CableCom Begins Work For New Cable Line Thursday
LOCAL News:
CableCom will be doing a road improvement project starting Thursday along the area at 944 Cheyenne St.
The project includes open cut and trench to the road, repairing/replacing the asphalt to provide a new .625 cable line to the area.
The project is expected to be completed Friday. A road closure will be in place on Sioux Street at the intersection of Cheyenne Street. Traffic will be diverted from Sioux Street to Iroquois Street and to Cheyenne Street.
Sidewalk closures will be in effect from the intersection of Iroquois and Sioux. Foot traffic will be diverted to Iroquois to Seminole Read More
Home Country: One More Cup
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
There’s something so satisfying about getting out of bed when the world is still dark and quiet and resting. Making the coffee gives us time to scratch and think. Well, scratch, anyway. Most of that thinking will start after about the third cup.
But it’s a quiet time. A private time. When the world is dark, and there isn’t yet a hint of pink over the eastern mountains, it’s very good. We can relax. No one is expecting anything from us right now. Our guilt can take some time off, and we can listen to music or work a crossword puzzle or turn on the TV and watch the weather guy discuss Read More
Traffic Alert: N.M. 502 Roundabout Detour Update
Traffic Alert:
Canyon Road will be closed Wednesday, April 15 between Manhattan Loop and the intersection of N.M. 502.
This closure is required to facilitate the installation of necessary electrical and storm water facilities across the roadway at this location.
Detour traffic will access Canyon Road via 4th Street.
Star Paving Company anticipates this work will take 1-2 days to complete and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. Read More
Cultivating Vitality With Michelle: Mitigating The Mental Health Fallout Of COVID-19, Part 2
By MICHELLE HARKEY-WILDE
Los Alamos
As we discussed last week, it is important to stay healthy physically and mentally all the time, but for many people it might be more challenging now.
There are four factors currently present for many people which are also predisposing conditions for trauma. They are listed here with some ideas for mitigating the factors.
Unpredictable situation – We function best when we can anticipate most of the variables we encounter each day. Some people have a higher tolerance for surprises, but overall, it suits us to know things will be according to plan. The COVID-19 Read More
Caterer Thanks LAMC Frontline Medical Staff With Lunch
BR Brand Catering owner Bryant Roybal and his family, wife Debbie and daughters Aliyan and Shayna treating frontline medical personnel to a special lunch Saturday at Los Alamos Medical Center to thank them for their service and dedication. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Medical staff line up for lunch served by Bryant Roybal’s daughter Shayna Roybal. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
BR Brand Catering owner Bryant Roybal and his family treated Emergency Medicine Specialist Dr. Christopher Gutierrez and members Read More
Posts From The Road: C. M. Russell Museum
Museum: The museum houses more than 2,000 works of artwork, many personal belongings and other artifacts. We visited the museum during travels in Montana in 2018 and found it fascinating. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Cowboy Artist: A sculpture of C. M. Russell entitled ‘Cowboy Artist’ Bob Scriver stands on the Museum grounds near the entrance. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
While we are all staying at home during the pandemic, the next few Post From the Road will be from previous travels during the last couple of years.
The C. Read More
Fr. Glenn: Many Faces
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
So it begins…
Already there are numerous reported scams of those who would rob others of the stimulus the government has offered … in the midst of one of the most financially-challenging periods in many of our lifetimes, no less. Just a warning: If someone calls asking for your bank and account number or your SSN, DON’T give it to them! It’s a sad reality that we have to be wary of heartless scammers who literally rob even the elderly of their life’s savings.
Most persons would likely never stoop to doing something so contemptible … so dishonorable. But then … thinking about such Read More
Daily Postcard: Easter 2020 Like No Other…
Easter 2020 is like no other. The worldwide coronavirus pandemic has triggered social distancing, travel restrictions and religious service cancellations. Many people will attend Easter services virtually today and also gather virtually with family and friends. Though this pandemic poses many challenges, we also see it bring out the best in our community – concern, kindness, compassion for each other. It’s inspiring to live among such great people. The news team at the Los Alamos Daily Post would like to take this special day to wish all of our readers good health and peace of mind. Courtesy Read More
New Mexico Governor Announces Mass Gathering Ban Expanded To Include Houses Of Worship
STATE News:
In-person services risk spread of COVID-19
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced this afternoon that houses of worship must now abide by a public health order banning mass gatherings to mitigate COVID-19 spread.
Houses of worship were previously exempt from the public health emergency order banning mass gatherings, defined as five or more people in a single confined space. That order was amended Saturday – find it attached.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many New Mexico congregations had already canceled in-person services before the amended order.
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NMDOT: Traffic Report For Week Of April 13-24
NMDOT News:
NMDOT asks all motorists to reduce speed, obey all posted traffic signs, use caution, and watch for heavy equipment and construction personnel in all work zones.
