Lifestyles

Posts From The Road: Birthplace Of Kentucky Fried Chicken

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Sanders Cafe: The Sanders Cafe opened in 1940 in Corbin, Ky. The cafe was near the street and the motel was built in the typical L-shaped design behind the cafe. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Sanders Kitchen: The cafe kitchen is where Sanders perfected his recipe for his fried chicken. While chicken was the draw, this cafe served patrons breakfast, lunch and dinner. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com 

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

The “Post From The Road” this week comes out of the archives as we are limiting our travel this year.

We traveled east in 2016 and one of

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Traffic Alert: Water Line Break On Los Pueblos Street

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities water crews are responding to a water line break on Los Pueblos Street west of Bonita Place on Barranca Mesa. 

Customers in the area are experiencing low to no water pressure. 

Excavation is occurring on the north side of the street with some impacts to west bound traffic at the construction zone. 

Crews estimate that water services will be restored by 6 p.m. today.
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Cone Zone: Week Of Aug. 10, 2020  

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COUNTY News:

The Public Works/Traffic Division provides the latest updates on the following projects:

Public Works Department:

Diamond Drive near the Golf Course  

A contractor will be conducting soils boring operations alongside Diamond Drive at the Golf Course. No traffic impediments are expected, but drivers will see signage and cones along the shoulders alerting them to construction in the area.

Lane Closure on Sherwood Boulevard

Motorists can expect a lane closure and flagging operations on Sherwood Boulevard as work begins on the Pinon Park Splash Pad project. The contractor will

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First United Methodist Church Of Los Alamos Helping Navajo Nation During COVID-19 Global Pandemic

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First UMC of Los Alamos donates large water tanks to the Navajo Nation. Courtesy/FUMC

FUMC of Los Alamos News:

The people of First United Methodist Church having been putting God’s love into action by helping to provide water for the Navajo Nation.

It all started back in April, when the New Mexico Conference of the United Methodist Church put a call out for fabric masks to help the Navajo Nation. First UMC of Los Alamos, who had many members who were already making masks for many community organizations, participated in the collection more than 100 masks. In a desire and concern to help further, they Read More

Liddie’s Traditional New Mexico Dishes: Squash Blossom Soup

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Squash Blossom Soup. Photo by Liddie Martinez

A short video on making Squash Blossom Soup. Courtesy/Liddie Martinez
By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley

 

Squash has been around for a very long time. Experts say that it is at least 10,000 years old and has been cultivated for more than 8,000 years with the earliest farmers traced back to Mexico.

It is no wonder given its quick germination, abundant and early blossoms, fast growing vines and easily stored seeds. It is why they were so abundant in indigenous diets and they are oh, so good for you! Rich in vitamin A, B and C it also is an excellent source Read More

LAPD Addressing Speeding Concerns In Los Alamos County

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LAPD Cpl. David Boe conducting speed enforcement near the golf course. Courtesy/LAPD

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department has noticed an increase in speeding concerns from the Los Alamos public over the last month.

These concerns have come in a variety of forms to include; social media posts, emails, phone calls, and citizens utilizing the crime-tip submission tool on the LAPD website.

LAPD wants to take the opportunity to assure the public these concerns are being addressed and it is an area of focus for traffic safety in the community. Extra Patrols have been communicated to each shift Read More

Scene Of Trailer Flipping; Debris On N.M. 4 Earlier Today

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Scene earlier this morning where a vehicle pulling a trailer with construction sheet rock flipped over spilling debris and blocking the lanes on N.M. 4 between the truck route (East Jemez Road) and the community of White Rock, at mile marker 66. The roadway is now clear and traffic is moving smoothly. Courtesy/LAPD

Scene earlier this morning where a vehicle pulling a trailer with construction sheet rock flipped over spilling debris blocking the lanes on N.M. 4 between the truck route (East Jemez Road) and the community of White Rock, at mile marker 66. The roadway is now clear and traffic is moving Read More