Workers erect new telephone poles Monday on N.M. 4. Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
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NMDOH Notifies Healthcare Providers Of Infection Prevention Guidance For Novel Coronavirus Infection
NMDOH News:
Through the New Mexico Health Alert Network (HAN), the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has notified healthcare providers of updated case definition and infection prevention guidance for novel coronavirus infection.
Key Points
- This is a rapidly evolving outbreak and we are learning more about the virus every day. Our recommendations and our response will continue to evolve.
- NMDOH is actively monitoring the situation and coordinating preparedness and response activities, including participating in national and international teleconferences, distributing Health
Right Of Way Maintenance On Canyon Road Jan. 28-31
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Department will be performing right-of-way maintenance along Canyon Road between the Los Alamos Jewish Center and 15th Street.
Work will commence Jan. 28 and end Jan. 31.
Crew will be setting up a flagging operation starting at 8:30 am each day and ending by 3:30 pm.
Vehicle traffic is urged to slow down in this area and follow all traffic diversion devices and to watch for crews working in the area as well as pedestrian traffic.
For questions or concerns, Call 505.662.8113 or email us at lacpw@lacnm.us. Read More
Posts From The Road: White Sands National Park
Footprints: At first glance the footprints appear to be in snow but that is not the case. The footprints were left by a park visitor climbing to the top of a sand dune. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Admiring the View: A group of visitors admire the view from the ridge of a sand dune as they look across miles of dunes near the San Andres Mountains in southern New Mexico. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
Our country’s newest National Park is right here in New Mexico! White Sands National Monument officially became White Sands National Read More
Rotary: Toni Batha Shares Peace Corps Experience
At Rotary Jan. 10, Toni Batha describes her experiences serving in the Peace Corps. Photo by Linda Hull
ROTARY News:
Toni Batha, a graduate of Union College in Schenectady, NY, described her recent experiences serving in the Peace Corps in the southwestern African nation of Namibia during a presentation Jan. 10 to the Rotary Club.
Although she had “expected to live in a mud hut”, she was assigned to Eheke, a small community with many modern conveniences in north-central Namibia. After extensive Peace Corps training, she taught English to 10th-12th grade students in classes of 35-40 and led Read More
RTD MLK Holiday Schedule And Closures
RTD News:
The North Central Regional Transit District (RTD) “Blue Buses”, will not be in service Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of the Martin Luther King holiday.
The RTD 255 Mountain Trail Route to Ski Santa Fe, the 341 TSV Green Route to Taos Ski Valley and the 800 Angel Fire route will be operating Monday. Read More
County Monitoring Weather Conditions … No Changes For Facilities Or Services Yet
COUNTY News:
Update 6:15 a.m.: The Chamber of Commerce breakfast set for 7:30 this morning featuring County Manager Harry Burgess with a recap of 2019 has been canceled due to the UNM-LA delayed opening. LANL and Schools are on delayed opening.
No changes for County facilities or services at this point; however, the current forecast for snow indicates the storm that had been expected overnight may now begin moving in from the south to arrive in Los Alamos around 10 a.m. today.
Snow and Ice crews in the County Traffic Division are monitoring the situation to keep local roads safe today.
The County Read More
NWS: Today’s High Near 35; Tonight’s Low Around 18
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s high in Los Alamos near 35 with a 90 percent chance of snow before 2 p.m., then rain and snow. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Tonight’s low around 18 with a 20 percent chance of snow showers between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. Courtesy/NWS
The National Weather Service forecasts today’s probability of precipitation around the state. Courtesy/NWS
Posts From The Road: Smokey Bear Historical Park
Smokey Bear Historical Park: The Smokey Bear Historical Park on a two acre site in central Capitan features educational displays and videos, which tell the story of Smokey and fire prevention. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Smokey Bear: A wooden carved sculpture of Smokey Bear stands in the Smokey Bear Historical Park. The sculpture features Smokey in his familiar Ranger hat and blue jeans. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Fallen Firefighters: A new memorial was added to the park in May 2019. This sculpture honors Wildland Firefighters and fire support personnel from New Mexico
State Police Begin Traffic Safety Operations On Interstate 25 And I-40 In Bernalillo County Monday
New Mexico State Police reminds motorist to buckle up, drive safely, avoid distractions and never drink and drive. Courtesy photo
NMSP News:
ALBUQUERQUE — In response to the Albuquerque Police Department’s request for assistance with traffic enforcement on the interstate, the New Mexico State Police will start conducting targeted operations on Interstate 25 and Interstate 40 in Bernalillo County.
Monday, Jan. 13, officers will be visible on the highways during peak traffic hours and will take proactive measures to reduce crashes, aggressive driving and driver inattention. Read More