Lifestyles

Roof Replacement On Red Cross Building Begins Jan. 6

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Crews are scheduled to begin Monday, Jan. 6, to replace the roof of the Red Cross Building at 1251 Juniper St. and Bathtub Row. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County will begin work Monday, Jan. 6, to replace the roof of the Red Cross Building at 1251 Juniper Street and Bathtub Row.

This project is part of the County’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and extending the lifespan of its facilities.

The work is expected to take 10 working days weather permitting, with crews working 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Monday through Thursday.

The contractor has planned the work to minimize Read More

Update: Water Repair On Diamond To Roll Into Weekend

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COUNTY News:

Water repair work that began today will continue into the weekend and is expected to be completed Saturday.

The work impacts traffic on Diamond Drive passing the Los Alamos County Golf Course.

The westbound bicycle lane and the traffic lane adjacent to it will remain closed overnight and until the work is complete. A temporary bike lane is established in the right-hand closed traffic lane.

Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Water Production crews will return around 8  a.m. Saturday to continue repair efforts.

The work zone starts approximately 0.2 miles west of Club Read More

Traffic Lane On Diamond Closed Near Golf Course Friday

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Map of Diamond Drive lane closure and bicycle lane shift scheduled 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. Jan. 3. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Traffic on Diamond Drive passing the Los Alamos County Golf Course will be impacted by a lane closure Friday, Jan. 3 and both drivers and bikers are reminded to drive cautiously and courteously near the work zone.

The westbound bicycle lane and the traffic lane adjacent to it will be closed throughout the work day, beginning at 9 a.m., while Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Water Production crews repair a water leak at the golf course.

A temporary bike lane will Read More

Atomic City Transit Route 2M To Be Reinstated Monday

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COUNTY News:

Atomic City Transit route 2M, which provides service from White Rock to Los Alamos, will be reinstated beginning Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.

Direct questions to Atomic City Transit at 505-661-RIDE (7433).

Use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time. For all route service schedules and information, visit the Atomic City Transit website.
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Best Of Liddie’s Recipes: Minced Meat Empanaditas

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Empanaditas. Photo by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

Holidays for my family were more about looking back and embracing tradition; a time to bring the family together.

Since my grandmother was the matriarch and lived with us when I was a kid, generations of relatives started arriving the week of Thanksgiving and came and left with such irregularity, you never knew who might come to dinner. Arrays of ingredients were prepped and cooked for the parade of parties, luncheons and Sunday dinners that followed: six whole weeks of celebrating from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. Read More

Malenfant Recalls Own Plane Crash At Los Alamos Airport

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Scene of wreckage Oct. 12, 1975, the day following the plane crash at Los Alamos County Airport. Passenger Tim Farmer dragged pilot Dick Malenfant unconscious from the plane saving his life. Now 91, Malenfant lives in Highlands Ranch, Colo., and no longer flies. Photo by Bill Geer

Scene of plane wreckage Oct. 12, 1975 at Los Alamos County Airport, the day following the crash that hospitalized pilot Dick Malenfant. He said that he continued flying for several years after the accident. Photo by Bill Geer

DICK MALENFANT
Highlands Ranch, Colo.
Formerly of Los Alamos

I read that article in the Los Alamos Read More

Home Country: Here Comes The Fire

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Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES

It’s natural to mumble nasty things about the cold weather. We all do it from time to time. But even the cold has its merits.

One big plus is that it makes fireplaces a reasonable addition to our lives. In cold weather, we can build a fire in our home with a clear conscience. This is something that doesn’t translate well to summer heat, but when it’s cold, here comes the fire.

Strange, isn’t it, our love affair with a fireplace? Makes absolutely no sense. Today, we can make houses so impervious to cold that every time we light a candle, the temperature goes up 10 degrees. So what Read More

Scenes From Accident At Los Alamos County Airport

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Scene of police, firefighters and officials gathered at the site of a plane accident this afternoon at the Los Alamos County Airport. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Scene at the plane accident site this afternoon at the airport. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Scene of the plane accident this afternoon at the airport. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Staff Report:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) reported this afternoon that a plane crashed just before 1:24 p.m. today, Dec. 31, 2024, at the Los Alamos County Airport.

Los Alamos Deputy Police Chief James Rodriguez Read More

New Mexico State Police Issue Nearly 1,000 Traffic Citations During 2024 C.A.R.E. Operation Over Christmas Holiday

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NMSP will continue to conduct holiday travel operations into the new year and encourages the public to drive safely and follow all traffic laws while traveling on New Mexico’s roadways. Courtesy/NMSP

NMSP News:

Statewide—During the Christmas holiday, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) participated in the Combined Accident Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.) operation, which was implemented across all roadways in the state.

The initiative aims to enhance motorist safety and decrease the number of crashes by maintaining a strong law enforcement presence.

Due to the increased traffic volume  Read More

Posts From The Road: 2024 Year In Review

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Salmon River and Stanley, Idaho: The Sawtooth Mountains serve as a majestic backdrop for this view of the Salmon River near the town of Stanley, Idaho. The Sawtooth Valley offers abundant space for ranching as well as many summer and winter outdoor recreational activities. This is a portion of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument: The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is a remote park 44 miles from Silver City. The cliff dwellings were inhabited around the year 1260. The interiors of the caves are constructed Read More