Progress on the roundabout on N.M. 502 at Central Avenue and Trinity Drive shows concrete recently poured on a portion of the roadway visible just in front of the heavy machinery at right. Photo by Ed Birnbaum
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Posts From The Road: Fredericksburg, Texas
Advertising: Pickups are big everywhere but they are the vehicle of choice for many Texans. Wineries often use old and vintage trucks to advertise their business and attract the eyes of passing motorists such as this pickup in front of the Texas Heritage Winery and Tasting Room in Fredericksburg, Texas. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
The Vereins Kirche: The original Vereins Kirche was constructed by German settlers after arriving in 1846 in Fredericksburg, Texas. The octagon shaped structure is of German decent and the first public building constructed by the settlers. The facility Read More
North Central Regional Transit District Blue Buses Holiday Closure July 3; RTD 255 Mountain Trail To Operate
The North Central Regional Transit District’s RTD Blue Bus. Courtesy/NCRTD
NCRTD News:
The North Central Regional Transit District’s RTD Blue Buses will not be in service Friday, July 3 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
The exception will be the 255 Mountain Trail to the Santa Fe National Forest, which will be in operation that day.
Saturday, July 4, the 255 Mountain Trail and the weekend 305 Taos Express will be in service.
Both routes are operating on a reservation-only system beginning June 29. Masks are required to ride, and seating is limited to four passengers due to social Read More
Scene of Motorcycle On Fire On Main Hill Road
A motorcycle on fire late this afternoon near Anderson Overlook on the Main Hill Road. Waiting for details on the condition of the driver and cause of the accident. Courtesy photo
Main Hill Road Has Reopened In Both Directions
COUNTY News:
The vehicle accident on the Main Hill Road has been cleared.
The Main Hill Road has reopened and traffic is now moving in both directions. Read More
Traffic Alert: Main Hill Road Closed Due To Accident
COUNTY News:Main Hill Road (N.M. 502) is closed at Mile Marker 5 near Anderson Overlook due to a vehicle accident.
Read More Motorists should use the Truck Route.
Emergency crews are on scene and responding.
A vehicle fire that occurred due to the crash has been extinguished.
NCRTD To Resume Regular Route And Service Times On Six Routes Including 400 Los Alamos Beginning June 29
NCRTD News:
The North Central Regional Transit District’s RTD Blue Bus will resume regular route and scheduled operation on six routes June 29.
The routes had been temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The routes include the 255 Mountain Trail, 305 Taos Express, 400 Los Alamos, 280 Eldorado, 260 La Cienega and 310 Red River.
Passengers on 255 Mountain Trail into the Santa Fe National Forest and the weekend 305 Taos Express are advised that reservations will currently be required as seating is limited. Requests must be made at least 24-hours in advance at 866.206.0754, ext 2. The Read More
Spaceport America: Virgin Galactic Completes 2nd Glide Test
Spaceport America facility in Southern New Mexico. Courtesy/Spaceport America
SPACEPORT AMERICA News:
SIERRA COUNTY — Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo vehicle, VSS Unity, has completed its second glide flight held at the Spaceport America facility in Southern New Mexico.
“Virgin Galactic continues to work steadily towards their goal of flying aspiring astronauts to space from New Mexico. We are excited by their progress,” said New Mexico Spaceport Authority’s Director of Aerospace Operations Dr. Bill Gutman.
Spaceport America has experienced delays and cancellations due to the global Read More
NMDOT: Virtual Car Seat Inspections Available In July
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — Car seat inspections are still possible by way of virtual instruction.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation’s Traffic Safety Division and Safer New Mexico Now will host virtual car seat education sessions through Zoom.
The one on one sessions will provide parents and caregivers instruction on the proper selection, installation and use of their car seats from nationally certified child passenger safety technicians.
Beginning in July, the virtual sessions will occur noon to 2 p.m. every first and third Wednesday of the month.
Sessions are by appointment only. Read More
Udall, Heinrich Join Legislation Requiring Airlines Return Billions To Consumers During Coronavirus Pandemic
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined legislation Thursday that would require major airlines and third-party ticket sellers to offer full cash refunds for all cancelled tickets during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Cash Refunds for Coronavirus Cancellations Act of 2020, which was introduced by Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), would require refunds be provided regardless of whether the airline cancelled Read More