NM-502 Centerline Rumble Strip Project To Begin Tuesday
Map of the area along NM-502 where the Centerline Rumble Strip Project will begin Tuesday. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Public Works Department, in partnership with the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and under contract with San Bar Construction, announces installation of centerline rumble strips on NM-502 beginning Tuesday, May 26. Work will continue until the end of the week.
Work hours will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily until completion. Work will take place during off-peak traffic hours to reduce impact on the traveling public.
The project consists of installing Read More
Ten Los Alamos High School Native American Seniors Recognized At 2026 Sash Ceremony
Ten LAHS Native American students received their 2026 sashes during a Sash Ceremony attended by family, friends, LAPS staff members, tribal representatives and other dignitaries. Pictured with Santa Clara Pueblo/Jicarilla Apache Cris Velarde are Hannah Waldschmidt, Alessandra Valencia, Hailey Duran, Laila Muller, Graeme Martinez, Liliana Griego, James Gurule, Abegail Brown, River Sheppard and Steven Romero. Courtesy/LAPS
Santa Clara Pueblo/Jicarilla Apache Weaver Cris Velarde tells the story of the sash. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Ten Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Native American Read More
ACT Announces Temporary Service Suspensions
COUNTY News:
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Due to a staff shortage, Atomic City Transit (ACT) will suspend operations of Route 2M and certain peak service trips on Routes 6 and 1 beginning Monday, June 1, 2026, until further notice. The County apologizes for the inconvenience and appreciates its riders’ understanding during this time.
Transit Manager James Barela indicated that this decision was not made lightly.
“Suspending these services is a difficult decision because we understand how important and widely used they are by our residents,” Read More
Los Alamos Farmers’ Market Marks Expands Offerings
The Los Alamos Farmers’ Market is selling aprons and tote bags during market hours. Courtesy/LA MainStreet
MAINSTREET AND CREATIVE DISTRICT News:
The Los Alamos Farmers’ Market has officially commenced its 56th year of operation, upholding a multi-generational tradition of connecting Northern New Mexico residents with local farmers, ranchers and artisans. As one of the region’s longest-running agricultural hubs, the market continues to serve as a critical economic engine for the local food system. The Los Alamos Farmers’ Market Season runs 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursdays, May to October Read More
Work Is Resuming On US 550 Bridge Reconstruction In Cuba
NMDOT News:
CUBA — The bridge reconstruction project on US 550, in Cuba is resuming May 19.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District Six along with Siete Inc. (Contractor) will be working overnight (7 p.m. to 5 a.m.) on US 550 northbound and southbound between mile marker 64.2-64.7, through the end of May.
One lane of traffic will be open in each direction throughout the project and speed will be reduced to 35 miles an hour in the work zone.
Drivers are reminded to use caution in the work zone, obey all posted signs and detours, reduce speed, and remain alert for construction personnel Read More
Chamber Of Commerce To Host Ribbon-Cutting To Celebrate Grand Re-Opening Of Pig & Fig June 3
BUSINESS News:
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the Grand Re-opening at Pig + Fig at 4 p.m., June 3, 2026, at 11 Sherwood Blvd, White Rock, NM 87547.
We invite the public to come out and celebrate the renovations completed at Pig + Fig! If you haven’t been there in a while, you owe it to yourself to come and check out the improvements.
Open Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m.–8 p.m. White Rock residents are thrilled to have Pig + Fig open again for dinner!
About Los Alamos Chamber Commerce
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce is a program of Los Alamos Commerce & Read More
Atomic City Transit Extending Service To Summer Concerts Beginning Friday
ACT is extending bus service to summer concerts beginning Friday through Aug. 28. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The community is invited to ride Atomic City Transit to the Los Alamos Summer Concerts at Ashley Pond all summer.
The 2026 summer concert bus schedule extends service on three fixed routes to allow concert goers to leave their car at home and avoid parking hassles or a long walk to Ashley Pond.
The special bus service hours begin on Friday, May 22, and run through Aug. 28.
Extended schedules for the North Community, North Mesa, and White Rock routes will be available to serve those who want Read More
Christian Youth In Action To Lead Bible Club, Vacation Bible School In June & July
Christian Youth in Action group at Aspendale Camp. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Twenty-one teens from Northern New Mexico are attending a Christian Youth in Action summer missionary training camp the first week of June. Then, they will be teaching six Vacation Bible Schools and one 5-Day Bible Club in June and July.
The Clubs are free and open to children ages 4-12. They will feature Bible and missionary stories, songs, games, snacks, crafts, Scripture memory, contests and prizes.
Upcoming Vacation Bible School and Bible Club Events:
- 2–4 p.m., June 8-12: 5-Day Bible Club at Ashley Pond
Posts From The Road: Big Texan Steak Ranch
Big Texan: The Big Texan Steak Ranch can not be missed as you travel through Amarillo on I-40. The big bright yellow building is the first thing you see but several other ‘attention getting’ features await visitors as they arrive at the Big Texan. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
World Famous: The entrance to the Big Texan is flanked by a stretch limo with Texas Longhorns mounted on the hood and a big Route 66 Shield painted on the walkway into the facility. In Big Texan fashion, the door handles to open the front doors are pistols mounted at an angle to create door handles. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More
Fr. Glenn: The Rising Son
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
So, we’re coming to graduation season again. Hard to believe how quickly the years go by, as you parents know all too well. One day you’re taking the little tykes to pre-K, and the next they’re going off to college … spreading their wings, leaving the nest and beginning to make their way in what is often a scary world. Christian parents worry: “Will they resist the myriad temptations of the world and forget what they have been taught by Christ and the Church, or will they hold fast to faith and conscience?” Priests are not called “Father” for nothing; we, too, worry for our young charges, Read More
Community Invited To Weigh In On Green Bike Lanes
Green bike lanes along Diamond Drive. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Public Works team recently installed a couple of green bike lanes along Diamond Drive.
