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UNM-Los Alamos On 2 Hour Delayed Opening Today

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UNM-Los Alamos campus will delay its opening until 10 a.m. today. Courtesy/UNM-LA

UNM-LA:

Due to winter weather conditions, the UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) campus will delay its opening until 10 a.m. for today, Thursday, Dec. 4.

About UNM-LA

UNM-LA is an innovative, rigorous and affordable comprehensive branch community college that provides foundations for transfer, leading-edge career programs and lifelong learning opportunities. More information about UNM-LA is available at losalamos.unm.edu. Read More

County Manager Announces 10 A.M. Start For Non-Essential Government Services And Facilities

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COUNTY News:

Due to inclement weather and icy conditions, Los Alamos County Manager Anne Laurent has ordered a 10 a.m. start for all nonessential county government services and facilities today, Thursday, Dec. 4, including the Golf Pro Shop.

Some exceptions and additional information are as follows:

  • Atomic City Transit: fixed route service will begin at approximately 7 a.m. For specific route information, visit www.atomiccitytransit.com, or check the ACTracker.
  • Environmental Services: There will be no disruption to Thursday’s refuse and yard trimmings pickup routes. The crew
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Los Alamos Public Schools On 2-Hour Delay Thursday

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From Jennifer Guy
Superintendent 
Los Alamos Public Schools

Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) will be on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, Dec. 4 due to winter weather conditions. We already have a lot of ice accumulating on walkways and in parking lots.

There is more moisture expected through the night and temperatures will remain below freezing. This delay will give our crews time to make sure parking lots and sidewalks are clear and safe for staff and students. 

Buses will arrive at their usual stops 2 hours late. School will begin 2 hours late. Please be safe in your travels and watch for possible Read More

Travel: Modernity Meets Ancient Charm In Casablanca

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Casablanca sign at Mohammed V Square. Photo by Debbie Stone

Arab League Park. Photo by Debbie Stone

By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

Casablanca is Morocco’s largest city and economic hub, boasting a major port, but many travelers bypass it, using it only as their entrance and exit point in the country. Perhaps this is because its modern appearance doesn’t fit their romanticized vision of Morocco, lacking the allure of beloved tourist hot spots like Marrakesh or Fes.

During my recent trip to this North African country, I decided to spend two days in Casablanca to check it out Read More

Posts From The Road: Gary’s Gay Parita

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Gary’s Gay Parita: A view of the front of the gas station at Gary’s Gay Parita reveals just a sampling of what visitors will see while roaming around the grounds of the station. The original gas station burned in 1955 and business ceased. Gary Turner and some relatives constructed this replica Sinclair station in 2003. The purpose of the station was to provide a place for travelers to stop and see items from the period when the original station was in operation. This station did not sell gas. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

George: George Bowick sits on the porch of the gift shop located adjacent Read More

Construction Project To Rebuild I-40 East Of Gallup To Go Into Partial Suspension Beginning Dec. 1

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NMDOT News:

Construction on the project to rebuild I-40 east of Gallup will go into partial suspension beginning Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. The project stretches from Milepost 41.921 to Milepost 44.867 on I-40 east of Gallup. 

Traffic Impacts

During partial suspension, crews will work on activities that are not part of the critical path.

The following traffic impacts will remain in place:

  • Westbound I-40 will have two lanes of traffic open westbound; and
  • Eastbound I-40 will have two lanes of traffic open eastbound.

Full construction activities are scheduled to resume in April 2026, and the project Read More

LAPS Announces Dec. 1 Is Ride The Bus Day!

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LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) is encouraging all eligible students to ride the school bus to or from school on Monday, Dec. 1, as part of “Ride the Bus” Day.

This initiative not only helps the environment but also funds the LAPS Transportation Department.

The goal is to have 1,000 riders.

Two days a year, the New Mexico Public Education Department has each school district tally student ridership for transportation funding: once in December, and again in February.

The school district receives funding for school bus transportation based on the number of students who ride the bus on Read More

Posts From The Road: Oklahoma Aquarium

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Shark Tunnel: The popular shark exhibit and Shark Tank Adventure Tunnel at the Oklahoma Aquarium leads visitors through the 500,000-gallon shark tank, where they can watch sharks swim around and view the largest number of bull sharks living in an aquarium setting anywhere. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Pot-bellied Seahorse: The Pot-bellied Seahorse is a unique fish. that appears to have a head like a horse, tail of a monkey, and fins of a fish. Seahorses are the only known animal where the male gives birth. The brood pouch is used to hold eggs. The female will deposit up to 700 eggs into Read More

County: Watch For Wildlife On Roadways During Winter Months…

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Slow down and stay alert as temperatures drop and days get shorter to avoid wildlife collisions. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

As the temperature drops and the days get shorter, more vehicles will be on the road at times when wildlife are most active: dusk and dawn. Even smaller animals, such as cottontails and jackrabbits, can prove to be hazardous as motorists brake or swerve to avoid a collision.

Follow these simple tips to help reduce the chances of a dangerous collision:

  • Slow down and look for movement. Slowing down doesn’t just help avoid a collision; it can reduce the impact if a large animal
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