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North Central Regional Transit District Board Hosts Public Hearing On Interim Fiscal 2022 Budget Friday May 7

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NCRTD News:

The North Central Regional Transit District Board of Directors will conduct a public hearing Friday, May 7, on the Interim Fiscal 2022 budget at its monthly Board meeting.

District Board meetings begin at 9 a.m. are being held virtually.

Visit the NCRTD website for login information and to view the Board agenda and packet which includes the draft budget.

The North Central Regional Transit District provides fare-free bus service on 27 of 29 routes to a service area that encompasses over 10,000 square miles of north central New Mexico including the Counties of Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Read More

Posts From The Road: Paint Mines Interpretive Park

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Colorful Formations: Colorful formations featuring shades of red, yellow, and orange are seen on these formations at Paint Mines Interpretive Park in Calhan, Colorado. Various tints of these colors as well as grays, blacks and white rocks and soil are seen within the park. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Overview: While driving to the Paint Mines Interpretive Park, one may think he is in the wrong area until arriving at the eroded landscape featuring formations and colors that are out of this world. The area is typical of eastern Colorado with rolling hills, grasslands, farming and ranching. Read More

NMDOT: May Is Motorcycle Awareness Month

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is partnering with the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) to remind all motorists to Get Up to Speed on Motorcycles during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month during May.

While on the roads, motorists may encounter motorcyclist behaviors that seem out of sync with standard vehicle use. NHTSA designed this campaign to help motorists understand standard motorcycle driving behaviors and learn how to drive safely around motorcycles on our roadways.

The campaign brings drivers up to speed on common Read More

NMDOT Seeks Public Input On Pedestrian Safety Action Plan

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has developed a statewide Pedestrian Safety Action Plan and welcomes public feedback.

In 2019, 6,205 pedestrians were killed, including 83 in New Mexico. It was the most pedestrian deaths in 30 years, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association and represents 17 percent of all traffic fatalities.  

In addition, across the country 193,866 individuals were treated in emergency departments for injuries resulting from being struck by a vehicle, according to the Centers for Disease Control. That is the equivalent Read More

State Police To Launch DWI Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across New Mexico May 2021

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NMSP News:

New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols and registration, insurance and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during the month of May.

NMSP is bringing awareness to these events in an effort to reduce alcohol related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.

These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about drinking and driving.

Note: Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the right decision not to drink Read More

Flagging Operation On Barranca Road Begins Tuesday

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COUNTY News:

Crews will be working on Barranca Road, near Camino Encantado beginning at 9 a.m. and ending by 3 p.m. Tuesday.

A flagging operation will be in place. Pedestrian and vehicle traffic are urged to slow down and obey all traffic control devices within this work zone.

Crews will be eradicating a crosswalk to consolidate with an existing crosswalk near the bus stop to the east.

This work was planned in coordination with the Atomic City Transit Division, as a safety measure with the existing bus stop.

Direct questions related to this project to Anthony Lucero at 505.695.3671 or LACPW@lacnm.us Read More

Posts From The Road: Brazos Bend State Park In Texas

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White Ibis: A white ibis wades through the shallow waters in the marsh lands at Brazos Bend State Park near Houston, Texas. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Great Blue Heron: A great blue heron holds a worm with its beak which was captured in the marsh lands at Brazos Bend. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

American Alligator: An American alligator snoozes in the sunshine on the shore of a lake at Brazos Bend State Park. There is a large population of alligators that call the park home. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

Brazos Bend Read More

National Work Zone Awareness Week Takes Place April 26-30

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is held each spring to raise awareness as roadway work gets into full swing.

The goal is to remind everyone to pay attention as they approach and drive through work zones so both motorists and roadway workers remain safe.

“We are all responsible for work zone safety,” Transportation Secretary Mike Sandoval said. “It is critical for motorists to responsibly navigate through work zones. Everyone should arrive home safely, including the men and women working to improve our roadways.”

Drivers are urged to take note of reduced speed Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of April 26, 2021

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COUNTY News:

Public Works Projects: 

Canyon Rim Trail Underpass 

AUI, Inc. of Albuquerque will continue work to construct the Canyon Rim Trail Underpass.  

Due to the amount of construction activity that includes trenching, excavation and utility relocation near the trailhead, the trailhead parking lot and a 100 ft. section of the trail near the trailhead will be closed for safety. During this week’s construction, crews will be working along the westbound and eastbound shoulders of NM 502 to clear and remove vegetation, but no vehicular travel lanes will be impacted at this time.  Read More