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Central Closed From Roundabout To Oppenheimer For WinterFest Holiday Lights Parade Beginning 4 PM Saturday

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The New Beginnings float from a previous Holiday Lights Parade on Central Avenue. Courtesy/LACD

Los Alamos Creative District News:

Los Alamos MainStreet and the Creative District are hosting the Holiday Lights Parade 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday along Central Avenue, from the roundabout to Oppenheimer Drive.

The Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets Division will close this section of the road to all vehicles beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday.

Parade organizers ask the public to avoid parking along Central Avenue during this time.

Direct questions about the Holiday Lights Parade to 505.661.4844. Read More

Rock Slide Closes N.M. 4 Between White Rock And Bandelier

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A rock slide this morning has closed N.M. 4 at MM 57 (between White Rock and Bandelier) indefinitely, according to the Los Alamos Police Department. An update will be given once the road is reopened. Courtesy/LAPD

Scene of a rock slide this morning that has closed N.M. 4 at MM 57 (between White Rock and Bandelier) indefinitely, according to the Los Alamos Police Department. An update will be given once the road is reopened. Courtesy/LAPD

Scene of a rock slide this morning that has closed N.M. 4 at MM 57 (between White Rock and Bandelier) indefinitely, according to the Los Alamos Police Department. Read More

NNSA Representative To Provide Update On NM4/Jemez Road Intersection Project Thursday Dec. 2

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Transportation Board invites the public to attend its next board meeting, scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2.

Carol Brown of NNSA’s Los Alamos Field Office will provide an update to the community on the status of the project to re-design and re-construct the intersection of N.M. 4 and Jemez Road.

Due to COVID-19 concerns, the meeting will be conducted remotely.

Find the link to this meeting here.

Direct questions/comments to the Public Works Department at 505.662.8150 or email lacpw@lacnm.us.v. Read More

New Mexico State Police Arrest 34 Drunk Drivers And Issue More Than 2,300 Traffic Citations During C.A.R.E. Operation Over Thanksgiving Holiday

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New Mexico State Police participated in the Combined Accident Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.) operation across all roadways within the state over the Thanksgiving holiday. Courtesy/NMSP

NMSP News:

During the Thanksgiving holiday, the New Mexico State Police participated in the Combined Accident Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.) operation across all roadways within the state.

The goal of the traffic initiative is to increase motorist safety and reduce the number of crashes through a strong law enforcement presence.

Because of the increased volume of traffic during the holiday, NMSP increased Read More

LAPS Ride The Bus To School Day Wednesday Dec. 1

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LAPS is encouraging all eligible students to ride the school bus to school Wednesday, Dec. 1, as part of ‘Ride the Bus’ Day. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools is encouraging all eligible students to ride the school bus to school on Wednesday, Dec. 1 as part of “Ride the Bus” Day.

This initiative not only helps the environment, but also funds the LAPS Transportation Department.

Two days a year, the New Mexico Public Education Department has each school district tally student ridership for transportation funding: once in December and again in February.

This school year, the bus Read More

NMDOT Invites Public To Comment On Future STIP Projects

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) is required under federal legislation and contains projects located on federal and state highways (roads with I, U.S. or N.M. designations).

The STIP is a collaborative state, local, regional, and tribal transportation planning effort, developed by the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT).

Projects included in the STIP are funded with a combination of federal, state and/or local funds.

NMDOT strives to keep the public informed and values their opinions. The STIP is amended quarterly and always Read More

Posts From The Road: Palo Duro State Park In Texas

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Campground Visitors: On our first morning at Palo Duro State Park, we were greeted by a dozen or so wild turkeys, content  with their activities as I viewed them through the camera lens from our van. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Layers of Time: Layers of different sediments created the canyon walls at Palo Duro over millions of years. This colorful landscape and state park are hidden in the middle of the Texas panhandle. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

With Thanksgiving gatherings and platefuls of turkey with all the trimmings Read More

Young Driver Cited For Crash Near Los Alamos High School

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Los Alamos police and firefighters respond to the scene of a single car accident that occurred over the lunch hour today in front of Los Alamos High School. Police Cmdr. Preston Ballew told the Los Alamos Daily Post that there were no injuries reported and the driver, a male youth, was cited for making an improper turn resulting in an accident in which he damaged a light pole and his car. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Los Alamos County Issues Annual Winter Driving Tips

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COUNTY News:

Winter weather is here, and the County would like to remind residents of some important safety considerations for motorists to take in order to make their travel as safe as possible.

Motorists are encouraged to equip their vehicles with chains and/or snow tires and carry a container of sand and a shovel in their vehicle.

Additionally, motorists should make sure their vehicle is ready for winter driving by making sure the washer fluid reservoir is topped off with washer fluid that is winter rated, the windshield wipers are functional and working properly, the defroster is in good Read More