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I-25 Mill & Overlay Project In Santa Fe Begins March 2

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Traffic Alert:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation is informing the traveling public that a Mill and Overlay project will begin Monday, March 2 on Interstate 25 both northbound and southbound from La Bahada Hill to just south of Cerrillos Road.

To accommodate morning and evening commute times and eliminate potential slowdowns during peak travel times, two northbound lanes of Interstate 25 will be open daily 7-9 a.m. and two southbound lanes will be open daily 4-6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

This project is scheduled to be completed by Nov. 13. Visit www.nmroads.com for updates. Read More

Udall, Senators Introduce Comprehensive Bill To Break Up Cozy Relationship Between FAA And Aviation Industry

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) along with Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, introduced comprehensive legislation to improve safety for aviation passengers by revitalizing oversight of the aviation industry.

The Restoring Aviation Accountability Act would reform the federal government’s role to implement strong safety standards for and oversight over the aviation industry in the wake of two Boeing 737 MAX 8 crashes Read More

Traffic Alert: Utility Work On 43rd Street Thursday

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Traffic Alert:

Water crews with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities will close a small section of 43rd Street north of Urban in North Community Thursday, Feb. 27 to replace a water service line.

The road closure and work are scheduled for one day only.

Crews will close this small section of road near the property at 2164 43 St. beginning at 7:30 a.m. and reopen by 7 p.m. Thursday.

DPU crews will maintain access to residents’ homes at all times. No water service interruption is anticipated.

Drivers are urged to observe the speed limit and traffic control signs.

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Field Exploratory Sampling Scheduled For Barranca Mesa 3, Cumbres Del Norte And North Mesa Subdivisions Feb. 26-28

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COUNTY News:

A geotechnical contractor will be conducting field exploratory sampling Wednesday Feb. 26 through Friday Feb. 28.

Utility locate markings will be present on roads where sampling will be performed. Large trucks with a drilling apparatus will be utilized to obtain core samples of asphalt and subsurface soils for analysis.

The results of the analysis will assist Public Works staff in determining future roadway and pavement preservation improvements.

The field exploratory sampling will occur at the following locations:

  • Camino Encantado and adjacent streets;
  • Camino Redondo,
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Atomic City Transit Data Feed Now Live On Google Maps

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Google Maps. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit announces that transit data feed is now live on Google Maps.

Realtime Transit feed will enhance user experience; for example, riders get:

  • Up-to-date arrival and departure time information … allows users to plan their trips even more efficiently;
  • Advance notification of service delays … helps to reduce inconvenience to transit users; and
  • Smoother transit experiences … helps to encourage repeat users, improving potential for increased ridership.

“Our new transit data feed will provide enhanced Read More

County: Utility Work On Quartz Street Begins Monday

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COUNTY News:

Parker Construction, under contract with Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities, will reroute and replace a failed section of sewer.

Beginning Monday, Feb. 24, new public sewer main pipelines between Pine Street and the existing main on the north side of Quartz Street will be installed.

Work will continue for 30 days with crews working 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. At times, traffic will be restricted to one lane at the very short construction zone in Quartz Street.

DPU’s contractor will maintain access to residents’ homes at all times. No sewer service interruption Read More

Mountaineers Feature Greenland Adventure Feb. 25

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Into the wilderness, Greenland style. Photo by Martin Staley

Greenland’s ‘Red Dot’ Trail: 100 times longer, 1,000 times more remote. Courtesy/Martin Staley, Tanja Pietrass

PEEC News:

At the Mountaineers meeting Tuesday Feb. 25, Martin Staley and Tanja Pietrass will tell the story of their July/August 2019 adventure to Iceland and Greenland, the main ingredient of which was a 10-day, 100-mile backpack on Greenland’s remote and beautiful Arctic Circle Trail, basically following the Arctic Circle westward from Kangerlussuaq, near the ice cap, to Sisimiut on the coast. 

Highlights Read More

Canyon Road Vegetation Control Operation Begins Feb. 20

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Traffic Alert:

Beginning Thursday, Feb. 20 through Fe. 25, the Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division of the Public Works Department will be working on Canyon Road, between 15th Street and the Aquatic Center.

Crews will be clearing vegetation along the medians and sidewalks. A flagging operation will be in place 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., during the weekdays.

Vehicle and pedestrian traffic are urged to slow down and use caution in this work zone.

Direct questions or concerns to Juan Rael, Traffic & Streets Manager at 505.662.8113 or email LACPW@lacnm.us. Read More