The team used an epoxy resin with crushed colored glass to enhance the visibility of locations where bicyclists are expected to operate, where they might be in conflict with traffic crossing the lane.
The County wants to hear the community’s thoughts.
To weigh in, email Keith Wilson at keith.wilson@losalamosnm.gov with answers to the following questions:
- What DO you like about this treatment?
- What DON’T you like about
Rio Grande Gorge Rest Area To Close For Improvements
NMDOT News:
TAOS — The Rio Grande Gorge Rest Area will be closed on May 19 and May 20 to begin parking lot preservation work.
The scope of work includes crack sealing, fog sealing, and restriping of parking spaces and shoulders. During this project, there will be multiple days over the course of several weeks when the rest area will need to be closed for parking lot maintenance activities.
The initial closure is scheduled for May 19 and May 20 to allow for crack sealing preparation and crack sealing operations. Following the curing period, the contractor, American Road Maintenance Inc., will proceed Read More
Ramp Closures At I-25 And NM 14/Cerrillos Road
NMDOT News:
SANTE FE — As part of the DDI upgrades at the intersection of I-25 and NM 14/Cerrillos Road, ramp closures are expected to take place beginning Monday, May 18.
The northbound on ramps from NM 14/Cerrillos Road to I-25 will be closed from 7 a.m. t0 6 p.m. on May 18 and May 19 for repaving. All motorists needing to access northbound I-25 will be diverted to NM 599.
The southbound off ramps from I-25 to NM 14/Cerrillos Road will be closed from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 20 and May 21 for repaving. All motorists will be diverted to NM 599.
All work is expected to be completed by Thursday May 21, weather permitting. Read More
Bridge Rehabilitation Project On NM 118 Underway
NMDOT News:
GALLUP — Work on $4.5 million in a bridge rehabilitation project is taking place west of Gallup on NM 118 starting at mile post 9.2.
This project includes bridge and drainage improvements, guardrail replacement, fencing and striping of three bridges on NM 118 between mile marker 5.5 to 11.5.
NM 118 will be closed in both directions at mile marker 9.2. Drivers are asked to use I-40 as a detour.
Hasse Contracting Inc. is the contractor for the project. Crews will work from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, weather permitting. The project is expected to be completed in late September. Read More
New Mexico Governor Leads Trade Mission To Japan
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham arrived in Tokyo Tuesday to continue discussions launched in 2025 about economic partnership opportunities between New Mexico and Japan.
The governor aims to advance potential trade deals in energy technologies, computing and natural gas exports during the official trade mission to Japan. Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon is joining Lujan Grisham on the trade mission this week.
“From abundant and clean natural gas to advanced technologies, New Mexico has a lot to offer Japan and other markets around the world,” Lujan Grisham said. “This mission Read More
Opening Day At Los Alamos Farmers Market Thursday
Fr. Glenn: Remembering Mothers
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
I saw a rather disturbing post the other day. It was relaying a story of a man who married a single mother and was (by that mother’s own testimony) being an excellent father to her child. And yet some comments criticized the mother in “taking advantage of” her husband and that he was a “fool” for raising another man’s child. I could scarcely fathom the heartlessness of it. Any man or woman acting as a good parent to a child not his/her own should be praised, not criticized. After all, is that not the ideal when people adopt? Have we become so heartless that we cannot have natural human Read More
Unitarian Church Of Los Alamos Selects Settled Minister
Unitarian Church congregants select Rev. Tina DeYoe to become their minister. Courtesy photo
By BILL PRIEDHORSKY
Unitarian Church
Sunday, May 3 was the milestone in the history of the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos. The congregation voted to invite Rev. Tina DeYoe, their minister pro tem since 2024, into fellowship with the congregation as their settled minister. Though the vote took just a few minutes, it was preceded by months of careful discernment, as the congregation considered who they were and what they wanted to become.
The discernment process revealed a church that was confident Read More
Roadwork To Resume On I-40 East Of Gallup
NMDOT News:
GALLUP — The second phase of the $34.5 million roadway reconstruction project on I-40, east of Gallup, will resume on May 11.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District Six, along with FNF Construction, Inc. (Contractor) will be rebuilding two 12-foot driving lanes with 12-foot inside and outside shoulders on I-40 eastbound and westbound.
There will be two lanes open to traffic in each direction during the project and speed will be reduced to 65 miles per hour in the work zone. The work hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
This second phase of construction Read More
NMDOT With Federal Highway Administration Is Conducting Alignment Study Of NM 4 With Public Meeting May 13
- Improve safety for all roadway users;
- Enhance traffic flow and reduce congestion during peak travel times;
- Increase accessibility for all users;
- Upgrade pavement conditions; and
- Improve drainage and stormwater management.