Public Safety - Los Alamos Daily Post

I-25 SB Lanes at Old Pecos Trail Closed Saturday Morning

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 20, 2012

NMDOT News:

The New Mexico Department of Transportation will be closing I-25 southbound lanes at Old Pecos Trail in Santa Fe early Saturday morning, Dec. 22.

The lanes will be closed at 3 a.m. to allow workers to erect a large overhead sign structure at the St. Francis Drive interchange and by 5 a.m. should be re-opened.

During the closure, southbound I-25 traffic will be detoured onto Rabbit Road and then directed back to the Interstate at St. Francis Drive.

Northbound I-25 traffic will not be affected by the closure. NMDOT urges motorists to proceed through the area with caution, observe Read More

Don’t Let a D.W.I. Crash Your Holidays

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 20, 2012

NMDOT News:

SANTA FE – The holidays are here and that means celebrations and parties, many of which include punched up eggnog, champagne and even hot toddies.

While we’re not saying don’t enjoy yourself, we are saying do NOT get behind the wheel of a car after enjoying these or any other alcoholic beverages. Not even one.

Most people assume the standard breath/blood alcohol content for a D.W.I. conviction is .08. But New Mexico uses the “impaired to the slightest degree” standard, meaning you can be arrested for drunk driving despite being below the usual .08 if you show the Read More

Letter to the Editor: Oh, What To Do …

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 20, 2012

By JJ Maier

Los Alamos

This is a mental health crisis brought to the front by an horrific tragedy.

We must undo the damage done by the Reagan and subsequent administrations/congresses when they eliminated the mental health help/care we were providing to people in need.

Because this is such a complex and mea culpa issue, the media and many short-sighted folks will try to make it a gun issue, which is way simpler.

Take away all guns and mentally sick folks will use knives and rocks. Please, let’s get this runaway train on the right track at least. Thank You!

Twelve Holiday Fire Horrors

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on December 20, 2012

STATE FARM News:

The holiday season is the time of year when most people are thinking about shopping for gifts, office parties and spending time with family and friends.

Sadly, this is also the time when home fires peak. Approximately one-third of home fires and home fire deaths occur during December, January and February.

State Farm® reminds consumers that the potential for a home fire is highest during the winter months.

A recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive found that nearly 50 percent of Americans age 23 and over increased their chances of a home fire