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Cone Zone: Week Of May 30, 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, email 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. Please note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.

Sherwood Boulevard and Aztec Avenue 

Star Paving Company will continue road and drainage improvements on Sherwood Blvd Read More

New Mexico Department Of Transportation Hosts Public Meeting Webinars On Building Out Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with the assistance of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program invite the community to attend an electric vehicle infrastructure public meeting.

To collect feedback on EV infrastructure needs and potential locations, NMDOT will host regional webinars targeted at citizens and stakeholders in six areas of the State. Attendees will have a chance to better understand the NEVI program and its impact, ask questions, and provide feedback for the NMDOT on EV infrastructure needs and Read More

County Invites Public To Pueblo Canyon Trail Conceptual Plan Meeting June 1 Via Zoom

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Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD) is working with Design Office, a professional consulting service to provide a conceptual design and layout to enhance and expand existing biking trails within Pueblo Canyon, and invites the community to join a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. June 1, via Zoom.

This meeting is a continuation of the meeting that was held the first week of May. Additional information about the project can be found on the Community Services Department Projects Page.

Community Services Department is considering the following bike trail Read More

Atomic City Transit Holiday Closure, Peak Service Suspension

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ACT News:

Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit (ACT) will not operate Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. 

Regular service will resume Tuesday, May 31.

Beginning Wednesday, June 1, Peak service for Route 1, Route 6 and Route 2 will be suspended until further notice.   

Call the ACT office at (505) 661-RIDE (7433) for any additional information or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time.

For the specific route service schedules, click here. Read More

Scenes Of Modular Home Headed For Tsikumu Village

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One half of a modular home makes the turn onto Trinity Drive this afternoon transported by JR Theroux MH Services, Inc. heading for Tsikumu Village on Sioux Street. Because the load on the transport vehicle is too tall to go under the pedestrian overpasses in front of the Los Alamos High School, the transport vehicle detours up Trinity Drive to 48th Street and back down to Diamond Drive on its way to Sioux Street. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The modular home makes the turn off Diamond Drive onto San Ildefonso Road at the roundabout. The transport company has its own escorts along with Los Read More

LAPS Reminder To Stop For School Buses

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LAPS News:

School is almost out for the summer but the Los Alamos Public Schools Transportation Department urges all drivers in the county to stop when the red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended.

“We want to keep the students of Los Alamos safe,” said LAPS Director of Transportation Keith Rosenbaum. “Running the stop arm and flashing red lights of a school bus endangers the students getting on and off the buses. Once students start to walk away from the bus, it is essential that the public stop when the lights are flashing, and the stop arm is out to ensure the safety of these students.”  Read More

Posts From The Road: Seven Magic Mountains In Nevada

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Seven Magic Mountains: Visitors would come and go during the time I spent at the Seven Magic Mountains in the Mohave Desert near Las Vegas, Nev. The crowds would range from a dozen or so to well over 100 during the time I spent at the exhibit. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Framed In Orange: A purple base and a large curved orange boulder frame other mountains as visitors mingle and take photos of the artwork. While all of the colors were neon dayglow, the reds, yellows, and oranges really glowed and attracted the most attention. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of May 23, 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.

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

Sherwood Blvd and Aztec Ave 

Residents on Sherwood Blvd will be required to enter and exit Sherwood Boulevard via Grand Canyon Drive. This closure Read More

New Mexico Department Of Transportation Hosts Public Meeting Webinars On Building Out Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program was created to provide funding to states to strategically deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and establish an interconnected network.

These historic investments in EV charging infrastructure will put the United States on a path to a nationwide network of 500,000 EV chargers by 2030 and ensure a convenient, reliable, affordable and equitable charging experience for all users.

New Mexico expects to receive approximately $38 million from this program over five years from the Read More