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Public Transportation Key To Boosting Health For Aging New Mexicans

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By Stan Cooper
AARP Volunteer
NM Transit Association Board Member 
 
Most of us take for granted that we can wake up each day, get in our car, drive to work, drive home, drive to the grocery store or to a movie, and get wherever we want to go. But for some of us, the time will come when we can no longer drive a car and we must give up the keys.
 
The loss of a vehicle can often lead to cases of isolation, which causes a decrease in physical activity, and mental engagement. People are no longer able to participate in everyday activities like visiting friends, going to social events
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Governor Announces New Ad To Combat DWI

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Don’t drink and drive … period. Courtesy photo
 
NMDOT News:
 
SANTA FE ― Gov. Susana Martinez has unveiled a new TV ad to fight DWI in New Mexico reminding New Mexicans that there is no excuse making it okay to get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol.
 
Martinez also announced the start of 100 Days and Nights of Summer – an increase in law enforcement presence to crackdown on DWI and other dangerous driving habits on New Mexico’s roads and highways.
 
“There are absolutely no excuses for driving drunk – not only do you put your own life in danger, but everyone else
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RTD Provides Special Event Service To Wine Fest At Las Golondrinas June 30 – July 1

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RTD News:
 
The North Central Regional Transit District’s (NCRTD) RTD “Blue Bus” will provide special event bus transit services for the Santa Fe Wine Festival at El Rancho de las Golondrinas, June 30 and July 1.
 
The fare free service will include a downtown shuttle providing nine roundtrips per day beginning at 11:10 a.m. with stops at Sheridan Street Transit Center, the New Mexico Visitor Center lot at Paseo de Peralta and Old Santa Fe Trail, South Capitol Rail Runner Station and the Santa Fe Place Mall (south side parking lot) transit hub to connect with the Santa Fe Trails bus system,
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NMTA Celebrates National Dump The Pump Day

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 NMTA News:
 
SANTA FE ― Today is the 13th annual National Dump the Pump Day—a day dedicated to showcasing the benefits of riding public transit, including cost-effectiveness, saving commuters money and convenience.
 
In celebration of the national initiative, the New Mexico Transit Association (NMTA) has partnered with transit agencies from around the state to encourage New Mexicans to utilize public transit instead of relying on a personal vehicle.
 
According to the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) June Transit Savings Report, individuals
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New Mexicans Encouraged To Ride Public Transit And Dump The Pump June 21

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NMDOT News:
 
SANTA FE ― Thursday, June 21, public transit providers from throughout the nation will be encouraging people to Dump the Pump and Ride Public Transit to get them where they need to go, instead of driving a car.
 
To encourage New Mexicans to do their part, transit agencies from throughout northern and central New Mexico will converge 6-9 a.m., June 21, at the South Capitol Rail Runner Station in Santa Fe, for coffee, donuts and giveaways.
 
Come join NM Rail Runner Express, Santa Fe Trails, North Central Regional Transit District (Blue Bus), NMDOT Park & Ride, Rio
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Soaring Gas Prices Lead Drivers To ‘Dump The Pump’

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APTA News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Gasoline prices are on the rise, which sets the stage for more people to participate June 21 in this year’s annual Dump the Pump Day.
 
Public transportation agencies nationwide will be encouraging commuters in their community to try public transit to avoid high gas prices.
 
The average annual savings is $10,160 for a person who switches his or her daily commute from driving to taking public transportation, according to the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) June Transit Savings Report. This is the highest transit savings
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U.S. Sen. Udall Advances Amendment To Ensure Southwest Chief Has Access To Federal Funding

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that the committee has advanced his bipartisan amendment to help ensure Amtrak’s Southwest Chief can continue to access federal funding for critical repair work.
 
The Southwest Chief runs from Chicago to Los Angeles, and stops in several New Mexico communities, including Raton, Las Vegas, Lamy, Albuquerque, and Gallup.
 
In March, members of the New Mexico delegation announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT)
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Bandelier Offers Beauty, History, Great Day Outdoors

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Young visitors at Bandelier climb a ladder to a cavate. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
 
A shady spot near the Bandelier Visitor Center. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com
 
By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post
maire@ladailypost.com

Bandelier National Monument offers a great day out for old and young despite Stage III fire restrictions in the area. Although the back country is closed, the Main Loop, Falls, Alcove House, Frey, Tsankawi and Burnt Mesa trails remain open. Although usually hot and dry in summer, many locals and visitors consider Bandelier Read More

Diamond Drive North And South Pedestrian Overpass Closure June 11-25

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COUNTY News:

The North and South Pedestrian Overpasses on Diamond Drive will be closed for a resurfacing project starting June 11 and will re-open June 25.

This project will not affect vehicle traffic, however, it will affect foot traffic. Pedestrians wishing to cross Diamond Drive should utilize the crosswalks.

Those who use the North Overpass should cross at the Sandia Drive crosswalk. Those who use the South Overpass should cross at the Canyon Road crosswalk.

Motorists are urged to drive safely through this section as pedestrian traffic will increase through these crosswalks. Read More