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Atomic City Transit Reminder Of Dial-A-Ride Service

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos, New Mexico- Currently Atomic City Transit is providing bus service for Route 1, 2M and 2T 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For areas not serviced by a fixed route bus, Atomic City Transit is providing Dial-A-Ride service during the same hours. 

Dial-A-Ride service is curb to curb service with ADA accessible vehicles. You are welcome to call the day prior to schedule your appointment for a ride or you can call the administrative office at (505) 661-RIDE (7433) the same day for the next available pick-up. 

Dial-A-Ride service is open to any resident or visitor Read More

Los Alamos County To Enhance Pedestrian And ADA Accessibility Along Trinity Drive From Oppenheimer To 39th

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COUNTY News:

Beginning Wednesday, July 29, GM Emulsions will start construction along Trinity Drive from Oppenheimer to 39th Street.

The long-awaited improvements and renovation will provide better accessibility by replacing curb and gutter and installing ADA compliant sidewalks.

To perform this work safely, traffic along Trinity will be shifted around the work zone. Traffic control will include temporary shoulder closures and bicycle and pedestrian detours.

Please note that this schedule may change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen conditions.

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Traffic Alert: Water Line Break 33rd Near Aspen School

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities water crews are responding today to a water line break on 33 Street near Aspen Elementary School south of Villa Street.

Customers in the area are experiencing low water pressure. 

The estimated time that water services will be restored and repairs completed is unknown at this time. Read More

Posts From The Road: Eleven Mile Canyon

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Platte River: The Platte River flows through Eleven Mile Canyon in the Pike National Forest west of Colorado Springs, Colo. A dam up canyon forms Eleven Mile Reservoir and this Recreation Area is downstream from the dam. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Taking the Plunge: A swimmer jumps from the rocky ledge into the ice cold Platte River. Eleven Mile Canyon offers a variety of recreational activities for visitors. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

We are out and about this summer but on a limited basis. We are staying closer to home Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of July 20, 2020

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Public Works Projects:

Diamond Drive near the Golf Course

A boring contractor will be operating off the side of Diamond drive at the Golf Course next week. No traffic impediments are expected, but drivers will see signage and cones along the shoulders alerting them to construction in the area.

Closure on 35th Street

Contractor will be working on a utility connection on 35th Street next week, the schedule is dependent on the contractor. Residents will have access through Diamond Drive or Villa.

Advance Notice: Pedestrian and ADA Accessibility Along Trinity Drive from Oppenheimer Read More

Traffic Alert: Update On Water Line Breaks At 33rd Street

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COUNTY News:

Water crews with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities estimate that water services will be fully restored to customers on 33 through 39 and Walnut streets by 9 p.m. today.

Crews are responding to two water line breaks on 33 Street – one approximately 100 feet north of Villa and the other approximately 100 feet south of Villa in front of Aspen Elementary School.   

Villa at 34 Street is closed to through traffic. Motorists traveling to Walnut, 32nd Street, lower Villa and the southern part of 33 Street are being detoured north onto 34 Street.

Expect traffic delays.

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Utility Work On Grand Canyon In White Rock July 15-16

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COUNTY News:

Crews with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities are replacing a section of natural gas line on Grand Canyon between La Vista Drive and Canada Way in White Rock.

Work is scheduled 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. today, July 15 and Thursday, July 16. Traffic delays are expected.

The Grand Canyon eastbound lane will be dropped at the work zone on the north side of the road. A flagging operation will be set up to accommodate east and westbound traffic.

No interruption of gas service is expected. During the replacement project, however, crews will need to purge the line of air and excess gas.

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County Transportation Board Meets Virtually Monday

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Transportation Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday.

Due to COVID-19 concerns, the meeting will be conducted remotely.

The public may view the proceedings here.

Those members of the public wishing to provide public comment via Zoom, may do so by linking here.

To see the meeting agenda, click here.
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Posts From The Road: Wild Animal Sanctuary

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It’s a Stretch: Just minutes after watching this lion snooze, he wakes and begins to stretch his muscles. I don’t want to mess with those claws! Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Refreshing Dip: Watching this Black Bear move about for a few minutes revealed that he was ready for a dip in the pond. After swimming a bit, the bear stopped and posed for visitors. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

The Wild Animal Sanctuary is on 789 acres in Keenesburg, Colo., about 30 miles northeast of Denver.

The sanctuary is home to more than 550 wild animals, Read More