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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

IWF-NM Members Gather At Bishop’s Lodge

Members of the International Women’s Forum – New Mexico (IWF-NM) gathered Thursday for a holiday luncheon at Bishop’s Lodge in Santa Fe. Members from left include Los Alamos Historian Nancy Bartlit, Bishop’s Lodge General Manager Angelica Palladino, Enterprise Bank & Trust Los Alamos Region President Liddie Martinez, Bradbury Science Museum Director Linda Deck and taking the photo, Los Alamos Daily Post Publisher Carol A. Clark. The International Women’s Forum connects women leaders across every professional sector in support of each other and the common mission of advancing Read More

NCRTD ‘Blue Bus’ Announces Sweeping Service Reductions Due To Shortage Of Available Commercial Drivers

NCRTD News:

Effective Jan. 6, 2024, The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) Blue Bus will temporarily reduce portions of its fixed route bus schedules across North Central New Mexico, including Española, Taos and Chimayo and will temporarily supplement the reduced bus service schedule with a new app-based on-demand rideshare service known as “My Blue”.

NCRTD will also temporarily suspend service to the Jicarilla Apache Nation. The sweeping changes are due to a shortage of available drivers.

Beginning Monday Jan.8, the 340 Chile Line and the 100 Riverside routes will begin Read More

Atomic City Transit Route 2M To Be Suspended Thursday

COUNTY News:

Atomic City Transit will suspend operations of Route 2M Thursday, Dec. 28,  due to staffing shortages. Please use Route 2T during this time.

Atomic City Transit apologizes for the inconvenience to passengers.

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, click here. Read More

USDOT Announces $59 Million Grant To New Mexico To Help Meet Rural Transportation And Mobility Needs

Secretary Pete Buttigieg

USDOT News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced that the Biden-Harris Administration has awarded a $59,800,000 grant in San Juan County, New Mexico from the Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program (Rural) for the US 64 Corridor Improvements (ITHMAS) project.

This is one of 18 projects receiving a total of $645.3 million to help communities around the United States complete transportation projects that will increase mobility, improve safety, and generate regional economic growth in rural areas.

Rural roads face

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Freedom Church Christmas Eve Candlelight Service At Pond

Scene from Christmas Eve Candlelight Service hosted by Freedom Church at Ashley Pond. Photo by John Balog

Scene from Christmas Eve Candlelight Service hosted by Freedom Church at Ashley Pond. Photo by John Balog

By LYNN BJORKLUND
Freedom Church of Los Alamos

More than 250 people braved the brisk temperatures to attend the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service hosted by Freedom Church of Los Alamos at Ashley Pond.

Freedom Church provided an evening of caroling, games for kids, a message of hope by Pastor Mike Brake, and the traditional candle lighting amongst the dazzling lights around Ashley Pond. Read More

Atomic City Transit Route 2M Suspended Until 11:25 AM

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit (ACT) will suspend operations of Route 2M until 11:25 a.m. today, Dec. 27, due to staffing shortages. Please use Route 2T during this time.

ACT apologizes for the inconvenience to passengers. 2M will resume service at 11:25 a.m. today.

Direct queations to the ACT office at (505) 661-RIDE (7433) or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time.

For specific route service schedules, click here. Read More

County: Atomic City Transit Services Closed Monday Jan. 1

COUNTY News:

Atomic City Transit regular scheduled bus service and para transit services will not operate Monday, Jan. 1 in observance of the New Years Day holiday.

Regular services will resume Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.

Route 3 and Peak Service on Routes 1 and 6 (AM) will remain suspended until further notice due to staffing shortage.

Call the Atomic City Transit 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

Posts From The Road: 2023 Year In Review

Morning Flight: We were greeted by some beautiful New Mexico sunrises during our days at Bosque del Apache in January 2023. The noisy cackling of the geese becomes louder as flight time nears during the morning flight out of the refuge. While the birds leave in mass, they seem to do so in an orderly and organized manor. Seen is one group lifting off as the next group of geese prepares for flight. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

San Antonio Riverwalk: The San Antonio Riverwalk in downtown San Antonio, Texas is the crown jewel of the city. Shown is the river lined with limestone rock and a walkway Read More

Fr. Glenn: A World Loved

By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Ah … ’tis Christmas eve. Such a joyful—if hectic—time of year. Cooking, traveling, decorating. Eating. Christmas must keep all the sugar producers in business. If I eat one more biscochito, I’m just gonna’ pop. Oooo … but there’s some fudge! And peppermint bark!! Oh, don’t watch; this ain’t gonna’ be pretty.

