Lifestyles

Cone Zone: Week Of Oct. 7, 2024

COUNTY News:

Public Works Projects:

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

Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones.

Please note the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays. 

DP Road Phase II Reconstruction Project Update

  • TLC Plumbing & Utility
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Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Green Chile Corn Fritters

Green Chile Corn Fritters. Photo by Liddie Martinez

By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

There is a bit of magic that happens in New Mexico when the green chile tumbles in roasters and the aroma wafts through valley. The fact that fresh green chile is being roasted while our corn harvest is ripe for the picking is an amazing moment for those seeking pairs to entice the palate. Fresh corn and green chile mark the turning of the season. That magical time when the heat of the summer backs off and allows the cool, crisp mornings of the coming fall take center stage. This is the treat that will satisfy your taste Read More

State Police To Conduct Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In All Counties Across New Mexico Throughout October 2024

NMSP News:

New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints during October in all counties throughout the state.

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 to make Read More

New Mexico Department Of Transportation To Host Public Meeting For I-40 Miyamura Interchange Study Oct. 8

NMDOT News:

GALLUP — The I-40 Miyamura Interchange Study is sponsored by the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to improve the I-40 and Miyamura Drive interchange for safety and operations.

The purpose of the first public meeting is to introduce the study, review the existing conditions of the study area, and hear from the public on their concerns and ideas before the study team begins developing alternatives.

A presentation and Q&A will be hosted at 6 p.m., with an open house format before and after, where the Read More

SFSO Free Concert ‘Voices Of Hope & Peace’ Oct. 27 At Cathedral Basilica Of St. Francis Of Assisi

SFSO News:

The community is invited to attend the highly anticipated Choral Masterworks performance “Voices of Hope & Peace”, 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis Of Assisi in Santa Fe.

“Voices of Hope & Peace”, led by Choral Director Carmen Flórez-Mansi—features the angelic voices of the Santa Fe Symphony Chorus accompanied by Collaborative Pianist Paul J. Roth.

This beautiful program features Dona nobis pacem—a cantata written by Ralph Vaughan Williams in 1936 as a cry for universal harmony and peace—plus more beautiful choral works to lift one’s Read More

County Transportation Board To Meet Thursday Oct. 3

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Transportation Board is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos Municipal Building.

Note: This meeting is in person and open to the public. However, for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation:

Join Zoom Meeting:

Meeting ID:

813 5706 0773 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81357060773 +13462487799,,81357060773#

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+1 720 707 2699 US

The complete packet can be accessed here: Agenda Packet Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of Sept. 30, 2024

Public Works Projects:

Los Alamos County Public Works’ staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors.

For more information, please email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “County Projects” link and select “Public Works” at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects.

Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones.

Please note the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays. 

DP Road Phase II Reconstruction Project Update

TLC Plumbing & Utility work Tuesday through Read More

Posts From The Road: Touring Aspen, Colorado

Mill Street Mall: Mill Street Mall is one of two pedestrian malls in downtown Aspen, Colo. Shops and eateries line the mall which also serves as a space for public events, shopping, and an entrance to Aspen Mountain Ski Area. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Paradise: Paradise Bakery & Gelateria was a popular resting spot for people to enjoy a cold drink, snack or gelato including the bird in the seat on the left who was also taking part in the afternoon gathering. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

Nestled among the peaks of the Elk Read More

Kirtland AFB Chaplain Corps Holds Clergy Readiness Day

Andrew Verdi, 377th Air Base Wing executive director, poses with the Kirtland Chaplain Corps, Sept. 24, on Kirtland Air Force Base. The Chaplain Corps held Clergy Readiness Day to brief religious leaders from the public on what the Chaplain Corps does to support service members. Photo by Airman 1st Class Donnell Schroeter/KAFB

Public religious leaders pose with the Kirtland Chaplain Corps, Sept. 24, on Kirtland Air Force Base. Photo by Airman 1st Class Donnell Schroeter/KAFB

By Airman 1st Class Donnell Schroeter
377th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Kirtland Air Force Base hosted Clergy Readiness Read More