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Posts From The Road: The Rand Store In Colorado

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The Rand Store: The Rand Store is housed in a historic building in Rand, Colo. The upstairs served as hotel rooms in the past but is not used today. The national and state flag fly from a wooden flagpole by the store. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Interior: A view of the interior of the store including decor of the wild west and a wood stove used for heating. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Locals: Visitors are welcomed by several locals in the entrance to The Rand Store. Abundant wildlife can be found throughout the North Park area and surrounding mountains. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More

U.S. Transportation Secretary Announces Approximately $1.2 Million To Eight Tribal Governments For COVID-19 Response

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FTA News:

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced Friday approximately $1.2 million in recent grant awards to eight tribal governments, including the Tesuque Pueblo, Jicarilla Apache Nation and Pueblo of Pojoaque.

These awards are part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act signed by President Donald J. Trump March 27, 2020.

The tribal governments receiving funds to support transit operations during the COVID-19 public health emergency are as follows:

New Mexico

  • The Tesuque Pueblo Administration will receive
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Oversized Load Moving On NM502 To DP Road Monday

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COUNTY News:

Crews from Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Department, working in conjunction with local police officers, will assist in the transport of an oversized load between 6-7 a.m. Monday.

During the morning hours, the transport company will be moving the load from the bottom of Totavi Hill, up N.M. 502 to DP Road.  

Motorists should be cautious around this oversized load and expect minimal delays along the route.  Read More

New Mexico State Police Holding Sobriety Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across State In September

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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 September 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.

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

Traffic Alert: Mobile Office Transport On Diamond Friday

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COUNTY News:

Crews from Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Department, working in conjunction with local police officers, will assist in the transport of an over-sized mobile office through Los Alamos 9-10 a.m. Friday.

The transport company will be moving the office from the Los Alamos High School onto Diamond Drive, across Los Alamos Canyon Bridge (Omega Bridge) and down N.M. 501 (East Jemez Road) to N.M. 4.

Motorists should be cautious around this oversized load and expect minimal delays along the route. Read More

Traffic Alert: Trinity Drive Between 15th Street And Knecht Has One Eastbound Lane Open

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TRAFFIC ALERT

Trinity Drive between 15th Street and Knecht has one eastbound lane open.

The intersection of Trinity Drive and 15th Street is a flashing-red, full four-way stop intersection.

Earlier this evening and unexpectedly, eastbound Trinity Drive between 15th St. and Knecht Street was closed due to unforeseen circumstances involving the Natural Grocers tie into the County’s water, natural gas and sewer systems on Trinity Drive.

NMDOT worked with the Natural Grocers contractor to resolve the situation. The contractor hopes to get Trinity Drive fully open Thursday morning.

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Scenes From Road Work Underway Today On Trinity Drive

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Paving operations are in progress on Trinity Drive causing traffic delays and lane changes. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Curb and gutter up grades in progress today on Trinity Drive. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Large drainage pipes being installed today on the Central Avenue approach to the roundabout. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Reminder: New Mexico Department Of Transportation Will Remove Campaign Signs Posted On State Road Right-Of-Ways

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation reminds residents and candidates and campaigns that state law prohibits any person from placing, maintaining or displaying any unauthorized sign upon any highway. 

Especially during election years, signs are often posted on state road right-of-ways. New Mexico Criminal and Traffic Law 66-7-108, under the title “Display of Unauthorized Signs, Signals and Markings,” states specifically that no political sign postings are allowed on state-maintained right-of-ways, which are typically defined by fencing on rural routes Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of Aug. 24, 2020

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COUNTY News:

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

Public Works Department:

Diamond Drive near the Golf Course 

The contractor is continuing to conduct soils boring operations alongside Diamond Dr at the Golf Course. No traffic impediments expected.

Lane Closure on Sherwood Blvd

Motorists can expect a lane closure and flagging operations on Sherwood Blvd because of work on the Pinon Park Splash Pad project. The contractor will be working on a water line tie-in, weather and scheduling dependent.

Pedestrian and ADA Accessibility Along Read More