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New Mexico State Police Respond To Possible Hazmat Spill … Interstate 25 Closed In Both Directions

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NMSP News:

At around 4 a.m. today, New Mexico State Police officers were dispatched to a semi crash and possible hazmat situation on Interstate 25 around mile post 110 … about 40 miles south of Socorro.

After careful investigation, the cylinders on the semi carrying chlorodifluorobromomethane, were determined not to be ruptured and there was no hazmat spill. The driver of the CMV received only minor injuries.

Interstate 25 is closed in both directions at the mile post 110. Tow trucks are working to clear the road. Read More

Crack Sealing Project Begins In White Rock Today

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COUNTY News:

Road crews begin crack sealing work today on Rover Boulevard and Meadow Lane in White Rock. This is a mobile operation and substantial traffic disruption is not anticipated.

Working hours are expected to be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and the work is expected to last no longer than 14 calendar days. Once the work is completed on Rover Boulevard and Meadow Lane, crews will continue crack sealing in Pajarito Acres and La Senda for an additional four weeks.

Drivers are urged to be patient and drive safely through these work zones.

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Traffic Alert: NM 502 And NM 4 Road Construction

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DOE/NNSA News:

Starting this afternoon (July 24) through Thursday, during rush hour, and all day Friday, the N.M. 4 single-lane hairpin turn (blue on the map) at the Y interchange that takes drivers onto Main Hill Road will close for traffic safety.

Drivers needing to get from White Rock/N.M. 4 to Los Alamos will need to go via East Jemez Road/truck route.

Construction will continue on N.M. 502 and drivers are asked to slow down to posted speed limits, be careful and pay attention to traffic signs and traffic patterns designed to accommodate construction and commuter needs. Rain Read More

Los Alamos Mountaineers Presentation On Adrenaline-Pumping New Zealand Adventure Tuesday

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Martin Staley will talk about his adventure-filled trip to New Zealand Tuesday at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Earlier this year, Martin Staley traveled to New Zealand for an adrenaline-pumping adventure across both islands. He will give a presentation about his incredible journey Tuesday during this month’s meeting of the Los Alamos Mountaineers.

His talk is at the Los Alamos Nature Center after the regular Mountaineer’s meeting at 7 p.m., which will cover information about upcoming outings. Staley’s talk starts by 7:15 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Read More

LANL Commuters Urged To Drive Safe And Be Patient During Road Construction

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The NM 502 eastbound and westbound ramps to NM 4, shown in red, are scheduled to be closed Friday and Saturday, July 20-21. Courtesy image

NNSA News:

Work on the Supplemental Environmental Project road improvements will ramp up considerably Friday, impacting the NM 4/NM 502 interchange and lane configuration of NM 502.

The safety of the workers as well as the safety of residents is of utmost importance. Law enforcement support is being sought to ensure drivers obey traffic instructions and consider the safety of the construction workers. Commuters should account for traffic Read More

RTD 255 Mountain Trail Resumes Service

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RTD News:
 
The North Central Regional Transit District has announced that service for the RTD 255 Mountain Trail route resumed its regular schedule Saturday with the reopening of the Santa Fe National Forest and Hyde State Park.
 
The RTD “Blue Bus” 255 Mountain Trail provides service from points throughout downtown Santa Fe up Hyde Park Road through Hyde State Park and into the Santa Fe National Forest. Bus stops along the route provide access to trailheads and picnic areas, service concludes at Ski Santa Fe.
 
Note: RTD 255 Mountain Trail buses are equipped to accommodate only
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POSTPONED: La Vista Drive In White Rock Closed Friday

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This project is postponed until further notice: DPU will close La Vista Drive just east of Yosemite to all traffic Friday at La Paloma in White Rock. Courtesy/DPU

UPDATE: This project is postponed until further notice.

COUNTY News:

Gas crews with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities will close La Vista Dr. just east of Yosemite to all traffic Friday at La Paloma in White Rock.

The day-long closure is to permit crews to repair a natural gas line in the roadway. Work is scheduled to begin at 7:30 a.m. and anticipated to wrap-up by 4 p.m. Friday.

La Paloma will remain open to both east and westbound Read More

Governor Announces Sixth Consecutive Year Of Record-Breaking Tourism Growth

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Gov. Susana Martinez announces New Mexico’s 2017 visitation numbers Wednesday in Albuquerque at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Courtesy photo
 
STATE News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― Gov. Susana Martinez announced Wednesday that 35.4 million trips were taken in New Mexico in 2017 – breaking the record set in 2016 of 34.4 million by one million visits. This growth marks a rise of 5.6 million trips over 2010, a 19 percent increase since Martinez took office in 2011, and the sixth straight year New Mexico has shattered its record.
 
“When more people come to New Mexico it means they’re
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Road Work Resumes Between Truck Route And ‘Y’

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NNSA News

Paving work will resume Friday, July 13, on N.M. 4 between the truck route and the White Rock “Y” interchange with N.M. 502.

This work will result in just one lane open throughout the weekend with a pilot car to escort traffic in both directions from early morning to late afternoon.

Friday commuters may want to consider using the Main Hill Road as the most efficient route to get to and from Los Alamos and Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Regarding the project on N.M. 502 that started earlier this week, construction of the two eastbound lanes is on hold while traffic engineers

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Utility Work On Diamond Saturday … Possibly Sunday

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COUNTY News:

Gas, water and sewer crews with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities will be excavating on the north side of Diamond Dr. between 35th and 37th streets to identify the location of, and if possible, repair a water leak.

This investigatory utility work will occur Saturday July 14 and possibly continue through Sunday July 15.

East and westbound traffic will be restricted beginning at 7:30 a.m. to one lane in each direction on the south side of Diamond, while two lanes on the north side of Diamond will be closed at the construction zone. Motorists can expect some delays.

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