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NMDOT Traffic Alert: Lane Closure I-25 SB In Santa Fe

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) closed this morning the southbound right lane from mile marker 280 (Santa Fe) to mile marker 278 (N.M. 14/Cerrillos Road).

This closure is necessary for the repair of potholes in the roadway.

Work is expected to be completed by 5 p.m. today.

“NMDOT is committed to the safety of the traveling public and appreciates the public’s cooperation during this work.” –NMDOT

For updated information, visit: New Mexico Department of Transportation or call 511. Read More

New Mexico Delegation Announces $7M In Infrastructure Law Funding For Albuquerque International Sunport

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Congressional News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) have announced $7 million in federal funding from the Infrastructure Law that is heading to the Albuquerque International Sunport.

This funding will be used to rehabilitate seven existing passenger boarding bridges that have reached the end of their useful lives.

“The Infrastructure Law continues to invest in airports across the state. This federal funding supports Read More

Posts From The Road: Chloride, New Mexico

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Monte Cristo: The Monte Cristo building in Chloride, New Mexico stands tall but not as a saloon or a dance hall but as a gallery and gift shop for visitors to shop in when visiting Chloride today. The building has been completely restored and upgraded to meet current standards. The structure also served as a school for a short time and possibly other had uses over its 143 year life span. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Doodle Dum: The Doodle Dum Cobblestone house in Chloride is a newer addition to Wall Street, the main street in Chloride, as it was not constructed until about 1920. The house was Read More

Atomic City Transit Issues Detour Of Route 1 & 2M Due To Traffic Signal Repairs On Central

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Atomic City Transit Route 1 and 2M inbound will initiate a detour due to traffic signal repairs on Central. Courtesy/ACT

ACT News:

Due to traffic signal repairs on Central Avenue, Route 1 and 2M inbound will initiate a detour; left on Knecht, right on Trinity and right on 20th, returning to Central Ave. 

Bus stops inbound #116, Central and 15th St., #119 Central Ave & 20th St. have been closed.  As well as bus stop outbound # 145 Central Ave & 20th St., # 146 Central Ave and 15th St. have been closed. The maps below display the re-route.  This closure is expected through the end of the day.  

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Update: Central Remains Closed For Traffic Signal Repair

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Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets crews are on the job repairing a damaged traffic signal following an accident earlier this morning at Central Avenue and 15th Street. Photo by Clara Clark/ladailypost.com

Scene of crews on the job repairing a damaged traffic signal following an accident earlier this morning at Central Avenue and 15th Street. Photo by Clara Clark/ladailypost.com

Update: Central Avenue closure likely to remain in place all day.

COUNTY News:

Central Avenue from Knecht to 20th Street remains closed tp traffic today while Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets crews repair Read More

Traffic Alert: Central Avenue Closed Due To Vehicle Accident

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets crews have closed Central Avenue due to a traffic accident that knocked down a traffic signal.

The closure includes Knecht Street to 20th Street.

Vehicle and pedestrian traffic is being detoured to Trinity Drive and to Canyon Road at 4th or 6th Streets.

The intersection of Central Avenue at 15th Street is closed. The accident occurred in this vicinity.

The intersection of Iris Street and Central also is closed.

Vehicle traffic is urged to avoid the area if possible and if not, then to slow down in this location and watch for detour signs, crews Read More

State Police To Conduct Checkpoints & Saturation Patrols In Counties Across New Mexico In February 2023

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NMSP News:

New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during February 2023.

They are bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.

These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.

Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make Read More

Post From The Road: San Lorenzo Canyon

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Canyon Road: A view of the road in San Lorenzo Canyon curves among the sandstone canyon walls. The walls and formations in the canyon can easily reach 100-200 feet in height. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

San Lorenzo Canyon: After entering San Lorenzo Canyon, layers of sandstone are seen as they form the canyon walls that reach toward the blue New Mexico sky. The drive to the canyon gives visitors no clue of what to expect until the awe inspiring canyon walls appear as the road twists and turns until the canyon walls are right in front of you. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

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Posts From Antartica: Penguins, Seals, Whales & Glaciers

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Longtime Los Alamos residents Kimber and Rob Heineman who now reside off the hill spotted this lone penguin during a recent trip to Antarctica. At the southernmost continent and site of the South Pole, Antarctica is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. Most cruises to the continent visit the Antarctic Peninsula, which stretches toward South America. It’s known for the Lemaire Channel and Paradise Harbor, striking, iceberg-flanked passageways, and Port Lockroy, a former British research station turned museum. The peninsula’s isolated terrain also shelters rich wildlife, Read More