Señor Tortas Opening Inside Smith’s Marketplace Monday!
Señor Tortas will be open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week beginning Monday. Courtesy/Chamber
CHAMBER News:
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the opening of the new Señor Tortas location with a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8. The new Señor Tortas is opeing inside Smith’s Marketplace at 751 Trinity Drive.
Owner Victor Castillo is opening this restaurant inside Smith’s in the former Infinity BBQ space. They will be offering their same popular authentic Mexican menu, including tacos, burritos, enchiladas and of course tortas, among other items. They will be offering Read More
Transportation Board Meeting Canceled Due To Weather
The Los Alamos County Transportation Board Meeting scheduled for today, Jan. 4, has been canceled due to inclement weather and the 2 p.m. closure today of County non-essential government facilities.
The next regularly scheduled Transportation Board Meeting will be held in February.
County Non-Eessential Government Facilities Closed At 2 PM Today Due To Hazardous Weather Conditions
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos, New Mexico — Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne ordered the closure of all non-essential County government facilities at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 4, due to hazardous weather conditions.
The Los Alamos Eco Transfer station also shut down today at 2 p.m. along with the other county facilities.
Officials advise that the Atomic City Transit services, however, will continue to operate as scheduled. Residential and commercial trash was successfully collected today.
County Traffic and Street crews will continue to clear the major roads and streets according to Read More
12 Questions To Ask Before Powering Up Snow Thrower
Courtesy/OPEI
OPEI News:
Snow flurries and winter storms can be unpredictable and the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) encourages home and business owners to prepare in advance before bad weather hits.
“Outdoor power equipment like snow throwers can make quick work of a big job,” OPEI President and CEO Kris Kiser said. “Just remember, when getting out your snow thrower, review your owner’s manual. You should know how to correctly operate controls and quickly shut it off if necessary.”
OPEI offers 12 Questions to ask before operating a snow thrower.
Have you read your owner’s manual? Read More
Fuselier: To Worry Or Not To Worry
By BOB FUSELIER
Los Alamos
From time to time I’m reminded that lessons learned years ago from our elders still retain their power to teach. My Dad died over 23 years ago, yet his words and actions are still guiding me. A lot of what I learned from him came from moments he wasn’t trying to teach me anything. The more I think of it, the majority of his most important lessons were given at those times teaching me something was the last thing on his mind. I would hope that my children could say something similar in spite of the fact that I “tried” to teach a lot.
I remember distinctly one lesson my Dad offered me Read More
Liddie’s Traditional New Mexican Dishes: Sangria
How to make sangria. Video by Liddie Martinez
By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley
This October my husband Rick and I embarked on a fantastic adventure to Spain. I had been there before but he had not and since he is not enamored with big cities, we designed our trip to skirt the mediterranean sea from the Straights of Gibraltar to Barcelona concentrating on the small, historic communities along the coast. In Cadiz and Jerez we were fortunate to see the dancing Andalusian Horses perform and to get a personal tour of the Valdespino Bodega specializing in Spain’s world renowned Pedro Ximenez Sherry. Read More
Scenes Of Road Conditions In Los Alamos & WR
NM-502 facing east along the airport about 9 a.m. today. Courtesy/LAC web cam
N.M. 4 near Rover Boulevard about 9 a.m. today in White Rock. Courtesy/LAC web cam
Central Avenue at 15th Street facing west about 9 a.m. today in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAC web cam
Central Avenue at 15th Street facing south about 9 a.m. today in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAC web cam
Diamond Drive facing north near Canyon Road about 9 a.m. today. Courtesy/LAC web cam
Diamond Drive facing north near the golf course about 9 a.m. today. Courtesy/LAC web cam Read More
County Manager Steven Lynne Announces 10 AM Start Time Thursday For Non-essential Government Facilities
Due to forecasted hazardous weather conditions, Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne has ordered a delayed start time of 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4 for non-essential government administrative offices.
Some additional County services and facilities may also be affected:
- Atomic City Transit fixed route service will begin at approximately 7 a.m. Thursday morning. For specific route information, visit www.atomiccitytransit.com, or check the ACTracker.
- The Aquatic Center plans to open at 10 a.m.
- The Ice Rink opening time will be determined Thursday morning.
- The Golf Course
Canyon Road Reconstruction Project Warranty Work Update
TLC Plumbing and Utility will begin warranty work for the Canyon Road Reconstruction project the second week of January 2024.
The warranty work will be performed to repair two water valve concrete collars that have become loose and pose a safety issue. Traffic cones have been placed over these concrete collars to prevent further damage to utility infrastructure from vehicular traffic, and to ensure the safety of the public.
The work is scheduled for completion by the end of January 2024.
