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Canyon Rim Walking Trail Closed For Repairs

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COUNTY News:

GME Emulsion, LLC will begin trail rehabilitation on Canyon Rim Walking Trail from Knecht Street to the trail termini at the parking lot under construction with the underpass.

The first section of trail repair is between Knecht Street and DP Road and the second section is from DP Road to the trail termini. These sections of the trail will be closed during the repairs, which include mill and overlay, crack sealing and fog seal.

No street closures will occur during the construction.

Work commences Tuesday, July 27 and scheduled for two weeks. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Monday through Read More

Repaving Project Begins On US 84 In Abiquiu July 26

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NMDOT News:

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with Cutler Repaving Inc. will begin a pavement rehabilitation project Monday July 26 on US 84 in Abiquiu.

Work will take place from mile marker 216 to 223.5. The 7.5-mile project is expected to last 27 working days and will include new pavement and striping.

Crews will work 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., six days a week weather permitting. There will be traffic control personnel at each end of the closure, and a pilot car will guide motorists through the work zone.

At the end of each workday, all traffic control devices will be removed, and the Read More

Alert: Omega Bridge Pedestrian/Bike Path Closing Today

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Traffic Alert:

Los Alamos County is announcing on behalf of Los Alamos National Laboratory that the pedestrian/bike path on the Omega Bridge will close starting Tuesday, July 20, during weekday work hours.

Construction crews will work on the bridge 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Please be patient and allow extra time as this work will extend the life of the bridge and allow for its continued safe use. Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of July 19, 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 N.M. 502, which allows the contractor to work on the north side of Read More

Posts From The Road: The Center Of The Nation

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Granite Compass: A 21-foot diameter granite compass marks the center of the nation in Belle Fourche, S.D. A map of the U.S. is seen in the center with a geographic marker over Belle Fourche. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Center Marking: A close view of the 12-in diameter marker on the granite map designating the area of South Dakota where the center of the nation is located. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

The geographic center of the country is in Lebanon, Kan. and the center of the nation is in Belle Fourche, S.D. That is a confusing Read More

Posts From The Road: Shell Creek Canyon On Big Horn Scenic Byway In Wyoming

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Red Rocks & Green Pastures: Sheep graze in lush green pastures as the red rocks landscape and Big Horn Mountains rise in the background near Greybull, Wyo. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Redlands: Red rocks and redlands welcome visitors as they approach Shell Creek Canyon on the Big Horn Scenic Byway a few miles east of Greybull, Wyo. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

On a trip to Wyoming three years ago we drove a portion of the Bighorn Scenic Byway which crosses the Bighorn Mountains in the north central area of the state. However, Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of July 12, 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 NM 502 which allows the contractor to work on the north side of the road Read More

Traffic Alert: Lane Closure On Diamond Drive Friday

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COUNTY News:

Weather permitting, Cablecom, LLC will be closing the westbound driving lane and shoulder on Diamond Drive between 36th Street and Arkansas Avenue to perform conduit checks.

The sidewalks along the work zone also will be closed. However, the contractor will assist pedestrian traffic through the sidewalks as needed. No construction will occur on the sidewalks.

Work is scheduled to begin 9 a.m. and end 4 p.m. Friday, July 9.

Pedestrian and vehicle traffic are urged to slow down and obey all traffic control devices within this work zone.

Direct questions related to this project Read More

New Mexico State Police Issue Over 1,800 Traffic Citations, Arrest 21 Drunk Drivers During July 4th C.A.R.E. Operation

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New Mexico State Police officers issuing more than 1,800 traffic citations (85 citations were for lack of seat belt usage) and arresting 21 drunk drivers statewide. Courtesy/NMSP

NMSP News:

During the Independence Day holiday, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) 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

BLM Taos Field Office: Ongoing Road Construction Will Limit Public Access At Wild Rivers Recreation Area

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Courtesy/BLM

BLM News:

TAOS — To accommodate a Federal Highway Administration construction project in Taos, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces limited public access at Wild Rivers Recreation Area July 11 through Aug. 7, 2021.

Impacts to public access will occur only Tuesdays through Thursdays during this four-week period. Visitors will have access Fridays through Mondays.  

For additional information about the road work and associated impacts, call the BLM Taos Field Office at 575.751.8851.   Read More