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MADD, Law Enforcement Team Up For ‘Saturation Saturday’

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MADD National President Alex Otte

MADD News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) volunteers and staff will team up with law enforcement patrols across the country Saturday, Aug. 27 for the fourth nationwide “Saturation Saturday”.

The virtual and in-person events highlight impaired driving prevention efforts by law enforcement during the annual National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, which launched Aug. 17 and continues through Labor Day.

NHTSA’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, long supported by MADD, Read More

NCRTD Announces Labor Day Holiday Closure Sept. 5

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NCRTD News:

The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) has announced that the RTD “Blue Buses” will not be in service Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

The exception will be the 255 RTD Mountain Trail to the Santa Fe National Forest, which will be in operation that day.

About the NCRTD:

The North Central Regional Transit District provides fare-free bus service on 29 routes to a service area that encompasses over 10,000 square miles of north central New Mexico including the counties of Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos. Read More

Los Alamos Boy Scouts Share Adventure In Wyoming

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Troop 122 Boy Scouts help raise the flag at Camp Laramie Peak, Wyoming. Courtesy photo

Los Alamos Boy Scouts from Troop 122 at Camp Laramie Peak, Wyo. include Elyas Dezendorf, Kieran Gattiker, Jonah Pratt, Kellan Pratt, Nate Pratt, Simon Pratt, Ian Sandbourgh, Alex Sandbourgh, Brian Scott, Brendan Treat and Sam Wescott. Courtesy photo

Boy Scout Troop 122 News:

Dirt. Sweat. Camping. Adventure. These are the things that all Scouts love, and the members of Los Alamos Boy Scout Troop 122 got to experience all of them at Camp Laramie Peak, Wyo. during their week-long merit badge camp held July Read More

USDOT Under Secretary Carlos Monje Jr. Highlights New Mexico Funding During Nationwide Building A Better America Tour

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U.S. Transportation Under Secretary Carlos Monje Jr.

USDOT News:

ALBUQUERQUE – Today, U.S. Transportation Under Secretary Carlos Monje Jr. joined U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury and Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller to celebrate that the Biden-Harris Administration has awarded a $11,466,938 grant from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to the City of Albuquerque, for the Albuquerque Rail Trail.

The project will create a one mile physically separated pathway through the heart of downtown Albuquerque providing a safe and affordable transportation option for area resident and improving accessibility Read More

Posts From The Road: Coeur D’Alene Idaho

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Coeur d’Alene: A view of the downtown area of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho is seen from the cruise boat while touring Lake Coeur d’Alene. The quaint Main Street of the city begins near the lake shore and boast a variety of restaurants, shops, and other tourists related enterprises. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Lake and Marina: A view of Lake Coeur d’Alene from the shore showing a small corner of the marina and a view of the lake and surrounding areas. Also seen is a floating boardwalk which rises several feet above the water level to allow boats to enter the marina area. The floating boardwalk Read More

Drive Less Los Alamos: Walk, Bike, Ride, Carpool

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Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Now that the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) are back in session and construction is underway on Canyon Road, Los Alamos County officials suggest that commuters consider taking advantage of other options to get to and from work or school.

Carpooling, riding the Atomic City Transit, biking, or walking even just one day a week reduces the number of cars on the road during peak hours which can alleviate traffic congestion. Commuters who drive less save money, improve the environment and make new friends. Additionally, those who choose to bike or walk can expect better Read More

Honor Flight Network To Offer First Trips To D.C. For Veterans To Visit Memorials Built In Their Honor

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Honor Flight News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Honor Flight Network will now offer flights from Honolulu to Washington, D.C. with Hawaii-based veterans aboard.

An initial partnership with Alaska Airlines will make the visits to the Nation’s Capital possible for deserving Hawaii-based veterans so they may experience the memorials that honor their service and sacrifice. The first trip will occur during the week of Veterans Day in honor of those who served. Several more trips are being planned for 2023 and beyond.

Since 2005, Honor Flight Network has given over 250,000 veterans across the country the Read More

County: Road Closed Today For Water Repairs

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A stretch of 33rd and 34th streets is closed to through traffic for emergency water repairs. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

A stretch of 33rd and 34th streets is closed to through traffic for emergency water repairs. The closure began Tuesday and will continue 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Aug. 17. 

The affected portion of the streets is from 34th and Villa to 33rd and Walnut.

Department of Public Utilities water crews will be repairing a leak and restricting traffic in the neighborhood to only those residents who live on that stretch of road. Read More

Posts From The Road: County Fairs And Festivals

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Flying High: The carnival rides at the Mesa County Fair and Rodeo in Grand Junction, Colo. were a popular attraction for many. Seen are the Ferris wheel and the high swing ride with the clouds forming in the background at sunset. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Alien Encounter: Another popular ride in Grand Junction was the Starship ride which featured some alien figures from another world. The colors and sounds from each of the rides attracted many participants during the event. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

Attending local Read More

Los Alamos Historical Society Extends Reservation Deadline For Bus Tour To Trinity Site

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Los Alamos Historical Society News:

Space is still available on the Oct. 14-15 Los Alamos Historical Society unique Bus Tour to Trinity Site.

The deadline for reservations is now Aug. 31. For those who just never seem to get there on their own, this is the way to go.

Besides being great fun, participation also helps support the Los Alamos Historical Society, a local non-profit.

Trip details and reservations can be found here.

For assistance, call the History Museum office at 505.662.6272 or Georgia at 505.662.3965 ot email actours2017@gmail.com.

To become a member of the Los Alamos Historical Read More