COUNTY News:
Members of the Los Alamos County Council may attend the N.M. 502 Roundabout Public Meeting, 5-6:30 p.m. Monday, March 13 in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge.
A quorum may be present, however, no action will be taken. Read More
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Rotary: This Adventure Just Might Change Your Life!
ROTARY News:The Rotary Club of Los Alamos is now accepting applications for the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA). Any high school junior may apply to attend RYLA.
The Rotary Club is also in the process of contacting high school principals, guidance counselors, youth organizations, and other sources for nominations of RYLA participants.
RYLA is a life-changing intensive leadership training program for young men and women where leadership skills and principles are learned, developed and enhanced in an atmosphere of trust and respect. The purpose of RYLA is to encourage
Residents, Commuters, Urged To Sign Up For Cone Zone Alerts Prior To Road Construction
COUNTY News:
Road construction will soon begin on several key projects within the County. One State of New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) project of particular interest to many motorists will begin March 18 when Star Paving Company starts work on the N.M. 502 Reconstruction Project that includes installation of a roundabout at Trinity and Central near the former Hilltop House.
The NMDOT project includes utility installation and roadways reconstruction from Tewa Loop to DP Road, and pavement preservation from DP Road to Knecht Street. Motorists traveling through this area, Read More
NM 502 Los Alamos Roadway Reconstruction & Roundabout Project Begins March 18
Courtesy/NMDOT
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Transportation and Star Paving Company will begin roadway reconstruction on N.M. 502 from mile post 1.257 to mile post 2.053 in Los Alamos.
The contractor will begin construction and preparation for detour paving March 18.
Starting March 18, N.M. 502 will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Motorists can expect minor delays 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and short duration temporary closures during non-peak hours at the east end of the project in the existing 2-lane section of the roadway using flagging Read More
NMDOT: Public Meeting On Roundabout March 13
Courtesy/NMDOT
NMDOT News:
A public information meeting on the Los Alamos N.M. 502 – Roadway Reconstruction project is set for 5 p.m. Wednesday. March 13 with an Open House in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge, 2132 Central Ave, in downtown Los Alamos.
Public Meeting Purpose: The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is sponsoring this meeting to discuss the roadway reconstruction improvements to CN 5100650R3 on NM 502 (MP 1.257 to MP 2.053) in Los Alamos County.
Meeting Overview: NMDOT representatives, Souder, Miller & Assoc. and Star Paving will discuss and present Read More
NMDOT Hosts Public Meeting On Roundabout March 13
Road Repairs On Diamond Drive Start Monday
COUNTY News:
Weather Permitting, contract work will begin Monday to patch potholes on Diamond Drive.
Motorists should expect a moving single lane closure indicated by a digital arrow board.
Please slowdown in the work zone and follow all temporary construction signage.
It is anticipated work will be completed by Friday, March 8. Residents with questions are asked to call the County’s Traffic & Streets Division at 505.662.8113 or email lacpw@lacnm.us.
Update: Roundabout Installation To Begin March 18
Update: County workers were busy Monday removing landcaping blocks and doing maintenance on the site that will eventually become the new roundabout where Trinity Drive, Central Avenue and N.M. 502 connect. NMDOT told the Los Alamos Daily Post this morning that it will hold a public meeting March 13 in Los Alamos and installation of the new roundabout is schedule to begin March 18. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Workers on scene today at the site of the upcoming roundabout where Trinity Drive, Central Avenue and N.M. 502 connect. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Section Of Arizona Street Closed Wednesday-Thursday
DPU News:
Weather permitting, Parker Construction, under contract with Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities, will close a section of Arizona Street east of 45 Street at the unpaved water tank access road.
Crews will repair a waterline. The utility work will occur for two days, beginning Wednesday, Feb. 27 through Thursday, Feb. 28. Traffic control devices to close the section of road will be erected each at 8:30 a.m. and removed by 4 p.m. each day.
Access will be maintained to all homes. Properties west of the construction zone will be detoured to 45 St. and properties east of the construction Read More
New Mexicans Paying High Costs For Poor Roads
Vehicles head south on Interstate 25 after merging onto the highway in Santa Fe. A new report by The Road Information Program says congested and poor-quality roads statewide cost New Mexico drivers an average of $769 each in lost time and wasted fuel. Among the unfunded but needed projects it cites is an expansion of I-25 between Santa Fe and Bernalillo. Photo by Olivia Harlow/The New Mexican
Cars travel under a bridge at the La Cienega exit of Interstate 25 on Wednesday. A report issued that day by The Road Information Program said poorly maintained roads in the state are costing drivers