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Traffic Alert: Westbound Traffic On N.M. 502 Roundabout To Exit Onto Trinity Drive By Friday

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Traffic Alert:

As part of the N.M. 502 roundabout construction project with the New Mexico Department of Transportation, Star Paving announced Wednesday that it expects to open access for westbound traffic to exit the roundabout onto Trinity Drive, no later than Friday, Nov. 20.

In the interest of safety to the traveling public, as motorists navigate the opened portions of the roundabout, they are reminded to obey the “YIELD SIGNS” and REDUCE SPEED LIMITS as they enter the roundabout.

Vehicles already in the roundabout have the right-of-way.

Please slow down; Star Paving continues to experience Read More

Scenes From Roadwork On N.M. 502 Roundabout Project

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The latest scenes of road work underway Tuesday shows the widening of N.M. 502 looking west toward the new roundabout under construction near the fork of Trinity Drive and Central Avenue. Photo by Ed Birnbaum

A power curbing machine lays the curb on a new turn lane into the fire station on N.M. 502 Tuesday as part of the new roundabout project. A cement truck moves alongside filling the hopper of the machine on the right-hand side with cement and the machine moves forward slowly, pouring the curbing. Photo by Ed Birnbaum

Scene on N.M. 502 Tuesday of roadwork underway on the new roundabout project. Read More

NCRTD Blue Bus Routes Districtwide Temporarily Suspended Due To Employees Testing Positive For Coronavirus

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NCRTD News:

North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) Blue Bus routes, districtwide, will be temporarily suspended effective immediately.

Three employees based in the RTD Taos facility have tested positive for coronavirus. Some of these positive employees had interacted with employees from the Española facility.

To guarantee proper safety measures, while taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of all employees and passengers, all services will be placed on hold.

Employees based in Taos, as well as Santa Fe and Española will be tested and quarantined until results are confirmed. Read More

ACT Dial-A-Ride For Essential Business Begins Nov. 16

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Dial-A-Ride 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, begins Monday. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Atomic City Transit is reducing transportation to a Dial-A-Ride service for customers who may need to perform essential business beginning Monday, Nov. 16.

Dial-A-Ride will be available 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday excluding holidays.

The reduction in service is in response to maintaining passenger safety by complying with public health order to “Stay at Home”.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order:

  • Passengers will be required to wear
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Traffic Alert: Oversized Load Transport On N.M. 502 Monday

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Traffic Alert:

Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Crews, working in conjunction with the Los Alamos Police Department, will assist with the transport of an oversized load Monday, Nov. 16.

Between the hours of 6 a.m. and 7 a.m, the transport company will be moving the load from the bottom of Totavi Hill, up N.M. 502, west on Central Avenue, south on Oppenheimer and east on Trinity Drive to the destination of 278 DP Road.

In the evening, the transport will leave Los Alamos between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., exiting DP Road and heading east through the new roundabout on N.M. 502 to proceed out of town down the Read More

Road Closures Near NM502 Roundabout Begin Monday

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Roundabout Construction Advisory:

As part of the NM502 roundabout construction project with the New Mexico Department of Transportation, Star Paving announced today that they will be closing certain roads on Monday, Nov. 16, until further notice.

These closures are required to construct the new Canyon Road and Manhattan Loop alignments that are necessary for the project.

Road Closures Include:

  • Canyon Road will be closed between Manhattan Loop and the intersection of NM502
  • Canyon Road will be closed at the intersection of Manhattan Loop; however, access will be maintained for residents
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Traffic Alert: Traffic Control Changes At N.M. 502 Roundabout/Road Construction Project This Afternoon!

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Traffic Alert:

Star Paving has announced the following traffic control changes for the New Mexico Department of Transportation N.M. 502 Roundabout/Road Construction Project.

These changes will be implemented this afternoon to accommodate construction activities on Trinity Drive and the median segments on N.M. 502:

  • Eastbound traffic on Trinity Drive will be reduced to one way traffic from DP Road to the roundabout;
  • Westbound traffic on N.M. 502 will be directed into the roundabout and onto Central Ave, which means traffic will become two way traffic just west of the roundabout on Central
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Posts From The Road: St. Ignatius Mission In Montana

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Mission Exterior: The St. Ignatius Mission in St. Ignatius, Montana stands tall with the belfry being almost 100 feet high. The church is on the Flathead Indian Reservation with the Mission Mountain Range serving as a backdrop to the town and mission. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Interior View: Upon entering the church, visitors are immediately in awe of the building and the murals painted on the walls and ceiling. The murals were painted by Brother Joseph Carifnano, a self-taught artist, who was the mission cook. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
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NCRTD Honored By GFOA With Award For Excellence In Financial Reporting For Fifth Consecutive Year

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NCRTD Executive Director Anthony Mortillaro

NCRTD News:

The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Fiscal Year 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada.

This marks the third of the GFOA’s top national awards that have been bestowed upon the NCRTD this year and follows the Distinguished Budget Award for the FY 2020 Annual Budget and the award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Read More