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DHS Announces REAL ID Enforcement Extended Until 2025 Due To Lingering Impacts Of COVID-19

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SUPU News:

SANTA FE — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Monday the enforcement of the REAL ID Act will be extended again for 24 months – pushing the implementation date to May 3, 2025.

DHS is citing the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason for the extension, stating: “REAL ID progress over the past two years has been significantly hindered by state driver’s licensing agencies having to work through the backlogs created by the pandemic.”

This announcement comes 6 months before the previously set deadline of May 2023. 

“It has been 14 years since the original Read More

Traffic Camera Installation At Trinity Intersection Dec. 8

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County has announced that traffic electricians will be installing new traffic cameras at the intersection of Trinity Drive on the southwest corner of the intersection at Diamond Drive.

Work will begin 8 a.m. and run through 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8.

The turn/accel lane leading from west Trinity Drive heading south onto Diamond Drive will be closed. Vehicle traffic will need to make a right turn at the intersection onto Diamond Drive.

Northbound pedestrian traffic (on the west side of Diamond Drive) will need to cross at the crosswalk at West Road at Diamond Drive, and cross Read More

Fiber Optic Work On West Road & Fairway Begins Dec. 7

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County News:

COUNTY News:

Under contract with the Los Alamos County Information Management Division, Bixby Electric Inc. will install fiber optics in the County rights-of-way on the southeast side of West Road, between Diamond and Fairway, and the south side of Fairway at the West Road intersection heading west approximately 300 feet.

This work supports a project to bring fiber optics to the Los Alamos County Ice Rink.

Construction will begin Wednesday, Dec. 7, and may continue through Saturday, Dec. 10.

Traffic impacts should be minimal, as crews will be working 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the road Read More

Posts From The Road: Monterey Peninsula

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Pacific Grove: Late afternoon light skims the rocky shore and ocean at Pacific Grove, Calif. The coast of Monterey Peninsula around Pacific Grove is very unique, beautiful and photogenic. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Moonrise: An almost full moon rises above the rocky sea shore at the Pacific Grove Marine Gardens State Marine Conservation Area in Pacific Grove, Calif. where visitors can enjoy fantastic ocean views, coastal flowers and many tide pools along some very rugged and rocky coast line. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos 

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MADD New Mexico Hosts Candlelight Vigil Dec. 8

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MAAD New Mexico News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Mothers Against Drunk Driving ® (MADD) New Mexico and will host A Candlelight Vigil Thursday, Dec. 8, in honor of those lost or injured to impaired driving in New Mexico.

The Vigil is part of MADD’s annual campaign to kick off a safe 2022 holiday season and celebrate 35 Years of the Designated Driver. MADD encourages everyone to show their commitment to keeping themselves and our communities safe by displaying a MADD Tie One On for Safety red ribbon or magnetic decal on their vehicles and by always choosing a non-drinking, unimpaired driver.

To learn more about Read More

Electric Work Begins Near Los Alamos High School Dec. 5

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Map showing area where the Electric Distribution Division of DPU will be replacing a failed underground power line at Canyon Road and 39th Street beginning Monday, Dec. 5. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The Electric Distribution Division of the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will be replacing a failed underground power line at Canyon Road and 39th Street beginning Monday, Dec. 5.

Signs warning motorists and pedestrians of the work will be placed near the corner and the sidewalk and shoulder will be closed along Canyon at the Gold Street Apartments building on that corner.

While scheduled Read More

Central Avenue Drive Pad Construction Begins Dec. 5

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COUNTY News:

Starting Monday, Dec. 5, contractors for Los Alamos County will be constructing drive pads at 1216 and 1407 Central Ave.

Motorists are asked to use Trinity Drive to access 1407 Central (Subway).

Motorists are asked to use the entrance on Knecht Street to access the following businesses:

  • Shannon Corporation;
  • The Karen Wray Gallery;
  • Los Alamos Daily Post; 
  • Atomic City Quilts;
  • David’s Barber Shop;
  • Mesa Top Games and Toys & L.A. Bootery; and
  • Boomerang.

This work is expected to be completed by Friday, Dec. 9.

Drivers and Pedestrians are asked to use caution while in the construction Read More

Crews Begin Removing Dead Trees On North Road Dec.1

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COUNTY News:

Streets crews will be removing dead trees along the west side of North Road between Sycamore and Quemazon Road.  

Work will begin at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 and continue until completed.

There will be a flagging operation in place. Please slowdown in the work zone and obey all traffic control employees and devices. 

For questions regarding this project, contact Richard Marquez at 505.695.3672. Read More

New Mexico State Police Arrest 17 Drunk Drivers, Seize 1,100+ Fentanyl Pills, Firearm, Issue 2,300+ Tickets During C.A.R.E. Operation Over Thanksgiving Holiday

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NMSP News:

During the Thanksgiving holiday, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) participated in the Combined Accident Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.) operation across all roadways within the state.

The goal of the traffic initiative is to increase motorist safety and reduce the number of crashes through a strong law enforcement presence.

Because of the increased volume of traffic during the holiday, NMSP increased its patrol presence during this initiative on roadways throughout all State Police districts on the busiest travel days of the Thanksgiving holiday, specifically Wednesday, Read More

Periodic Lane Closure On DP Road Through Friday

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COUNTY News:

Contractors for Los Alamos County are constructing a sidewalk extension along the southside of DP Road from the end of the existing sidewalk east of 6th Street to Trinity Drive.

During this activity, a lane closure on DP Road will be needed periodically.  Contractor employees (flaggers) will be used to direct traffic and pedestrians safely through the work area during these times.

Drivers and pedestrians are asked to use caution and follow the direction of the flaggers.

This work is expected to be completed by Friday Dec. 2.

Direct questions and comments to Keith Wilson with the Read More