NM 4 Has Reopened
Traffic Alert Update:
N.M. 4 has reopened to traffic.
A stretch of the roadway was closed Wednesday due to an extremely high volume of downed trees that continued to fall and pose a severe public safety risk as a result of high winds.
The County reminds motorists to continue to use caution when traveling the roadway and to watch for fallen trees and icy conditions. Read More
County Lineman Repairs Power Line In Western Area
A Department of Public Utilities lineman repairs a power line Wednesday knocked down near a residence in the Western area by high winds. Photo by Ray Laskey Read More
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Igor and the Red Elvises are coming back to town! The band will perform Aug. 2 during the Summer Concert Series. Courtesy photo More Scenes From Thursday Tree Falls
A downed tree blocks 46th street and county roads and streets crews Thursday were busy clearing a path. The Electrical crews had turned off the power to the downed lines. The electrical crew was working a list of 250 calls Thursday and all county crews were on full force to meet the needs caused by the fierce wind storm that plagued the area. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from a downed tree removel operation underway Thursday on 46th Street. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from a downed tree removel operation underway Thursday on 46th Street. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
NM 4 Remains Closed Until Further Notice
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department reports that the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has advised that N.M. 4 will remain closed until New Mexico State Police opens it.
NMDOT also stated they will not send crews into the Jemez until Thursday. Read More
Utilities Department: Updates On Power Outages
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities reports the following updates on various power outages:
- WESTERN AREA: As of 5:10 p.m. today, power is restored to the Western Area with the exception of Fairway, 44th and 45th street and a small section of Trinity Drive. Crews are removing trees to restore power to these remaining area. Estimated time to restore power to remaining areas is unknown at this time.
- PONDEROSA ESTATES: As of 5:10 p.m. power is restored to Ponderosa Estates.
- SYCAMORE: DPU has received reports that Sycamore area is without power. Crews
Watch Video Of Blowing Snowstorm On NM 4 Today
Update On Power Outage In Western Area
COUNTY News:
Update: Electric linemen indicate that the Western Area should be restored by 5 p.m. today with the exception of 44th and 45th streets. Power will be restored to 44th and 45th streets once crews are able to clear trees from that area.
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities is reporting a power outage that is affecting all of the Western Area.
The outage began at around 2:30 p.m. and electric linemen have responded.
The estimated time as to when power will be restored is unknown at the moment. Read More
Power Outage Affects All Of Western Area
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities is reporting a power outage that is affecting all of the Western Area.
The outage began at around 2:30 p.m. and electric linemen have responded.
The estimated time as to when power will be restored is unknown at the moment. Read More
County: Wind Advisory, Tree And Power Line Alert
COUNTY News:Scenes From Fallen Trees At Urban And 45th Street
Strong winds today have knocked down large trees all over the area including this tree at Urban and 45th Street. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Wind knocked down this tree today at Urban and 45th Street. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Fallen trees today at Urban and 45th Street. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Traffic Alert Update: NM 4 To Remain Closed Westbound From West Jemez Road At LANL Back Gate
Traffic Alert Update:
Due to an extremely high volume of downed trees that continue to fall and pose a severe public safety risk as a result of today’s high winds event, LAPD will continue to keep N.M. 4 CLOSED westbound from West Jemez Road (at the LANL “back gate”) until further notice.
Access eastbound on N.M. 4 at West Jemez Road at the back gate remains open to Bandelier and White Rock.
LAPD successfully extracted several motorists on N.M. 4 earlier today when multiple tree-fall events occurred, clearing a path to trapped cars that were traveling on the highway. Sandoval County officials have Read More
More Scenes From Road Conditions On NM 4
Scene of hazardous road conditions this afternoon along N.M. 4. Courtesy/LAPD
Scene of fallen tree making for hazardous road conditions this afternoon along N.M. 4. Courtesy/LAPD
Scene of hazardous road conditions this afternoon along N.M. 4. Courtesy/LAPD
Scene of hazardous road conditions this afternoon along N.M. 4. Courtesy/LAPD Read More
Scenes From Hazardous Road Conditions Along NM 4
Ice and snow and fallen trees make for hazardous driving conditions today along N.M. 4. Courtesy/LAPD
Fallen tree blocking roadway today along N.M. 4. Courtesy/LAPD
Truck stuck in snow today along N.M. 4. Courtesy/LAPD Read More
Traffic Alert Update: Fifty To 100 Trees Down On N.M. 4 Between Back Gate And Valles Caldera
Traffic Alert Update:
The Los Alamos Police Department is asking motorists to avoid driving roadways adjacent to large forested areas because of high winds and the danger of falling trees.
Fifty to 100 trees are down on N.M. 4 between the back gate and the Valles Caldera National Preserve.
LAPD and the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) are cutting a path through for stranded motorists. Large snow drifts also are present on areas of the roadway.
Traffic crews are receiving multiple reports of downed trees falling into roadways around Los Alamos County, especially those areas near Read More
Downed Trees Throughout Los Alamos Pose Safety Risk
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Police Department is asking motorists to avoid driving roadways adjacent to large forested areas because of high winds and the danger of falling trees.
Traffic crews are receiving multiple reports this morning of downed trees falling into roadways, especially those areas near heavily forested lands with large trees such as West Jemez Road, N.M. 502, N.M. 501 and Camp May Road. Read More
Traffic Alert: N.M. 4 Is Closed Near Back Gate!
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Police Department has CLOSED N.M. 4 at the Laboratory “back gate” in both directions because of downed trees in the roadway.
N.M. 4 is closed for about a two mile stretch in either direction from the T intersection of W. Jemez Road/N.M. 4 from mile marker 47 to 49. However, the State is highly discouraging any travel along N.M.4 from White Rock to Jemez Springs because of blowing and drifting snow and zero visibility.
Check back to ladailypost.com for updates: Read More
Police Investigate Graffiti Near Justice Center
Sunday afternoon Los Alamos police investigate graffiti sprayed on the wall outside the Justice Center. The Los Alamos Daily Post will publish more details when they are available. Photo by Greg Kendall
More graffiti was spotted Sunday near Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos. Photo by Greg Kendall Read More
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Department Of Public Utilities Manager Tim GlascoScenes From Joe Dudziak’s Retirement Party Friday
Joe Dudziak retired Friday from the building division in the Los Alamos County Community Development Department. In recognition of his work, Dudziak’s colleagues threw him a party at Fuller Lodge. Dudziak worked for Los Alamos County for 18 years. ‘It feels excellent,’ he said. ‘It’s a great day to retire.’ Dudziak may be retired but he plans to drive in mid-May to Alaska. He also plans to continue volunteering at Pete’s Place, a homeless shelter in Santa Fe where he has volunteered for seven years. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Joe Dudziak’s colleagues in the building department Read More
