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Staffing Shortages At NCRTD To Cause Temporary Modification On Four Routes Beginning Nov. 15

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A transit operator shortage will modify four RTD Blue Bus routes beginning Nov. 15. The 400 Los Alamos route between Española, Los Alamos and Pojoaque will be suspended until further notice. Courtesy/RTD

NCRTD News:

Due to a shortage of transit operators, the North Central Regional Transit District (RTD) will modify four  Blue Bus routes beginning Monday, Nov. 15.

The 180 El Rito route between El Rito and Española, and the 400 Los Alamos route between Española, Los Alamos and Pojoaque will be suspended until further notice. 

Service on the 320 Questa and 310 Red River routes will be converted Read More

Traffic Alert: Lane Closure On Diamond Drive Nov. 9

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COUNTY News:

Crews from the Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets Division will be trimming overgrown elm trees on southbound Diamond Drive from North Road to Sandia Drive.

To safely accomplish this work, crews will be closing the right lane and adjacent sidewalk. Work will begin at 8 a.m. and should be completed by 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9.

Motorists are urged to slow down through the work zone and follow all traffic control devices. Pedestrian traffic also is urged to follow all traffic control devices in the area.

Questions related to the road closure should be directed to Streets Superintendent Read More

Posts From The Road: Maroon Bells … The Most Photographed Mountains In Colorado … Perhaps All Of North America

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Before actual sunrise, photographers rush to set up their tripods and prepare for the morning photo shoot at the Maroon Bells near Aspen, Colo. Due to huge numbers of visitors, one should check with the Aspen Chamber of Commerce for the latest restrictions before visiting the area. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

About two or three hours after sunrise, the September breezes ceased and the Maroon Bells reflected into Maroon Lake. The lake sits at about 9,600 feet while each of the Maroon Peaks are over 14,000 feet in elevation. This is what every visitor to the Maroon Bells hopes to see and Read More

Roadwork On I-25 May Affect Travel To State Soccer Event

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be working on a 9-mile section of I-25 between mile markers 255 and 264 north of the San Felipe Exit.

North and southbound lanes will be affected.

The pavement preservation work will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Nov. 4 and Friday, Nov. 5.

Traffic will be diverted down to one lane. Drivers need to plan accordingly and expect delays. Read More

Lane Drop On N.M. 4 At E. Jemez Road Begins Wednesday

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COUNTY News:

Beginning Wednesday, RMCI, under contract with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU), will close the right turn lane for southbound traffic on N.M. 4 at the East Jemez Road intersection. 

The lane closure will continue for one to two weeks in support of a 16-inch water line replacement project.

Motorists will still be able to turn right onto East Jemez from the center lane. Traffic delays should be anticipated.

RMCI crews will establish a bore pit in the southbound shoulder, which will be protected by a barrier wall that encroaches into the right turn lane. Crews will Read More

Posts From The Road: Highway Of Legends

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La Veta, Colo: La Veta, Colo. sits in the Cuchara Valley at the foothills of the Spanish Peaks. The Highway of Legends National Scenic Byway passes through La Veta before climbing in elevation toward Cuchara Pass. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Cuchara, Colo.: The village of Cuchara, Colo. today is home to several bars and restaurants as well as cabins and lodges for visitors. Cuchara is located at 8,600 feet in the pine and aspen forest. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

Located in southern Colorado near the New Mexico border is Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of Nov. 1, 2021

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COUNTY News:

Note: This will be the final publication of the Cone Zone for the season. Weekly updates will start up again in March.

Public Works Projects:

The projects listed in this section are being managed by County Public Works staff through contractors. For more information, email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link at www.losalamosnm.us.

Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays. Read More

NMDOT Emphasizes Pedestrian Safety On Halloween

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — October is Pedestrian Safety Month. The goal is to increase awareness around pedestrian safety and remind drivers to watch for pedestrians each time they are behind the wheel.

“Halloween evening is one of the most dangerous times for pedestrians, especially children but trick-or-treaters aren’t the only ones who need to watch out,” Transportation Secretary Mike Sandoval said. “Drivers and walkers bear dual responsibility for pedestrian safety, and that is true all year long.”

According to the Governor’s Highway Safety Association, New Mexico ranked the highest Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of Oct. 25, 2021

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COUNTY News:

Public Works Projects:

The projects listed in this section are being managed by County Public Works staff through contractors. For more information, email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link at www.losalamosnm.us.

Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.

Canyon Rim Trail Underpass 

As the project nears completion, motorists may experience intermittent flagging operations Read More