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Los Alamos Mountaineers April Talk: ‘Rock Climbing Adventure In Joshua Tree National Park’ By Sandra Corso

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A Joshua Tree rock formation at sunset. Courtesy/Sandra Corso

By BILL PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers

The Los Alamos Mountaineers April 26 meeting will feature a talk by Sandra Corso, wilderness instructor and outdoor adventure guide, BIKEternity.com and rioclimbingadventures.com.

The community is invited to join the Mountaineers for a fun and entertaining program about a unique rock climbing area.

Joshua Tree was founded as a national monument in 1936 and promoted to a national park in 1994. It encompasses 790,000+ acres, larger than the state of Rhode Island, of which almost 430,000 Read More

Fire Burning In The Jemez Is Named Cerro Pelado Fire

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SFNF News:

The fire that ignited late this afternoon in the Jemez is named the Cerro Pelado Fire.

The fire is burning on Forest Road 10 and N.M. 4, approximately 7 miles east of Jemez Springs.

The fire has consumed more than 50 acres and is zero percent contained. The cause is unknown.

  • Evacuations: Sandoval County is evacuating the communities of Sierra de Los Pinos and Los Griegos due to extremely windy, dry conditions and the Cerro Pelado Fire’s potential for growth.
  • Resources: Firefighters from the Jemez Ranger District and Sandoval County as well as local volunteer fire departments are on
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New Mexico State Police Close N.M. 4 At East Jemez Road; Authorize LAPD To Close Back Gate Due To Fire In Jemez

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LAPD has closed N.M. 4 at the Back Gate until further notice due to the wildfire underway in the Jemez. Courtesy/LAPD

LAPD News: 

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) has notified the Los Alamos Daily Post that the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) has authorized LAPD to close N.M. 4 at the Back Gate until further notice due to the wildfire underway in the Jemez.

LAPD also said that NMSP is closing N.M. 4 at Mile Marker 30 (East Jemez Road) until further notice. Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of April 25, 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 at: www.losalamosnm.us.

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

Sherwood Blvd. Roadway and Drainage Improvements

Sherwood Blvd. will be closed to through traffic at the intersection of Aztec Read More

NMDOT: Alignment Study Continues On Cerrillos Road

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) continues to advance an Alignment Study for New Mexico Highway 14, otherwise known as Cerrillos Road, within the City of Santa Fe.

The study limits are along Cerrillos Road (NM 14) between St. Michaels and St. Frances Drive. After carefully reviewing public feedback from the first public meeting and conducting a detailed technical analysis, choices have been narrowed to a couple of typical section options for the corridor.

Public feedback is needed once again to further incorporate refinements of the recommended Read More

Masks Now Optional On Atomic City Transit Buses

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COUNTY News:

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced the order requiring masks and face coverings on public transportation conveyances and at transportation hubs is no longer in effect.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) along with Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) also have lifted any required mask or face covering orders.

Therefore, effective immediately, Atomic City Transit will abide by the directive and allow customers and operators the option to utilize a mask or face covering on Atomic City Transit bus service.

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Streetlight Repair On San Ildefonso Road April 21

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COUNTY News:

Crews will be replacing a knocked down streetlight on San Ildefonso Road south between Camino Redondo and the roundabout. The streetlight is situated on the northeast side of San Ildefonso Road.

Crews will close the shoulder and bike lane temporarily 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 21.

Pedestrian and vehicle traffic are urged to obey all traffic control devices in this location and slow down to avoid any accidents.

For more information, contact Traffic Electrician Lead Chris Montoya at 505.690.9023. Read More

New Mexico State Police Conducts Operation To Curb Illegal Street Racing In McKinley County

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NMSP Chief Tim Johnson

NMSP News:

MCKINLEY COUNTY — New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Uniform Officers comprised of officers from Gallup and Grants conducted an illegal street racing operation April 1 in Gallup and surrounding areas.

The purpose of the operation was to curb the influx of street racing within the city limits of Gallup and surrounding areas and raise awareness of safety to motorists.

During the 4-hour operation, officers made two DWI arrests, two misdemeanor arrests and one felony arrest. Officers also issued 48 traffic citations for various violations.

“My officers are committed Read More

NMDOT Launches 1st Of 3 Roadside Beautification Plans

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has contracted with two private companies to clean up state roadsides.

The companies simultaneously began Monday tackling the highly visible, heavily traveled stretch of I-25 from La Bajada south of Santa Fe to Los Lunas, south of Albuquerque. A separate company will work in five-mile increments on the stretch of I-25 from the Texas border, north past the city of Las Cruces.

The private contacts are paid with the $10 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds approved by the state legislature for roadside beautification. Read More

Lane Closure South Of 38th Street Continues Tuesday

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division will continue to keep the southbound lane just south of 38th Street closed beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 19.

Department of Public Utilities Gas, Water and Sewer Division crews are continuing to repair a water main leak off Diamond Drive that will not affect customer service.

Repairs should be complete and traffic controls removed no later than 4 p.m. Tuesday. Read More