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NCRTD To Temporarily Modify Six RTD Blue Bus Routes

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Temporary modifications to some of the NCRTD Blue Bus routes begin Nov. 16. Courtesy/NCRTD

NCRTD News:

While continuing to provide essential service during the COVID-19 outbreak, the North Central Regional Transit District has identified six RTD Blue Bus routes that will be temporarily modified beginning Nov. 16. 

The changes will impact the 400 Los Alamos, 180 El Rito and 360 Tres Piedras routes. Additionally, the 160 Santa Clara, 220 Tesuque and 230 San Ildefonso routes will be combined into one route.

The combined route will provide four roundtrips each day, Monday through Friday, between Read More

Pavement Work On Canyon Road Begins Monday

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets Division is scheduled to have crews performing Pavement Preservation along Canyon Road from 15th Street to Diamond Drive Nov. 9 through Dec. 9.

This work will occur 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on days when the weather and temperature are favorable.

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

Direct questions about this project to Streets Superintendent Scott Halder at 505.662.8113 or LACPW@lacnm.us. Read More

County Reminds Motorists Of Winter Safety Considerations

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Avoid getting stuck on the road … every motorist is responsible to equip their vehicle to handle snowy and icy road conditions and to drive carefully and courteously during adverse conditions. Courtesy photo

COUNTY News:

Winter weather is here and Los Alamos County is reminding residents of some important safety considerations for motorists to take in order to travel as safely as possible.

Motorists are encouraged to equip their vehicles with chains and/or snow tires and carry a container of sand and a shovel in their vehicle.

Additionally, motorists should make sure their vehicle Read More

Traffic Alert: San Ildefonso Road Embankment; Fence Repairs Nov. 10-13

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets crews will be placing material behind the sidewalk to shore up the embankment on San Ildefonso Road.

Crews also will be repairing the fence between El Gancho Road and the roundabout and loading and hauling material from the County lot on North Mesa near the stables.

Work is anticipated to occur Nov. 10 through Nov. 13 beginning at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 3:30 p.m. each day, weather permitting.

For the safety of pedestrians and due to the proximity of heavy equipment, the sidewalk will be closed from El Gancho to the roundabout.

There will be a flagging Read More

RTD Announces Veterans Day Holiday Closure Nov. 11

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NCRTD News:

The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) Blue Buses will not be in service Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.

The exception is 255 Mountain Trail to Santa Fe National Forest, which will operate.

The Mountain Trail requires a reservation to ride and seating is limited due to COVID-19 restrictions. Reservations can be made at 505.629.4725 ext. 2.

“The NCRTD thanks and honors all veterans for the time they served and the sacrifices they, and their families, made for our country!” Read More

Scenes Of Roundabout Construction Thursday And Today

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View of the roundabout construction project taken this morning from the east facing the Hilltop House Hotel. Photo by Ed Birnbaum

View of the roundabout construction project taken at a greater distance Thursday morning from the east facing the Hilltop House Hotel. Photo by Ed Birnbaum

View of the roundabout construction project taken Thursday morning from the south. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More

Posts From The Road: National Bison Range

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Bison on the Ridge: A bison stands on a ridge in the National Bison Range silhouetted against a higher mountain in the distance. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Grasslands and Rolling Hills: A bison grazes while another rests in the grasses at the bison range in Montana. The scenic National Bison Range consists of rolling hills and grasslands at lower elevations and firs and pines in the higher elevations. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

North America was once home to millions of bison but the numbers dwindled to only a few hundred Read More

Use Caution And Prepare For Winter Road Conditions On Santa Fe National Forest

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE – Due to recent winter weather conditions, travel on forest roads may be difficult.

Visitors are urged to use extreme caution, as snowstorms can happen unexpectedly causing the roads to be muddy and impassable.

When planning to visit the Santa Fe National Forest, be prepared:

  • Have a map of the area available.
  • Check the weather forecast and road conditions. Be prepared for seasonal fluctuations.
  • Use good judgment and basic safety precautions when hiking, fishing or camping on the Santa Fe National Forest.
  • Let someone know your plans and when you expect to return.

Carry items Read More

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

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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 November 2020.

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.

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

Snow Scenes On Main Hill, Along Airport And Central

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The scene at about 10:45 a.m. today of a NMDOT sand truck treating the Main Hill Road. A sand truck also was spotted at work on N.M. 4 this morning between White Rock and the Truck Route. It is cold out, snow continues to fall and traffic is moving slowly around town. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Scene at about 11 a.m. today near the Los Alamos County Airport. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Scene at about 11:45 a.m. today along Central Avenue in front of the Los Alamos Daily Post world headquarters. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More