LAPD News:
Los Alamos Police have responded to a single vehicle crash on East N.M. 502 around mile marker 8 and the Twin Tanks area. The vehicle involved was a truck, and the driver was transported with unknown injuries.
The Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office has taken over the scene.
Traffic is down to one lane and moving slowly. Expect traffic delays. Read More
Bighorn Sheep: Four bighorn sheep casually traverse a rocky hillside near Yaqui Pass in Anza-Borrego State Park in California. The sheep moved across the sloped hillside before disappearing behind large boulders down the hill. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Desert Sand-verbena: The Desert Sand-verbena was one of the wildflowers that was in full bloom in and around Borrego Springs, Calif., during a recent visit. The tiny blooms covered the desert floor in some areas, creating a colorful landscape. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Read More
Bryan Walck, Deputy Executive Director of Operations, NCRTD
NCRTD News:
The North Central Regional Transit District Blue Bus today announced the appointment of Bryan Walck as its new Deputy Executive Director of Operations. Walck brings nearly two decades of progressive leadership in public transportation and a strong commitment to community-centered, equitable mobility.
Walck joins the Blue Bus from CityBus in Lafayette, Indiana, where he most recently served as Chief Operating Officer. Over his 19-year career, he advanced from frontline bus operator to executive leadership, providing Read More
NMMSH News:
Learn about women space pioneers like Katherine Johnson, Sally Ride, and Svetlana Savitskaya 12-4 p.m. Sunday, March 8.
Enjoy a scavenger hunt of Women in Space throughout the museum, with food trucks, vendors, STEM booths, and exciting prizes. Admission to the event includes the museum and all-day star shows in the planetarium. Women in Space is presented in partnership with Women in Aviation International Land of Enchantment Chapter.
Two speakers will be sharing their experiences. Holloman Air Force Base 49th Maintenance Group Deputy Commander, Col. Kristen Torma, the first Read More
LAPD will conduct DWI Operations over the next several months. Post file photo
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) will conduct DWI Operations over the next several months.
Citizens can expect to see DWI roadblocks and saturation patrols to combat crimes related to driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, underage drinking, and open container violations.
Citizens can always report suspected drunk drivers by calling the Los Alamos County Emergency Communications Center at 505.662.8222. Read More
A driver alone in their vehicle somehow drove off the edge of N.M. 4 on Tuesday afternoon. The tip of the vehicle is visible here to the right of the tow truck, at the base of the tree. Los Alamos police said the driver sustained minor injuries and was transported (by Los Alamos Fire Department EMTs) to Los Alamos Medical Center. No citations were issued by Los Alamos police, which handled the scene until the Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office arrived, because the location of the incident is in the SFSO jurisdiction. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
Traffic is backed up from Pajarito all the way past the Truck Read More
Los Alamos Scout Troop 122 recently went on a trip to Carlsbad Caverns in southern New Mexico. Pictured: Alex Euler at an exhibit at the Carlsbad Caverns visitor center. Courtesy photo
Steve Mosier, Broderick Euler, Brandon Keller, Javier Chacon, and Christopher Delgado look over a diorama of the caverns. Courtesy photo
Scout Troop 122 descends into the mouth of Caverns. Courtesy photo Read More
Welcome to Kingman: An overhead neon-lit banner sign over Route 66 welcomes visitors to the city of Kingman. Ariz. The welcome sign is framed with two Route 66 shields on each end of the banner. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Hilltop Motel: The Hilltop Motel sits in its original location on Route 66 in Kingman, Ariz. The motel has been renovated, but the rooms were redesigned into apartments. The original sign has also been renovated and shines nightly with the bright neon lights very popular during the busiest years of the route. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer Read More
By ALLEN MCQUISTONA lot of people buy car insurance the same way they buy a phone charger. They want it to work. They want it to be legal. And they don’t want to overpay.
That’s exactly why “state minimum” coverage exists. It’s the lowest amount of insurance you’re allowed to carry in your state and still drive legally.
But here’s the problem:
Map showing crane activity scheduled for Monday in the parking lot at Los Alamos Golf Course. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
As part of the HVAC upgrade project at the Los Alamos Golf Course Clubhouse, a 50-ton crane will travel through town on Monday, Feb. 23.
The crane’s route will follow N.M. 502/East Road to Trinity Drive and Diamond Drive, arriving at 4244 Diamond Dr. Movement is scheduled between noon and 1 p.m. Monday.
The east end of the Los Alamos Golf Course parking lot will be closed from noon to 5 p.m. to accommodate crane operations. All crane activity will remain within the east parking lot Read More