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Traffic Alert UPDATE: Vehicle Accident With Injuries – One Lane Now Open On Diamond Drive Along Golf Course – Continue To Avoid Area If Possible

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Scene of two-vehicle accident with injuries this morning on Diamond near Club Road. Courtesy/LAPD

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department reports that one lane is now open on Diamond Drive following a two-vehicle accident with injuries on Diamond and Club Road.

Police had closed Diamond Drive to traffic along this area to allow first responders to attend to the injured.

Police continue to ask motorists to avoid this area if at all possible.

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County Manager Announces Additional Delayed Openings

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COUNTY News:

Due to hazardous weather conditions, the Los Alamos Visitor Center will open at 11 a.m. and the White Rock Visitor Center will open at noon today. 

Also, the Los Alamos County Ice Rink will have a delayed opening, however, the time that it will be able to open is currently unknown.

Interested individuals can watch the Los Alamos County Community Services Facebook page for updates or call the Ice Rink at  505.662.4500.

While the Senior Center is opening at 10 a.m., lunch will be served at its regularly scheduled time. 

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Scenes Of Road Conditions In Los Alamos And White Rock

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View of road conditions at about 8 a.m. today along 15th Street at Central Avenue. Courtesy/LAC MyDrive

View of road conditions at about 8 a.m. today along Diamond and  Trinity Drive. Courtesy/LAC MyDrive

View of road conditions at about 8 a.m. today along Central Avenue at 15th Street. Courtesy/LAC MyDrive

View of road conditions at about 8 a.m. today along Diamond near the golf course. Courtesy/LAC MyDrive

View of road conditions at about 8 a.m. today along N.M. 502 near the airport. Courtesy/LAC MyDrive

View of road conditions at about 8 a.m. today along N.M. 502 west. Courtesy/LAC MyDrive Read More

Los Alamos County Manager Announces Delayed Opening For Non-Essential Facilities

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Previous view of County Municipal Building in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne has ordered a two-hour delay for all non-essential County government facilities this morning, due to hazardous weather conditions.

County crews will continue to clear the major roads and streets according to the FY22 Snow and Ice Control Plan. 

The Aquatic Center is scheduled to open at 7 a.m. today.

Residential and commercial trash will be collected as scheduled, however, the Eco Station will open at 10 a.m. today.

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Los Alamos National Laboratory On Delayed Opening Today

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LANL News:

Due to winter weather conditions, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is on a delayed opening today.

Employees coming on-site should plan to arrive between 10 a.m. and noon.

Note: Weather conditions can change. Check for updates on the LANL Information hotline at 505.667.6622, or the LANLInside Homepage.

Additional emergency notifications will be distributed as needed. Read More

Atomic City Transit Operating On Two-Hour Delay

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit is operating on a two-hour delay today for fixed route and paratransit services due to weather conditions.

Atomic City Transit fixed route service will begin at approximately 8 a.m. today.

For specific route information, visit www.atomiccitytransit.com. Read More

Los Alamos Public Schools On Two-Hour Delay

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LAPS News:

The Los Alamos Public Schools is on a two-hour delay today, Feb. 17.

All schools will start 2 hours late and buses will arrive at their stops 2 hours late.

Children should dress warmly. Before school programs are canceled today.

“Please be cautious on roadways and watch for possible snow or ice on walkways,” Interim Superintendent Jennifer Guy said. “Travel when your family feels safe to do so. Tardiness due to weather will be excused.” Read More

NWS Winter Weather Storm Update For New Mexico

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The National Weather Service in Albuquerque predicts gusty winds and increasing chances for snow tonight over much of northern and central New Mexico. Temperatures early Thursday morning will be up to 15 degrees colder than on early Wednesday morning. Strong southwest winds this evening will give way to strong north winds late tonight and Thursday morning over the eastern plains. Courtesy/NWS Albuquerque
Winter weather advisories in effect. Courtesy/NWS Albuquerque
NWS News:
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque reports that winter weather will return to New Mexico this evening
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Ascent Aviation Breaks Ground In Roswell … Facility Will Serve As Major Hub For Airline Industry

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Roswell hangar will be similar to this Ascent Aviation hangar at another operations center. Courtesy/Ascent Aviation

Economic Development Department News:

ROSWELL – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joined executives from Ascent Aviation and local and state officials on Saturday to break ground on a new Roswell facility that will serve as a major hub for airline maintenance and repair.

The Ascent Aviation expansion at the Roswell Air Center was one of the first rural economic development projects approved by Gov. Lujan Grisham since she took office in January of 2019. It is now moving forward Read More