NMDOT News:
The New Mexico Department of Transportation has announced that starting today, the eastbound and westbound lanes will be reduced to one lane at the Wall / Roadway Stabilization Project on N.M. 4 west of Los Alamos at mile marker 48.9.
Traffic will be guided through the work zone with a temporary signal.
Note: There is a 10′ width restriction so no wide loads are permitted.
This project is scheduled to be completed Nov. 26; weather permitting. Read More
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Students gather for a Rock Your Mocs pose during an event at UNM-LA. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
COMMUNITY News:
Rock Your Mocs Week runs through Saturday in Los Alamos, across the nation and around the world.
Jessica Jaylyn Atsye of Laguna Pueblo founded Rock Your Mocs in 2011 as a Native American and Indigenous Peoples social media event held annually and during National Native American Heritage Month in November in the U.S.
Beginning in 2013, Rock Your Mocs has been organized and produced by Native American event producer Melissa Sanchez (Acoma/Laguna Pueblos) of Emergence Prod Read More
The NJROTC color guard from Los Alamos High School. Courtesy/LARSO
Gathered to honor the memory of their friend, local veteran James Griffin, from left, Mark Hinrichs, Pat Archer, Ron Christman and Bob Hiromoto at his memorial service the BESC. Courtesy/LARSORecently the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) hosted a memorial service for former member and local veteran James Griffin.
Griffin passed away in September without family and the centers felt the need to highlight his life and service to country, at
By Fr. Glenn Jones
A happy Veterans Day weekend to all of you veterans out there! … most especially to you who have been ordered to, and have endured, the trials and tribulations of combat zones. And, even more especially, to all of you who have physical and/or mental scars attesting to your courage and sacrifice more than any badge or medal or parade ever could. Thank you so much for your service to our nation and, ultimately, to her people.
And … it’s a doubly special day for Marines every year. November 10 is the much-hailed and hallowed Marine Corps birthday … the anniversary of the establishment Read More
Post Office: The post office, general store, and bar were all located in this building when Luckenbach was established in the 1800s. The post office was decommissioned in 1971 but the building retains the post office sign today. The general store and bar are still very active. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Hats and Hondo: A display of hats for sale in the general store is centered around a painting of Hondo Crouch who purchased Luckenbach and lived there from 1970 until his death in 1976. Much of the folklore and vibe of the town can be attributed to Hondo Crouch. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More
St. Albert the Great, patron saint of scientists. Courtesy/SCS
Society Of Catholic Scientists News:
The Northern New Mexico Chapter of the Society of Catholic Scientists will host a Gold Mass in honor of scientists at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Los Alamos.
Gold Masses bring together members of the scientific professions, but all are invited to attend.
The homilist at the Mass is Deacon Ray Alcouffe, retired Los Alamos National Laboratory scientist and Fellow of the American Nuclear Society.
Nov. 15 is the memorial of St. Albert the Great, who is the Read More
RTD News:
In partnership with the Santa Fe National Forest and to honor the nation’s veterans and their families, the North Central Regional Transit District will waive fares for all on its RTD Blue Bus 255 Mountain Trail route Monday, Nov. 11.
The RTD Mountain Trail provides year-round public transit service from downtown Santa Fe up Hyde Park Road, to trailheads through the Santa Fe National Forest concluding at Ski Santa Fe.
On Veterans Day, the Santa Fe National Forest will waive fees at many recreation sites. In cooperation with other federal agencies and under the Federal Read More
Members of the United Church of Los Alamos on Canyon Road recently collected items for care boxes for college and military students in their congregation. The members also collected items for Army Sergeant Ezra Maes, who while not a member of the church, is someone the members care about. Courtesy photo Read More