Interstate:
I-40, mile marker 4.73 – 5.06, Manuelito Canyon, east of the Arizona/NM state line
AUI, Inc. (Contractor) will resume bridge replacement and roadway reconstruction. Replacement of the westbound bridge was completed last year. The contractor will begin demolition of the eastbound bridge and continued work in the channel, followed by replacement of the new bridge. During construction, eastbound traffic Read More
United Church Invites Community To Easter Services Online
UNITED CHURCH News:
The United Church of Los Alamos welcomes community members, who would like to worship this Easter Sunday, to visit their website and connect in a way new to many.
The United Church site can be found at www.unitedchurchla.org, and will host the Easter worship service at 9:30 a.m. streamed from the church’s home page this Sunday, and can be found later that day online. The service also will be aired at 7 p.m. Sunday on PAC 8
Los Alamos was the first church in Los Alamos, created in 1947. “United in our faith journeys”, is their motto as the church recognizes six denominations. They Read More
NM Transportation Dept. OKs Food Trucks At Rest Areas
SANTA FE – The Federal Highway Administration has authorized the New Mexico Department of Transportation to allow food vending, such as food trucks, at rest areas statewide during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The department recognizes some commercial truck drivers and travelers may appreciate the convenience of food service at rest areas, minimizing the need to stop in certain towns or communities, which may have limited take out, delivery or dining options.
We continue to encourage commercial vehicles to also utilize available truck stops and other options for fuel and food purchases when Read More
United Church Easter Services Online 9:30 A.M. Sunday
The United Church of Los Alamos at 2525 Canyon Road. Courtesy/United Church
Communion set up at The United Church of Los Alamos. Courtesy/United Church
UNITED CHURCH News:
The United Church of Los Alamos welcomes community members, who would like to worship this Holy season, to visit their website and unite in a way new to many.
The United Church site can be found at www.unitedchurchla.org, and features Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and will host Easter services at 9:30 a.m. this Sunday and can be found later that day online.
Los Alamos was the first church in Los Alamos, created in 1947. “United Read More
DPU Crews Repairing Water Break In Eastern Area
UPDATE: The waterline repair is completed and water has been restored to all customers.
COUNTY News:
A water break in the Eastern Area neighborhood of Los Alamos has resulted in the loss of water services to customers in the area bounded by Kiva and Myrtle between 4th Street and 6th Street.
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities water crews are making repairs and anticipate by 5 p.m. today that water services will be restored.
Department officials advise that when water is restored, some customers may experience cloudy water. This discoloration is due to trapped air in the water pipes and Read More
County Council Hears Latest Updates On COVID-19
County Council Chair Sara Scott
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
As the Governor’s stay-at-home order extends through April and becomes stricter, Los Alamos County continues to discuss how to best respond.
During Tuesday night’s County Council meeting, County Manager Harry Burgess reported that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham extended her stay-at-home order through the end of April.
Furthermore, he reported that the maximum occupancy for hotels and RV parks were reduced to 25 percent of their usual occupancy and that other essential businesses limit their Read More
Traffic Alert: Waterline Installation Near Roundabout Today
NMDOT News:
NMDOT is closing N.M. 502 between 4th Street and Canyon Road today, April 9 to install an 8” waterline at Arroyo Lane.
This is a one-day operation, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., barring unforeseen circumstances, which may require the later reopening of N.M. 502 the same day.
- Eastbound traffic will use 4th Street to Canyon Road and back to N.M. 502;
- Westbound traffic will use Canyon Road to 4th Street to Central Avenue and back on N.M. 502;
- Traffic from Arroyo Lane will detour to 4th Street to go westbound on Central Avenue, and to Canyon Road to go eastbound and back on N.M. 502; and
- Access to local businesses
Home Country: April Morning
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
Spring mornings are a lot like Christmas. Each day we get up and go out into the yard, or walk along the creek or visit the horses in the pasture. And each day, each morning, we find something new the sun has brought us.
Pinfeather leaves of an unbelievable green now start showing on cottonwoods that have stood like stark ghostly frames all through the cold winter. Hopeful blades of grass peek through clumps of brown left over from last summer’s verdant pasture. Everywhere we look there is something new and different.
A lot of this Christmas-in-spring is kept just among Read More
N.M. 502 Near Roundabout Area Closed Thursday
NMDOT News:
NMDOT has announced that N.M. 502 will be closed Thursday, April 9 at the area of the roundabout construction on the eastern edge of town to install a waterline crossing.
It will be reopened to traffic at the end of the day.
Commuters should seek an alternate route such as N.M. 4 and the Truck Route.
Access to local businesses and homes will be maintained. Read More
