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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy & FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford Outline Series Of Proactive Actions To Maintain Safety In National Air Space

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FAA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford today outlined the proactive actions the FAA will take to maintain the highest standards of safety in the national airspace system. This includes achieving a temporary 10 percent reduction in flights at 40 high traffic airports across the country.  

Since the beginning of the shutdown, controllers have been working without pay, and staffing triggers at air traffic facilities across the country have been increasing. This has resulted in increased Read More

County: Water Repair Prompts West Road Closure

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COUNTY News:

West Road from Diamond Drive to Fairway Drive will be closed to traffic in both directions 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday while water distribution crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) repair a large water leak.

During that time, West Road will be closed to semi-trucks between Fairway Drive and N.M. 502. Anyone else wishing to drive on that portion of West Road will need to detour through Western Area using Trinity Drive, 43rd Street, and Fairway Drive to access it.

At this time, DPU’s crews do not expect this repair to require any water disruptions for the properties Read More

New Mexico Department Of Transportation Invites Public To I-40 Miyamura Interchange Study Meeting Thursday Nov. 13

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NMDOT News:

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is studying ways to improve the I-40 Miyamura Interchange in Gallup, New Mexico—and NMDOT wants your input!

The study is exploring options to:

  • Improve traffic flow and reduce congestion
  • Lower crash rates
  • Enhance safety for people walking and biking along Miyamura Drive

Come learn about the alternatives being considered and share your feedback. Your voice will help shape the recommendations before the study wraps up in early 2026.

Can’t make it in person? You can still share your thoughts by phone, by email, or online through Read More

Posts From The Road: Texas Roadside Oddities

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Outlaw Gas Station: During the prohibition era, many establishments secretly began to appear with one product in mind, moonshine. Often these businesses appeared to be legitimate establishments such as a gas station or other common business but moonshine sales were king. This gas station may have sold more moonshine than gas back in the day. The old station is in Glen Rose, Texas. The structure was constructed with stone, bricks, and petrified wood. Petrified wood was plentiful in the area and widely used in buildings in the area. After the prohibition era ended, the business but the shell of Read More

Atomic City Transit Concludes Saturday Service Pilot Program, Seeks Feedback

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COUNTY News:

Atomic City Transit (ACT) concluded its Saturday service pilot program with ACT MyRide on October 25, 2025. The County expresses thanks to all the riders who made the program a success by utilizing the service, and are grateful to customers who provided insight by taking the survey and sharing about their transit experience.

For 13 weeks, beginning Aug. 2, 2025, ACT was able to provide transportation service for Los Alamos and White Rock on Saturdays with its MyRide on-demand program, when traditional bus service is not provided.

Following is an overview of the successful pilot Read More

State Police To Conduct Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across New Mexico In November 2025

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NMSP News:

Statewide – State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during November 2025.

We are bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.

These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.

Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the Read More

Posts From The Road: Wimberley Glassworks In Texas

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Shaping the Glass: Glassblower Wes Sweetser rolls a glass piece across the marver. The glass is attached to the blowpipe and rolled across the surface to create symmetry. After a short time, the piece is warmed again to keep the glass soft and pliable, which gives the artist more time to refine the process. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

The Blowpipe: The blowpipe is an essential tool for glassblowing. The tool is designed to gather the liquid glass from the furnace. The artist then blows through the pipe to form the initial bubble of glass. The blowpipe is long enough to allow the glassblower Read More

Final Cone Zone Of 2025 Season: Week Of Oct. 27

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County services such as mail delivery, trash and recycling collection, and emergency services will be maintained for each project detailed below.

Residents and businesses will often experience large equipment and construction noise. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to always use caution and slow down around construction activities and avoid entering work zones outside of designated detour paths.

Note: This is the final Cone Zone report for the 2025 construction season.

Road and Utility Work:

Get all the latest updates for projects, road construction, Read More

Lane Closure On West Road Scheduled For Wednesday

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COUNTY News:

Traffic on West Road will be reduced to one lane on Wednesday, Oct. 22, between Fairway Drive and the Los Alamos County Ice Rink.

Drivers should expect delays due to flagging operations and are encouraged to take alternate routes that day.

The closure is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to allow Water Production crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to repair a water line.

Direct questions or concerns to the Customer Care Center at 505.662.8333 or email CustomerCare@losalamosnm.gov.

Map depicting the area on West Road that will be reduced to one lane on Wednesday, Read More

Update: Eastbound Lane Reopened On Diamond Drive

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Scene of the disabled truck and trailer, which caused one eastbound lane to be closed this evening on Diamond Drive. The roadway is now reopened. Courtesy/LAC

Scene of the trailer being towed this evening from the area of Diamond Drive and Arkansas. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

As of 8:10 p.m. today, Oct. 20, Los Alamos County officials report that the disabled truck and trailer have been towed from the area of Diamond Drive and Arkansas.

The eastbound lane has been fully reopened.

Earlier this evening, one eastbound lane had been closed on Diamond Drive when the truck and trailer became disabled. Read More