Los Alamos Farmers Market 7 A.M. To 12:30 P.M. Thursday!
Safety measures against COVID-19 are mandatory as seen here at the May 12 Los Alamos Farmers Market at Ashley Pond Park. This week the market is 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Ashley Pond Park. Customers should keep their face mask on at all times, shop with their eyes and have vendors bag purchases, practice 6-foot social distancing from others and make the visit to the market quick. Photo by Leslie Bucklin
Scene from the May 12 Los Alamos Farmers Market at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Leslie Bucklin
Scene from the May 12 Los Alamos Farmers Market at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Leslie Bucklin
Scene from the May Read More
Public Invited To Comment On Future STIP Projects
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) is required under federal legislation and contains projects located on federal and state highways (roads with I, U.S. or N.M. designations).
The STIP is a collaborative state, local, regional and tribal transportation planning effort, developed by NMDOT.
Projects included in the STIP are funded with a combination of federal, state and/or local funds.
NMDOT strives to keep the public informed and cares about their opinions. The STIP is amended quarterly and always open for viewing on the NMDOT website. The public Read More
Posts From The Road: Bodie State Historic Park
Bodie: The remaining structures in the Historical Park seen from a distance as visitors arrive to explore the former gold mining town. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Mill: Another distance view reveals some of the houses and one of the mills from the gold mining days. Tours of the mill are available with advance reservations. 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.
A visit to Bodie State Historic Read More
Fr. Glenn: ‘Pulgas, Pulgas, Pulgas…’
By Fr. Glenn Jones
“Fleas, fleas, fleas…”… the first line of one of a favorite poem when taking Spanish eons ago, in a text … alas … long lost, and which even Google, it seems, cannot find. The “speaker” a cat, ceaselessly besieged by the little biting buggers … lamenting his fate and cursing his tormentors. Been there, done that … having rented a room decades ago from someone who owned a flea magnet for a pet, whose little hitchhikers seemed to find my flesh quite delectable. Such a lovable dog, though—a good ol’ Lab. How can you get mad at a Lab? It’s the eyes….
That was such a great poem because it was such Read More
Face Masks To Be Mandatory To Board RTD Blue Buses
RTD News:
While continuing to provide an essential service during the COVID-19 outbreak, the North Central Regional Transit District (RTD Blue Bus) will make it mandatory that all riders wear face coverings in order to board its buses beginning Monday, May 18 until further notice.
These measures are being taken in adherence and with respect to the state requirement that face coverings be worn in public.
The ruling will apply to all passengers over the age of two (excepting medical requirements) to protect themselves and other passengers on the vehicle.
The District has implemented a series Read More
Daily Postcard: View Of White Rock Baptist Church
Daily Postcard: Saturday afternoon view of White Rock Baptist Church at 80 State Road 4. All gatherings and meetings in the church remain suspended due to the COVID-19 public health crisis until further notice. The church streams its worship service on Facebook live at 9 a.m. Sundays. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Home Country: Glad There’s A Month Called May
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
It was one of those evenings that makes you glad there’s a month called May.
Bob Milford parked his truck in front of the Mule Barn truck stop, then changed his mind and drove the few blocks into town and parked in front of Sarah’s Read Me Now book store and got out.
The air was sweet like wine, warm and flowing over his body. The calves out on the Diamond W were healthy and frolicking all over the place and there had only been three difficult births where he’d had to pull the calves, and those were from first-calf heifers, so it was to be expected.
And he decided what he needed was Read More
Traffic Alert: Water Line Work 15th Street At Myrtle Monday
Traffic Alert:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities water crew will be replacing a water line on the west side of 15th Street at Myrtle Monday.
Southbound traffic on 15th Street will be merged into the center turn lane beginning at 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. as the crew completes repairs.
Water services will not be interrupted during this project.
DPU officials advise motorists to observe the speed limit and traffic control devices in the area.
For more information, contact the Customer Care Center at 505.662.8333 or CustomerCare@lacnm.us, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Department Read More
Traffic Alert: Westbound Trinity Drive Reduced To One Lane DP Road To Knecht Street Intersection Beginning Monday, May 18
Traffic Alert:
Beginning Monday, May 18, westbound Trinity Drive will be reduced to a single lane from DP Road to the Knecht Street intersection.
This closure is necessary for the removal and installation of new curb and gutter, sidewalks and driveway pads through this area, as part of the New Mexico Department of Transportation N.M. 502 reconstruction and roundabout installation project.
All business access points will be maintained throughout this phase of construction, which is anticipated to occur over the next 3-4 weeks. Read More
Tips For Growing Tomatoes In Los Alamos County
Tomato plants in Walls-of-Water. Photo by Denise George
It is possible to grow a large Brandywine. Photo by Doris Thielemann
Los Alamos Master Gardeners News:
As it warms, we all get anxious to plant our tomato plants and harvest those luscious fruit. That is especially true this year with COVID-19, when many of us are spending more time in the garden and possibly gardening for the first time.
Our average last freeze day is May 15, so wise people suggest that we wait until after that date to plant.
