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Cone Zone: Week Of May 17, 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 

Monday, motorists can expect a detour on NM502 to allow the contractor to work on the north Read More

Atomic City Transit: Bus Stop #116 Closure And Detours

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Atomic City Transit announces detours and temporary closure of bus stop #116. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit will be detouring in-bound routes Central Avenue to Knecht Street to Trinity Drive to 15th Street and returning on Central Ave. 

Temporary bus stop #116 will be closed.

Customers are encouraged to use bus stop #115 on 9th Street and Central or #119 near the downtown post office.

The detour will affect Routes 2M, 3 and Express Routes 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 all in-bound stops only.

Expect possible route delays due to construction. Construction is expected to continue Read More

Posts From The Road: San Rafael Swell

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Passing Through: I-70 runs through the San Rafael Swell, slicing it into a north and south section. Here the highway passes through the San Rafael Reef on the eastern side. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Canyons: A maze of canyons run throughout the area of the San Rafael Swell in Utah. The area offers a myriad of activities and opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

Millions of years ago, a massive geologic upheaval formed a large dome of rocky landscape otherwise known as a “swell” on the surface Read More

Traffic Pattern Changes On N.M. 502 Begin Wednesday   

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COUNTY News:

Be advised that the following changes to traffic on N.M. 502 will take effect Wednesday, May 12:

Eastbound N.M. 502 traffic will be moved onto the eastbound segment of N.M. 502 upon completion of the paving operations.

Westbound N.M.502 traffic will remain in the current traffic lanes being used.

Residents exiting and entering Arroyo Lane are advised to exercise caution crossing the eastbound lane to access westbound N.M. 502. Please pay attention to traffic control signage that is in place. Read More

Posts From The Road: Ft. Davis, Texas

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Ft. Davis Drug Store: The Fort Davis Drug Store and Hotel is a popular stop in Ft. Davis, Texas. The downstairs is a restaurant and soda bar, and upstairs has six rooms decorated with old west decor. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Drug Store Restaurant: The restaurant, which serves home cooked meals and the soda bar in the Drug Store is a popular destination for visitors and locals. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Hotel Limpia Lobby: The Hotel Limpia is a historic hotel in Ft. Davis. Shown is the entrance and lobby area and the antique decor and design of the historic hotel and building. Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of May 10, 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

AUI, Inc. of Albuquerque continues constructing the Canyon Rim Trail Underpass. Shoulder Read More

Atomic City Transit Resuming Regular Operating Hours

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COUNTY News:

Atomic City Transit will resume regular operating hours for fixed route and paratransit bus service beginning Monday, May 10.

Service will be provided 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Dial-A-Ride service is provided on a space-available basis 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, after fixed-route service ends. To request Dial-A-Ride, call (505) 661-RIDE (7433) beginning at 6:30 a.m. the day of service.

Peak service is not being provided at this time.

Atomic City Transit continues to maintain employee and passenger safety by complying with public health recommendations. Read More

Rock Slide Temporarily Closed Main Hill Road Wednesday

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Natural erosion is likely the contributing factor along with recent rain that caused the rock slide Wednesday evening on the Main Hill Road, LAPD told the Los Alamos Daily Post. Traffic was diverted to the Truck Route for a while last night as a New Mexico Department of Transportation crew cleared the road. Photo by Jennifer Olsen

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Taos Air Restarts Service To Texas And California

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Beginning July 1, Taos Air restarts its roundtrip air service offering direct flights to and from Austin–Bergstrom International, Dallas Love Field, Hawthorne Municipal Airport in Los Angeles, and McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad. Courtesy/Taos Air

Taos Air News:

Beginning July 1, Taos Air will restart its roundtrip air service offering direct flights to and from Austin–Bergstrom International, Dallas Love Field, Hawthorne Municipal Airport in Los Angeles, and McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad.

Taos Air will deliver much-needed economic support to Northern New Mexico Read More