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Local Skiers Shine At International Freeride Comp. In Chile

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Cullen McLean taking third place at the El Colorado IFSA Junior freeride skiing event. Courtesy photo

Cullen McLean in the Red Bull sponsored start gate at El Colorado. Courtesy photo

SPORTS News:

Four northern New Mexico athletes recently made their mark on the international stage at a prestigious freeride skiing competition held in El Colorado, Chile, on July 26, 2025. Representing Los Alamos and Taos, these young skiers faced off against nearly 200 top competitors from across North and South America at an event hosted by the International Free Skiing Association (IFSA).

Local competitors Read More

Posts From The Road: Urban Cattle Drive In Castle Rock

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Leaders: Leaders of the Western Heritage Cattle Drive Friday in Castle Rock, Colo., were dressed in cavalry attire as they rode horses to start the cattle drive. The hill with the stone topping in the background is the castle rock for which the town is named. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Two Horse Power: A wagon led by two horses followed the leaders on horses during the urban cattle drive Friday in Castle Rock, Colo. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

I love this time of year when counties and towns across the West celebrate their local Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of July 28

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COUNTY News:

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 page 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. 

Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project Updates

Construction crews with TLC Plumbing & Utility continue the Bathtub Row Reconstruction Read More

Public Hearing Scheduled On Proposed Service Changes For La Cienega, Carson Communities

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NCRTD News:

ESPAÑOLA — The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) Board of Directors will hold a public hearing during its regularly scheduled meeting on Friday, August 1, 2025, to receive public comment on two proposed service changes that aim to improve transit access in Santa Fe and Taos counties.

The hearing will address proposed modifications to the La Cienega MyBlueTM microtransit service and the creation of a new fixed route serving the communities of Carson and Tres Orejas in Taos County.

The La Cienega proposal includes:

  • Expanding the La Cienega MyBlueTM zone to include
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County Announces Saturday Pilot Program With ACT Ride

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COUNTY News:

Atomic City Transit (ACT) is pleased to announce a new Saturday service pilot program with ACT Ride. For thirteen Saturdays from August 2 to October 25, 2025, riders can request same-day service from 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Rides may be reserved through the free ACT Ride app, available for download on Google Play or the App Store, or by calling 505.661.RIDE (7433).

The pilot program expands upon the existing weekday early morning and evening on-demand ACT Ride service, offering residents and visitors greater access to local businesses, events and amenities they may not have been able Read More

Posts From The Road: Zion National Park Zion-Mount Carmel Highway In Utah

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Slick Rock & Checkerboard: Red and orange streaks across sandstone slick rock fills the foreground on the left, while Checkerboard Mesa rises high in the background on the right in the photo. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

The Great Arch: The Great Arch is a great example of a ‘blind arch’. A blind arch is one where the arch remains attached to another surface so you cannot see through the arch. This arch is huge at about 600 feet across and 400 feet high. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel: The Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel opened in 1930. It also allowed much easier Read More

First Fort & Arsenal Tours Saturday Aug. 16

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Fort Union National Monument, west of Watrous, N.M. Take exit 366 off I-25 and follow N.M. 161 eight
miles west to the Monument. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/foun. Courtesy/NPS

Fort Union News:

WATROUS: Fort Union National Monument announces its upcoming free programs for visitors to experience where Fort Union began. Only accessible once a year, the First Fort and Arsenal ruins are a must-see event.

These 2-hour programs include living history, historic weapons, and time to explore.

Car caravans depart from the visitor center at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., with the distance to the site Read More

New Mexico Department Of Transportation Launches ‘Are You Serious?’ Campaign To Combat Impaired Driving

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is taking a bold new approach to fight impaired driving with its summer campaign: “Are You Serious?”  

The campaign, part of the NMDOT’s ongoing ENDWI initiative, aims to raise awareness of dangerous driving behaviors, particularly those involving alcohol and drugs, through humor and relatable storytelling. 

In 2023, New Mexico experienced an alcohol-involved crash every four hours on average. That same year, 164 lives were lost in alcohol-related crashes, accounting for 38 percent of all crash fatalities. Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of July 21

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COUNTY News:

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 County 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. 

Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project Updates

Construction crews with TLC Plumbing & Utility continue the Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project. Construction hours Read More

McQuiston: What Exactly Is Road Rage?

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

Road rage isn’t just getting mad behind the wheel. It refers to aggressive driving that escalates into intentional actions — brake-checking, tailgating, shouting, blocking other cars, or even causing a collision on purpose.

When things go from annoying to aggressive, insurance companies treat it very differently than a typical fender bender.

How Road Rage Impacts Your Insurance

Here’s where it gets serious:

If you’re found to have intentionally caused an accident — even in a heated moment — your insurance may not Read More