + Fig Cafe, 11 Sherwood Blvd. in White Rock. Employees Dustin Lippiatt and Gabriela Vallejos assist with suggestions from a wide variety of sweet temptations. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com

Pig + Fig has been assisting residents with social distancing by moving all the tables aside creating plenty of room for customers to pick up their orders. To order online and for more information, call or text 505.709.5380, call 505.672.2742 or visit www.pigandfigcafe.com. Photo Read More

NMDOT And Contractor Agree To Suspend Taos Road Project

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NMDOT News:

TAOS — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and El Terrero Construction, LLC, reached an agreement to suspend reconstruction work on U.S. 68/N.M. 64 for a two-week duration amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Suspension began Monday and will expire April 3. Work will begin again Monday, April 6.

This suspension is granted due to specification 107.20 that includes documented national unavailability of construction material and epidemic quarantine restriction. This is not intended for the contractor to restructure phasing.

The $23.9 million project will improve the Read More

Congressional Delegation Urges State Department To Quickly Repatriate New Mexicans Abroad Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

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New Mexico Congressional Delegation News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján, Deb Haaland, and Xochitl Torres Small today sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urging the Department of State to take immediate action to repatriate New Mexicans living, working, and traveling abroad and to provide these same New Mexicans with all necessary medical care while these plans are being executed.

“As the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis continues to evolve, our offices have been contacted by numerous Read More

Home Country: Socially Acceptable

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Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES

“So how about this?” Dud said, grinning. “We get somebody to pretend to be an oil tycoon’s executive director or something, and we have him talk to Delbert about where to build the refinery.”

The other members of the Mule Barn truck stop’s world dilemma think tank looked at Dud and sipped coffee and silently shook their heads.

“Okay,” Dud said, and why not?”

“Won’t work,” said Steve, brushing sweet roll crumbs off his walrus mustache.

“Dud, the nearest oil to this valley is sold in cans down at the Gas Station Gun Shop.”

“Yeah, I see what you mean.”

Doc said, “I realize we have Read More

IHM Parish Statement Of Response To Covid-19 Crisis

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The Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church at 3700 Canyon Road. Courtesy/IHM

To Members of the Los Alamos Community:

Recently the New Mexico Department of Health issued “Stay at Home Orders” for all of us living in New Mexico, due to the Covid-19 crisis.

In this challenging time know that the Priest, Deacons and Staff of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish keep everyone in our prayers. We are providing through our website, WWW.IHMCC.org:

  • Sunday and Daily Mass;
  • Holy Hour;
  • Religious Educational opportunities;
  • Face Book;
  • Flock Notes (Parish Communication Program);
  • Covid-19 Crisis Prayer; and
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RTD: 8 Routes Suspended/Modified Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

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RTD will temporarily suspended or modified eight routes beginning Wednesday, March 25. Courtesy/RTD

RTD News:

While continuing to provide an essential service during the COVID-19 outbreak, the North Central Regional Transit District (RTD) has identified eight of its 29 routes that will be temporarily suspended or modified beginning Wednesday, March 25.

The changes will be in effect until further notice.

Suspended Routes:

  • 400 Los Alamos;
  • 290 Edgewood; and
  • 305 Taos Express.

Modified routes include the 800 Angel Fire route, which will operate Monday through Friday only, no weekend service. Read More

La Vista Church Issues Offer To Help

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La Vista Church News:

In view of the public health emergency in effect, La Vista Church of the Nazarene at 15 Grand Canyon Dr. in White Rock has issued a notice to the community offering to help anyone in need .

­“We are here to faithfully serve our community in genuine love,” Pastor Jeff Moore said. “If you or someone you know needs help of any kind, please contact us at pastors@lavistanaz.org or call 505.672.3202 and someone from the church will get back with you and do all we can to help … God bless!”

The La Vista Church vision is to be the church in White Rock known by the community for:

  • Genuinely

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