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Posts From The Road: Fish Creek Falls

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Fish Creek Falls: This view of the 280 foot Fish Creek Falls in Colorado is one of several viewpoints across the canyon. Water from several mountain lakes in the Rabbit Ears Range flow into Fish Creek. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

 

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

When visiting Steamboat Springs, Colo., it is easy to be drawn to the many downtown activities, shops, and restaurants. In the winter, life centers around skiing and snow boarding in this mountain town.

However, Steamboat Springs  is also known for its natural beauty. There are miles of trails for hiking

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Northern Pueblos RTPO Is Seeking Public Input On Transportation Issues, Opportunities In Los Alamos County

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COUNTY News:

The Northern Pueblos Regional Transportation Planning Organization (NPRTPO) is seeking, through an online survey, public input on transportation issues and opportunities in Los Alamos County, Rio Ariba County, Santa Fe County and Taos County to help guide development of its long-range Regional Transportation Plan update.

Access the short survey here: https://forms.gle/eTUDigk3uqUJrypW9.

The NPRTPO is the designated regional transportation planning agency for the four-county area of Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos counties. Its membership consists of elected Read More

Police Conducting Traffic Enforcement, DWI Checkpoints

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LAPD is conducting random DWI checkpoints throughout the county. Courtesy photo

LAPD News:

Continuing through the end of December, the Los Alamos Police Department will be conducting traffic enforcement, focusing on accident related violations.

There also will be random DWI checkpoints throughout the county during this time frame.

The public can help reduce the risk of vehicle crashes by adhering to posted speed limit signs, allowing enough room between them and the vehicle they are following and driving with caution when roadways are wet.

Officers also will be on the lookout for Read More

NMDOT: Abiquiu Bridge And Road Rehabilitation Project

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NMDOT News:

ABIQUIU – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) would like the traveling public to be aware of changes to the flow of traffic on N.M. 96 beginning today.

NMDOT and Kimo Constructors, Inc. will begin bridge and roadwork on N.M. 96 about 1.5 miles west of County Road 217 near Coyote.

Drivers can expect reduced speed limits and periodic single lane closures. Please use caution when approaching this area and pay attention to construction signs and personnel.

The project is expected to be completed in the fall of 2021.

Information also will be available at www.nmroads.com Read More

New Mexico Delegation Applauds More Than $13.6 Million In Grants To Ten Airports Across State

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NM DELEGATION News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.) applauded $13,650,443 in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants to 10 New Mexico airports for infrastructure improvements and redevelopment.

The funds are from Department of Transportation (DoT) grants for infrastructure improvements as well as from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed in March.

“New Mexico’s airports are critical transportation Read More

Posts From The Road: Colorado State Forest State Park

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Sunset: A sunset of beautiful pastel colors is viewed over North Michigan Creek Reservoir during a camping trip to Colorado State Forest State Park. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Camping: There are several developed campgrounds as well as dispersed camping in the back country at the park. There also are cabins and yurts available for rent. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

Colorado State Forest State Park … a state park with a long and unusual name but filled with abundant outdoor recreation opportunities.

At 71,000 acres, Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of Sept. 7, 2020

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COUNTY News:

The Public Works/Traffic Division provides the latest updates on the following projects:

Diamond Drive near the Golf Course

Construction activities continue near the golf course that may result in lane closures.

Lane Closure on Sherwood Blvd

Work continues for a water line tie-in and motorists may see a lane closure and flagging operations on Sherwood Blvd because of work on the Pinon Park Splash Pad project.

Pedestrian and ADA Accessibility Along Trinity Drive from Oppenheimer to 39th Street

GM Emulsions continues construction along Trinity Drive from Oppenheimer to 39th Read More

RTD Closed Labor Day But 255 Mountain Trail Will Run

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RTD Blue Bus will not be in service Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The exception is the 255 Mountain Trail route into the Santa Fe National Forest. Courtesy photo

RTD News:

The North Central Regional Transit District’s RTD “Blue Bus” will not be in service Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

The exception will be the 255 Mountain Trail route into the Santa Fe National Forest, which is operating as a reservation-only service due to COVID.

For more information, call toll-free 1-866-206-0754, ext. 2 or visit RidetheBlueBus.com. Read More