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Community Invited To Celebrate Birth Of Jesus At Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints In Los Alamos Dec. 15

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‘Shepherds were the first to hear of the birth of Jesus Christ. An angel appeared, announcing, ‘For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord (Luke 2:11). Wise men saw a star in the east and came to worship Jesus after His birth.’ Courtesy image

By MATTHEW KENYON
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Dear friends and neighbors of Los Alamos, please come gather and unite with us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, 9-10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1967 18th St.

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New Mexico State Police Participate In C.A.R.E. Operation Across Roadways Statewide Over Thanksgiving Weekend

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NMSP’s C.A.R.E. operation led to more than 4,000 traffic citations – 140 for failure to wear seat belts, 22 arrests for impaired driving, 48 crash investigations, four of which involved alcohol. Courtesy/NMSP

NMSP News:

During Thanksgiving weekend, 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.

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Launch Pad Lecture: ‘0 To 632 X 10 In 5 Seconds’ Dec. 6

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New Mexico Space History Museum News:

Commemorate the 70th anniversary of Dr. John Stapp’s record-setting rocket sled ride on Dec. 10, 1954 at Holloman Air Force Base.

Dr. Stapp, known as “The Fastest Man on Earth”, achieved a land speed record of 632 mph in just five seconds, subjecting himself to forces up to 46.2 Gs.

This Launch Pad Lecture, “0 to 632 x 10 in 5 Seconds”, is 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6 on the second floor of the Main Museum at the New Mexico Space History Museum, 3198 State Road 2001 in Alamogordo.

For information, visit www.nmspacemuseum.org or call 575.437.2840. Read More

Freedom Church Christmas Eve Service At Ashley Pond

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Scene of a previous Christmas Eve Candlelight Service hosted by Freedom Church at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Freedom Church

Freedom Church News:

Freedom Church in Los Alamos is hosting a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service beginning at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24 at Ashley Pond Park.

Freedom Church Pastor Mike Brake will lead this event, which includes Christmas music, a candlelight service, message of hope and retelling of the Christmas story.

This event is outside, casual and open to everyone in the community.

This is another great way to gather as a community this holiday season.

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New Mexico Department Of Transportation Launches Legislative Appropriation Project Dashboard

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NMDOT Cabinet Secretary Ricky Serna

NMDOT News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is proud to announce the launch of a new interactive dashboard to track legislative appropriation projects across New Mexico.

The dashboard displays projects funded from three 2024 appropriations:

          • House Bill 2 Section 11, item 3;
          • House Bill 2 Section 11, item 5; and
          • Severance Tax Bonds (SB 275).

“This dashboard allows users to track the allocation of the 2024 Legislative resources by project, funding source, and district,” NMDOT Cabinet Secretary Ricky Serna said. “Transportation Read More

State Police To Conduct Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across New Mexico In December 2024

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NMSP News:

New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will conduct sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols and registration, insurance and driver’s license checkpoints during December 2024 in all New Mexico counties.

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.

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Travel: Giverny Is All About Monet

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Claude Monet. Photo by Debbie Stone

Famed Japanese Bridge. Photo by Debbie Stone

By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

It wasn’t enough for me to stare in awe and drink in the beauty of Claude Monet’s ravishing paintings of water lilies in Paris’ wonderful Musee de l’Orangerie – which by the way, is a must visit attraction for art lovers in the City of Lights. I needed to make the trip to Giverny, where the renowned Impressionist had lived and worked, and created over 250 paintings of said water lilies in his garden.

Widely regarded as the poster boy for Impressionism, Monet strived to Read More

Las Posadas On The Santa Fe Plaza Sunday Dec. 8

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The 48th ‘Las Posadas’, free public event, is Dec. 8 on the Santa Fe Plaza. Courtesy/NMHM

NMHM News:

The community is invited to attend the 48th annual candle-lit procession of “Las Posadas”, 5:30-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 on the Santa Fe Plaza.

“Las Posadas” is presented by the Holy Cross Catholic Church of Española, Coro Agua de Fria and Santa Fe Fiesta, Inc. with participation from New Mexico History Museum (NMHM).

Note: The Museum will close at 3 p.m. to prepare for this free public event.

  • What: NMHM will serve cookies and hot apple cider outside under the Palace of the Governors’ Portal as part of
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