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Community Invited To Share Feedback Regarding Fleet Conversion Plan And Community-Wide EV Charging Plan

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County invites residents, business owners, landlords, tenants, HOAs, commuters, and all others to attend a public meeting for a presentation of the draft Fleet Conversion Plan and Community-Wide EV Charging Plan.

The meeting is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. and via Zoom for those unable to attend in person.

The County encourages feedback from the community to help shape the future of local transportation and electric vehicle infrastructure across the county.

The Fleet Conversion Plan outlines how the Read More

LAPD UPDATE: Main Hill Road Has Reopened

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LAPD News:

UPDATE: The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) reports that the Main Hill Road has reopened following this morning’s two-vehicle accident.

“The Main Hill is now open, and all the involved vehicles have been removed,” Cmdr. Daniel Robert said. “We thank the community for their patience.”

Cmdr. Roberts said that one of the individuals involved in the accident did sustain injuries and was transported to Los Alamos Medical Center for treatment.

The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Department has taken over the scene and will determine whether either driver involved in the accident is cited. Read More

Main Hill Road Closed Due To Two-Vehicle Accident

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LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) is responding to a two-vehicle accident on the Main Hill Road/N.M. 502.

At this time, the main hill will be shut down in both directions.

Please use the truck route (East Jemez Road) until the road is reopened.

LAPD thanks drivers for their patience as they get help to these motorists.

Check back for updates. Read More

County’s Traffic & Streets Division Snow Response Team Asks For Resident Cooperation During Winter Storms

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Scene on Diamond Drive from winter 2024. Post file photo

COUNTY News:

During the winter months, Los Alamos County’s Traffic and Streets Division works hard to ensure safe travel by plowing snow from designated streets and sidewalks. To enhance the effectiveness of snow and ice control operations, the snow response team would like to remind residents that they also play a crucial role in maintaining clear and safe pathways.

To support this effort, residents are asked to:

  • To clear sidewalks and driveways within 24 hours of the end of a storm.
  • Ensure areas for trash pickup and mail or newspaper delivery
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Posts From The Road: Red Oak II Near Carthage

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General Store: The Red Oak  General Store was operated by Lowell Davis’s father. Davis spent many hours in the store and this is where he learned to paint and sculpt. The store was moved to Red Oak II and restored in 1987. The interior has many features of the original store, but also contains several tables that can be used for a meeting or gathering space today. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Blacksmith Shop: The Blacksmith Shop is another Red Oak structure that played a part in Lowell Davis’s early years. The shop was operated by Lowell’s great-grandfather and there is no doubt where Lowell Read More

Cone Zone Update As Construction Activity Slows For Winter Months

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COUNTY News:

Construction activity has slowed for the winter months, so most Cone Zone projects have wrapped up for the season; however, a few remain active.

View current updates and traffic impacts for road construction projects and special events below.  Click live links for mapped locations and detailed project information. Active projects will be updated as needed.

Essential services—including mail delivery, trash and recycling collection, and emergency response—will continue throughout each project. Residents and businesses may still experience large equipment and construction Read More

LAPS To Resume Regular Bus Route Services Nov. 17

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LAPS News:

The Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Transportation Department has announced that beginning Monday, Nov. 17, all regular school bus route services will resume. 

LAPS has been able to hire additional bus drivers who have completed all the training and licensing requirements to drive a school bus. Therefore, the district is now able to cover all routes, including those with service for high school students living on Barranca Mesa and North Mesa.

“We are excited to have more drivers on staff to help meet the transportation needs of our students and families,” LAPS Transportation Director Read More

Travel: Discover ‘Gibraltar Of The Pacific’ When You Visit Morro Bay In California

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Morro Rock in Morro Bay State Park in California. Photo by Debbie Stone

By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

It’s big, bold and beautiful. And it’s hard to miss. It’s Morro Rock, also known as the “Gibraltar of the Pacific” for its distinctive crown-shape. Standing over 580 feet tall, this formation is ginormous, the size of an island, and it’s a top attraction on the central California coast in Morro Bay.

This State Historic Landmark, which is situated within Morro Bay State Park, has a lengthy geological history, as it was formed about 23 million years ago. It’s a remnant of a once-live Read More

Scenes From Recent Visit To St. Patrick’s Cathedral

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Scene from a recent visit by area residents Rick and Liddie Martinez to St. Patrick’s Cathedral on 5th Avenue between 50th/51st streets in New York City. Photo by Liddie Martinez

A view of a portion of the exterior of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. Photo by Liddie Martinez

History & Heritage of St. Patrick’s Cathedral

New York’s Great Cathedral mirrors the story of the city itself. Created to affirm the ascendance of religious freedom and tolerance, St. Patrick’s Cathedral was built in the democratic spirit, paid for not only by the contributions of thousands of poor immigrants Read More

McQuiston: How Modern Cars Spy On You – And What Data They Collect

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

Most of us think of our cars as pretty simple: you get in, you drive, you park, you’re done.

But newer cars … they’re not really “machines” anymore. They’re rolling computers. And like most computers, they’re constantly collecting data — often a lot more than people realize.

Some of it is harmless. Some of it is useful. And some of it is, honestly, a little uncomfortable once you see the full picture.

Let’s take a calm, clear look at what’s actually being gathered and why.

Your Car Tracks How You Drive

Your vehicle is paying attention Read More