Lifestyles

Cone Zone: Week Of July 27, 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.

Pedestrian and ADA Accessibility Along Trinity Drive from Oppenheimer to 39th Street 

Beginning Wednesday, GM Emulsions will start construction along Trinity Drive from Oppenheimer Read More

Atomic City Transit Reminder Of Dial-A-Ride Service

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos, New Mexico- Currently Atomic City Transit is providing bus service for Route 1, 2M and 2T 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For areas not serviced by a fixed route bus, Atomic City Transit is providing Dial-A-Ride service during the same hours. 

Dial-A-Ride service is curb to curb service with ADA accessible vehicles. You are welcome to call the day prior to schedule your appointment for a ride or you can call the administrative office at (505) 661-RIDE (7433) the same day for the next available pick-up. 

Dial-A-Ride service is open to any resident or visitor Read More

Los Alamos County To Enhance Pedestrian And ADA Accessibility Along Trinity Drive From Oppenheimer To 39th

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COUNTY News:

Beginning Wednesday, July 29, GM Emulsions will start construction along Trinity Drive from Oppenheimer to 39th Street.

The long-awaited improvements and renovation will provide better accessibility by replacing curb and gutter and installing ADA compliant sidewalks.

To perform this work safely, traffic along Trinity will be shifted around the work zone. Traffic control will include temporary shoulder closures and bicycle and pedestrian detours.

Please note that this schedule may change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen conditions.

Los Alamos County Public Read More

Traffic Alert: Water Line Break 33rd Near Aspen School

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities water crews are responding today to a water line break on 33 Street near Aspen Elementary School south of Villa Street.

Customers in the area are experiencing low water pressure. 

The estimated time that water services will be restored and repairs completed is unknown at this time. Read More

New Mexico Supreme Court Grants Governor’s Request To Stay An Order To Temporarily Permit Indoor Dining

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SUPREME COURT News:

SANTA FE — The state Supreme Court on Monday afternoon granted Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s emergency request to stay an order issued by a judge in Carlsbad earlier Monday that would have temporarily permitted indoor dining at restaurants in New Mexico despite the state’s emergency public health order and the emergent need to take all necessary action to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

As a result, all provisions of the state’s emergency public health order of July 13 remain in effect. 

The action by the state Supreme Court effectively blocks the temporary restraining order Read More

Five Chickens Lifting Spirits During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Linda Durham at her Santa Fe home with her beloved chickens Agnes, Clare, Teresa, Brigit and Lucy. Courtesy photo
These five chickens are lifting spirits during the isolation from the pandemic. Courtesy photo
By LINDA DURHAM
Santa Fe
Five chickens have lifted my spirits during this pandemic and transported my travel-denied self to a simple world I never realized I craved.
In March, my partner and I acquired a small, architecturally appealing chicken house and five 2-day-old chicks. The poultry expert at the feed store gave us a few basic instructions for the care and feeding of these fragile
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Home Country: Cutting Edge

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Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES

When the new college opened in the next town – a somewhat larger town than ours – our folks began wondering if making the 30-minute drive to class would be worth it.

Dud was the first to figure out that it was.

“Boys,” he said, sitting at the Mule Barn philosophy counter and flipping his cup upright with one poetic motion, “I’m signed up over at J.H.T., I’m going to get me an education.”

“That’s great, Dud,” said his mentor and straight man, Doc. “What are you taking?”

“Just one class to start out, Doc,” Dud said. “Thought I’d kinda e-e-e-ease into it, you know. I’m taking functional Read More

Bob’s Bodacious Offers Outside Dining, Curbside Pickup

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Bob’s Bodacious BBQ at 3801 Arkansas, Suite G is open for outdoor dining and curbside pickup 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Monday through Friday, however, those hours are subject to change based on the latest health code orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All meats are fresh every day and served until the item runs out. ‘Thank you for understanding that we want to make quality and your experience our number one priority. With the disruption in the supply chain, we can’t always receive the high quality products we expect. We’d rather serve the best and be out than serve a lower quality product.’ To

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