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Griggs: Dateline: Panajachel, Dec. 25, 2014
By DAVID H. GRIGGSPanajachel, Guatemala
Formerly of Los Alamos
Dateline: Panajachel, Dec. 25, 2014
The sounds of gunfire and heavy explosions had been increasing since 11 last night, but after 11:50 p.m. the noise became a continuous barrage – the crackle of machine guns, rifle bullets coming so fast that they sounded like the heavy rain of a thunderstorm on our metal roof, sharp rips of automatic weapons, echoing explosions of larger bombs competing with the distant sharp concussions of exploding shells.
Cordite fumes wafted through the closed windows and under the locked door.
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Los Alamos County Responds To News Story About New Mexico Airlines Under FAA Investigation
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County officials commented on a news story circulating on KOAT Channel 7 this morning regarding New Mexico Airlines.
“Operation of the airline – including the number of planes that are flying – is a decision that is made by officials of New Mexico Airlines,” said Los Alamos County Airport Manager David Ploeger.
Ploeger said the County has a contract for services that is limited to providing air service and that as long as the airlines is serving the route between Los Alamos and Albuquerque, they are in compliance with the terms of their contract. New Mexico Airlines resumed Read More
Solo Traveler: How Cheap Is Paris?
A fountain in the Marais neighborhood of Paris. Photo by Sherry Hardage
Cognac crepes prepared on a Paris street. Photo by Sherry Hardage
The Eiffel Tower. Photo by Sherry Hardage
Solo TravelerHow Cheap is Paris?
By SHERRY HARDAGE
My friend Joyce and I decided to bag the Camino de Santiago in favor of Paris. Just imagine the City of Light with world class museums, lovely restaurants, and the best metro in the world, versus a long dusty walk through the Spanish countryside carrying a pack and breathing car fumes just to get to a tomb at the end of it all!
We decided it wasn’t worth Read More
New Mexico Airlines Resumes LA / ALB Flights
NMA News:
New Mexico Airlines resumed flights Friday afternoon between Los Alamos and Albuquerque and apologizes to travelers who may have experienced canceled flights between Dec. 4 and Dec. 19.
Parking at the Los Alamos County Airport is free and departures are coordinated with the most popular daily flights from Albuquerque. Check in 30 minutes before takeoff and 20 minutes later the plane is touching down at the Sunport.
Direct questions about a canceled flight or reservation to the airlines office at 888.564.6119.
Life And Times Of A Young World Traveler
Sydney Frazier feeds a baby camel in Jordan. Photo by Jason Frazier
Sydney Frazier at the Pompidou Museum of Modern Art in France. Photo by Jason FrazierBy TERALENE FOXX
Los Alamos
My granddaughter, Sydney Frazier, has become known as “Sydney, The Explorer.” The Frazier Family, has been exploring four continents for the past two years.
When they left, my granddaughter was 8 years old, she now is 10. In the two years they have been gone she has spurted in growth and grown in knowledge. Each week, we keep in contact via Skype. Some of the most enjoyable interactions is when she is Read More
NCRTD Assumes Operation Of Taos Express Jan. 1
NCRTD News:
The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD “Blue Bus”) will assume operation of the Taos Express, currently operated by the Taos Chile Line Jan. 1. At the same time, service to UNM Taos from the Town of Taos will be taken over by the Chile Line.
The RTD Taos Express provides residents and visitors with weekend bus transit between Taos and Santa Fe. As an added service, the NCRTD will commence a stop in Española at its RTD bus stop located in front of the Santa Claran Hotel by the Century Bank. The RTD Taos Express provides connecting service to the New Mexico Rail Runner Express, Santa Read More
Atomic City Transit Announces Holiday Schedule
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit has announced that buses will not be in service Thursday, Dec. 25 and Thursday, Jan. 1 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holiday.
Mornning and afternoon Enhanced Service will not operate from Dec. 24 through Jan. 2. However, buses will continue to run as scheduled every hour. Full service resumes Monday, Jan. 5.
Atomic City Transit will provide free Dial-a-Ride service 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. New Year’s Eve, to and from any location within Los Alamos County. Call 661-RIDE now or anytime on New Year’s Eve to request a ride. Don’t Drink and Drive, Dial-a-Ride! Read More
No Blue Bus Service Dec. 24-25 And Jan. 1
NCRTD News:
The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) has announced that the RTD “Blue Bus” will not be in service Wednesday, Dec. 24, Thursday, Dec. 25 and Thursday, Jan. 1 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays respectively.
NCRTD regularly scheduled bus service throughout north central New Mexico including Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos Counties will run as normal on the days preceding and following each of these dates.
The North Central Regional Transit District provides free bus service Monday through Friday to a service area that encompasses Read More
Foxx: From Rags To Riches In Memories?
Sydney Frazier and her family volunteer to help work in a rice paddy while traveling in Asia. Courtesy photo
World travelers from left, Sydney Frazier and her parents Kerri and Jason Frazier being faux farmers in New Zealand. Courtesy photoBy TERALENE FOXX
Los Alamos
Just over two years ago, my youngest daughter, husband, and then, 8-year-old child left on a two year travel around the world. Two years seemed like a long time but Jan. 7 they leave New Zealand to return to the United States. The funds they saved for six years have dwindled, the clothes stuffed in three suitcases have become Read More