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Cone Zone: Week Of Aug. 25, 2024

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Public Works’ staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. For more information, please email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the County Projects page at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays. 

Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project Updates

Construction crews with TLC Plumbing & Utility continue the Bathtub Row Reconstruction Read More

Roadwork Begins On NM 4 In Jemez Pueblo

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NMDOT News:

JEMEZ PUEBLO —The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will begin a pavement preservation project on approximately 2.5 miles of NM 4 in Jemez Pueblo in late August.

Roadwork will take place from mile marker 4.5 to 7.2 through the Pueblo of Jemez.

Work is expected to be completed by the end of September, weather permitting.  Brasier Asphalt, the contractor for the District Six project, will perform work between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

A pilot car and flagger operation will be in place. Drivers should expect lane closures, delays, and plan travel accordingly. Read More

Atomic City Transit Is Chauffeuring Community Through Creative Pilot Program

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Atomic City Transit is offering MyRide, an Uber-like pilot program on Saturdays through Oct. 25. Courtesy/ACT

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

A creative new idea has emerged from discussions with Los Alamos County Council, the Transportation Board and public feedback: a pilot program with Atomic City Transit (ACT) known as MyRide, which kicked off Aug. 2 and will continue until 5:30 p.m. Oct. 25.

ACT Senior Management Analyst Anna Brunson describes the program as being similar to Uber. MyRide users can reserve a bus ride from ACT, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays, Read More

Public Comment Open For 2024-2029 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Amendment

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is accepting public comment through Friday, September 19, 2025, on Amendment 8 to the federal fiscal year 2024–2029 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), which is available online.

The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) is the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s (NMDOT) short-term plan for federally funded, and regionally significant projects. It’s developed through a collaborative process that follows federal guidelines, supports national goals, and aligns with Read More

Posts From The Road: Traversing So. Utah’s Back Roads

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Red Canyon: Red Canyon is a small area just a few miles from Bryce Canyon National Park. It is a popular recreation area that offers dramatic red rock formations and terrain for visitors to explore. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Retired: An old wooden windmill sits in a pasture a few miles east of Zion National Park. The windmill caught my eye as the entire structure is made of wood, even the blades that remain. Just minutes before seeing this ranch area where cattle roam, drivers were navigating their way through the spectacular rock formations within Zion National Park. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More

Atomic City Transit To Implement Changes To Routes #8, #9

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COUNTY News:

Effective Monday, Aug. 18, Atomic City Transit (ACT) will implement changes to routes #8 and #9. The adjustment is part of ACT’s commitment to optimizing service and ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to meet the needs of the majority of our riders.

Riders are asked to plan ahead and review the new maps, schedules, and tips to determine any required adjustments to travel plans.

Riders can review the updated route maps and schedules on the website and on all buses. Riders can also utilize the County’s online trip planner, ACTracker, ACT MyRide app on Google Play or  Read More

Visit Albuquerque Awards 2025 Tourism Grants

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STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Visit Albuquerque, the city’s official destination marketing organization (DMO), has announced the recipients of its 2025 Tourism Grant Program. Now in its third year, the program aims to spark innovative ideas that enhance Albuquerque’s vibrancy, create engaging experiences for visitors along with residents, promote tourism, and strengthen the community.

This year, Visit Albuquerque received 85 grant applications requesting a total of $2.75 million in funding. Among a pool of exceptional applications, 32 applications were selected to receive grants, Read More

$2M Roadway Rehabilitation Project On NM 511 To Begin Near Navajo Dam

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NMDOT News:

A Hot-In-Place Recycling project will begin along NM 511 east of Bloomfield, NM.

Hot-In-Place Recycling (HIR) utilizes a specialized machine in which 100% of the asphalt in place is recycled. The asphalt is removed, crushed, rejuvenated, and replaced onto the roadway, restoring flexibility and quality of the asphalt material. This process reduces environmental impacts, speeds up timelines and reduces the cost of roadway miles maintained. 

Starting, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, traffic can expect lane closures beginning at milepost 0 (intersection with US 64) to milepost 23.5. Read More

Posts From The Road: Bryce On The Fly

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The Amphitheater: Bryce Canyon National Park features geological formations known as ‘hoodoos’. The heart of the park is the huge amphitheater, which features thousands of colorful hoodoos. The park features a 19-mile scenic drive that leads visitors to 13 viewpoints along the way. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Hikers: Hikers make their way up through the hoodoos to the rim trail at the upper rim of the amphitheater. The depth of the amphitheater can be over 600 feet from the rim, depending on which trail the hiker is on. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer Read More

Scenes From Recent Trip Passing Through Vancouver

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View passing by Vancouver taken from the deck of a cruise ship during a recent trip heading to Alaska. Photo by Liddie Martinez

Another view of Vancouver taken from the deck of a cruise ship. Photo by Liddie Martinez

A scene viewed during a recent trip through Vancouver. Photo by Liddie Martinez

A scene viewed during a recent trip through Vancouver. Photo by Liddie Martinez

Wood-carved totem poles viewed during a recent trip through Vancouver. Photo by Liddie Martinez

More wood-carved totem poles viewed during a recent trip through Vancouver. Photo by Liddie Martinez Read More