Congressional Delegation Welcomes Over $9 Million For Upgrades At ABQ Sunport, Clovis Regional Airport
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.), are welcoming over $9 million in funding from the Infrastructure Law for upgrades at the Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Clovis Regional Airport (CVN).
The Sunport will receive $5.8 million in federal funds for upgrades to in-line baggage systems, hold rooms, and terminal interior and exterior spaces. Clovis will receive $3.5 million in federal funds to help with design Read More
Celebrate School Bus Driver Appreciation Day Feb. 22
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) encourages students and families to join in celebrating the LAPS transportation staff on National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day Thursday, Feb. 22.
LAPS currently employs 15 route drivers and four assistants providing coverage for all bus routes in the district. The district also has eight substitute bus drivers and one substitute bus assistant. Keith Rosenbaum is the Director of Transportation, and also serves as a substitute driver or assistant when needed. Chris Smith is the Transportation Specialist and Matt Romero is the mechanic in Read More
Posts From The Road: Yuma Territorial Prison State Historical Park
Prison Cells: Rows of prison cells within the cell block at Yuma Territorial Prison reveal crossed steel bands on every cell door and the entrance to the cell block. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Cell Block: An exterior view of prison cells within the cell block reveal the massive walls of the cells at the Yuma Territorial Prison. Over 3,000 criminals were locked up during the 33 years that the prison was in operation. The prison was closed in 1909 because of overcrowding and lack of space to expand on the bluff where the facility was located. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY Read More
Goodwill® Unveils First 100 Percent Electric, Zero Emissions Semi-Tractors In New Mexico
GINM CEO Shauna Kastle, Environment Secretary James Kenney, City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, GINM COO Frank Holland, City Councilor Brook Bassan, and GINM CFO Tom Downey cut the ribbon for two Freightliner eCascadia semi-tractors. Courtesy/GINM
GINM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Goodwill Industries of New Mexico (GINM) is blazing the sustainability trail with its purchase of two Freightliner eCascadia semi-tractors.
The electric tractors are 100 percent electric with zero carbon emissions – and the first of their kind in New Mexico. Governor Michelle Lujan Read More
Baked Goods & More At Winter Curbside Market Feb. 22
Travel: Covered Wooden Bridges Are Quintessential Stars Of Green Mountain State
Red Covered Bridge in Vermont. Photo by Debbie Stone
By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
The covered bridges of Vermont are often found on postcards, in books and stories about the state and on many different social media sites. They’re the settings for idyllic, scenic drives, weddings and ghost tales.
Vermont is home to more than 100 of these historic structures and as such, it boasts more covered bridges per square mile than any other state in the country. At one time, there was upwards of 500, but unfortunately many were lost to the major flood of 1929, as well as to modernization Read More
Fr. Glenn: The Twain Shall Meet
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
As spring approacheth, always it is accompanied by billboards and ads promoting health, strength, fitness centers, etc., emblazoned with models sculpted so perfectly that Michaelangelo would be envious at the (apparent) skill. But, of course, remember that ol’ Mick didn’t have Photoshop or AI like modern ad agencies. Yet, we do remember from scripture something we know well by experience: “Health and soundness are better than all gold, and a robust body than countless riches.” (Sirach 30:15) Sooo…we trudge to the gym, the track, the pool…remove the clothes from the Read More
County: Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-use Trail Project Construction Activities Week Of Feb. 19
Work Zone Area 4. Courtesy/LAC
Work Zone Area 5. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Hasse Contracting Company Inc., under contract with Los Alamos County Public Works to construct the Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-use Trail Project, will have construction activities at the following locations downtown and off Canyon Road during the week of Feb. 19.
The contractor will be working on Presidents’ Day, Monday Feb. 19.
Weather permitting, areas impacted include:
Work Zone Area 1: Within the Fuller Lodge grounds adjacent to Central Ave. and heading north towards the Romero Cabin – This section of the Read More
All Shall Be Well: Los Alamos Churches Share Lenten Program
Clergy from left, Pastor Mary Ann Hill, Pastor Nicolé Ferry, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired; Associate Priest Lynn Finnegan and Pastor Deb Church. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb
ELCA
When I first arrived in Los Alamos in February of 2002, to serve Bethlehem Lutheran Church, the season of Lent was about to start.
