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Cone Zone: Week Of Aug. 9, 2021

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COUNTY News:

The projects listed in this section are being managed by Los Alamos 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.

Note: the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.

Public Works Projects:

Canyon Rim Trail Underpass

The highway detour has been shifted to the north side of N.M. 502 allowing the contractor Read More

Rockfall Mitigation Begins On N.M. 502 In Los Alamos Area

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NMDOT News:

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with GeoStabilization International (GSI) will begin a rockfall mitigation project Monday Aug. 16, in the Los Alamos area.

Due to its composition, the existing hillside is subject to rockfalls during rain and snow events, which can pose a danger to passing motorists.

The project will remove any rocks that are deemed a threat to motorists, under controlled conditions.

The project is expected to take 10 working days to complete, weather permitting.

Work will take place 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 Read More

County Crews To Test School Zone Flashers Aug. 10-11

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Scene of crews previously testing school speed zone flashing lights near Aspen Elementary School in White Rock. This year testing is Aug. 10-11 and motorists are urged to slow down and use caution. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division crews will be testing school zone flashing lights County-wide Aug. 10-11 in preparation for the upcoming school year.

If motorists notice the lights flashing during hours outside of a normal school day over these two days, be advised this is a standard procedure for testing the lights and there is no Read More

NCRTD Resumes Service On 290 Edgewood Route Aug. 9

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RTD News:

The North Central Regional Transit District’s RTD Blue Bus will resume regular route and scheduled service on the 290 Edgewood route Monday, Aug. 9.

The route had been temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 290 Edgewood route provides weekday fare-free commuter bus service from Edgewood, Moriarty, Stanley and Galisteo to points throughout the City of Santa Fe.

The NCRTD continues to take aggressive measures to clean and disinfect passenger vehicles and provide air circulation. Federal law currently requires passengers and drivers (with limited exceptions) Read More

Atomic City Transit White Rock/Main Hill Detour Aug. 10-20

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COUNTY News:

Atomic City Transit will operate a detour on Route 2M (White Rock via Main Hill) due to the Main Hill road closure starting Tuesday, Aug. 10.

Road work is expected to be completed Friday, Aug. 20, so regular Route 2M service is planned to resume Monday Aug. 23.

The Route 2M detour is expected to be active, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday while the Main Hill is closed.

During the detour, Route 2M will travel up and down the Truck Route instead of the Main Hill and will make a loop downtown after arriving at the Transit Center.

A map and timetable of the detour are available at website and Read More

Posts From The Road: Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

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Long Live Rock: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is located in a modern facility in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. The building features extensive glass work in it’s geometric design. While the Hall of Fame was established in 1983, this building opened in 1995 and became the home of the Hall of Fame. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Exterior: A view of the back side of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is just as impressive as the main entrance. The building is set on the shores of Lake Erie in Cleveland, Ohio. The building actually extends over the lake waters and has cantilevered wings which house Read More

Los Alamos County Encourages Motorists New To Driving Through Roundabout To View YouTube Video

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County encourages individuals who may be new to driving through the new roundabout at the eastern edge of Los Alamos to check out this educational video from the Federal Highway Administration on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peUf2NRdWxs

Motorists also may also find this brochure from the New Mexico Department of Transportation helpful in navigating roundabouts:

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Scenes From Recent Trip On Ring Road In Iceland

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What is thought to be a Common Murre stands alone on a small iceberg spotted by Los Alamos Daily Post photographer and videographer Nate Limback during his recent 8-day trip traveling the Ring Road in Iceland. Limback shares his photos of the wildlife, landscapes, waterfalls and icebergs he encountered along the 825 mile road. The Ring Road is the nickname of Route 1, Iceland’s main motorway. Since most of Iceland’s interior is uninhabitable wilderness, this highway only goes around the populated coastal areas. The Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, Dyrhólaey cliffs and Read More

Posts From The Road: Wind River Canyon

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Wind River Canyon: Wind River Canyon offers visitors a chance to experience beauty as they travel through Wyoming. Canyon walls as high as 2,500 feet show off some of the oldest rock formations in the world. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com 

Wind River: The Wind River flows through the canyon and offers a variety of outdoor opportunities. The Wind River Indian Reservation lies to the west of the canyon. The river changes names at the north end of the canyon at ‘The Wedding of the Waters’ when the river exits the reservation. From that point on the river is named the Bighorn River. Photo by Gary Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of July 26, 2021

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COUNTY News:

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.  

Public Works Projects: 

Canyon Rim Trail Underpass 

Detour is active on NM502 which allows the contractor to work on the north side of the Read More