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Biden Appoints New Mexico Tourism Secretary To Route 66 Centennial Commission

Blue Swallow Motel in Tucumcari along Route 66. Courtesy/NMTD

NMTD News:

SANTA FE — President Joe Biden announced Wednesday the appointment of New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) Secretary Jen Paul Schroer to represent the state on the Route 66 Centennial Commission.

Schroer is one of 12 members on the commission, which includes representatives from the private sector, federal government and states along Route 66.

“Some of the most iconic locations, settings and images associated with Route 66 are found here in New Mexico,” Schroer said. “I’m grateful for this appointment and I look forward Read More

Los Alamos Volunteers Assemble Christmas Bags For Immigrant Children Awaiting Asylum Hearings In Juarez

Immigrant children in Ciudad Juarez waiting for their asylum hearings hold up their bags filled with toys, treats and necessities assembled Dec. 10 by volunteers at United Church of Los Alamos. Courtesy/UCLA

Immigrant children in Ciudad Juarez hold up their bags filled with toys, treats and necessities that were assembled by volunteers at United Church of Los Alamos. Courtesy/UCLA

United Church of Los Alamos News:

Local volunteers gathered Dec. 10 at the United Church of Los Alamos and packed 217 colorful homemade fabric bags with toys for immigrant children in Ciudad Juarez to be distributed Read More

Heinrich Urges U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission To Address Indoor Air Pollutants Emitted By Gas Stoves

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), founder and co-chair of the Electrification Caucus, is urging the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to address the high level of dangerous indoor air pollutants emitted by gas stoves.

Reports have found that gas stoves, which are used by more than 40 million homes across the country, emit dangerous air pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), and fine particulate matter (PM2.5). Without adequate ventilation, this can cause serious health risks and raise Read More

Merry Christmas … Think Twice When You Say It! 

By LEAH LUCK
Los Alamos

“Merry Christmas” – What does it mean? A blessing, a wish to a neighbor or friend. A reminder of Baby Jesus, his birth, the One who came for all on earth. 

Why do we say, “Merry Christmas,” the offer of Peace, Hope and Goodwill? To share the love Christ has given, a love we can’t understand. 

This time of year we stretch out our hand to help, to share with our fellow man Those blessings He so abundantly gives to the ones for whom he died so we can live. 

So, let us wish “Merry Christmas” to all we come across, without fear of rejection, persecution or loss. Our liberty is Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Serving Pizza At Papa Murphy’s

On the job in Los Alamos are Assistant Manager Annika Cunningham, left, with crew members Kourtney Grazier, Natalie O’Grady and Emmanuel Ortega serving hungry customers Christmas Eve at Papa Murphy’s at 3801 Arkansas Ave. Suite B. Photo by Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com Read More

LAPS: Stay Safe This Holiday Season

Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Traveling for the Holidays? Be Prepared! Arrive Safe! 

According to the National Safety Council (NSC), “traveling by car during the holidays has the highest fatality rate of any major form of transportation based on fatalities per passenger mile”.

Many of these deaths are preventable by following important safety tips. 

The NSC offers these safety tips and more on its website:

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County Announces ARPA Individual Assistance Grants

COUNTY News: 

Officials with Los Alamos County announced today they have launched an Individual Assistance grant program utilizing funds from the U.S. Government’s COVID-19 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Administered by the County’s Social Services division, the program provides up to $2,000 in financial assistance to eligible Los Alamos County residents to help with food insecurity, rent, utilities, technology, or other household expenses that have been difficult to cover due to the global pandemic.   

To qualify, an applicant must be a Los Alamos County resident who can demonstrate Read More

Pig + Fig Cafe Announces Holiday Hours This Week

Courtesy/Pig+Fig

Pig + Fig Cafe News:

Pig + Fig Cafe announces its holiday hours this Week at 11 Sherwood Blvd. in White Rock.

Holiday hours:

  • 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26;
  • 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27;
  • 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28
    (Closing early for private event);
  • 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29;
  • 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30; and
  • 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31
    (Closing early for wine dinner).
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New Mexico Broadband Initiative Seeks Urgent Assistance From Residents To Improve Statewide Internet Access

OBAE News:

The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) is urging residents to search for their address within the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) maps and challenge inaccurate or incomplete information before the Jan. 13, 2023, deadline.

