Travel

Travel: Discover Quintessential Switzerland In The Realm Of The Mighty Matterhorn

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Scene from 5 Lakes Trail during a visit to Zermatt and the Matterhorn in Switzerland. Photo by Debbie Stone

Scene from a visit to Zermatt riding the Matterhorn Express. Photo by Debbie Stone

Scene from a visit to Zermatt and the Matterhorn in Switzerland. Photo by Debbie Stone

By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

Ah, the Matterhorn! One of the most distinctive of all Alpine peaks and a symbol of Switzerland, this mountain exerts a powerful draw on people’s imaginations. Its unique shape is recognizable all over the world. This is partly due to the fact that the Matterhorn’s image Read More

Posts From The Road: Verde Canyon Railroad

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Crossing the Bridge: The Verde Canyon Railroad takes passengers from Clarkdale, Ariz. to Perkinsville, Ariz. through the beautiful desert landscape. During the journey the train passes over several bridges as well as a tunnel as it moves through the canyon. Shown is the train as it crosses a trestle bridge. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Panoramic Views: In many areas along the route passengers can view open panoramic vistas. Shown is a view as the train chugs across an open area before entering Verde Canyon. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
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Cone Zone For Week Of June 3, 2024

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COUNTY News:

Public Works Projects:

Los Alamos County Public Works staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. For more information, email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link 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.

DP Road Phase II Reconstruction Project Update

TLC Plumbing & Utility is in its initial ramp-up, and businesses Read More

Pilgrimage Walk Along West Jemez Road To IHM June 6

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COMMUNITY News:

Archdiocese of Santa Fe Pilgrimages for Vocations 2024 Theme: Beloved Sons & Daughters of the Father

At approximately noon Thursday, June 6, a pilgrimage of approximately 65 men will walk on West Jemez Road to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church at 3700 Canyon Road, where they will stay for the night.

The men will rise at 3 a.m. Friday, June 5, to continue their pilgrimage at 4:30 a.m. to San Ildefonso Pueblo. They are participating in the annual Pilgrimage for Vocations. They began walking early Monday morning (4 a.m.) from Albuquerque and will end their Read More

FBI: Preventing Laser Strikes On Aircraft

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This FBI Los Angeles image depicts what green laser glare looks like from a pilot’s perspective at 2,600 feet. Courtesy/FBI

FBI News:

The FBI is reminding you to keep laser pointers out of the sky. Here’s why. 

When laser beams are aimed at any piloted aircraft, whether military or commercial, what might seem like a tiny beam on the ground can blind aircrew, potentially causing a midair collision or other incident.  

In 2023 alone, the Federal Aviation Administration (or FAA) received more than 13,000 reports of laser strikes. And the U.S. Air Force Safety Center’s webpage dedicated to the issue Read More

Atomic City Transit To Reinstate Route 2M June 3

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit Route 2M will be reinstated starting Monday, June 3.

Direct questions to the Atomic City Transit office at (505) 661-RIDE (7433) or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time.

For specific route service schedules, visit https://www.losalamosnm.us/Services/Atomic-City-Transit Read More

Posts From The Road: Red Rock Country In Sedona, Ariz.

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Cathedral Rock: Cathedral Rock viewed from the hiking trail at Crescent Moon Park in Sedona, Ariz. The trail opens up to a large flat red rock landing, which sits next to Oak Creek giving hikers this view of the rocks. This formation is one of the most popular of the many red rock formations in Sedona. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Red Rock Country: A wider view of the valley in Sedona illustrates several of the formations which are seen in every direction around town. This unique town sits in one of the most beautiful areas with panoramic vistas from most any point in town. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of May 27, 2024

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COUNTY News:

Public Works Projects: 

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 “Projects/Public Works” link 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. 

DP Road Phase II Reconstruction Project Ramps-up

Los Alamos County Public Works Department, with Read More

New Mexico Congressional Delegation Sends Letter Urging More Safety Measures After Train Derailment

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Congressional News:

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) with U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM) and Gabe Vasquez (D-NM), called on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to establish an Operating Practices Inspector for New Mexico.

“We are keenly aware that the work that you do is essential to ensuring the safety of our rail workers and communities across the country,” the lawmakers said. “However, the recent derailment in western New Mexico Read More

Atomic City Transit Extends Friday Night Bus Service Hours To Summer Concerts At Ashley Pond Park

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COUNTY News:

Ride Atomic City Transit to the Los Alamos Summer Concerts at Ashley Pond Park all summer. The 2024 summer concert bus schedule extends service on three fixed routes to allow concert goers to leave their car at home and avoid parking hassles or a long walk to Ashley Pond Park.

The special bus service hours begin tonight, May 24, and run through Aug. 30.

Extended schedules for the North Community, North Mesa and White Rock routes will be available to serve those who want to ride the bus to and from the summer concerts. The extended Route 4, Route 6 and White Rock fixed routes will circulate Read More