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Posts From The Road: Roy Orbison Mural In Vernon, Texas

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Roy Orbison Mural: The Roy Orbison mural in Vernon, Texas was unfinished when we first spotted it but it did indeed catch our eye as we traveled through the area in October 2020. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Details: This portion of the Roy Orbison mural was nearly complete except for the details in the hand and the neck of the guitar. The purple solid portion of the wall also got at least another coat of paint as did the white section at the top of the photo. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

We have made numerous trips to Texas during the Read More

Heinrich Announces $38 Million For New Mexico To Build Out Electric Vehicle Charging Network Made Possible By Infrastructure Law 

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From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), co-founder of the Electrification Caucus and member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joined U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, and White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy as they formally announce historic levels of funding to establish the new nationwide network of electric vehicle charging stations included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

The event was held on the plaza at DOT Headquarters Read More

Atomic City Transit Increasing Capacity On Buses Today

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COUNTY News:

Beginning today, Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit (ATC) is removing capacity limits on ATC fixed route buses.

ATC will continue to maintain employee and passenger safety by complying with public health recommendations.

In accordance with the latest Governor’s Executive Order as well as federal mask mandates, passengers and operators are required to wear face coverings to board and ride the bus.

Staff continues to follow measures to further enhance public health safety as service is expanded by providing hand sanitizer for customers and staff.

All transit vehicles are Read More

Lane Closures Scheduled On Trinity Drive Saturday

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COUNTY News:

Temporary lane closures of about 20 minutes affecting westbound traffic are scheduled 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12 on Trinity Drive.

The Los Alamos County Information Management Division staff will conduct routine inspections of fiber optics infrastructure in vaults within the roadway between Knecht Street and 20th Street.

Motorists can expect brief lane closures:

  • First, crews will drop the lane adjacent to the sidewalk east of the Trinity/Knecht intersection;
  • Subsequently, they will move to the center lane between Knecht and 15th: and
  • Return to the lane adjacent
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Traffic Alert: Lane Closure On Rover Boulevard Feb. 8-10

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Traffic Alert:

Cartwright’s Plumbing and Heating and Cooling will close a lane on Rover Boulevard between Paul Place and Jeffrey Place in White Rock.

Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 8 and continuing through Thursday, Feb. 10, crews will be working 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the eastbound lane.

A flagging operation will maintain two-way traffic at all times. Some delays are expected.

Motorists are reminded to drive with caution in the area.

Direct questions to Cartwright’s Project Manager Carlos Aragon at 505.819.8682 or 8682tech@gmail.com. Read More

Posts From The Road: Pearl District And Emma Hotel

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Pearl District: The Pearl District in San Antonio sits on 22 acres just north of downtown. Pearl Brewery was operated on this site from 1883-2001 before closing. The area has been saved from destruction and is now a multi-use destination featuring restaurants, offices, apartments, a park, and a hotel. The centerpiece of the complex is the former brewhouse seen in the center of this photo, which has been repurposed into the Hotel Emma. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Park: A family-oriented park sits in the middle of the Pearl District complex next to several restaurants and retail outlets. Read More

Los Alamos County Airport Re-opens After Closing Wednesday Due To Hazardous Weather Conditions

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COUNTY News:

After closing down Wednesday morning due to hazardous weather conditions, the Los Alamos County Airport re-opened at 4 p.m. today, Feb. 3.

The Federal Aviation Administration issued the appropriate NOTAMS (Notice to Airmen or Notice to Air Missions) for the Airport’s surface conditions (compacted snow and ice). These will be updated as conditions change.6:50:59 PM18:51:28

Additional information about the Los Alamos County Airport is available on the County’s website at: https://lacnm.com/KLAM.

Questions may be emailed to Airport Manager Geoff Rodgers at geoff.rodgers@lacnm.us Read More