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Registration Underway For Annual Los Alamos Middle School Spring Break Trip To Washington, D.C.

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Los Alamos 8th graders visit Washington, D.C. during a previous trip to Washington, D.C. Courtesy photo

EDUCATION News;

Registration is now underway for next year’s Los Alamos Middle School’s 8th grade spring break trip to Washington D.C.

This trip has been a Los Alamos student tradition for more than years. Sign up before June 15 to receive the Early Bird discount and travel at last year’s trip price.

Call Worldstrides at 1.800.468.5899 to register. Use trip code 160851. Call Roberta Cocking at 505.670.0679, with questions and or see Facebook, LAMS Washington DC Trip to see this year’s and

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Governor Declares June Great Outdoors Month

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Gov. Susana Martinez
 
STATE News:
 
SANTA FE — For the third year in a row, Gov. Susana Martinez has declared June as Great Outdoors Month in New Mexico.
 
Great Outdoors Month was established to help Americans celebrate the educational, economic and health benefits of active, fun, outdoor activities through a month of events that include National Trails Day, National Marina Day and the Great American Campout.
 
“I’m thrilled to once again declare June as Great Outdoors Month in our beautiful Land of Enchantment,” Martinez said. “This is the perfect opportunity to celebrate
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Watch For Walkers On Truck Route Thursday June 7

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PFV News:

A pilgrimage of 40 to 50 women will walk on West Jemez Road around noon Thursday, June 7 to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Canyon Road, where they will stay for the night. 

The group will continue the walk at about 4:30 a.m. Friday, June 8 to San Ildefonso Pueblo.

Motorists are advised to proceed with caution through this area. Read More

RTD 255 Mountain Trail Suspended Effective Friday

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NCRTD News:

The North Central Regional Transit District has announced that service on its RTD 255 Mountain Trail route will be suspended until further notice due to the closures of the Santa Fe National Forest and Hyde State Park, effective 8 a.m. Friday, June 1.

The RTD will provide notification as service resumes.

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. Read More

Holy Ghost Canyon Road Closes For Repairs

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SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE ― For public safety reasons, Forest Road 122 of Holy Ghost Canyon will close to vehicle access primarily for major road repairs beginning May 30.
 
The gate to the Holy Ghost Canyon will close to the public for about three weeks, which places the anticipated reopening around mid-June.
 
The Holy Ghost Campground, Trailhead and Group Area is located in the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) and will be inaccessible by vehicle during the closure period.    
 
“Safety is our top priority, therefore
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NCRTD Memorial Day Holiday Closure; 255 RTD Mountain Trail To Operate

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RTD News:
 
The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) has announced that the RTD “Blue Buses” will not be in service Monday, May 28, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
 
The exception will be the 255 RTD Mountain Trail to the Santa Fe National Forest which will be in operation that day.
 
The North Central Regional Transit District provides free bus service Monday through Friday to a service area that encompasses over 10,000 square miles of north central New Mexico including the counties of Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos; the Cities of Santa Fe and Española
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Los Alamos Hillstrummers Attend 2018 Ukefest

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Sixteen members of the Los Alamos Hillstrummers Ukulele group attended the 2018 Las Cruces Ukefest last weekend, attending workshops and jam sessions conducted by nationally known instructors. Back row from left, Dan Gerth, Joeilla Forman, Sabin Shurter and Ruth Lier. Middle row from left, Irene Powell, Darlene Potter, Yvonne Trujillo, Diane Little, Elise Lee, Linnea Ohlsson, Gerry Ohlsson and Greg Rand. Front row from left, Doris Ford, Patricia Rathbone, Jeanette Mortensen and Chris Rand. Courtesy photo Read More

New Mexico Participates In Click It Or Ticket And Seatbelt Awareness Initiative

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NMDOT News:
 
SANTA FE ― Today, the New Mexico Department of Transportation announced the kick off to the National Click It or Ticket seatbelt crackdown, which runs through June 3.
 
Additionally today, New Mexico law enforcement agencies will partner with agencies across the nation for a one-day national seat belt awareness event – called Border to Border (B2B).
 
“It’s important that we remind people that just putting on their seatbelt could save their life,” NMDOT Cabinet Secretary Tom Church said. “At NMDOT we are always trying to save lives on the roads and highways
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Shuttle Service To Bandelier Begins Thursday May 17

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One of the Atomic City Transit shuttle buses that will carry visitors from White Rock to Bandelier National Monument May 17 to Oct. 17. Courtesy/NPS
 
BANDELIER News:
 
It’s been a very busy spring at Bandelier National Monument. So busy that there’s just not enough parking in the Frijoles Canyon parking areas near the Visitor Center! 
 
Shuttle service starts back up Thursday, May 17. As well, the Bandelier Visitor Center hours will lengthen, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. and the Los Alamos County White Rock Visitor Center hours are 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.
 
The shuttles
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NMDOT Releases Draft New Mexico Bike Plan And Will Host Public Meetings

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE – NMDOT has released the first draft of the Prioritized Statewide Bicycle Network Plan (NM Bike Plan) on the project website and will be hosting three public meetings to share the draft.

Meeting times and dates:

Where: City of Santa Fe Railyard Offices, 500 Market Street, Suite 200 in Santa Fe
When: May 21, 2018
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
 
Where: County Commission Chambers, 845 Motel Bivd., in Las Cruces
When: May 15, 2018
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
 
Where: North Valley Senior Center, 3825 4th S. NM in Albuquerque
When: May 29, 2018
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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