[See last week’s column by Pastor Ferry about Lent]. To my utter delight, I learned right away that our Lutheran, Episcopal and Catholic churches (at that time) had a tradition of compiling a daily Lenten devotional for their people and sharing Read More
Gold Masses And Public Talks On Science & Faith By Author Christopher Baglow Friday Feb. 23 & Saturday Feb. 24
Author Christopher BaglowScenes From Knights Of Columbus Lent Fish Fry
Deacon Don Lucero, left, and Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Marco Lucero greet diners Friday evening at the annual Knights of Columbus Lent Fish Fry in the Parish Hall at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church at 3700 Canyon Road. The community is welcome to attend the Lent Fish Fry dinners 5-7 p.m. each Friday through March 22. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Ladies Auxiliary members helping out at the dessert table Friday evening during the Lent Fish Fry including Pam Weiss, Donna Van Rooy, Mila Bernardo, Ximena Angel and Dee Sherlock along with Read More
Valles Caldera 2024 Backcountry Vehicle Passes Available
VCNP News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS — Backcountry vehicle passes for May 15 through May 31 of the 2024 summer season are now available on Recreation.gov.
The backcountry vehicle route is open May 15 through Nov. 15; weather-permitting.
“We are excited for people to start planning their Valles Caldera backcountry experience. The reservation system successfully issued 5,701 passes last year and we’re looking to build upon that success. We’ve added a new option this year after reviewing visitor comments and data,“ Superintendent Jorge Silva-Bañuelos said.
The new option is an additional 5 first-come, Read More
New Mexico State Police Arrests 20 Impaired Drivers
Courtesy/NMSP
NMSP News:
ALBUQUERQUE — As part of continuing operations in the Albuquerque area, New Mexico State Police (NMSP) officers arrested 20 suspected impaired drivers Feb. 8-10. The increased enforcement efforts to ensure public safety on the roads have yielded commendable results.
During the weekend, NMSP officers made 95 traffic stops within the Metro area. Through vigilant enforcement measures, officers issued 48 traffic citations, reinforcing the importance of adherence to traffic laws for the safety of all road users.
“I am pleased with the significant amount of DWI arrests Read More
Veggie Wraps And More At Winter Market Thursday
Los Alamos County Transportation Board Update
By DAVID HAMPTON
Chair
Los Alamos Transportation Board
Our last Transportation Board meeting, Feb. 1, was a busy one. First, I was elected board chair and Michael Altherr vice chair.
Next we received a presentation on ADA Paratransit from Atomic City Transportation (ACT). The NMDOT Comprehensive Review recommended that we clarify our no-show suspension policy, defining the time period over which the 15 percent no-show rate is defined. T-Board voted to approve the Staff recommendation of 30 days. Penalty is a 2 consecutive day suspension. Given the high reliability of ACT-Assist users, Read More
Women Unite For Israel With Mega Challah Bake
Rendija Road Closing Wednesday For Water Leak Repair
COUNTY News:
Water crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will close Rendija Road at 8 p.m. Wednesday to repair a leak on the Guaje Canyon water transmission line.
Until DPU’s crews expose the line and see the condition of it, they won’t have a firm timeline for the repair, however they estimate the work and the road closure could take up to two days.
Los Alamos residents and San Ildefonso commuters will not be able to access the road, the Pajarito Trailhead or Los Alamos Sportsmen’s Club during that time. Read More
Atomic City Transit Announces President’s Day Closure
Atomic City Transit buses will not be in service Monday, Feb 19 in observance of the President’s Day holiday but will resume service Tuesday, Feb. 20. Courtesy/ACT
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit (ACT) has announced that buses will not be in service Monday, Feb 19 in observance of the President’s Day holiday.
Regular service will resume Tuesday, Feb. 20.
Call the ACT office at (505) 661-RIDE (7433) for any additional information 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
Scenes From Governor’s Surprise Visit To International Womens Forum-New Mexico 2024 Legislative Luncheon
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham made a surprise appearance at the annual International Women’s Forum-New Mexico (IWF-NM) Legislative Luncheon Jan. 24 at Rio Chama in Santa Fe. IWF-NM member Patsy Madrid (former New Mexico Attorney General) introduced the governor who presented a first-hand look at current initiatives, challenges and successes in New Mexico. IWF-NM members Carol Robertson López and Sayuri Yamada co-chaired the event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaking at the annual IWF-NM Legislative Luncheon Jan. 24 at Rio Chama in Santa Fe. Photo Read More
Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-Use Trail Project Construction Activities: Week Of Feb. 12, 2024
Work Zone Area 2A. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Hasse Contracting Company Inc., under contract with Los Alamos County Public Works to construct the Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-use Trail Project, will be continuing construction activities at three different locations downtown and off Canyon Road during the week of Feb. 12.
Weather permitting, areas impacted include:
- Work Zone Area 1: Within the Fuller Lodge grounds adjacent to Central Avenue and heading north towards the Romero Cabin – Occasional brief flagger operations on Central Ave. and 19th St. for construction vehicles
