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Cone Zone: Week Of March 22, 2021

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County provides a weekly cone zone report detailing the latest updates on road projects around the community:

N.M. 502 Roundabout (State Transportation Dept., Star Paving)

Star Paving begins work Monday to complete the roundabout on the eastern edge of Los Alamos. N.M. 502 westbound traffic will be switched to a new westbound lane Monday. Work is estimated to wrap up within three months.

DP Road infrastructure for Canyon Walk Apartments (Bethel, Star Paving, TCSI, Qualcom)

TCSI is working off the south side of DP Road installing Fiber Pull Boxes. No prolonged disruption Read More

Grand Canyon Road Construction Friday Through March 26

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COUNTY News:

Beginning Friday through March 26, Kelly Cable in association with GM Emulsion, will cut into the asphalt and curb at 160 Grand Canyon as long weather permits.

The work will take place 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and there will be a flagging operation in place on the south side of Grand Canyon.

The sidewalk on the south side of Grand Canyon will be closed, foot traffic will be detoured to the north side of Grand Canyon.

Motorists should slowdown in the work zone and follow all temporary construction signage.

For concerns or issues related to this project, contact Kelly Cable at 505.690.9742 Read More

Traffic Alert: Lane Switch Near Roundabout Begins Monday

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Traffic Alert:

Star Paving has announced an upcoming lane shift that will begin Monday when crews return to complete the final work on the roundabout for N.M. 502 at the eastern edge of Los Alamos.  

N.M. 502 westbound traffic will be switched to a new westbound lane on Monday.

Motorists are asked to slow down and use caution.

Crews will be working in and along the roadway for the next three months to complete final work on the project.

More details on upcoming County-wide construction projects will be forthcoming using a preview of activities listed in the weekly Cone Zone report, issued on Friday Read More

New Mexico Transportation Dept. And State Police Support Archdiocese Of SF Cancellation Of Holy Week Pilgrimages

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NMDOT News:

  • “Please take care and celebrate safely at home. The department is grateful for everyone’s understanding and cooperation.” –Transportation Secretary Mike Sandoval

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), New Mexico State Police (NMSP) and the Archdiocese of Santa Fe are asking the faithful to please stay home during Holy Week.

While annual pilgrimages to El Santuario de Chimayo and Tome Hill are cherished New Mexico traditions, the events have been cancelled.

The Archdiocese made the difficult decision to cancel all pilgrimages and special processions Read More

Posts From The Road: Texas Bluebonnet Season

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Red and Blue: Some fields may be growing a solid cover of bluebonnets while other areas show off a variety of colors. The red Indian paintbrush blooms compliment the blues and greens in this scene in the Texas hill country. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Rails and Flowers: This abandoned railroad is fertile ground for bluebonnets to grow near Kingsland, Texas in the hill country northwest of Austin. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

The Bluebonnet House: The Bluebonnet House sits off of Highway 281 near Marble Falls in the Texas hill country. The old structure has become known for Read More

Work Resumes On N.M. 502 Roundabout March 22

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Roundabout News:

Star Paving is scheduled to return to Los Alamos in two weeks to complete construction of the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s roundabout project, on N.M. 502 just east of the intersection of Trinity Drive and Central Avenue.

Work will resume Monday, March 22 and is expected to continue for the next three months.

Final work on the project will involve road closures that include Canyon Road and Manhattan Loop for construction; however, access to residences and businesses will be maintained.

More details will be forthcoming from Star Paving in the next week. Read More

Posts From The Road: Hubbell Trading Post

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Open for Business: The Hubbell Trading Post in Ganado, Ariz., today is owned by the National Park Service and operated by the Western National Parks Association. The association attempts to operate the business just as the Hubbell family did decades ago. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

The Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site is located in Ganado, Ariz., on the Navajo Nation. Ganado is a tiny village in remote country. It lies about 25 miles west of Window Rock, Ariz., and about 40 miles north of I-40. It is a destination as you would Read More

Posts From The Road: Joshua Tree National Park

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Forest: A forest of Joshua Trees shines in the desert sun. These ‘trees’ are actually part of the Yucca family and can grow to 40 feet and higher. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Pastel Sunset: Beautiful pastel lighting skims across huge boulders covering hundreds of acres within Joshua Tree National Park, making for great hiking and rock scrambling. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

Joshua Tree National Park is located about two or three hours east of Los Angeles, Calif., and just north of Palm Springs in the southern California Read More

Atomic City Transit Begins Limited Fixed Route Service Monday March 1 For Routes 1, 2M, 4 And 6

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COUNTY News:

Atomic City Transit announces plans for the phased re-opening of fixed-route public transportation in Los Alamos County beginning Monday, March 1. 

Phase-one will include fixed-route bus service for Routes 1 – Downtown, 2M White Rock to Los Alamos via Main Hill, Route 4 North Community and Route 6 North Mesa while continuing Dial-A-Ride service, all operating on reduced hours of daily service, approximately 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

A critical factor, as this initial phase of resuming bus service begins is maintaining employee and passenger safety Read More