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NMDOT Proposing Safety Improvement Project For N.M. 599 Southbound On-Ramp To U.S. 285/84

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, is proposing safety improvements at the interchange between N.M. 599 and U.S. 84/285.

The proposed project includes realignment of the N.M. 599 southbound on-ramp to U.S. 84/285, addition of a 1,200-foot acceleration lane, installation of median wall barrier to replace the aging/sub-standard median wall barrier between N.M 599 and the Guadalupe Street exit, and the closure of Viento Drive access to/from U.S. 84/285. 

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On The Job In Los Alamos: At Los Alamos Co+op Market

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On the job in Los Alamos Friday at the Los Alamos Cooperative Market at 95 Entrada Dr. is Curbside Pick-up Manager Austin Lance filling an order. The Los Alamos Cooperative Market curbside pick-up reports an average wait  of 5 minutes per customer. ‘As far as COVID prevention goes they are one of the best and as far as fresh produce … they are the best,’ customer Todd Tahl said. The Los Alamos Cooperative Market is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. For more information, call 505.695.1579 or visit www.losalamos.coop. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More

Posts From The Road: Highway To The Sky…

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Driving the Trail: Driving Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park offers motorists some of the most beautiful scenery of any road in the country. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Peaks and Valleys: Scenic overlooks and parking areas allow visitors a view of forested valleys and rocky peaks high above treeline. Longs Peak in the distance is 14,259 feet. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

One of the real jewels of the Rocky Mountains lies in Rocky Mountain National Park. This week’s Post From the Road features Trail Ridge Road,

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Fr: Glenn: Controlling Bias

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By Fr. Glenn Jones

I’ve found an intriguing little book at the moment titled “Spy the Lie”—written by some CIA operatives—which focuses on spotting deception. A key point of such a skill is that, to be successful in rooting out truth from someone who is lying, one must control one’s own biases toward the person’s state or behavior—avoid assuming either truthfulness or deception in anyone. After all, who among us has not been surprised to find that a favorite co-worker was a thief, or had a good friend or confidante (or beloved) betray you, or hear of a homeless person who returned a wad of cash—persons Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Serving Up Summer At Starbucks

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On the job in Los Alamos at Starbucks on Central Avenue are Barista Aide Aburto and Shift Supervisor Lexy Hernandez serving up summer in a cup Monday with the seasonal special drink, Iced Guava Passionfruit, which fuses guava juice and pineapple ginger with coconut milk and ice to perfect the taste of summer. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com
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New Mexico Alcohol-Related Death Rate Still Highest In U.S.

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The Community Guide of the Community Preventive Services Task Force presents ‘What works: Preventing excessive alcohol consumption; Evidence-based interventions for your community’ here. Courtesy photo

NMDOH News:

  • Independent Task Force recommends evidence-based strategies in response to CDC annual report

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health on Friday announced that New Mexico continues to have the highest rate of alcohol-related death in the U.S., according to a recently published report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Cone Zone: Week Of Aug. 17, 2020

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COUNTY News:

The Public Works/Traffic Division provides the latest updates on the following projects:

Public Works Department:

Diamond Drive near the Golf Course 

The contractor conducting soils boring operations alongside Diamond drive at the Golf Course has been delayed. No traffic impediments expected.

Lane Closure on Sherwood Boulevard

Motorists can expect a lane closure and flagging operations on Sherwood Blvd because of work on the Pinon Park Splash Pad project. The contractor will be working on a water line tie-in, weather and scheduling dependent.

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On The Job In Los Alamos: At Cottonwood On The Greens

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On the job in Los Alamos is Cottonwood on the Greens Manager Ed Leal serving Cristina Weber on the patio Monday at the Los Alamos County Golf Course. The eatery is open daily, 8-11 a.m. for breakfast burritos and drinks and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for patio seating, curbside delivery and home and office delivery. Online ordering is available here or call 505.662.0404. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More