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RTD 255 Mountain Trail Fares Waived To Celebrate National Public Lands Day Sept. 28

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RTD News:
 
In partnership with the Santa Fe National Forest and to celebrate National Public Lands Day, the North Central Regional Transit District will waive fares on its RTD Blue Bus 255 Mountain Trail route Saturday, Sept. 28.
 
On that day, the Santa Fe National Forest will waive fees at many recreation sites and amenities. In cooperation with other federal agencies and under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, the forest service encourages “fee-free days” to create an opportunity for more Americans to connect with their public lands and participate
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Updated Map … NMDOT Roundabout Project Lane Shift Starts Monday

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Updated map showing where N.M. 502 (Trinity Drive) eastbound and westbound traffic will be shifted to the south side of N.M. 502 (Trinity Drive) starting Monday for the section of roadway between Arroyo Lane and east of Tewa Loop. Courtesy/LAC

Traffic Alert With Updated Map:

Starting Monday, Sept. 30, N.M. 502 (Trinity Drive) eastbound and westbound traffic will be shifted to the south side of N.M. 502 (Trinity Drive) for the section of roadway between Arroyo Lane and east of Tewa Loop.

There will be one lane of travel in each direction.

Access to Tewa Loop from N.M. 502 will be CLOSED from Sept. Read More

White Rock Crack Sealing Project Delay

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COUNTY News:

The vendor performing the crack sealing on Bryce Avenue in White Rock this week had to cancel due to weather and other issues.

They have already issued door hangars for residents in this area. Residents should disregard the door hangars as the crew will not be crack sealing this week.

Weather permitting, the crew will resume work the week of Sept. 30. Door hangers will be re-issued the day before they anticipate resuming the project.

Direct questions or concerns regarding this issue to the Public Works Traffic and Streets Division and ask for Project Manager Scott Halder at 505.412.7854 Read More

Posts From The Road: Beartooth Highway

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Climbing Up: As you leave Red Lodge, Mont., the road starts in a valley in which you start climbing up and up shortly after leaving town. The elevation at Red Lodge is about 6,400 ft. and the road tops at Beartooth Pass, which is 10,947 ft. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Plateau: After a few miles of switch backs, the highway reaches a plateau which offers incredible views of the many peaks and pristine landscapes of the Beartooth Mountains. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

 
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

The Beartooth Highway is a stretch of US Highway 212 that

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NMDOT’s Aviation Division Joins Experimental Aircraft Association For Land Of Enchantment Fly-In Today

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NMDOT News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― The New Mexico Department of Transportation in partnership with the Albuquerque EAA Chapter presents the Land of Enchantment Fly In until 3 p.m. today at the Double Eagle II Airport in Albuquerque. This is a free, family event.
 
Pilots fly their aircrafts in from around the state and beyond to be judged under such categories as Best Amateur Built Aircraft, Grand Champion, Kids’ Favorite and more.
 
Spectators will see all types of aircraft, from antique planes to helicopters, gliders and ultralights. There also is an opportunity to meet the pilots,
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Heinrich Champions $2 Million For Roswell Air Center

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) has announced $2 million in funding for the Roswell International Air Center as part of an ongoing effort to rehabilitate, maintain and strengthen airport operations.
 
In 2018, Sen. Heinrich introduced legislation that was included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2018 that allowed Roswell to become eligible for critical Military Airport Program (MAP) funding. MAP grants are for former military airfields that may be used for projects
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Cone Zone: Week Of Sept. 23

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COUNTY News:

Road Closures: Atomic Man Duathlon Fat Man and Little Boy Races in White Rock Saturday Morning

The Atomic Man Duathlon Fat Man race begins at 8 a.m. and the Little Boy Race begins at 8:20 a.m. The races should end by 12:30 p.m. The intersection of Grand Canyon at N.M. 4  (at Pajarito Road) will be manned by police officers.

The Foot Race route will begin at Pinon Elementary School and head down Grand Canyon to N.M. 4 to Piedra Loop and back to Pinon Elementary. The Bike race route is similar with the exception they will loop around back to the school and then back to N.M. 4 to Bandelier Read More

Traffic Alert: Grand Canyon Closed 7-Noon Saturday

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Map indicating the location of the road closures, the racing route and warning areas. Contact board@triatomics.org with any concerns. Courtesy/LATMC

Map indicating the location of the road closures, the racing route and warning areas. Contact board@triatomics.org with any concerns. Courtesy/LATMC


Los Alamos Triatomics Multisport Club News:

Dear White Rock Residents,

The Atomic Man Duathlon (run/bike/run) is taking place at 8 a.m. to approximately noon Saturday, Sept. 21.

The County has issued the organizers (Los Alamos Triatomics Multisport Club) a Read More

Parking Lot Closed For Maintenance 20th & Central

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The north half portion of the parking lot at 20th Street and Central Avenue is closed today while asphalt resurfacing is underway. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailpost.com

The north half portion of the parking lot at 20th Street and Central Avenue is closed today while asphalt resurfacing is underway. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailpost.com Read More

Traffic Alert: Road Closures During Homecoming Parade

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Traffic Alert:
 
The Los Alamos High School Homecoming Parade is 2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 and staging begins at 1:30 p.m. at Central Avenue and 4th Street (Canyon Complex).
 
The parade route will travel west on Central Avenue merging onto Canyon Road. 
 
These roads and other access roads will be closed during the parade.
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