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Central Avenue Between 15th & 20th Streets To Be Closed Tuesday For Gas Leak Repair Project

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COUNTY News:

The block of Central Avenue between 15th Street and 20th Street will be closed to through traffic 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday while crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) repair a gas leak.

On eastbound Central Avenue approaching 20th Street, all traffic will detour onto 20th Street. Westbound through-traffic on Central Avenue will detour onto 15th Street.

While DPU’s Gas, Water & Sewer Division crews have not yet excavated to expose the pipeline that is leaking, they do not anticipate needing to turn gas service off for customers while repairing the Read More

Posts From The Road: A Radio In Every Room

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Boots Court: Boots Court Motel sits near downtown Carthage, Mo. on Route 66 and Highway 71. Built in the 1930s and opening in 1939, the motel became a popular stopping point for travelers on both routes. The entrance was inviting with the outdoor chairs by the door for visitors to linger and stay awhile. Today, all rooms have been restored to their original settings and furnishings and the building has been remodeled from top to bottom. Although a little hard to see in the photo, the round disc sign hanging from the Boots Court sign promises a radio in every room, a luxury in 1939! The motel has carried Read More

County: North Mesa Road Pavement Preservation Project Begins Monday … Expect Lane Closures

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Map of North Mesa Pavement Preservation Project. Courtesy/LAC 

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Public Works Department announces that the next phase of the North Mesa Pavement Preservation Project will begin on Monday, Oct. 6, on North Mesa Road. Albuquerque Asphalt is performing the work.

North Mesa Road

  • North Mesa Road will be reduced to a single lane from the Diamond Drive Roundabout to San Ildefonso Road during work hours, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.;
  • Traffic will be limited to traveling in the eastbound direction, Roundabout to San Ildefonso Road, during all phases of this work; and
  • Westbound traffic
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Cone Zone: Week Of Oct. 6, 2025

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County services such as mail delivery, trash and recycling collection, and emergency services will be maintained for each project detailed below.

Residents and businesses will often experience large equipment and construction noise. 

Motorists and pedestrians are advised to always use caution and slow down around construction activities and avoid entering work zones outside of designated detour paths.

Road and Utility Work:

North Mesa & North Community Pavement Preservation Project

  • Location: 39th, 37th, 36th, North Mesa Road, San Ildefonso Road, Stoneview
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County Starts Installation Of New EV Charging Infrastructure

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COUNTY News:

The County Sustainability Office, in partnership with Public Works, is excited to announce the start of the community’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure expansion project. The first step will see the installation of 12 new EV charging stations, powered by six state-of-the-art Level 2 dual-port networked chargers, at the Municipal Building parking lot, located at 1000 Central Ave., Los Alamos.

Scheduled to begin Oct. 13, 2025, and conclude by Dec. 31, 2025, the project will help accelerate the County’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions Read More

NMDOT Seeks Public Input On NM 554 El Rito Bridge Replacement Project

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is inviting the public to attend an in-person meeting to provide input on the NM 554 El Rito Bridge Replacement Project from 6–7:30 p.m., Thursday Oct. 2, 2025, at El Rito Public Library, 182 Placitas Rd (State Rd 215), El Rito, NM 87530.

The existing bridge is in poor condition and is being replaced to improve safety, maintain access, and meet current engineering standards. During the meeting, NMDOT representatives will review the proposed bridge design, explain any potential traffic and access impacts, and answer Read More

Posts From The Road: Oklahoma City National Memorial

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Gates of Time: The two ‘Gates of Time’ are massive walls that sit on the east and west boundaries of the Oklahoma City National Memorial. The structures each provide an entrance into the memorial and lower the outside daily noise of downtown from the memorial. On the interior side of the gates is the time 9:01 on the east gate and 9:03 on the west gate. These are the minutes before and after the massive explosion. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Reflection Pool: A 319-foot-long reflection pool sits in the center of the memorial grounds. One can see reflections of many features of the memorial Read More

State Police Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across New Mexico In October 2025

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State Police will conduct sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols, and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during October 2025. Courtesy/NMSP

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 October 2025.

We are bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.

These checkpoints Read More

County Pavement Preservation Project Begins Monday On North Community & North Mesa With Road Closures

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Public Works Department has announced that a Pavement Preservation Project will begin on Monday, Sept. 29, on North Mesa and North Community.

The work, which will be performed by Albuquerque Asphalt, includes road closures, lane restrictions, and detours for several streets.

North Community:

  • The project area includes 35th Street, 36th Street, 37th Street, and 39th Street, which will be closed with local access only. 38th Street should be used as a detour throughout the duration of the project.

North Mesa Road:

  • The project area includes North Mesa Road,
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Cone Zone: Week Of Sept. 29, 2025

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County services such as mail delivery, trash and recycling collection, and emergency services will be maintained for each project detailed below.

Residents and businesses will often experience large equipment and construction noise. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to always use caution and slow down around construction activities and avoid entering work zones outside of designated detour paths.

Road and Utility Work:

North Mesa & North Community Pavement Preservation Project

  • Location: 39th, 37th, 36th, North Mesa Road, San Ildefonso Road, Stoneview
Read More