Travel

Give Your Family The Gift Of Cultural Understanding – Host An Exchange Student!

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ASSE News:
 
Give the ultimate gift of cultural understanding by hosting a foreign exchange student this upcoming year.
 
ASSE International Student Exchange, a public benefit organization, is seeking local host families for high school students from over 30 countries: Spain, Germany, Thailand, Denmark, Portugal, South Korea, Italy, France, The former Soviet Union Countries, Norway and more!
 
Couples, single parents, and families with & without children in the home are all encouraged to host! You can choose to host a student for a semester or for the school year.
 
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Letter To The Editor: Public Transit Vital To New Mexico Veterans

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By RICHARD AGUINO
Veteran and Former AARP Staff Member
 
As a veteran and an advocate for those on tribal lands, as well as an advocate for the elderly, I have seen firsthand the need for public transit across rural New Mexico.
 
Personally, I have relied upon public transit for years, to get me to and from work, to get me to different communities, and to get me to medical appointments at the VA.
 
During my time advocating for improved transit and utilizing transit, I have been afforded the opportunity to cross paths with many just like myself and to hear their stories. Whether people
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Europe 2019 Coffee And Holiday Craft Sales At LANB

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Stop by the LANB lobby, noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to support Los Alamos students and their educational travel to Europe in 2019. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Looking for meaningful holiday gifts? The Europe 2019 Holiday Craft and Coffee Sale will be in the lobby of LANB, noon to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Stop by LANB to support Los Alamos students and their educational travel and have a free cup of coffee.

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Alamogordo Offers Affordable Basecamp For Getaway

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Alamogordo. Courtesy photo
 
TRAVEL News:
 
ALAMOGORDO ― Located less than a half-hour drive away from one of the southernmost ski areas in the United States, Alamogordo offers a wide array of affordable lodging and dining options, as well as exciting and memorable attractions.
 
Alamogordo serves as an ideal basecamp for an adventurous winter trip, with plenty of activities to keep every member of the family entertained.  
 
“Oftentimes, the holiday season and winter months involve spending large amounts of money to make memories,” said Michelle Brideaux, Communications
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Rio Arriba County Emergency Services Issues High Wind Warning Today Through 8 a.m. Thursday

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WEATHER ALERT:

A powerful upper level disturbance will approach New Mexico late today, bringing in a fast-moving cold front. Strong winds will take shape late this afternoon and peak as the cold front moves in from the north and northwest tonight.

Occasional wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph will be common in the vicinity of the cold front, and some higher mountain peaks of central and southern New Mexico could observe a few gusts close to 70 mph. The very strong winds will create difficult driving conditions, and could cause damage to utility poles, roof tops, and any frail structures. Strong north to northwest Read More

Update: County Manhole Adjustment Project Has Been Canceled And Rescheduled For Spring

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Manhole Project sheduled for spring. Courtesy photo

COUNTY News:

A manhole adjustment project originally scheduled to begin today, Dec. 10, has been rescheduled for spring.

The Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division will be working with contractor Cisneros Concrete to adjust manholes in the following locations:

Los Pueblos: 

  • 1830 Los Pueblos
  • 1875 Los Pueblos

Sumac Lane:

  • Intersection of Sumac and Maple
  • 27 Sumac Lane
  • 48 Sumac Lane

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State Farm: Winter And Holiday Driving Safety Tips

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SAFETY TIPS:
 
This holiday season, roads are extra busy with shoppers, pedestrians, and drivers traveling to social events to see family and friends. Add to that some bad weather and you have a recipe for distractions and possible car crashes.
 
It also is the season to remain vigilant about the dangers of winter driving and aggressive holiday drivers.
 
Remember these key winter road condition and holiday driving safety tips from from State Farm®:
 
  • Slow down. Bridges and overpasses freeze first, so take it slow and avoid sudden changes in speed or direction. 
  • Keep
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Udall, Heinrich, Luján Announce $1.29 Million To North Central Regional Transit District From DOT

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NCRTD News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Representative Ben Ray Luján announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a $1.29 million grant to New Mexico to fund improvements to the North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) in Española.
 
The award, which comes through the Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grants program, will enable North Central RTD to build a maintenance facility, standalone vehicle wash bay, and fueling station.
 
“The North Central Regional Transit
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