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State Police To Conduct Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across New Mexico In February 2025

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NMSP News:

Statewide – New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during February 2025.

NMSP is bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.

These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.

Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage Read More

Hiker, Writer, Cancer Fighter—Jeff Darren Muse Book Reading Of ‘Dear Park Ranger’ Feb. 16

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Author Jeff Darren Muse book reading and signing of his book “Dear Park Ranger” in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Author Jeff Darren Muse, a former wilderness ranger at Bandelier National Monument and REI Santa Fe employee who now battles brain cancer will do a book reading and signing about his adventurous, nationwide memoir from 2-3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 16, at REI, 500 Market Street, Suite 100, Santa Fe, NM 87501.

A fatherless, childless Hoosier who wouldn’t and couldn’t stay put, Jeff Darren Muse has worked throughout the United States as an environmental educator, Read More

Two Vehicles Crash Today Near Los Alamos High School

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Scene of a two-vehicle crash with what appear to be minor injuries to one juvenile this afternoon in front of Los Alamos High School at 1300 Diamond Drive. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Another scene of a two-vehicle crash with what appear to be minor injuries to one juvenile this afternoon in front of Los Alamos High School at 1300 Diamond Drive. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Staff Report

A two-vehicle crash involving juveniles occurred at about 12:30 p.m. today in front of Los Alamos High School at 1300 Diamond Drive.

Police said that one juvenile was transported to Los Alamos Read More

‘Mardi Gras In The Mountains 2025’ In Red River

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Red River News:

RED RIVER – The vibrant town of Red River is thrilled to announce the 33rd annual Mardi Gras In The Mountains, set to take place from Feb. 27 to March 4.

This year’s festivities embrace the theme “Superheroes”, inviting attendees to celebrate the spirit of heroism amidst the enchanting winter landscape.

Event Highlights:

Thursday, Feb. 27:

  • Pre-Parade Kickoff Reception: Join the Krewes for music, refreshments and hors d’oeuvres 6-7 p.m.  at Yesterday’s Diner.
  • Thursday Night Parade: The parade starts at 7 p.m. at Yesterday’s Diner and ends at the Motherlode Saloon. Spectators
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Los Alamos Police Department Closes Westbound Lane On Omega Bridge Due To Two-Vehicle Crash

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LAPD News:

At about 11:50 a.m. today, Jan. 29, 2025, Los Alamos police responded to a crash on Omega Bridge. 

Omega Bridge’s southbound lane will be closed for an undetermined amount of time due to this  two-vehicle non-injury traffic crash.

Investigation and fluid clean-up are in progress. All southbound traffic is being diverted onto West Road. 

Updates will be provided when available.

 

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Posts From The Road: Skyscapes

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Sunset: Sunsets often fit into my definition of ‘skycapes’. We had stopped for the night near Douglas, Wyo. when the skies lit up at sunset and gave us a beautiful and colorful show. The sun’s colors reflecting from the clouds even reflected the golden hues onto the open field next to our campsite. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Cumulus: Cumulus clouds are the beautiful white puffy clouds that silently float through the sky above. These clouds give depth and interest to an otherwise clear blank sky. This photo shows several cumulus clouds as they fill the sky above the  Navajo Nation in northern Read More

Fr. Glenn: Extreme Data Points

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Well … it’s been an interesting week, don’t you think? President Trump inaugurated, subsequently resulting in a flurry of executive actions. Love him or not, you have to admit that he’s definitely made his mark in the world during his life—certainly more than most people. Yep … definitely way off the average, and at 78 years old already, apparently not going quietly into the night.

As has J.D. Vance. Again, like him or not, it’s hard not to be impressed by his story. In his childhood he had almost nothing going for him—raised in poverty and with myriad disadvantages, he nonetheless Read More

MADD Sounds Alarm: New Mexico Faces Deadly Super Bowl Sunday Feb. 9, 2025

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MADD News:

          • An estimated 325+ million gallons of beer is consumed on Super Bowl Sunday

Super Bowl Sunday (this year Feb. 9) is one of the most dangerous days on New Mexico’s roads, with New Mexico ranked seventh in the United States for the worst impaired driving. According to the latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), alcohol was involved in 45% of all fatal crashes nationally on Super Bowl Sunday in 2022.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is tackling this head-on in New Mexico, driving game-changing efforts to keep roads safe and prevent Super Bowl celebrations Read More