Public Hearing Scheduled On Proposed Service Changes For La Cienega, Carson Communities
NCRTD News:
ESPAÑOLA — The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) Board of Directors will hold a public hearing during its regularly scheduled meeting on Friday, August 1, 2025, to receive public comment on two proposed service changes that aim to improve transit access in Santa Fe and Taos counties.
The hearing will address proposed modifications to the La Cienega MyBlueTM microtransit service and the creation of a new fixed route serving the communities of Carson and Tres Orejas in Taos County.
The La Cienega proposal includes:
- Expanding the La Cienega MyBlueTM zone to include
Chamberlin: Response To Kelly Myers And Emma Abata
By REBECCA CHAMBERLIN
Los Alamos
I wish to respond to the July 22 Op/Ed from Kelly Myers and Emma Abata (link).
The situation is all the more tragic because so much of the Palestinians’ pain has been perpetuated by their own leadership, and maintained and fostered for decades by the UN agency that should have provided resolution to their displacement.
Goldman: About Benson’s Response To Rabbi Shlachter
By TERRY GOLDMAN
Los Alamos
I write to appreciate Jody Benson’s civilized response (link) to Rabbi Shlachter’s post (link).
Of course, I have some quibbles with language. Bret Stephens’ NYT opinion piece (link) covers better than I can, the misuse of the word “genocide”. Benson degrades the meaning and power of that word just as those who call someone a Nazi for their bad (not even evil) behavior. We should all be more careful in our use of language.
My other objection is to the use of the term “ethnic cleansing”. As a member of a very large family of people repeatedly subjected to ethnic cleansing Read More
County Announces Saturday Pilot Program With ACT Ride
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit (ACT) is pleased to announce a new Saturday service pilot program with ACT Ride. For thirteen Saturdays from August 2 to October 25, 2025, riders can request same-day service from 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Rides may be reserved through the free ACT Ride app, available for download on Google Play or the App Store, or by calling 505.661.RIDE (7433).
The pilot program expands upon the existing weekday early morning and evening on-demand ACT Ride service, offering residents and visitors greater access to local businesses, events and amenities they may not have been able Read More
Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum 2025 Summer Lecture Series Presents: ‘Faith, Science and Biotechnologies. Navigating Science With Integrity’
Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum News:
Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum 2025 Summer Lecture Series Presents ‘Faith, Science and Biotechnologies. Navigating Science with Integrity’ by guest speaker, John Loike, MD, Monday, July 28 at the Los Alamos Unitarian Church.
A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. with the lecture beginning at 6:30 p.m. The presentation will be recorded and streamed to the Zoom site given at: https://losalamosfaithandscienceforum.org.
This presentation explores the complex ethical terrain at the intersection of cutting-edge biotechnology and moral responsibility. Read More
Los Alamos Summer Concert ‘Credit Union Night’ To Feature Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers Friday At Ashley Pond Park
Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers to headline the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series ‘Credit Union Night’ this Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Sancre
By PABLO IRLANDO-WILDMAN
CEO
Sancre Productions
Del Norte Credit Union, Los Alamos Schools Credit Union, and Zia Credit Union have come together to bring us Nik Parr and the Selfless Lovers to Ashley Pond Park for the 9th show of the 2025 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series.
This Friday, July 25, come out to the free event from 6-9 p.m. and enjoy the multitude of food vendors, kids’ activities, information booths, non-profit row, and most importantly, Read More
Fr. Glenn: Time For A Fix
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Busy, busy, busy. It seems that we are so busy in our day-to-day. Jobs, kids … family and friends obligations. Yet frequently our time is filled with events and obligations that we make ourselves and yet are not particularly important in the scope of our lives.
Sometimes it seems almost as if we can scarcely stand NOT to be occupied with something, as if we’ll miss out on something in our lives’ limited—and thus precious—time. We have an endless variety of things to occupy our attention—not only jobs, but optional and entertaining things like concerts, movies, internet, sports, Read More
Posts From The Road: Zion National Park Zion-Mount Carmel Highway In Utah
Slick Rock & Checkerboard: Red and orange streaks across sandstone slick rock fills the foreground on the left, while Checkerboard Mesa rises high in the background on the right in the photo. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net
The Great Arch: The Great Arch is a great example of a ‘blind arch’. A blind arch is one where the arch remains attached to another surface so you cannot see through the arch. This arch is huge at about 600 feet across and 400 feet high. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net
Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel: The Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel opened Read More
First Fort & Arsenal Tours Saturday Aug. 16
Fort Union National Monument, west of Watrous, N.M. Take exit 366 off I-25 and follow N.M. 161 eight
miles west to the Monument. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/foun. Courtesy/NPS
Fort Union News:
WATROUS: Fort Union National Monument announces its upcoming free programs for visitors to experience where Fort Union began. Only accessible once a year, the First Fort and Arsenal ruins are a must-see event.
These 2-hour programs include living history, historic weapons, and time to explore.
Car caravans depart from the visitor center at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., with the distance to the site Read More
New Mexico Department Of Transportation Launches ‘Are You Serious?’ Campaign To Combat Impaired Driving
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is taking a bold new approach to fight impaired driving with its summer campaign: “Are You Serious?”