Each successful challenge will bring thousands of dollars in federal funding to help establish sufficient internet coverage throughout the state. 

Whether it’s buying groceries, participating in a well-check appointment, attending classes, renewing a driver’s license, or maintaining connections with loved ones, connectivity Read More

Posts From The Road: 2022 Year In Review

The Palouse: The Palouse is an area in eastern Washington state that I had been wanting to see for years and it did not disappoint. The beautiful rolling hills covered in fields of wheat and canola and a few other crops were breathtaking. Shown are crops of wheat and canola taken from Steptoe Butte State Park in June when the crops were bright green and yellow. The green is mostly wheat fields and the yellow fields are canola. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Multnomah Falls: We drove and camped on the Washington and Oregon sides of the Columbia River. While in Oregon we visited several of the many Read More

Fr. Glenn: Hero Worship

By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Well, a very merry and blessed Christmas to you all and to your families—a joyful time to rest, to renew our relationships with family and friends. Few things are as heart-warming as the squeals of delight from your children and grandchildren on Christmas eve and morn as the little ones open their presents, or the anticipation for a dinner with many of their favorite food. Many of you grandparents will relate to the scripture which says: “Grandchildren are the crown of the aged…” (Proverbs 17:6), and “Lo, sons are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. / Like arrows Read More

NMSP Increases Enforcement For Christmas Holiday

NMSP Chief Tim Johnson

NMSP News:

With Christmas right around the corner, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) is encouraging drivers to make safety a top priority this holiday, as increased travel can present additional challenges for drivers.

As part of the nationwide Operation CARE (Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort) initiative, NMSP will be increasing patrols beginning Friday, Dec. 23, through Monday, Dec. 26. NMSP will be looking for drivers who violate the law, including those who are speeding, driving impaired, failing to wear a seat belt, texting, and driving, and driving without Read More

Biblical Archaeologist To Speak In Los Alamos Jan. 8

Dr. Steven Collins, PhD

COMMUNITY News:

The Los Alamos Church of Christ will be hosting Dr. Steven Collins, PhD on Sunday Jan. 8, 2023. Dr. Collins is among the world’s foremost biblical archaeologists. He is Director of the School of Archaeology at Veritas International University and serves as Consulting Research Professor in the College of Archaeology, Trinity Southwest University. He is Director and Chief Archaeologist of the Tall el-Hammam excavations in Jordan, now entering its 16th season. Prior to Tall el-Hammam, Dr. Collins excavated at other sites in Israel and Palestine.

A prolific Read More

Atomic City Transit Services Closed Monday Dec. 26

ACT News

Atomic City Transit regular scheduled bus service and para transit will not operate Monday, Dec. 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

Regular service will resume Tuesday Dec. 27, 2022.

Route 3 regular route, 2, 1 & 6 Peak Services will remain suspended until further notice due to staffing shortage.    

Call 505.661.RIDE (7433) for additional information or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real time. 

For specific route service schedules, visit:  https://www.losalamosnm.us/government/departments/public_works/atomic_city_transit Read More

Freedom Church: Celebrate Christmas Eve At Ashley Pond

Scene from a previous Freedom Church Los Alamos candlelight service on Christmas Eve at Ashley Pond. Courtesy/Freedom Church

Freedom Church Los Alamos News:

Start a new holiday tradition this year with a memorable candlelight service on Christmas Eve.

Families, friends and co-workers from Los Alamos gather together at Ashley Pond for a festive time of singing traditional Christmas carols, drinking hot chocolate and hearing a message of hope about the birth of Jesus.

It’s a community event that really captures the wonder of Christmas. There is something for everyone!

Hosted by Freedom Church Read More

NCRTD Announces 2022 Holiday Schedule

NCRTD News:

The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) RTD Blue Buses and administrative offices will not be in operation Dec. 23, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays respectively.

Exceptions will include the following:

  • 255 Mountain Trail to Ski Santa Fe will operate on its non-winter schedule each day Dec. 23 through Jan. 2;
  • The weekend service on the 305 Taos Express will not operate Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. It will operate Dec. 24 and Dec. 31;
  • 341 TSV Green which operates Thursday through Sunday only, will continue to operate on that schedule throughout
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