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State Police Sobriety Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across New Mexico Begin July 1

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NMSP News:

State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints; saturation patrols; and registration, insurance and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during the month of July 2020.

We are 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. 

Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the right decision not to drink and drive. Read More

NMDOT Launches New Statewide ENDWI Campaign June 29

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation will use animation for the first time in a new ENDWI campaign at the end of June that also promotes the states COVID-19 safe practices.

The television and social media spots by RK Venture of Albuqueruque show animated characters practicing social distancing and wearing masks unless exercising or eating while also sending a strong message against drunk driving.

“Responsible behavior when it comes to drinking is essential no matter the state of the pandemic,” said Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. “New Mexicans should make the best Read More

Posts From The Road: Cloud Museum

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Rows and Rows: Model A and T Ford cars and trucks in various conditions sit in rows outdoors at Cloud Museum in Bard, Calif. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Motor Home: One of the more unusual vehicles in Cloud’s collection is this 1930 Model A House Car. A predecessor to the Recreation Vehicles we see on the road today, the House Car had kitchen, sleeping area with bunk beds, and a toilet. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Pristine: Model T and Model A cars and trucks sit in a metal barn. These vehicles are a bit dusty but are otherwise in pristine condition. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More

Get Off-The-Beaten-Path In Durango’s Animas River Valley

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The Animas River Valley in Durango, Colo. Courtesy photo

DURANGO News:

DURANGO, Colo. — Visit Durango announces news from the Animas River Valley, as several local businesses share new offerings.

From reimagined farm-to-table dining and long-awaited spirits, to an extensive renovation of the historic Trimble Hot Springs and tiny-home vacation getaways, the Animas River Valley now offers more reasons to explore Durango off-the-beaten path.

Follow the picturesque San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway (Hwy 550) north toward Purgatory Ski Resort, 27-miles from downtown Durango. Along the way, Read More

Posts From The Road: Mt. Rushmore National Memorial

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Tunnel Vision: When driving to the Mt. Rushmore National Memorial is in the Black Hills of South Dakota, visitors pass through tunnels, which open to a view of Mt. Rushmore. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Grand View Terrace: Grand View Terrace features the flags of all U.S. states and territories. The walkway leads to an open view of Mt. Rushmore. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

Mt. Rushmore National Memorial is in the Black Hills of South Dakota about 30 miles from Rapid City.

The memorial features a large sculpture of four U.S. Read More

Europe 2020 Postponed; Remaining Coffee For Sale

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Europe 2019 included 45 travelers from Los Alamos – 39 graduates and six chaperones in front of the always-busy Piazza del Duomo June 20, 2019 in Milan. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Today, June 14th, 31 graduated seniors should be boarding an airplane to fly to France for their 11-day educational tour of Europe so they can expand their horizons and celebrate their end of high school. 

However, like many whose summer travel plans have changed, Europe 2020’s travelers will not be able to travel abroad with their peers for their special trip to Paris, the Alps, Munich, and Vienna.  

On March Read More

New Traffic Pattern On Trinity Drive

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A new traffic pattern on Trinity Drive narrows the roadway from four lanes to three. The new traffic pattern runs from Los Alamos Medical Center to Oppenheimer Drive and provides a pedestrian crossing and median refuge, a buffer for pedestrians from vehicular traffic; two dedicated bicycle lanes, a bus pullout lane for Transit Service and left turn storage including at the hospital entrance. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More