Lifestyles

County Pavement Preservation Efforts To Begin On Central

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COUNTY News:

In preparation for winter, Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets will be conducting asphalt patching on Central Avenue as part of ongoing County pavement preservation efforts.

This work is scheduled ahead of the colder months to prevent further deterioration of the roadway surface during winter. The timing was carefully chosen to follow the busy summer season and occur before the asphalt plants close for the winter. Last week County staff went door-to-door to speak directly with many affected businesses.

The planned schedule is as follows:

  • Saturday, Sept. 28: Central Avenue
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LAPD To Conduct DWI Enforcement Operations

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LAPD to conduct DWI Operations over the next few months around the county during which citizens can expect to see DWI roadblocks and saturation patrols in place. Courtesy photo

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) will conduct DWI Operations over the next few months. Citizens can expect to see DWI roadblocks and saturation patrols to combat crimes related to driving while under the influence, underage drinking and open container violations.

Citizens can always report suspected drunk drivers by calling the Los Alamos County Emergency Communications Center at 505.662.8222. Read More

Travel: Explore Alaska’s Mining History – Tour Gold Dredge 8

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Gold Dredge 8. Photo by Debbie Stone

Gold panning takes some finesse and patience. Photo by Debbie Stone

By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

Gold was discovered in the Fairbanks area in 1902 when Italian immigrant Felix Pedro struck it rich. He put Fairbanks on the map and thousands of men rushed to interior Alaska in search of the precious yellow metal. They were driven by gold fever and the chance to stake their claims, often enduring harsh conditions amid a rugged landscape. By 1930, though, small mines were replaced by large scale mechanized mining and dredging operations. Read More

Angel Fire And Surrounding Communities To Benefit From Daily Commercial Air Flights To And From Albuquerque

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The Colfax County Angel Fire Airport. Courtesy/Angel Fire

The airport hangar at the Colfax County Angel Fire Airport. Courtesy/Angel Fire

Village of Angel Fire News:

ANGEL FIRE — The Village of Angel Fire (https://www.angelfirenm.gov), Colfax County (https://www.co.colfax.nm.us) and Angel Fire Resort (https://www.angelfireresort.com) in the Rocky Mountains of northern New Mexico, have announced the launch of new seasonal passenger air service between Angel Fire and Albuquerque, set to begin in early December 2024.

The service, which is being made possible by a $1.4 million Rural Read More

LAPS Foundation Joins Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op To Host 4th Annual ‘Hillhopper Homecoming’ Event Sept. 28

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The LA Hill  Stompers perform at a previous ‘Hillhopper Homecoming’ at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op in Central Park Square. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation

LAPS Foundation News:

Homecoming is this weekend! LAPS Foundation is excited to join Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op to host the 4th annual “Hillhopper Homecoming”. While high school students are enjoying the homecoming dance on Saturday night, alumni of Los Alamos High School and LAPS staff are invited to Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op, 5-7:30 p.m. for a relaxing evening of beer, tacos and live music. Come and visit with old friends and the teachers who made Read More

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Travels To New York City

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham traveled to New York City Sunday to participate in a major announcement during Climate Week 2024.

Lujan Grisham is co-chair of the U.S. Climate Alliance, a bipartisan coalition of 24 governors representing approximately 60 percent of the U.S. economy and 55 percent of the U.S. population. 

The governor’s itinerary also includes remarks at a U.S. Climate Alliance panel on natural and working lands, a keynote address on aging at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting, and a meeting Read More

Posts From The Road: Sally Overlook On Piedra Ice Fissures Trail In Colorado

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Sally Overlook View: A view from Sally Overlook in the San Juan Mountains north of Pagosa Springs, Colo. of the expansive valley to the east. The overlook is a pie shaped ledge that provides views in several directions of the valley and mountains in the area. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Piedra River Valley: Looking toward the southwest from Sally Overlook gives viewers a great view of the Piedra River flowing to the southwest through the Piedra River Valley and meadows. The elevation at the overlook is just over 8,400 feet and the elevation along the river is about 7,500 feet, a 900 foot Read More

Fr. Glenn: Warning … Possible Danger Ahead

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Almost every week of the year the Catholic Church has memorials of various saints—the apostles, notable pastors, notable scholars of the past (“doctors” of the Church), and particularly charitable and self-sacrificing individuals such as Elizabeth of Hungary. And, almost every week, there are memorials of martyrs—various men and women of the very early days of faith prior to the Roman emperor Constantine granting recognition to (and eventually converting to) Christianity.

But before Constantine the Romans held a number of persecutions of Christianity, no doubt using Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of Sept. 23, 2024

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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, 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 7 a.m.
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