COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County residents should be aware of a recent change in international travel that takes effect Tuesday, Jan. 26.
A COVID-19 test will be required no more than three days ahead of a departing international flight back into the United States, in order to show negative test results to the airline prior to boarding.
Anyone with coming up international travel should review the information on the CDC website here. Read More
Transportation Secretary Mike Sandoval
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and the Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA) have partnered with Lyft to offer safe rides in New Mexico now through Super Bowl weekend, Feb. 8, 2021, to combat drunk driving.
Participants will receive a $20 Lyft credit to be used up to two times per Lyft account.
Rides are offered anywhere statewide where Lyft is available. Participants may access the credit through the Lyft app using the code: NMSuper21.
Tips are not included, and refunds are not provided for trips costing Read More
Jerome and Cleopatra Hill: Jerome, Ariz., sits on the side of Cleopatra Hill in central Arizona overlooking the Verde Valley. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Switch-Backs: Much of Jerome, Ariz., consists of a series of switch-back turns as the main street through town winds its way up and down the steep hillside. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
Jerome is a town in central Arizona that has a storied past, which has led to its eclectic and artistic population today.
Jerome sits on the steep slope of Cleopatra Hill at an elevation of
NCRTD News:
The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) will launch expanded demand and paratransit operations in northern Santa Fe County and areas surrounding Taos beginning Monday, Jan. 25.
In Española, demand service is offered within a 15-mile radius from the Española Transit Center (on Paseo de Oñate), within Rio Arriba County only. This now allows the District to service sections of Santa Fe County within that 15-mile radius as well.
That will expand the service to communities such as Chimayo, La Puebla, El Valle de Arroyo Seco, La Mesilla, Pueblo de San Ildefonso, Pojoaque Read More
France Córdova in the ice-free dry valleys of Antarctica will discuss ‘The Best Journey in the World’ at the Jan. 26 virtual meeting of the Los Alamos Mountaineers. Courtesy/NSF
By BILL PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers
The November Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting continues in its electronic format, consistent with the needs of this special time.
The meeting is 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26. As usual, the Mountaineers meeting is held in collaboration with the Pajarito Environmental Education Center. This month, the meeting features a talk by France Anne Córdova entitled “The Best Journey in Read More
County snowplows continue clearing roadways including here on Diamond Drive. Conditions remain dangerous due to the inclement weather and motorists are urged to stay off the streets if at all possible. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos County snowplows are out in force this morning clearing roadways throughout the community including here on Diamond Drive. Streets are snow packed and icy. Conditions are dangerous and motorists are urged to stay off the streets if at all possible. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County services and facilities are on a 2-hour delayed opening today due to continuing heavy snowfall.
Facilities will open at 10 a.m. today.
Roads around the County are slick and icy; County crews are working to clear streets as soon as possible.
Motorists are urged to avoid traveling unless absolutely necessary. Read More
Lagoon and Pier: Fishermen fish from a pier at one of the three lagoons at Dead Horse Ranch State Park near Cottonwood, Ariz. The large cottonwood trees surround the picnic area in the distance. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Campground: Our campsite in the campground at Dead Horse Ranch State Park. There are tent sites as well as cabins to rent while staying at the park. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
Dead Horse Ranch State Park is just outside of Cottonwood, Ariz. on the Verde River.
One may wonder the origin of the name Dead Horse Read More
On the job Thursday are members of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s ‘Challenge: Tomorrow’ Traveling Trailer Team from the Bradbury Science Museum. The team gathered in a local driveway to mock up the layout of their trailers. From left, Stacy Baker, Jonathan Creel, Jennifer Cline and BSM Director Linda Deck. They are developing two trailers in which to travel to festivals, STEM events and schools and universities around New Mexico. The trailers will carry experiential components that Lab staff will use to help people understand what LANL scientists are working on to make a better tomorrow. Read More