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Los Alamos High School Graduate Alisha Lindsey Named National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellow

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LAHS graduate Alisha Lindsey at National Geographic headquarters in Washington, D.C. has been named a National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellow. She is the daughter of Andre and Cherie Trottier of Los Alamos. Photo by JT Hardin

National Geographic Society News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Los Alamos High School 1997 graduate Alisha Lindsey has been selected as one of this year’s Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellows in recognition of her commitment to geographic education.

Lindsey is the daughter of Andre and Cherie Trottier of Los Alamos. She teaches seventh-

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Scenes From Water Line Replacement On Rover

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Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities crews working in the cone zone Saturday replacing a section of a 2-inch water line pipe that has corroded on Rover Boulevard between N.M. 4 and Meadow Lane in White Rock. ‘We are putting in a new line and doing it in such a way as to not block off the entire street,’ Estevan Garcia said. Photo by Tammy Jimines

County workers Peter Madrid and Estevan Garcia on the job. Photo by Tammy Jimines

County workers Estevan Garcia and Antonio Peña. Photo by Tammy Jimines

DPU crew members Estevan Garcia, Antonio Peña and Peter Madrid. Photo by Tammy Jimines

DPU worker Peter

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Discover Aha Moments In Los Alamos … Gateway To Three National Parks

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COUNTY News:
 
As home to a national laboratory for 75-plus years, Los Alamos is known as the place where discoveries are made—both inside the lab and in the mountains, forests and mesas that surround it.
 
The gateway to three National Parks, Los Alamos is the ideal spring destination for those looking to celebrate the great outdoors during National Parks Week, which runs April 20–28.
 
“As a hub for outdoor adventurers seeking ‘aha moments,’ Los Alamos is steeped in history and full of opportunities to get back to nature and explore,” County Marketing Manager said Kelly Stewart.
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‘Drive Like You Work Here’ National Work Zone Awareness Week April 8-12

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Courtesy/NMDOT

NMDOT News:

Work zone fatalities have gone up. As spring construction season begins, the New Mexico Department of Transportation reminds drivers, slow down, pay attention and pack your patience.

We’re all trying to get somewhere and the smoother the ride, the better. NMDOT’s mission is to provide safe and efficient transportation systems for all travelers. To accomplish that, construction is necessary. 

Sadly, each year crashes, injuries and fatalities occur because drivers don’t use proper construction zone etiquette.

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Traffic Alert: Utility Work On Rover Saturday April 6

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Traffic Alert:

Weather permitting, water crews with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities will replace a section of water line on Rover Boulevard between N.M. 4 and Meadow Lane.

Work is scheduled for one day only beginning at 8 a.m. and wrapping up by 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6.

Traffic control devices will be erected on the east side of the road and will block the south driveway for Del Norte Credit Union. The north driveway will remain open for ingress and egress to the credit union. Northbound traffic on Rover Rover Boulevard will be shifted to the center lane around the construction zone. Read More

Heinrich Introduces Legislation To Extend Electric Vehicles Tax Credit

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, introduced the Electric Cars Act of 2019, bicameral legislation to fully extend the electric vehicle tax credit for 10 years, and help deploy critical alternative fuel charging infrastructure.
 
“At a time when electric cars are making advances in scale of production and becoming more competitive in the marketplace, we need to continue encouraging the progress we’ve seen–not take our
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Scenes From LAMS Annual Washington, D.C. Trip

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Los Alamos Middle School 8th graders in front of the Capitol Building during this year’s annual spring break trip to Washington, D.C. Sign up is underway for next year’s LAMS 8th grade spring break trip to Washington, D.C. A $49 deposit is required to secure a reservation on this educational trip to the Nation’s Capital. Reservations can be made at www.worldstrides.org using trip I D# 173688 or by calling 1.800.468.5899. See Facebook, LAMS Washington DC Trip to see pictures of this year’s and previous year’s trips. Call Roberta Cocking at 505.670.0679 with questions. Courtesy photo
 
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News Alert Update: Water Line Temporarily Repaired

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News Alert Update:

Water crews with Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities have completed temporary repairs to the water line in Rover Boulevard between N.M. 4 and Meadow Lane. 

All traffic control devices have been demobilized and the southbound lane is open.

A permanent replacement of this section of water line is scheduled to occur Saturday, April 6. 

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New Alert: Another Water Break In White Rock

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New Alert:

Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities is reporting another water break in White Rock on Rover Boulevard between N.M. 4 and Meadow Lane.

DPU water crews will shift southbound traffic into the center turn lane beginning around 10 a.m. today to complete temporary repairs.

No interruption of water services are anticipated.

The estimated time repairs will be completed is unknown at this time. Permanent replacement of this section of waterline is scheduled to occur Saturday, April 6.

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United And Unitarian Church On Mission In Mexico

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A free community dinner the team held to raise funds for the trip. Courtesy photo
 
Building site. Courtesy photo
 
United Church News:
 
The Gomez Renteria family home is just one of three being built last week by members of the Mexico Mission crew.
 
Teams of adults and youth from the United Church of Los Alamos and the Unitarian Universalist Church, spent their spring break in Puerto Penasco, Mexico, building homes for the poor.
 
The team travels and stays together, working on all three homes throughout the week. They also follow a study guide, this year based on Mr.
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