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Posts From The Road: Oldest McDonald’s In America

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Single Arch: A single arch stands 60-feet high on the corner of Florence and Lakewood in Downey, Calif. This early signage also features the first McDonald’s mascot Chef Speedee. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Exterior: The exterior of this McDonald’s features mid-century architecture with windows in front for customers to walk up and place orders. A second building sits next to the original, which provides indoor dining and a small McDonald’s museum. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Price Comparisons: A sign hangs above the ordering window, which compares prices and value Read More

Traffic Alert: Pavement Preservation Work On Canyon Road

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets Division crews begin today, April 7, to conduct pavement preservation work along Canyon Road, from 15th Street to Diamond Drive, and Central Avenue from Oppenheimer to Canyon Road.  

This work is scheduled to continue through April  21. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on days when the weather and temperature are favorable.

A flagging operation will be used and pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle traffic are urged to use caution while traveling through this work zone.

Direct questions County Streets Superintendent Scott Halder at 505.662.8113 Read More

Posts From The Road: The Back Road To Phoenix

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Salt River Canyon: The rugged beauty of Salt River Canyon is breath taking as seen from one of several viewpoints along US Highway 60 in Arizona. This view shows a portion of the river hundreds of feet below in the canyon’s shadow about midway on the right side of the image. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

River View: While viewing the awesome landscape, this viewpoint allows a glimpse of the Salt River in the canyon below. The river is about midway near the right side of the image. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

Many residents Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of April 5, 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 will continue work to construct the Canyon Rim Trail Underpass. Read More

Traffic Alert! Lane Shift To North Side Of N.M. 502 For Roundabout Project Starts Monday April 5

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COUNTY News:

Beginning Monday, east bound traffic east of the roundabout will shift to the north side of N.M. 502 and channel back into the east bound lane in front of the Crossroads Church.

This is necessary to demo and build alignments on the remaining south side of N.M. 502. The traveling public is advised to exercise caution while traveling through this area.

Canyon Road will be closed at First Street and the intersection of W. Manhattan Loop and Canyon Road. Access to affected residences will be accommodated accordingly. This closure is necessary to demo and build the new alignments of Canyon Read More

NMDOT-TSD Launches JUST DRIVE Campaign During National April Distracted Driving Awareness Month

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Courtesy/NMDOT

Transportation Secretary Mike Sandoval

NMDOT-TSD News:

“Distracted driving has become a deadly epidemic on our roads.” –Transportation Secretary Mike Sandoval

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division (NMDOT-TSD) reminds drivers of the deadly dangers and legal consequences of distracted driving.

Traffic is steadily increasing as COVID-19 restrictions are slowly lifted. The department is launching a new spring 2021 JUST DRIVE campaign to bring awareness to the consequences of distracted driving. The social media video is narrated Read More

Traffic Hazard Noted On Truck Route At TA-72

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A hazardous traffic condition (several near misses) has surfaced on the truck route when vehicles enter and exit TA-72 (Protective Force Live Fire Range Complex). Courtesy photo

TRAFFIC ALERT:

As more employees start returning to work on site at the Lab, a hazardous traffic condition (several near misses) has surfaced when vehicles enter and exit TA-72 (Protective Force Live Fire Range Complex). 

Vehicles traveling east and west on East Jemez Road (truck route) are traveling too fast on this straightaway and appear to be unaware of the hazard.

This hazard has been identified and is being worked Read More

Traffic Alert: Slow Down, Exercise Caution On Truck Route

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Traffic Alert:

Motorists are reminded to slow down and exercise caution when driving on the truck route.

With the recent increase in vehicles using the truck route and vehicles turning at various points off the truck route, it is important for motorists to slow down and pay attention.

Of particular concern are reports lately of speeding vehicles nearly rear ending vehicles turning off East Jemez near the range entrance.

Officials are urging motorists to slow down to ensure everyone arrives at their destination safely. Read More