Lifestyles

Atomic City Transit: Detour On Route 2T Begins Thursday

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Courtesy/ATC

COUNTY News:

Atomic City Transit (ACT) will modify the detour on Route 2T (White Rock via Truck Route) on the inbound trip through White Rock and up to the Transit Center due to road work on Sherwood Boulevard that will be moving North of Aztec Avenue starting Thursday, April 28.

The project is expected to take one week to complete. Once this project is complete, is is expected the detour that utilizes Aztec Avenue will resume on Route 2T.

During the detour, Route 2T will turn left onto Longview Drive after departing the White Rock Library bus stop, then make a right turn onto Rover Boulevard Read More

Posts From The Road: The Road To Oatman, Arizona

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Cool Springs: When traveling from Kingman to Oatman, Ariz., the first popular stop is Cool Springs. A former gas station is now a Historic Route 66 gift shop and photo opportunity for travelers. The eclectic collection of old transportation  items and vehicles around the old rock structure make for an interesting time to explore the area. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Black Mountains: The road to Oatman takes travelers through the Black Mountains in western Arizona. These desert mountains offer beautiful scenery around every bend in the road. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More

Los Alamos Mountaineers April Talk: ‘Rock Climbing Adventure In Joshua Tree National Park’ By Sandra Corso

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A Joshua Tree rock formation at sunset. Courtesy/Sandra Corso

By BILL PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers

The Los Alamos Mountaineers April 26 meeting will feature a talk by Sandra Corso, wilderness instructor and outdoor adventure guide, BIKEternity.com and rioclimbingadventures.com.

The community is invited to join the Mountaineers for a fun and entertaining program about a unique rock climbing area.

Joshua Tree was founded as a national monument in 1936 and promoted to a national park in 1994. It encompasses 790,000+ acres, larger than the state of Rhode Island, of which almost 430,000 Read More

Fr. Glenn: Offering Self

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

Well, spring has definitely arrived. After a very dry winter, we here in New Mexico are currently having to watch—and some, to endure—wildfires voraciously devouring forests and grasslands, houses and buildings…like a sci-fi Godzilla having spewed tongues of fire across the land.

From a news report: “[This grandmother] was frantically gathering what she could Friday afternoon when an officer pulled into her driveway…and told her it was time to leave. Ashes fell from the sky and smoke whirled on gusty winds as she grabbed pictures off the walls — whatever she could hold in Read More

Fire Burning In The Jemez Is Named Cerro Pelado Fire

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SFNF News:

The fire that ignited late this afternoon in the Jemez is named the Cerro Pelado Fire.

The fire is burning on Forest Road 10 and N.M. 4, approximately 7 miles east of Jemez Springs.

The fire has consumed more than 50 acres and is zero percent contained. The cause is unknown.

  • Evacuations: Sandoval County is evacuating the communities of Sierra de Los Pinos and Los Griegos due to extremely windy, dry conditions and the Cerro Pelado Fire’s potential for growth.
  • Resources: Firefighters from the Jemez Ranger District and Sandoval County as well as local volunteer fire departments are on
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New Mexico State Police Close N.M. 4 At East Jemez Road; Authorize LAPD To Close Back Gate Due To Fire In Jemez

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LAPD has closed N.M. 4 at the Back Gate until further notice due to the wildfire underway in the Jemez. Courtesy/LAPD

LAPD News: 

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) has notified the Los Alamos Daily Post that the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) has authorized LAPD to close N.M. 4 at the Back Gate until further notice due to the wildfire underway in the Jemez.

LAPD also said that NMSP is closing N.M. 4 at Mile Marker 30 (East Jemez Road) until further notice. Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of April 25, 2022

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COUNTY News:

Public Works Projects: 

The projects listed in this section are being managed by County Public Works staff through contractors. For more information e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link at: www.losalamosnm.us.

Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.

Sherwood Blvd. Roadway and Drainage Improvements

Sherwood Blvd. will be closed to through traffic at the intersection of Aztec Read More

NMDOT: Alignment Study Continues On Cerrillos Road

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) continues to advance an Alignment Study for New Mexico Highway 14, otherwise known as Cerrillos Road, within the City of Santa Fe.

The study limits are along Cerrillos Road (NM 14) between St. Michaels and St. Frances Drive. After carefully reviewing public feedback from the first public meeting and conducting a detailed technical analysis, choices have been narrowed to a couple of typical section options for the corridor.

Public feedback is needed once again to further incorporate refinements of the recommended Read More

Masks Now Optional On Atomic City Transit Buses

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COUNTY News:

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced the order requiring masks and face coverings on public transportation conveyances and at transportation hubs is no longer in effect.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) along with Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) also have lifted any required mask or face covering orders.

Therefore, effective immediately, Atomic City Transit will abide by the directive and allow customers and operators the option to utilize a mask or face covering on Atomic City Transit bus service.

Atomic City Read More

Streetlight Repair On San Ildefonso Road April 21

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COUNTY News:

Crews will be replacing a knocked down streetlight on San Ildefonso Road south between Camino Redondo and the roundabout. The streetlight is situated on the northeast side of San Ildefonso Road.

Crews will close the shoulder and bike lane temporarily 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 21.

Pedestrian and vehicle traffic are urged to obey all traffic control devices in this location and slow down to avoid any accidents.

For more information, contact Traffic Electrician Lead Chris Montoya at 505.690.9023. Read More