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Water Line Break On Nectar Between 15th And 17th Streets

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities water crews are responding to a water line break on the south side of Nectar, between 15th and 17th streets.

Water services will be shut off to some Central Park Square customers adjacent to the water break until 12 midnight. Those customers include Pet Pangaea, Posada Dental, Time Out Pizza and Rose Chocolatier.

Nectar will remain open to through traffic. Entrances into the parking areas for Central Park Square are unaffected.

Last week, DPU water crews replaced a section of water line on Nectar. The current break is on the old water line

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RTD ‘Blue Buses’ Join ‘Sound The Horn’ 1 P.M. Thursday

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NCRTD News:

The North Central Regional Transit District RTD “Blue Buses” will be joining buses, trains and ferries nationwide at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 21 for the second #SoundTheHorn as they give two, one-second horn blasts in solidarity to honor transportation workers throughout the country.

As a tribute to #HeroesMovingHeroes on the front lines of this public health crisis, buses will sound their horns in solidarity with partner agencies. Heroic transportation workers continue to provide critical service for healthcare workers, first responders, childcare workers, grocery store Read More

Traffic Alert: Tewa Loop Entrance Closed Wednesday May 20

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Traffic Alert:

Star Paving will be closing the Tewa Loop entrance early Wednesday morning, May 20, and plans to re-open it by 4 p.m. the same day.

This closure is necessary for removal of the existing asphalt through the intersection to allow for the new full reconstruction work needed for the N.M. 502 Roundabout.

Residents are advised to exit this neighborhood via the Los Alamos Airport entrance. Read More

Traffic Alert: DPU Repairing 15th At Myrtle May 22-23

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Traffic Alert:

The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities water crew replaced a waterline last week.

The crew will be repairing the west side of 15th Street at Myrtle 8 a.m. until noon Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23 and 15th Street will be reduced to one lane with a flagging operation to maintain north and south bound traffic. 

DPU officials advise motorists to expect delays and observe the speed limit and traffic control devices in the area. 

For more information, contact the Customer Care Center at 505.662.8333 or CustomerCare@lacnm.us, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Public Invited To Comment On Future STIP Projects

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) is required under federal legislation and contains projects located on federal and state highways (roads with I, U.S. or N.M. designations).

The STIP is a collaborative state, local, regional and tribal transportation planning effort, developed by NMDOT.

Projects included in the STIP are funded with a combination of federal, state and/or local funds.

NMDOT strives to keep the public informed and cares about their opinions. The STIP is amended quarterly and always open for viewing on the NMDOT website. The public Read More

Posts From The Road: Bodie State Historic Park

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Bodie: The remaining structures in the Historical Park seen from a distance as visitors arrive to explore the former gold mining town. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Mill: Another distance view reveals some of the houses and one of the mills from the gold mining days. Tours of the mill are available with advance reservations. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

While we are all staying at home during the pandemic, the next few Post From the Road will be from previous travels during the last couple of years. 

A visit to Bodie State Historic Read More

Face Masks To Be Mandatory To Board RTD Blue Buses

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RTD News:

While continuing to provide an essential service during the COVID-19 outbreak, the North Central Regional Transit District (RTD Blue Bus) will make it mandatory that all riders wear face coverings in order to board its buses beginning Monday, May 18 until further notice.

These measures are being taken in adherence and with respect to the state requirement that face coverings be worn in public.

The ruling will apply to all passengers over the age of two (excepting medical requirements) to protect themselves and other passengers on the vehicle. 

The District has implemented a series Read More

Traffic Alert: Water Line Work 15th Street At Myrtle Monday

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Traffic Alert:

The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities water crew will be replacing a water line on the west side of 15th Street at Myrtle Monday. 

Southbound traffic on 15th Street will be merged into the center turn lane beginning at 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. as the crew completes repairs. 

Water services will not be interrupted during this project.

DPU officials advise motorists to observe the speed limit and traffic control devices in the area. 

For more information, contact the Customer Care Center at 505.662.8333 or CustomerCare@lacnm.us, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Traffic Alert: Westbound Trinity Drive Reduced To One Lane DP Road To Knecht Street Intersection Beginning Monday, May 18

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Traffic Alert:

Beginning Monday, May 18, westbound Trinity Drive will be reduced to a single lane from DP Road to the Knecht Street intersection.

This closure is necessary for the removal and installation of new curb and gutter, sidewalks and driveway pads through this area, as part of the New Mexico Department of Transportation N.M. 502 reconstruction and roundabout installation project.

All business access points will be maintained throughout this phase of construction, which is anticipated to occur over the next 3-4 weeks. Read More