Until repairs are complete, the western driveway of the Aquatic Center and the driveway to Canyon Read More
Travel: Museum Of Broadway Delights Theater-Lovers
Head to the Museum of Broadway on your next trip to the Big Apple. Photo by Debbie Stone
Fans of Wicked will love this display. Photo by Debbie Stone
By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
Whenever I visit New York City, I have to see a Broadway show, usually several. I’m a consummate theatregoer and love both musicals and plays and will attend performances wherever and whenever I can. But Broadway’s special and there’s nothing more exciting than being amid its bright lights. I’m always giddy with anticipation sitting in the audience waiting for the curtain to rise, then being treated Read More
Annual Great Blessing Of Water At Ashley Pond Jan. 21
Meadows: Do You Have Health Goals For 2024?
By JENNIFER MEADOWS
Deeply Rooted Nutritional Therapy
Los Alamos
Right now, people are fleshing out their resolutions for 2024, many of which focus on improving health. Losing x-number of pounds and joining a gym or workout program are probably pretty common resolutions.
I’m not much of a resolution maker, but I do keep health goals. They aren’t reserved just for the new year, but are something I hone throughout the seasons.
You might ask, “What’s the difference between a resolution and goal?”
A resolution is a firm decision to change a behavior. “I’m going to do this and not do that.”
A goal however, Read More
Winter Curbside Farmer’s Market Thursday Jan. 4
Posts From The Road: Year In Review 2023 Part 2
Chloride, NM: We explored areas in southwestern New Mexico in January and February of 2023. We visited several locations that were new to us and returned to some favorite locations from past trips. Chloride, N.M., is a mining town established in 1879 and many of the original structures still stand today. History of the mining towns of the western U.S. is always interesting and full of surprises. Chloride was a boom town of 2,000-3,000 residents for a few years until the mines declined and the miners moved on to other sites. Chloride is home to about two dozen residents today who work together to maintain Read More
Fr. Glenn: To Be Wholly Family
Well … 2023 coming to a close. How time flies. So many things still fresh in the ol’ memory—the pandemic (already almost four years ago!), wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, presidents come and gone, space shuttles and their disasters, moon landings. 9/11. We “boomers” seem to be all retiring … or, inevitably, passing. Decades go so quickly. It’s like the country songs “Don’t Blink” and “Remember When”.
But now we come into the new year, which always brings new hope for the future. Fortuitously, the Sunday within the eight days (“octave”) of Christmas—the Catholic Church always Read More
Life After 50: Posso Salutare Il Tuo Cane?
The family table at a vineyard in the Umbria region of Italy. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
The anniversary of the first living nativity that exists across the world even today. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
La Pietà depicts Mary cradling Jesus, while Joseph stands behind her and Mary Magdalene sits at their feet. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos
After many, many years of saving money and finally having the time to go, my husband and I traveled to Italy. He was smart enough to learn some Italian before we went left. I always feel that if you have learned something Read More
Cowboy Breakfast At Sheriff’s Posse Lodge Jan. 7, 2024
By LAURA TRYBOSKI
Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse
Happy New Year!
The Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse are stewards of the historical lodge at 650 North Mesa Road. We host a monthly charity breakfast that supports local Los Alamos County nonprofit organizations. Profits from our breakfasts are given to the charity being hosted.
Last year we hosted the 4H Club, NJROTC, Lemonade Living, Habitat for Humanity, The Pony Club and Boy Scout Troop #22.
Our Jan. 7, 2024, breakfast is 7-11 a.m. and hosted by the Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse.
The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children Read More
TLC Plumbing & Utility To Begin Warranty Work On Canyon Road Reconstruction Project Second Week Of January
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has announced that TLC Plumbing and Utility will begin warranty work for the Canyon Road Reconstruction project the second week of January 2024.
Two water valves have become loose and need to be repaired. For the safety of the traveling public, traffic is being diverted around the water valves. The work is scheduled for completion by the end of January 2024.
Vehicles will need to exit to the west onto Canyon Road from the west driveway of the Aquatic Center, and Canyon Village Apartment resident’s driveway, no left turn onto Canyon Road.
Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read More
November 2023 Real Estate Market Insights: Sales Dip And Prices Fluctuate
NMAR News:
In November 2023, there was an 11.79 percent decrease in home sales in New Mexico compared to the previous month.
While still lagging by 8.34 percent behind November 2022 sales, these figures indicate a 4.99 percent decline in the median sold price on a year-over-year basis. In comparison to October 2023, the November median sold price in New Mexico increased by 1.82 percent.
According to National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun, “Inflation notched down to 3.1 percent in November despite the incomprehensible rise of nearly 7 percent growth in housing rent. Read More
County Transportation Board To Meet Thursday Jan. 4
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Transportation Board will meet 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4 in person at the Municipal Building Boards & Commissions Room and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Meeting ID: 817 8137 9747 Read More