Traffic Alert:
A vehicle pulling a trailer with construction sheet rock has flipped over, blocking the lanes on N.M. 4 between the truck route (East Jemez Road) and the community of White Rock, at mile marker 66.
Los Alamos Police Department is asking motorists to proceed with caution and avoid the area if at all possible to allow responders to clear the scene. Read More
Alma Queen: A recreation of the Alma Queen Mine can be seen at the South Park City Museum in Colorado. The museum was formed in the 1950s as a way of saving buildings and artifacts from the area’s mining history. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Museum View: The museum consist of about 40 structures from the boom days of the 1800s. Seven of the structures are in their original location while others have been moved from nearby communities and reconstructed on the museum site. The structures are arranged in a way that a town of the 1800s would have appeared. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
A&M UNIVERSITY News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. & COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M University’s maritime academy is closer than any time in the past 15 years to being able to dock a training ship in Galveston.
The yet-to-be-built ship would be able to take 600 cadets to sea, compared with 50 today, and serve double duty as the only hurricane relief vessel in the entire Gulf of Mexico.
Texas’ delegation in Congress successfully included $389 million in the U.S. House of Representatives’ appropriations bill to pay for the ship. The bill passed out of the House on Friday, as it makes its way to Read More
Angel Fire Resort in Northern New Mexico. Courtesy/AFR
Outdoor recreation at Angel Fire Resort. Courtesy/AFR
ANGEL FIRE News:
ANGEL FIRE — Angel Fire Resort, Northern New Mexico’s premier family vacation destination, announced Thursday the introduction of the New Mexico Beat the Heat campaign, a list of family-friendly outdoor activities and free lodging for New Mexican residents who are looking for a quick staycation getaway they can get to by car, which won’t require self-quarantining.
“We know that many people in our state had to cancel their out of state summer vacation plans due to Read More
NMDOT News:
The New Mexico Department of Transportation would like the traveling public to be aware of changes to the current traffic pattern in the construction zone on N.M. 502 in Los Alamos.
Effective Monday Aug. 3, 2020, N.M. 502 will be partially reopened to through traffic. There will be one lane open in each direction from Tewa Loop to DP Road.
Access to local streets from Tewa Loop to Arroyo Lane will still be provided.
Access to Central Avenue and 4th Street from N.M. 502 will be closed for construction of the roundabout.
This closure is expected to last 8 weeks. Central Avenue and 4th Street Read More
COUNTY News:
The project to enhance pedestrian and ADA accessibility along Trinity Drive from Oppenheimer to 39th Street is postponed to Aug. 12, due to unforeseen circumstances.
GM Emulsions is now scheduled to begin the project Wednesday, Aug. 12.
Direct questions or comments to the Public Works Department at 505.662.8150 or email LACPW@lacnm.us. Read More
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets Division will begin a Pavement Preservation Project Thursday, July 30 along Central Avenue.
Crews will patch the pavement between 15th Street and Oppenheimer Drive.
In order to limit business and resident disruption, this work has been scheduled to occur at night.
Crews will use a one-lane closure with a flagging operation 6-8 p.m. and beginning at 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. Friday, Central Avenue will be closed from 15th Street to Oppenheimer Drive.
It is anticipated that this work will be completed in one night.
Los Alamos County said it is committed Read More
‘Flying on Two Wheels: Travel in Coronavirus Lockdown’ at 7 p.m. Thursday on Zoom. Courtesy/LAC
LIBRARY news:
How far can you go while staying home? Did the recent lock down stifle your travel plans? Have you been using the time to travel locally? Have you discovered a new trail or tried “Everesting” on the ski hill?
The Los Alamos County Library System is hosting an event at 7 p.m., July 30 on Zoom to discuss Todd Miller’s essay for the Tucson Sentinel: “Flying on Two Wheels: Travel in Coronavirus Lockdown”.
The community is invited to share experiences with travel close to home.
Mountain Pond: A shallow mountain pond reflects the blue sky and surrounding landscape in Fairplay, Colo. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Rainbow: Following rain showers in Fairplay, Colo., a rainbow formed over the grasslands just outside of town. This was a beautiful way to wrap up our stay. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
During a recent outing, we spent a few days in Fairplay, Colo. and toured around the area.
The mountain range to the west of Fairplay is the Mosquito Range. There are five 14ers, mountains with an elevation of
COUNTY News:
The Public Works/Traffic Division provides the latest updates on the following projects:
Public Works Department:
Diamond Drive near the Golf Course
A contractor will be conducting soils boring operations alongside Diamond drive at the Golf Course. No traffic impediments are expected, but drivers will see signage and cones along the shoulders alerting them to construction in the area.
Pedestrian and ADA Accessibility Along Trinity Drive from Oppenheimer to 39th Street
Beginning Wednesday, GM Emulsions will start construction along Trinity Drive from Oppenheimer Read More