Lifestyles

Red River Receives Tourism Infrastructure Grant As Part Of Record Year For Destination Forward Program

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STATE News:

RED RIVER — The Town of Red River is proud to announce it has been selected as one of 14 communities across New Mexico to receive funding through the New Mexico Tourism Department’s (NMTD) Destination Forward program for Fiscal Year 2026. The town was awarded $40,634 to install a network of five digital information kiosks that will enhance the visitor experience and support the town’s family-owned businesses.

The Destination Forward program, now in its third year, awarded a record $1.8 million in funding this cycle. The program is designed to strengthen tourism-related infrastructure Read More

Posts From The Road: Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery

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Listen To Me: A female elephant seal appears to be barking orders at a young male seal that does not seem to be hearing much! The male elephant seal has a nose that resembles a short elephant trunk called a ‘proboscis’ – thus the name elephant seal. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Just Another Day At the Beach: Elephant seals lie in groups scattered about the beach at Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery when we visited the area in May. These are almost all female seals with a few younger male seals mixed in during the molting season. Molting takes about a month, and then the female seals will depart Read More

Fr. Glenn: Do Likewise

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

As I scroll through the pictures of devastation wrought by the flood in Texas, many things go through my mind. First of all, there is the obvious: the tremendous power of nature unleashed—houses wrecked, vehicles tumbled, bridges collapsing. And so many lives—many of them just begun—gone. It is only the hardest of hearts that could not sympathize with an anguished heart, the sufferers’ plight, especially that of parents whose little ones are no longer here … and have not even been found.

Sadly, in a flood such as that with the many tons of debris and silt it carries with it, many Read More

United Church Of Los Alamos To Feature Musica Antigua de Albuquerque At Summer Family VBS Thursday July 24

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Musica Antigua de Albuquerque to perform July 24 at the United Church of Los Alamos. Courtesy/UCLA

UCLA News:

Summer VBS (Vacation Bible School) is being reimagined at the United Church of Los Alamos (UCLA) as a Summer Family VBS—Vespers, Bible Study and Supper for all ages. Come one, come all, 5:30-7 p.m., Thursday, July 24, when Musica Antigua de Albuquerque will perform a short musical program.

Rev. Laura Loving will be speaking about the liturgical year, going through the seasons of the church year, looking at Advent, Lent, Eastertide, Common Time, etc., and the troupe will be performing Read More

Bicyclist Injured In Vehicle Crash At Diamond & Orange

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LAPD News:

Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) officers, along with personnel from the Los Alamos Fire Department, responded at approximately 9 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2025, to a motor vehicle crash involving a bicyclist near the intersection of Diamond Drive and Orange Street.

Upon arrival, emergency responders identified a 14-year-old male bicyclist who had sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries. He was treated at the scene and subsequently transported to Los Alamos Medical Center for further medical care. An update on the juvenile’s condition is not currently available. Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of July 14, 2025

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COUNTY News:

Public Works Projects:

Los Alamos County Public Works staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. For more information, email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the County Projects page at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects.

Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note that the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays. 

Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project Updates

Construction crews with TLC Plumbing & Utility continue the Bathtub Read More

N.M. Delegation Welcomes Over $4.3 Million From FAA To Improve State’s Airports

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are welcoming $4,384,758 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for upgrades at the Albuquerque International Sunport, Artesia Municipal Airport, and Socorro Municipal Airport.

These grants are funded through the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program, which provides grants for the planning and development of public-use airports.

“When we invest in New Mexico’s airports, we Read More

Scam Alert: NMDOT Does Not Issue Traffic Tickets

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) does not send text messages or make phone calls to collect fees or payments for traffic tickets.

Anyone receiving a message about an outstanding ticket is urged to not provide any payment information.

What to do:

  • Do not click on any links in suspicious text messages;
  • Do not answer unsolicited phone calls regarding traffic tickets or fees; and 
  • Block the sender or hang up and block the caller.

Stay vigilant and protect personal information. Read More

New Lunch Offerings At Sugar & Cream Cafe

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DINING News:

We’ve wrapped up your lunch plans at Sugar & Cream Cafe.

Try one of our three new gourmet bakery sandwiches at Sugar & Cream for just $12 each, including a side of sea salt chips. Which one will you try first?

Pig & Fig Panini, $12
Flatbread, fig jam, goat cheese, wild arugula and sliced prosciutto; side of sea salt chips (nut-free)

Italian Club, $12
Flatbread, chopped olive mix, pepperoni, provolone, sliced honey ham, roasted peppers; side of sea salt chips (nut-free)

Caprese Sandwich, $12
Flatbread, pesto, heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, balsamic glaze, Read More

Register For 2025 Knights Of Columbus Golf Tournament

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Knights of Columbus News:

The 25th Annual Knights of Columbus Deacon Don Lucero golf tournament will be held at the Black Mesa Golf Club on Monday, Aug.18.

This is a charity tournament that supports scholarships for seniors in Northern New Mexico.

The annual “Tee it Up for the Future” tournament raised more than $12,000 last year thanks to loyal sponsors and players. 

Registration is now open through the Los Alamos Golf Association website at https://www.lagolfassociation.org. Read More