COUNTY News:
With the announcement that Los Alamos National Laboratory will remain closed Thursday due to weather conditions, Atomic City Transit will not offer peak bus service tomorrow – but bus routes will be back up and running otherwise.
This will allow ACT employees to continue shoveling out bus stops and shelters Thursday. Read More
Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess
COUNTY News:
In light of today’s heavy snowfall, Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess announced this evening that non-essential County facilities will remain closed Wednesday in order to provide snow clearing crews the opportunity to continue to address main, collector and residential streets throughout the County.
County recreational facilities will be closed, including the Libraries, Ice Rink, Golf Course and Aquatic Center. Other County services inside the Municipal Building for the Customer Care Center/Dept. of Public Utilities, Clerk, Read More
COUNTY Traffic Alert Update:
Pajarito Mountain is OPEN; however, the Traffic Division staff urges residents who decide to travel on Camp May Road to be advised of nearly-impassable road conditions.
The first section of Camp May Road is slightly more than one lane in width, which means passing oncoming traffic will be difficult.
For those who decide to head to Pajarito today, driving a vehicle with high clearance, four wheel drive and tire chains is advisable.
For safety reasons, the County will continue to discourage traveling on Camp May Road at this time, although snow removal Read More
County snowplows and sand trucks are out in force this morning clearing streets as fast as they can throughout Los Alamos and White Rock. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Following last night’s major snowstorm and as snow continues today, the County’s Public Works Director Philo Shelton asked for the community to continue to be patient with snow-clearing crews.
“The level of service for snow removal will continue to be greatly diminished since there is no room left to push accumulated snow,” he said. “Keep in mind that when it is not snowing, our crews are collecting Read More
COUNTY TRAFFIC ALERT:
Major snowfall overnight has severely impacted roads within the County.
Crews are responding but the amount of snow to clear will take extra time even for main roadways.
Camp May Road to Pajarito Mountain is NOT OPEN at this time. Crews are coordinating with the ski hill staff on their opening time today and will update residents.
County officials are urging residents to be patient and DO NOT attempt travel this morning – give road crews a chance to clear the roads. Read More
COUNTY News:
With the frequency of snow storms and amount of snow anticipated to exceed over at least 12 inches heading into New Years’ Eve and New Year’s Day, officials with the Public Works department cautioned residents today to manage expectations for snow removal for the next few days.
Beginning this afternoon and in anticipation of tonight’s approaching storm, crews will not be able to remove snow from the bike lanes on Diamond and Canyon.
“We need to wait until the snow can be hauled away from the lanes in order to open up the streets and sidewalks,” Public Works Director Philo Shelton said. Read More
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit, in partnership with the Los Alamos County DWI Council, is once again offering free Dial-a-Ride service for transport to and from New Year’s Eve parties.
Service will begin at 6 p.m. and the last drop-off will be at 1 a.m.
Reservations will be accepted through the end of service. Don’t drink and drive… Dial-a-Ride! Call 505.661.7433 to make your reservation. Read More
Scene Wednesday Trinity Drive looking west toward Los Alamos Medical Center. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene Wednesday morning on the Main Hill Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene Wednesday afternoon of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building on Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene Wednesday afternoon on Central Avenue in front of the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene Wednesday afternoon at Ashley Pond. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene Wednesday afternoon at Ashley Pond. Photo Read More
Traffic Alert News:
Both the Main Hill Road and the Truck Route are opened and traffic is moving along smoothly.
LAPD reminds motorists driving in winter conditions to:
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department has announced that the Main Hill Road is temporarily closed due to snow.
Both west and eastbound lanes will be closed until the roadway has been cleared.
N.M. 501, the Truck Route, is open at this time.
LAPD issues the following reminders to motorists driving in winter conditions: