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North Central Regional Transit District 255 Mountain Trail Fares Waived Nov. 11 To Honor Veterans Day

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RTD News:

 

In partnership with the Santa Fe National Forest and to honor the nation’s veterans and their families, the North Central Regional Transit District will waive fares for all on its RTD Blue Bus 255 Mountain Trail route Monday, Nov. 11.

 

The RTD Mountain Trail provides year-round public transit service from downtown Santa Fe up Hyde Park Road, to trailheads through the Santa Fe National Forest concluding at Ski Santa Fe.

 

On Veterans Day, the Santa Fe National Forest will waive fees at many recreation sites. In cooperation with other federal agencies and under the Federal Read More

RTD ‘Blue Bus’ Closures For Veterans Day Nov. 11

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RTD News:
 
The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) has announced that the RTD “Blue Buses”, will not be in service Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.
 
The exception is the 255 Mountain Trail and the 800 Angel Fire routes, which will operate.
 
The NCRTD thanks and honors all veterans for the time they served and the sacrifices they, and their families, made for our country!
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NMDOT Issues Winter Weather Driving Tips

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New Mexico Department of Transportation is ready for winter. Courtesy/NMDOT
 
NMDOT News:
 
SANTA FE ― Winter-weather is here and the New Mexico Department of Transportation is ready. 
 
The NMDOT is working around the clock to monitor the roads, report road conditions, spread salt and cinder and plow snow if necessary.
 
In coordination with law enforcement, the NMDOT has some advice for drivers when traveling through unfavorable road conditions.
 
Tips to know:

  • WEAR YOUR SEATBELT

Make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly buckled up.

  • REDUCE YOUR SPEED

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Posts From The Road: Custer State Park

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Sylvan Lake: Sylvan Lake is located in the northern part of the park. This lake features several rock formations in and around the lake and is very popular with water sport enthusiasts as well as picnicking, hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities. A lodge and campground are located nearby for overnight stays. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Needles Eye Tunnel: One of the tunnels on the Needles Highway is the Needles Eye Tunnel. This tunnel is just over eight feet wide making it a tight space for many vehicles. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
 
Needles Eye: The Needles Eye
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Udall Presses Boeing Executives On Lax Safety Culture Resulting In Two Fatal Crashes

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, questioned Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg and Vice President John Hamilton about the company’s “cozy” relationship with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulators and commitments to reform in the aftermath of two fatal crashes involving the 737 MAX 8 jet.
 
Udall pressed the Boeing leaders to take responsibility for their company’s culture and business processes in order to prevent future accidents.
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Lane Closures On 3055 Trinity Drive Lane Friday

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division of Public Works will be closing the interior west and east bound lanes in the location of 3055 Trinity Dr. Friday, Nov. 1.

Work will commence at 8:30 a.m. and should be completed by 4 p.m. Friday.

Crews will be repairing a re-occurring pothole in that location. 

Vehicle traffic is urged to slow down and follow all traffic control devices. Pedestrian traffic should be aware of equipment in the area. 

Please watch for crews working within the roadway. 

Any concerns or questions should be directed to Scott Halder, Streets Read More

State Police: Sobriety Checkpoints; Saturation Patrols

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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 throughout November.
 
NMSP is 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
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Traffic Alert: Construction Mishap Closes Meadow Lane

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Meadow Lane in White Rock is closed in both directions at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church due to a construction mishap. Courtesy/LAPD

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department has just advised the Los Alamos Daily Post that a construction crew hit a live wire this afternoon on Meadow Lane in White Rock.

The Utility Department and police are on the scene.

Meadow Lane is closed at about Hacienda near St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in both directions.

Police are asking motorists to use Rover Boulevard while the utility crew repairs the broken wire on Meadow Lane.

Meadow Lane is expected to reopen Read More