The campaign, part of the NMDOT’s ongoing ENDWI initiative, aims to raise awareness of dangerous driving behaviors, particularly those involving alcohol and drugs, through humor and relatable storytelling.
In 2023, New Mexico experienced an alcohol-involved crash every four hours on average. That same year, 164 lives were lost in alcohol-related crashes, accounting for 38 percent of all crash fatalities. Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of July 21
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works’ staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. For more information, please email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit County Projects. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project Updates
Construction crews with TLC Plumbing & Utility continue the Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project. Construction hours Read More
McQuiston: What Exactly Is Road Rage?
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
Road rage isn’t just getting mad behind the wheel. It refers to aggressive driving that escalates into intentional actions — brake-checking, tailgating, shouting, blocking other cars, or even causing a collision on purpose.
When things go from annoying to aggressive, insurance companies treat it very differently than a typical fender bender.
How Road Rage Impacts Your Insurance
Here’s where it gets serious:
If you’re found to have intentionally caused an accident — even in a heated moment — your insurance may not Read More
New Mexico Dedicates Trinity Downwinders Sign On 80th Anniversary Of Trinity Test
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico marked the 80th anniversary of the Trinity Test with the dedication of a new roadside sign honoring the Trinity Downwinders affected by the blast.
A public dedication ceremony was held Wednesday at the intersection of U.S. Highway 380 and N.M. 525 to unveil the sign and mark the 80th anniversary of the Trinity Test.
The sign is intended to recognize the residents of the Tularosa Basin who were affected. These individuals, sometimes referred to as “Downwinders”, lived near the blast site and experienced health and environmental impacts that continue to resonate Read More
Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum 2025 Summer Lecture Series Presents ‘The Genes Of Adam: Genomic Sweeps And Hominin Extinctions’
Courtesy/LAF&SF
LAF&SF News:
Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum (LAF&SF) 2025 Summer Lecture Series Presents ‘The Genes of Adam: genomic sweeps and hominin extinctions’ by Dr. Nels Hoffman, Tuesday, July 22 at the Los Alamos Unitarian Church. A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. with the lecture beginning at 6:30 p.m. The presentation will be recorded and streamed to the ZOOM site given at: https://losalamosfaithandscienceforum.org.
Almost every hominin lineage has gone extinct. Neanderthal, Homo erectus, Homo rudolfensis, Homo habilis, Homo floresensis, Homo naledi, Read More
Wonders On Wheels Mobile Museum Visiting Public Libraries And Museums Throughout New Mexico
Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum. Courtesy/NMDCA
NMDCA News:
The Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum, a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, is touring the exhibit, “Eight Sites, One History: Explore the Past at New Mexico Historic Sites” to public libraries and museums in the northeast and southwest parts of the state.
During the last two weeks of July, visitors can see the exhibit, sponsored by New Mexico Historic Sites, which highlights the distinctive stories revealed at each of the state’s eight sites, from Indigenous lifeways to Spanish settlement to Read More
New Mexico’s Chile Luminaries, New Mexico Certified Chile™, Grown By Hands That Know The Land
NMCC News:
In New Mexico, the weather is constantly changing, markets rise and fall, but one thing remains the same: New Mexico Certified Chile™ farmers keep showing up, putting in the work and ensuring New Mexico Certified Chile is on tables across the world.
“Chile has been a proud tradition in New Mexico for many generations. When they choose certified chile they support your hard-working farmer, their families, your state, your country and especially your people,” said New Mexico Chile Association Board Member Tommy Rosales of Rosales Farms/Produce. “Certified farmers go the extra mile, Read More
Rabbi Shlachter: Promoting Peace Requires More Than Open Dialogue—It Requires Discernment, Responsibility, And An Unwavering Rejection Of Hate In All Its Forms
By Rabbi Jack Shlachter
Los Alamos Jewish Center
I write today as a committed advocate of free speech and open dialogue. I fully support the rights of those who are organizing the upcoming Free Palestine Summer Series, which includes events scheduled at SALA and the Unitarian Church from now through September. Many of the individuals involved are sincerely dedicated to fostering peace in the Middle East—a goal that I, too, share, though I hold a markedly different perspective from that presented in the films and talks planned for this series. That difference, of course, is a legitimate subject Read More
New Mexico Holocaust & Intolerance Museum To Host Gala
Red River Receives Tourism Infrastructure Grant As Part Of Record Year For Destination Forward Program
STATE News:
RED RIVER — The Town of Red River is proud to announce it has been selected as one of 14 communities across New Mexico to receive funding through the New Mexico Tourism Department’s (NMTD) Destination Forward program for Fiscal Year 2026. The town was awarded $40,634 to install a network of five digital information kiosks that will enhance the visitor experience and support the town’s family-owned businesses.
The Destination Forward program, now in its third year, awarded a record $1.8 million in funding this cycle. The program is designed to strengthen tourism-related infrastructure Read More
Posts From The Road: Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery
Listen To Me: A female elephant seal appears to be barking orders at a young male seal that does not seem to be hearing much! The male elephant seal has a nose that resembles a short elephant trunk called a ‘proboscis’ – thus the name elephant seal. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net
Just Another Day At the Beach: Elephant seals lie in groups scattered about the beach at Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery when we visited the area in May. These are almost all female seals with a few younger male seals mixed in during the molting season. Molting takes about a month, and then the female Read More