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Law Enforcement Agencies Coordinate Traffic Safety Blitz

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — Law enforcement agencies will intensify their saturation patrols and DWI checkpoints to stop drunk drivers across New Mexico now through Jan. 3, 2022.

To support their efforts, the New Mexico Department of Transportation is launching a new fall/winter driver-safety campaign titled, “My Story,” which focuses on drunk driving, underage drinking, distracted driving, and seatbelt use told through the perspective of regretful drivers reflecting on the devastating consequences of their poor choices.

According to the University of New Mexico, in 2020, there were 2,020 Read More

New Mexico State Police Announces Sobriety Checkpoints

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NMSP News:

New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will be conducting sobriety checkpoints; saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during the month of December 2021.

NMSP is bringing awareness to these events in an effort to reduce alcohol-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.

These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about drinking and driving. 

Note: Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the right decision Read More

NMDOT: ‘Take A Ride On Us’ Get Home Safely Nov. 22-29

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — As New Mexicans participate in Thanksgiving celebrations 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.

“Drunk driving is a real threat in our communities and that threat increases during the holidays,” Transportation Secretary Mike Sandoval said. “Driving Read More

Posts From The Road: Fort Davis State Park In Texas

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Ft. Davis State Park: A view from a scenic look out shows Ft. Davis State Park. The park campground is in the bottom of the photo and the white adobe Indian Lodge is farther up the canyon. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Indian Lodge: A closer view of the Indian Lodge within Ft. Davis State Park shows the beautiful adobe architecture of the facility, which features 39 rooms, a pool and the Black Forest Restaurant. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com 

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

We enjoy traveling during January to escape the cold weather in Colorado. Our destination Read More

USDOT Releases State By State Fact Sheets Highlighting Benefits Of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

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USDOT News:

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) released state-by-state fact sheets Friday that highlight how the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

The fact sheets show what the new law will deliver for communities across the country in repairing roads and bridges, improving transportation options, building a national network of chargers to accelerate the adoption of EVs, upgrading the nation’s airports and ports and more.  

“Americans rely on our transportation infrastructure every day – to get to work, school, loved ones, and to move goods across our economy,” Read More

RTD To Continue Non-Winter Blue Bus Schedule

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RTD News:

Due to a lack of sufficient snow conditions, the North Central Regional Transit District’s RTD Blue Bus will continue its non-winter service schedule until weather conditions permit the opening of Santa Fe ski area.

The 255 Mountain Trail provides service from downtown Santa Fe up Hyde Park Road to trailheads in the Santa Fe National Forest and Hyde State Park, concluding at Ski Santa Fe where riders can be dropped off steps from the ticket window and lifts.

The route is free each way in the non-winter and winter seasons, which corresponds to the opening and close of Ski Santa Fe.

To view Read More

RTD Thanksgiving Holiday Closure Nov. 25-26

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NCRTD News:

The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) has announced that the RTD “Blue Buses” will not be in service Thursday and Friday, Nov. 25 and 26, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. 

The exception will be the 255 RTD Mountain Trail route to the Santa Fe National Forest, which will operate both days.

Upon the opening of Ski Santa Fe, the RTD Mountain Trail will transition to its Winter Schedule. The ski basin has a tentative opening planned for Thanksgiving Day.

The North Central Regional Transit District provides fare-free bus service to an area that encompasses more Read More

Posts From The Road: Sylvan Lake State Park

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Sylvan Lake: The centerpiece of Sylvan Lake State Park is the lake and surrounding area. Sylvan Lake is not large but it is surrounded by mountains and meadows. Conifer and aspen forest surround the beautiful mountain lake. On the hillside on the right is a burn scar from a wildfire earlier this year. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Patterns: A hillside of bare aspen trees create interesting patterns with their white tree trunks and silvery branches. There are numerous aspen stands within Sylvan Lake State Park which makes it a popular area to view colorful foliage in the fall. Photo by Read More

NMDOT Provides Cold/Winter Weather Driving Tips

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — Parts of New Mexico are already experiencing freezing temperatures, high winds, snow, sleet, rain, and ice, which may cause hazardous driving conditions.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation monitors the weather continuously and is prepared to work around the clock spreading salt and cinder and plowing the roads if necessary. 

In coordination with law enforcement, the NMDOT has some advice for drivers when traveling during inclement weather:

  • Be prepared before you go: Make sure you have plenty of fuel and adequate windshield washer fluid and antifreeze. Check
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Canyon Rim Trail Underpass Closure Moved To Nov. 10

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COUNTY News:

Crews are unable to work on the Canyon Rim Trail Underpass today so the temporary closure is rescheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10.

Workers will reseed and mulch areas disturbed during construction. The trail head parking lot and the rest of the Canyon Rim Trail will remain open.

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