However, many of us want to push to an earlier date, especially as the days get warmer. Last year in White Read More
Roadside Art: Lemon House Near Highway 395
The Lemon House sits on the side of Highway 395 in Cartago, Calif. In front of the structure are metal sculptures of a dinosaur and two cacti. Often, it’s the little surprises along the route that bring a big smile to your face. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico GOP Chairman Steve Pearce On State Police Issuing Cease And Desist Order On Sierra County Church
Chairman Steve Pearce
GOP News:
New Mexico State Police served the pastor of New Hope Revival Church in Sierra County Mother’s Day with a Cease & Desist order for his House of Worship.
The following is a statement from State Republican Party Chairman Steve Pearce about this “continued attack” on New Mexicans’ rights:
“The State Police C&D order against the church Sunday was just the latest example of how peoples’ rights are being trampled on. This goes beyond a small business being fined unfairly to save lives and livelihoods. The state’s position is now to ignore the notion that our Read More
Office For Victims Of Crime Awards Funds To Support Victims Of Mass Shooting At Tree Of Life Synagogue
DOJ News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Justice Department’s Office for Victims of Crime, a division of the Office of Justice Programs has announced a $3,863,606 Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program grant to assist victims of the 2018 mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Penn.
Oct. 27, 2018, 11 people were killed and seven others, including five police officers, were injured in a shooting while Shabbat morning services were being held.
In total, 31 people in the building at the time of the shooting were directly impacted by this crime and hundreds more, including family Read More
Home Country: The Year For Everything
HOME COUNTRY
By SLIM RANDLES
“This is the year,” said Dud, flipping his cup to the upright and fillable position. Mavis filled it up and brought him a saucer full of fake cream. “Been thinking about it, and this is definitely the year.”
“Okay, I’ll bite,” said Steve, twitching his walrus-like mustache, “This is the year for what, Dud?”
“For everything!”
He stood and walked a complete circuit behind the chairs at the round table, waving his arms. “Can’t you feel it? It’s gonna happen. This is the year of dreams coming to a total fulmination of wonder and delight. This is the year, for example, that I’ll Read More
Roadside Art: Triceratops Spotted Off Highway 16
Glendisaurus: This life size triceratops dinosaur is on display off Highway 16 in Glendive, Mont., and named Glendisaurus. The 10-foot tall attraction, dedicated in 1997, was a project of businesses and residents of Glendive. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
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Posts From The Road: Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Amphitheater: Bryce Amphitheater is the largest and most visited area of the park. There are many viewpoints around the Amphitheater for viewing the hoodoos. Trails around the rim also allow visitors to hike around and view the area at any point along the rim. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Hiking Trails: A network of trails allows visitors to hike among the hoodoos, which gives them a different perspective, especially in their size. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
Fr. Glenn: Happy Mothers’ Day!
By Fr. Glenn Jones
A very happy and blessed Mothers’ Day to all of you moms/grandmothers out there! A rather tough Mothers’ Day for you this year, I fear, as it’s likely that many of you are separated from children/grandchildren not only by miles, but in an abundance of caution over this COVID situation we’re stuck in. Like I’ve often seen on Facebook from older ladies over the last few weeks: “Call grandmothers away from their grandchildren … because we are NOT okay!!” Ah … the joy of grandparents—to spoil the little ones and to bask in their love. (“Grandchildren are the crown of the aged…” Proverbs Read More
Living In A Complex System: The Basics
By DON NEEPER
Formerly of Los Alamos
In our society, each new law or regulation is intended to fix a previous problem. Sure enough, it seems each new written legal rule generates at least one new problem. Why is that?
The new problem often occurs because most legal solutions address symptoms rather than the underlying social rules that generate the problem. President Johnson’s war on poverty did not end poverty, but urban renewal moved some poor people out of their own neighborhoods into more crowded areas. Federal flood insurance encouraged the construction of more flood-prone houses after Read More
Scenes From Farmers Market 50th Season Opening Day
The Los Alamos Farmers Market kicks off its 50th Anniversary Season today as Market Manager Cindy Talamantes, right, rings up a purchase for Sarah Manzanares at Ashley Pond Park. Today’s market launches this season’s outdoor market, which moved from the parking lot at Mesa Public Library to the Ashley Pond Park lawn next to the Justice Center. To comply with the governor’s public health order, everyone is asked to wear a mask and the market is roped off to control the crowds. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Victor and Amalia Castillo cook up lunch today for Farmers Market patrons. Read More
Traffic Alert: Nectar Closed For Utility Work 6 P.M. Today
Traffic Alert:
At 6 p.m. today, Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities water crews will close a section of Nectar Street, between 15th Street and 17th Street to replace a water line.
The closure is scheduled to remain in place until Friday evening, May 8.
While the Nectar entrance into the northeast parking area for Central Park Square will be closed, the 15th Street entrance at Myrtle will remain open for both ingress and egress.
The Nectar entrance into Central Park Square west of 17th Street (or across from the park) will not be affected.
Door hanger notifications were provided earlier Read More
