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Author Liddie Martinez Shares Cookbook At Rotary

Author Liddie Martinez shares stories about the inspiration behind her new book, The Chile Line Cookbook: Historic Recipes of Northern New Mexico. (Book cover Poster in foreground.) Photo by Laura Gonzales
 
ROTARY News:
 
Local author Liddie Martinez captivated Rotary Club members earlier this week with her presentation about The Chile Line Cookbook: Historic Recipes of Northern New Mexico, recently released by Pajarito Press, co-owned by Nancy Bartlit and Mark Rayburn.
 
Her family history is deeply rooted in northern New Mexico, dating back to the 1500s, the
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Scenes From Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Tour

Scene from a recent visit to the Abiquiú Inn, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, home and studio tour and Abiquiú Inn Cafe. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs
 
The walk through with garden tools hanging on the wall at the Georgia O’Keeffe home in Abiquiú. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs
 
 
By NANCY ANN HIBBS
Los Alamos

We discovered a great way to spend a beautiful fall morning during a mini-adventure to the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum and home and studio tour in Abiquiú.

The O’Keeffe home and studio reflect a blend of Native American and Spanish Colonial building styles, regional architectural traditions dating

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NCRTD Announces Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

NCRTD News:

The North Central Regional Transit District’s RTD “Blue Buses” will not be in operation on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28 and 29 in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday.

The exceptions will be the 255 Mountain Trail to Ski Santa Fe and the 800 Angel Fire routes which will operate both days.

Upon the open of Ski Santa Fe, the RTD Mountain Trail will transition to its Winter Schedule. The ski basin has a tentative opening planned for Thanksgiving Day.

The Mountain Trail bus winter service provides seven roundtrips on weekends and three roundtrips, Monday through Friday from stops around Read More

Share Nativity Displays At Crèche Show Dec. 6-7

The community is invited to share their nativity displays Dec. 6-7 at the 26th Annual Crèche Show at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1967 18th St. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Everyone is invited to share a favorite or unique nativity display at the 26th Annual Crèche Show during WinterFest Weekend, Dec. 6-7, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1967 18th St.

Enjoy Christmas music and light refreshments while viewing beautiful Crèches from many countries and cultures, 1-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7.

Drop off nativities at the church Read More

Scenes From Roadwork Underway On N.M. 4

Temporary stop lights have been installed today on N.M. 4 to aid with the one lane traffic flow. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Road crew making temporary road repairs today to the damaged section of N.M. 4. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall Calls For Swift Action On NTSB Report On Southwest Airlines Engine Failure

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Tom Udall:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.), senior member of the Senate Commerce Committee, released the following statement Tuesday on the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)’s report and concluding recommendations on the engine failure that occurred April 17, 2018 on a Boeing 737 NG, Southwest Airlines (SWA) flight 1380.

The resulting explosion caused the tragic death of Jennifer Riordan, a member of the Albuquerque community.

“Jennifer Riordan’s family – and the entire Albuquerque community – continue to mourn her tragic loss,” Read More

Traffic Alert: NM 4 Has Reopened From Junction NM 501 To Los Alamos/Sandoval County Line

NMDOT News:

The roadway closure has been removed from the N.M. 4 junction of N.M. 501 to the Los Alamos and Sandoval County Line.

Roadway stabilization work is continuing and N.M. 4 will be reduced to one lane at mile marker 49.4 west of Bandelier with temporary signals guiding traffic through the work zone.

This work is scheduled to be completed Nov. 26; weather permitting. Drivers are advised to watch for workers in the area and use caution.

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Celebration Of Life For Mary Ranken Nov. 30

Mary Jeanette Minshall Ranken

COMMUNITY News:

The family of Mary Jeanette Minshall Ranken invites the community to join them for a heartwarming Celebration of her Life on Saturday, Nov. 30.

The celebration service is 2-3 p.m. at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos at 1738 N Sage Loop in Los Alamos.

Food and refreshments will be served at the church following the service. 

Mary would have been 92 on Thanksgiving this year. Read More

Thrift Shop At United Church Closed Nov. 27

UCLA News:

The Thrift Shop at the United Church on Canyon Road will be closed Nov. 27.

The Thrift Shop is planning its yearly Christmas sale, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 4 in Graves Hall of the Christian Education Building.

Items available for purchase include ornaments, lights, trees, tree skirts, gift items, clothing and indoor and outdoor decorations. Read More