On the job in Los Alamos Monday morning is Brian Harris at Sonic Drive-In at 1695 Trinity Dr. Sonic is the operator of the drive-in fast-food restaurant chain owned by Inspire Brands, the parent company of Arby’s and Buffalo Wild Wings. As of Aug. 27, 2018, there were 3,606 Sonic restaurants in 46 states across the nation. Sonic is open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
AFRL Directed Energy Directorate director presents Karyn Newton, sister of 2nd Lt. Guise Vander Linden, a directorate coin at the Feb. 24 remembrance ceremony. Photo by Tyrell Etsitty
From left, Lt. Col. (USAF Ret.) Jim Mayo, Dr. Kelly Hammett, Karyn Newton, Stan Peplinski and Chaplain (Maj.) Craig Nakagawa at the remembrance ceremony for 2nd Lt. Guise Vander Linden Feb. 24 . Photo by Tyrell Etsitty
By JEANNE DAILY
Air Force Research Laboratory
Kirtland Force Base
KIRTLAND AFB — 2nd Lt. Guise Vander Linden was accidentally electrocuted Feb. 24, 1983, while conducting research in one Read More
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit would like to provide some answers to the public about frequently asked questions regarding the Dial-a-Ride service currently in operation, while fixed-route services are suspended:
Can anyone use the Dial-a-Ride service?
Do you provide service to White Rock?
Do I have to have a medical reason to use the service?
To utilize Read More
COMMUNITY News:
For our readers wondering how they might help our local restaurants in this time of social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce is encouraging the community to order carry out or delivery now offered by many local eateries.
The Chamber’s slogan is: Support Local … Carry Out! Read More
STATE News:
SANTA FE — During this difficult time for New Mexico restaurants and food establishments, the New Mexico Departments of Economic Development and Environment are encouraging New Mexicans to patronize local eateries by utilizing home and curbside delivery and take-out options as much as possible to minimize contact with others.
“Communities must step up for our local New Mexico businesses,” said Economic Development Department Cabinet Secretary Alicia Keyes. “New Mexicans can both help mitigate the transmission of COVID-19 and support these local businesses by choosing Read More
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s “Cone Zone” reports, which are published Friday afternoons via email, on the County webpage and through news releases with updates about roadwork coming up the following week, is being suspended until further notice.
The suspension is being put into place temporarily because of limited County staffing and resources focused on responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
News media will still receive information from the New Mexico Department of Transportation or other contractors if there are changes in road construction such as a change in traffic patterns or Read More
COUNTY News:
Because of low ridership, Atomic City Transit announced today that bus fixed-route services will be suspended effective Wednesday, March 18.
ACT will still be operating Dial-a-Ride services 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with reservations accepted up to one day in advance. Call 661-RIDE for information. Read More
By MICHELLE HARKEY-WILDE
Los Alamos
It seems to me that life is becoming a bit less routine the past week. The public schools are closed for three weeks; college-age kids are coming home because their classes have shifted to being online; workplaces are also accommodating some changes; public gatherings are cancelled; and many worship services are also on hold. Sporting events and entertainment of many types are also disrupted.
So, potentially you might find yourself with a whole lot of time to fill. You might also be experiencing some additional worries and concerns. Perhaps you’re feeling Read More
HOME COUNTRY
By SLIM RANDLES
The problem was Mrs. Doc, you see. Oh, don’t misunderstand. She’s a perfectly wonderful lady and we all think the world of her, and as far as we know she has yet to burn down a house or start a war or anything.
The problem is, we don’t know her first name.
If you just come out and flat ask her, she’ll smile and say, “Well, don’t you think Mrs. Doc is a nice name? I’ve had it for a long time now.” But I guess there’s something deep inside us that hates a vacuum … a vacuum of knowledge, that is.
We’re still curious about exactly where Old Man Jenkins’ cabin is, for example. While he was alive, Read More
NCRTD News:
North Central Regional Transit District’s RTD Blue Buses provide vital transportation services within north central New Mexico.
The District respects that people may be feeling anxiety and concern about the safety of public transit in the regards to COVID-19; we take this very seriously.
Last week, NCRTD expanded its vehicle cleaning procedures to include increased use of our disinfecting fogger on the vehicles located in Española and Taos. Vehicles in outlying areas are undergoing aggressive disinfectant cleaning on a daily basis.
All operators are utilizing disinfectant Read More