Yep … for a great many, everything is just a bit lighter this time of year. Yes, of course there are many undergoing the rigors of sadness and hardship; those things enter into all of our lives, some having greater burdens than others. Thus the great charity—not to mention Read More

Traffic Alert: Use Caution On Camp May Road To Pajarito

County Traffic Alert:

Camp May Road to Pajarito Mountain is open, but the County reports that it continues to have snow and ice-packed conditions.

The County advises motorists to be prepared for difficult driving conditions if heading to the mountains today, and to use extreme caution. Read More

Los Alamos Tops List Of Places In New Mexico Where Wealth Has Increased Most Over Last 10 Years

Courtesy/SmartAsset

SmartAsset News:

A new study from SmartAsset analyzes the places in New Mexico which have experienced the most wealth generation over the last 10 years, and Los Alamos County tops the list.

The study measured the increase in median income, investment income and home value growth in each county to find the places where wealth has increased the most.

For a closer look at the top counties in New Mexico, check out the table below:

 

Rank County, State Median Home Value Raw Growth Median Income Raw Growth Investment Income Raw Growth Wealth Index Growth Index
1 Los Alamos County,
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St. Cyr: Setting New Year’s Resolutions A Valuable Exercise

By PETER ST. CYR
For Pete’s Sake
© 2023 New Mexico News Services

It’s that time of the year again, when we eagerly await the stroke of midnight to turn our calendars to a brand new year. And with this new beginning comes a tradition that has been around for centuries – setting New Year’s resolutions.

While the concept of making resolutions may seem like a modern-day trend, it actually has its roots in ancient civilizations.

The Babylonians, for instance, made promises to their gods at the start of each year in hopes of gaining favor. This practice was also adopted by the Romans, who dedicated the month Read More

County: Let’s Work Together To Simplify Snow And Ice Removal Efforts

Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

When shoveling snow, place shoveled snow on the backside of the sidewalk. Direct the chutes of snow blowers and shovel snow toward lawn areas whenever possible, rather than toward the street. This will provide lawns with addi­tional moisture and prevent that same snow from being plowed back onto surfaces previously cleared by residents.

Place a mixture of sand and salt on sidewalks with persistent ice. In addition, if there is a drainage structure in front of or near the resident’s property, residents can assist crews by clearing it to allow snow melt to reach the Read More

Scenes From Holiday Farmers Market In Fuller Lodge

Scene from the Holiday Farmers Market held Thursday in Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/LACDC

Scene from the Holiday Farmers Market held Thursday in Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/LACDC

Scene from the Holiday Farmers Market held Thursday in Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/LACDC

Scene from the Holiday Farmers Market held Thursday in Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/Farmers Market FB Page

Scene from the Holiday Farmers Market held Thursday in Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/Farmers Market FB Page

Scene from the Holiday Farmers Market held Thursday in Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/Farmers Market FB Page

Scene from the Holiday Farmers Read More

Weather Alert: Winter Storm Warning For Jemez Mountain Area Until 5 AM Sunday

Rio Arriba County Emergency Services News:

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches. The heavier accumulations will focus above 8,500 feet.

* WHERE…Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Tusas Mountains Including Chama and Jemez Mountains.

* WHEN…From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Check road conditions before heading out. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Colder temperatures and gusty winds Read More

Denish: Start Your Own ‘Say Hi’ Campaign

By DIANE DENISH
Corner to Corner
© 2023 New Mexico News Services

Recently in talking with a friend, I mentioned I was mulling over topics for my regular column. I always have ideas about current events, and there is always lots to write about – children’s issues, women’s struggles, voter issues, for starters. And it’s easy to get mired in the heartbreak of two vicious wars, climate crisis, gun violence and more.

My friend had a better idea – more suited to the holiday season. He suggested I write about how people are being nicer to each other. I was intrigued and asked him to tell me more.

I listened as Read More

LAPD Update: Truck Route Has Re-opened To Traffic

Update: The Truck Route has re-opened to traffic.

LAPD Traffic Alert:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) reports black ice and multiple accidents near Mile Marker 8  on the Truck Route.

The truck route is down to one lane westbound.

LAPD is advising motorists to slow down and also to avoid the area and seek alternate routes if possible. Read More

County: Water Break On Arizona To Impact Traffic

Map of the area where an emergency repair to a water break is underway near the intersection of Arizona Avenue and Woodland Road. Courtesy/LAC

County News:

An emergency repair to a water break is occurring near the intersection of Arizona Avenue and Woodland Road.

Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) water crews are shutting down the stretch of Arizona between Woodland and 35th Street while they work on the break.

The repair is expected to be complete by 4 p.m. today. Water customers on Woodland and Arizona may lose water service for about an hour at some point during the repair Read More

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