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Sidewalk Work To Begin On Trinity & Oppenheimer Monday

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Map depicting location where crews will begin mobilizing equipment to remove the sidewalk at the northwest intersection of Trinity Drive and Oppenheimer Drive on Monday, June 15. Courtesy/LAC 

COUNTY News:

Crews will begin mobilizing equipment to remove the sidewalk at the northwest intersection of Trinity Drive and Oppenheimer Drive on Monday, June 15, in preparation for the installation of electric conduit later in June.

The Department of Public Utilities awarded the Trinity Primary Electric Replacement Project contract to Dub-L-EE.

Pedestrians and drivers are asked to use caution Read More

State Sells First $220 Million In Transportation Bonds

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Nogal Canyon Bridge. Courtesy photo

Border Connector. Courtesy photo

NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico’s historic $1.5 billion transportation bonding program is officially underway with the first $220 million bond sale closing June 30, launching major infrastructure investments across the state.

The 2026 Series A Bonds were sold June 9 and will deliver approximately $220 million to the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) at the end of the month, marking the first allocation from the unprecedented bonding package signed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham during the 2026 legislative Read More

LAFSF: ‘Oppenheimer & The Science Of Hinduism’ June 17

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Courtesy image/LAFSF

LAFSF News:

The Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum (LAFSF) 2026 Summer Series Presents ‘Oppenheimer and the Science of Hinduism’ by Dr. Victoria Erhart on Wednesday, June 17, at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church (TOTH), 3900 Trinity Drive.

A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. The presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be recorded and streamed on Zoom at https://losalamosfaithandscienceforum.org.

This presentation examines the relationship between faith and science, as well as religion and science from a variety of angles. It references primary source texts Read More

Work To Resume On U.S. 285 In Tres Piedras June 15

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NMDOT News:

TRES PIEDRAS — Work is scheduled to resume from mile post 384 to mile post 392.5 north of Tres Piedras on June 15.

The final phases of this project include the application of an Open Graded Friction Course to improve drainage, striping of the roadway, slope work on the shoulders of the roadway and the completion of the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).

The contractor will be working from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and some weekends as needed. One lane will be closed during working hours, and flagging operation will be in place to allow motorists to pass through the Read More

County Shares 4th Of July Spectacular 2026 Schedule

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Scene from the 4th of July Drone Show Spectacular in 2025. This year’s event will be held on Dara Jones Soccer Field at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

The 4th of July is right around the corner, and Los Alamos County is gearing up for the big event! The 4th of July Spectacular will be held 4-10 p.m. on Saturday, July 4th at Overlook Park in White Rock.

The day of entertainment begins at 4 p.m. with Syzygy, followed at 5 p.m. by Radio Blast. 

Headliner Matchbox Twenty Too – A Matchbox Twenty Tribute band, will take the stage at 7 p.m. to bring the house down Read More

Scenes From Corpus Christi Procession June 7, 2026

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Scene from the third annual Eucharistic Procession on the Feast of Corpus Christi on Sunday, June 7, 2026, hosted by Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church (IHM). The procession began at IHM at 3700 Canyon Road, proceeded up Canyon Road and Central Avenue to Ashley Pond Park for Benediction at an Altar of Adoration, then returned to the church for second Benediction. Photo by Tomas Redondo/ladailypost.com

Scene from the Eucharistic Procession to Ashley Pond Park on the Feast of Corpus Christi June 7, 2026. The Feast of Corpus Christi is a Catholic celebration of the real presence of Jesus Christ
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Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum: Dr. James Carroll June 10

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Dr. James Carroll

LAFSF News:

The Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum (LAFSF) 2026 Summer Series presents ‘Introduction to Religious Studies from a Scientific Perspective’ by Dr. James Carroll Wednesday at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church (TOTH), 3900 Trinity Dr.

A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. The presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. It will be recorded and streamed on Zoom at https://losalamosfaithandscienceforum.org.

Religion is often a subject of faith. But given that it is a thing that “people do”, the scientific method can be brought to bear as an approach to studying it, which Read More

Intersection Upgrade Project To Begin In Ranchos De Taos

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NMDOT News:

TAOS — The intersection of N.M. 68 and N.M. 240 will be receiving multiple upgrades in a project set to begin on June 15.

The project will include the replacement of the existing traffic signals, and overhead lighting. Other upgrades also include the installation of pedestrian rapid flashing beacons, pedestrian crossing warning flashers, new sidewalks with ADA ramps, new curbs and gutters, roadway rehabilitation within the intersection, and new signing and striping.  These improvements are designed to increase safety for both pedestrians and motorists traveling through Read More

Repaving To Begin On NM 4 In Jemez Springs June 15

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NMDOT News:

JEMEZ SPRINGS — A roadway rehabilitation project on NM 4, using hot in place recycling is scheduled to begin on June 15.

Cutler Repaving, the contractor for the District Six project, will work from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The work zone will extend from mile marker 14 to mile marker 18 through Jemez Springs.

The project is expected to continue through the end of June, weather permitting. A pilot car and flagging operation will be in place. Drivers should expect lane closures and delays and plan additional travel time.

Motorists are reminded to use caution in the work zone, Read More

US 64/84 Roadway Rehabilitation Project In Tierra Amarilla

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NMDOT News:

TIERRA AMARILLA — Travelers in the Tierra Amarilla area may experience traffic delays as a roadway rehabilitation project on US 64/84 is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 15.

The project will span from milepost 171, just south of Brazos, to milepost 175.1, at the US 64/84 split, and is expected to take 5 working days to complete, weather permitting. The project will include the milling and repaving of the existing roadway surface. This structural pavement treatment involves removing the current asphalt layer and replacing it with new pavement to improve road conditions and extend Read More