Travel

Posts From The Road: Scenic Byway 24 In Utah

by

Color and Design: The various red colors from rose to orange to red with layers of yellow mixed in create a beautiful design on this rock cliff near the entrance to Capitol Reef National Park. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Fremont River: The Fremont River travels along Scenic Byway 24 and adds opportunity for trees and other vegetation to grow in the canyon near Capitol Reef National Park. The beautiful red rocks can be seen for miles as you travel the route. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

We have spent about three weeks “roaming” Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of May 16, 2022

by

COUNTY News:

Public Works Projects: 

The projects listed in this section are being managed by County Public Works staff through contractors.

For more information, please e-mail 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 Blvd and Aztec Ave

Residents on Sherwood Blvd will be required to enter and exit Sherwood via Grand Canyon Read More

Luján, Welch Support FCC Proposal Making Wi-Fi On School Buses Eligible For E-Rate Funding

by

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT) announced their support today for the Federal Communications Commission’s new proposal to allow the use of federal funding for Wi-Fi in school buses.

The Declaratory Ruling, if adopted, would allow E-Rate program funding to equip school buses with Wi-Fi, providing substantial benefits to students, including millions of students caught in the Homework Gap. The proposal would clarify that use of Wi-Fi, or similar access point technologies, on school buses serves an Read More

PED Provides $2.7M In Emergency Transportation Funds To School Districts, Charters To Offset Increased Gas Prices

by

Public Education Secretary Kurt Steinhaus

PED News:

SANTA FE – The Public Education Department is tapping into the Emergency Transportation Fund to allocate nearly $2.7 million to New Mexico school districts and state-chartered schools to offset the rising cost of fuel.

The cost of a gallon of gas has risen 82 cents on average since most school transportation contracts were signed last summer.

“We have the Emergency Transportation Fund for situations like this when – through no fault of their own – districts and schools face an extraordinary increase in the cost of getting students to and from Read More

New Mexico Department Of Cultural Affairs Works To Aid Preservation Work At Fort Stanton Historic Site

by

The Catholic Chapel at Fort Stanton at 104 Kit Carson Road, Fort Stanton, N.M. Courtesy/Kenneth Walter

NMDCA News:

New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) and New Mexico Historic Sites announce that preservation work has begun on some of the historic buildings at Fort Stanton Historic Site.

The department is spending $146,803 to preserve and stabilize properties throughout the site, including the Fort Stanton Marine Hospital, the Catholic Chapel, Fort Stanton Fire Station, the Adjutant’s Building, the Guard House, and the main parking lot entrance. In total, this preservation Read More

Posts From The Road: The Wedge Overlook In Utah

by

Cloudy Sunset: The afternoon clouds and colors at sunset gifted us a beautiful view at the Wedge Overlook in the San Rafael Swell in Southern Utah. This area is known as the little Grand Canyon. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Distant Sunlight: Sunlight illuminates the distant landscape while the canyon in the foreground remains darkened by cloud cover. The scene continually changes as clouds move in and out. This photo is taken from the viewpoint known as the Wedge Overlook, which gives viewers a magnificent view in several directions. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of May 9, 2022

by

COUNTY News:

The projects listed in this section are being managed by Los Alamos 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

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

SFNF: FR 69-70 Re-open On Cuba Ranger District

by

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Forest Roads (FR) 69 and 70 on the Cuba Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) opened Friday.

Forest personnel have cleared the roads of fallen trees and confirmed that they are dry enough to withstand motorized traffic.

FR 69 will be closed again May 15 through June 30 for elk calving season. This area is traditionally a favorite for cow elk and their calves. Cow elk are much more aggressive toward people during calving season. The SFNF tries to minimize elk encounters for public and wildlife safety by closing the road.

Conditions on the forest are extremely dry, Read More

DP Road Pavement Marking Installation Moved To Sunday

by

COUNTY News:

Contractors for Qualcon Builders (Canyon Walk Apartments) replacing the Canyon Rim Trail crosswalk pavement markings have moved the installation project to Sunday, May 8.

During this activity, a lane closure will be needed.

Contractor employees (flaggers) will direct vehicular traffic on DP Road and Canyon Rim Trail users safely through the work area during these times. 

Drivers and trail users are asked to use caution and follow the direction of the flaggers during this work.

Direct questions or comments to Keith Wilson at the Public Works Department at 505.663.1757 or email Read More