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Posts From The Road: Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument Near Questa

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Confluence: The confluence of the Red River on the left as it spills into the Rio Grande as seen from La Juanta Overlook. The Rio Grande del Norte National Monument Upper Gorge area is west of Questa just a short drive from Los Alamos. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
 
Chawalauna Overlook: A long stretch of the Rio Grande can be seen from the Chawalauna Overlook at Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
 
Sheep Crossing Overlook: The Sheep Crossing Overlook affords a beautiful view of the Rio Grande Gorge in Rio Grande Grande del Norte National
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NMSP Participate In July 4th C.A.R.E. Operation

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NMSP News:

During the Independence Day holiday, the New Mexico State Police participated in the Combined Accident Reduction Effort (CARE) operation across all roadways within the state.

The goal of the traffic initiative is that a strong law enforcement presence will have a direct effect on the driving behaviors of motorists during the holiday, and, thus, reduce the number of crashes and increase motorist safety.

State Police provided an increased patrol presence during this initiative on roadways throughout all State Police districts. Because of the increased volume of traffic during Read More

NCRTD Provides Special Event Bus Services To Santa Fe Wine Festival At El Rancho De Las Golondrinas July 6-7

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NCRTD News:

The North Central Regional Transit District’s (NCRTD) RTD “Blue Bus” will provide special event bus transit services July 6-7 for the Santa Fe Wine Festival at El Rancho de las Golondrinas.

The fare free service will include a downtown shuttle providing nine roundtrips per day beginning at 11:10 a.m. with stops at Sheridan Street Transit Center, the New Mexico True Visitor Center lot at Paseo de Peralta and Old Santa Fe Trail, South Capitol Rail Runner Station and the Santa Fe Place Mall (south side parking lot) transit hub to connect with Santa Fe Trails bus system, including the #2 Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of July 8, 2019

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COUNTY News:

The Public Works/Traffic Division provides the latest updates on the following projects:

Manhole Repairs – Ponderosa Estates in Los Alamos:

Crews continue adjusting manholes in Ponderosa Estates along Aspen Drive, Sumac Lane and Maple Drive. Work is scheduled to continue through the end of July. The concrete being used is a high strength mix and requires a cure time; therefore, residents are urged to avoid driving over these manholes for the first few days after they are poured. Traffic control will be set up daily in several locations along the project route and residents Read More

Buses Shuttle Spectators To Fireworks Extravaganza

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Atomic City Transit drivers in the Sullivan Field parking lot prepare to take spectators down to the annual Kiwanis Club Fireworks Extravaganza set to get underway as the sun goes down this evening at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Carloads of people are parking in the Sullivan Field parking lot and boarding Atomic City Transit buses for the ride down to the Kiwanis Club Fireworks Extravaganza at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

No parking allowed on N.M. 4 today and that’s not something drivers need to worry about Read More

Be Safe During July 4 Weekend: ‘Take A Ride On Us’

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 NMDOT News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― The Fourth of July “Take a Ride on Us” program begins at runs until 3 a.m. Sunday, July, 7.
 
Twelve-hundred rides will be offered under the Uber app, using the code: ABQUSA19. Tips are not included and refunds are not provided for trips under $10.
 
The New Mexico Department of Transportation – Bernalillo County, The City of Albuquerque, Cumulus radio stations and Uber – have partnered to support “Take a Ride on Us.”
 
The collaborative goal is to ENDWI by offering an Uber credit of up to $10 for up to two trips in the Bernalillo County metro area
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Griggs: Dateline Olomouc In The Czech Republic

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A streetcar on Pekarska Street in Olomouc in the eastern province of Moravia in the Czech Republic. Photo by David Griggs/ladailypost.com
 
A thought provoking fountain in Olomouc. Photo by David Griggs/ladailypost.com
 
By DAVID GRIGGS
Foreign Correspondent
Los Alamos Daily Post
 
I was originally scheduled to stay at The Poets’ Corner Hostel for seven nights in Olomouc, and I enjoyed it so much that I stayed four more.
 
I had been in Prague and was feeling overwhelmed by the number of tourists. Olomouc is a delightful smaller, much more relaxed city in the eastern province
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Over 100,000 Unsafe Airbags On New Mexico Vehicles

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SAFE AIRBAGS News:
 
In New Mexico, more than 100,000 recalled Takata airbags remain on the road in vehicles representing 19 vehicle manufacturers.
 
SafeAirbags.com, an organization notifying owners about this urgent airbag safety recall, is urging owners and drivers of affected vehicles to immediately schedule an appointment for a free recall repair to prevent potentially serious injuries, or even death.
 
Affected vehicles include those made by BMW, Chrysler, Daimler, Ferrari, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Infiniti, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz,
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Logistical Changes For Farmers Market Thursday!

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Fatima Quezada mans the booth for her mother Estella Alcantar last month at the Farmers Market. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

Because of scheduled Independence Day events proceeding on Central Avenue the morning of Thursday, July 4, those attending the Farmer’s Market at the Mesa Public Library overflow lot are asked to use Rose Street or Canyon Road and park at the Betty Ehart Senior Center on Bathtub Row.

Central Avenue will be closed that morning between Oppenheimer and 15th Street for YMCA-sponsored adult and children’s events. Read More