COUNTY News:
In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit reminds its riders that there will be no bus service Friday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 31.
Direct questions to (505).661.RIDE (7433).
For specific route service schedules, visit website. Read More
COUNTY News:
Beginning Monday, Jan 3, Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit will resume peak service for Routes 1 (Downtown) and Route 6 (North Mesa).
This will provide Route 6 with 30-minute service and Route 1 with 15-minute service.
Route 2 Peak Service will not be available until further notice and all other services will remain the same.
Atomic City Transit continues to maintain employee and passenger safety by complying with public health recommendations.
In accordance with the current Governor’s Executive Order as well as federal mask mandates:
COUNTY News:
The eastbound lane on a portion of San Ildefonso Road will be closed beginning at 9 a.m. and ending by 3 p.m. Tuesday.
The closure of the 100-foot-long segment, beginning at Camino Uva and heading east, is for asphalt patching.
A flagging operation by crews from the Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division will direct all eastbound traffic, including bicyclists, to the westbound lane.
Motorists and bicyclists going in both directions are urged to slow down and obey all traffic safety devices and flagging personnel.
The Department of Public Utilities coordinated with the Read More
Morrison: The tiny town of Morrison is a great starting point on the Lariat Loop National Scenic Byway. The small village offers a variety of shops and restaurants along Main Street. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Corwina Park: Corwina Park is one of three Denver Mountain Parks on the Lariat Loop between the towns of Morrison and Evergreen, Colo. Shown is a stone shelter at the park constructed in 1918. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photography
Formerly of Los Alamos
“Sometimes we can’t see the forest for the trees” is an old familiar saying that hit home with me this Read More
New Mexico Congressional Delegation:
Los Alamos County Airport to receive $159,000
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) have announced that New Mexico airports have been allocated nearly $18 million in federal Airport Infrastructure Grants under the recently enacted Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
The money can be invested in runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects, as well Read More
Scene of a semi rollover and hazmat situation this morning resulting in a road closure on I-40 west of Atrisco Vista. Courtesy/NMDOT
Scene of a semi rollover and hazmat situation this morning resulting in a road closure on I-40 west of Atrisco Vista. Courtesy/NMDOT
NMDOT Traffic Alert:
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is aiding the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office with a road closure on I-40 west of Atrisco Vista.
All lanes of westbound traffic are closed due to a semi rollover and hazmat situation.
Traffic is being diverted at the 98th Street Exit.
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NCRTD News:
The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) has announced its 2021 Holiday Operating Schedule.
The RTD Blue Buses and administrative offices will not be in operation Friday, Dec. 24, Saturday Dec. 27 and Friday Dec. 31, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holiday respectively.
Exceptions will include the following:
To Read More
Map depicting the traffic control plan for the Nectar and 15th Street Project. Courtesy/Volt Incorporated
TRAFFIC News:
Volt Incorporated Electrical & Directional Drilling out of Los Lunas began work Tuesday on the Nectar and 15th Street Project.
This work is being done on behalf of Comcast.
The work is taking place in front of 1505 15th St. where crews will bore about 95 feet across Nectar Street. Crews will then move west on Nectar Street for approximately 820 feet to the Comcast ped.
Work will take place 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Dec. 23.
Direct questions to Project Foremen Danny Padilla Read More
Highway 9: Visitors entering Zion National Park from the east travel Utah Highway 9, (Zion-Mt. Carmel Byway). This short 24-mile drive takes travelers through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Tunnel: The Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel was considered an engineering marvel when constructed in the 1920s. The tunnel stretches 1.1 miles on Highway 9 within Zion National Park. The tunnel was blasted through sandstone rock formations to complete the Highway 9 entrance to the park. The roadway opened in 1930. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More
Don’t Drink and Drive
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — As New Mexicans participate in Christmas events involving alcohol, the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and its partners are promoting a program to get people living in the Bernalillo County metro area home safely.
NMDOT is partnering with Bernalillo County, the city of Albuquerque, Cumulus radio stations and Uber to support the “Take a Ride on Us” program designed to combat drunk driving.
The program offers 2,000 participants an Uber credit of up to $15, two rides per person beginning noon Monday, Dec. 20 through 3 a.m. Monday, Dec. Read More