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Posts From The Road: Dinosaur Valley State Park In Texas

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Paluxy River: While the Paluxy is not a long river within the state of Texas, it is an important one. The dinosaur footsteps from millions of years ago can be seen in the riverbed within Dinosaur Valley State Park. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Footprints: There are two types of footprints found at Dinosaur Valley State Park. The larger oval-shaped prints are similar to an elephant print, and the smaller three-toed prints are similar to a bird. The shape of the smaller print makes it easier to spot through river water. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

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Scenes From Visit To Koh Chang Island In Thailand

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Just another day at the beach for a couple of elephants cooling off on Saturday on Koh Chang, an island in Thailand. Koh Chang, also known as ‘Elephant Island’ after its elephant-shaped headland, is one of Thailand’s hidden gems and part of the protected Mu Koh Chang National Marine Park. More than 70 percent of the island is covered in untouched rainforest, making it a peaceful retreat from the busier parts of Thailand. Photo by Páya Pavlíková/ladailypost.com
Another view of a couple of elephants on Saturday on Koh Chang, an island in Thailand. Photo by Páya Pavlíková/ladailypost.com
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Los Alamos Mountaineers To Feature Talk At Jan. 27 Meeting On Packrafting Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

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Along the Canning River, with the Brooks Range in the background. Courtesy/Mountaineers

By WILLIAM PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers

The Jan. 27 meeting of the Los Alamos Mountaineers will feature a talk by Jonathon Creel and Nell Larson on packrafting in far northern Alaska, and how they learned to stop worrying and love the aufeis.

One of the most remote and least-disturbed wilderness areas in North America, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is a wild place unlike any other in the U.S. The Canning River runs from the Brooks Range through the wetlands and hummocks of the coastal plain to Read More

Posts From The Road: Painted Churches Of Texas

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High Hill Interior: A wide-angle view of the interior of St. Mary’s Catholic Church at High Hill reveals the incredible and detailed painting in the church. This church is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places and is the largest of the four churches that we visited near Schulenburg, Texas. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Dubina Interior: The Dubina Parish Church in the community of Dubina is painted with beautiful hues of blue. The church was founded by several Czech families in the 1850s. This church building was built in 1912 after the previous building was destroyed in a Read More

NMDOT Unveils 2026 ‘Name A Snowplow’ Contest Winners

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Courtesy/NMDOT

NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is excited to announce the 2026 “Name a Snowplow” contest winners. Drumroll please…

…and the winners are: 

  • District 1: Chilly Changa, DuckDuckOrangeTruck.
  • District 2: Snowtorious, B.I.G. Scoop there it is ♪ ♪ ♪.
  • District 3: Cinder-ella, Clarence.
  • District 4: A La cinders, Down wit da slikness.
  • District 5: Snowbi Wan Kenobi, Nope. School’s On.
  • District 6: Saltimus Prime, Betty Whiteout.

“Thank you, New Mexico for another year of the most unique, fun, and New Mexico-inspired names for Read More

Work To Continue On Camp May Road Jan. 20-22

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COUNTY News:

While Los Alamos County and contractor DUB-L-EE had planned to pause road and utility work on Camp May Road starting Friday, that plan is being revised to include a road closure from Tuesday through Thursday of next week, Jan. 20-22.

Work on the Jemez Mountain Fire Protection Project (JMFPP) began last April and with unseasonably warm temperatures, the winter pause that was originally scheduled for Dec. 1 hasn’t yet been necessary.

This project includes installation of waterlines and conduit for electric and fiber lines up to Pajarito Mountain.

On a related note, Pajarito Mountain’s Read More

Route 66 Centennial Passport Spotlights Businesses In Ten New Mexico MainStreet Districts

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EDD News:

SANTA FE — Ten New Mexico MainStreet districts along the iconic Route 66 highway invite travelers to visit local businesses and collect stickers as part of the Route 66 Centennial Passport program.

Throughout 2026, visitors can collect all ten stickers in their passport rack card from Gallup to Tucumcari as a memorable keepsake during the historic Centennial celebration.

“New Mexico’s iconic stretch of Route 66 is home to many welcoming small businesses,” said Cabinet Secretary Rob Black of the New Mexico Economic Development Department. “We invite all travelers, international Read More

Posts From The Road: ‘Old Town Palestine’ In Texas

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Oxbow General Store: The Oxbow General Store is home to Oxbow Bakery. Pies and other pastries were the stars of the store, which also featured a selection of antique items. We learned that the Oxbow Bakery was named one of the best places in the state for pie by Texas Highway Magazine, a hidden gem by Texas Monthly Magazine, and was featured on the cover of Southern Living Magazine. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Hambones: Hambones Cajun Grill was a perfect stop for lunch the day we discovered Old Town in Palestine, Texas. The casual diner served some of the best seafood and fish, which we always Read More

Los Alamos Public Schools On Two-Hour Delay

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From Superintendent Jennifer Guy:

Los Alamos Public Schools will be on a 2-hour delay today, Jan. 9, due to winter weather conditions. 

This delay will give our crews time to make sure parking lots and sidewalks are clear and safe for staff and students. 

Buses will arrive at their usual stops 2 hours late. School will begin 2 hours late. Please be safe in your travels and watch for possible ice on roadways and sidewalks.

Two-hour Delayed Start:

  • Buses will arrive at bus stops two hours later than the usual pickup time.

School start times during a 2-hour delay:

  • Elementary schools – 10:10 a.m.
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