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Lane Closure At North Mesa/San Ildefonso Roads

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets crews will begin patching a road Monday, Nov. 13, at the intersection of North Mesa Road and San Ildefonso Road.

Motorists can expect a single lane closure 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a flagging operation and the County will work to minimize the impact of this road construction.

Direct questions regarding the road closure to the Traffic & Streets Department at 505.663.1762.

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Update On Crash On Truck Route Near LANSCE

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Los Alamos police and firefighters Monday at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on the Truck Route. Courtesy photo

CRASH Update:

Three people involved in the two-vehicle crash around dusk Monday on the Truck Route near the LANSCE turn off were transported to Los Alamos Medical Center with various not life threatening injuries, according to police.

One driver was cited for failure to yield. For a period of time following the crash, travel was down to one lane in each direction. Commuters were asked to avoid the truck route that evening and to prepare for delays. Read More

News Alert: Crash On Truck Route Near LANSCE

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Los Alamos police and firefighters are responding to a two vehicle crash on the Truck Route. Courtesy photo

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos police and firefighters are responding to a two vehicle crash on the Truck Route near the LANSCE turn off.

Travel is down to one lane each direction. Commuters are asked to avoid the truck route this evening and be prepared for delays.

No other information is available at this time about those involved or any injuries. Read More

Europe 2018 Selling Coffee Again!

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Last year’s Europe 2017 tour. Courtesy photo
 
EFTOURS News:
 
Love fresh-roasted coffee? Want to help local students have a global educational travel experience? 
 
Graduating seniors are selling tasty coffee to cover some of the costs of their educational tour of historical and cultural sites in Italy and Germany. All coffee is kosher, certified organic, Fair Trade certified, and fresh-roasted after our local order is placed.  
 
Coffee is $13 for a 10 oz. bag and can be ordered whole bean
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Temporary Lane; Sidewalk Closures On Trinity Drive

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COUNTY News:

As part of 20th Street Extension Project, construction crews will be performing paving operations next week on 20th Street at the intersection of Trinity Drive.

This work requires temporary lane and sidewalk closures on Trinity Drive near 20th Street, scheduled as follows, weather permitting:

  • Tuesday, Nov. 7 through Friday, Nov. 10, eastbound right lane.

For more information or questions, contact the Public Works Department at 505.662.8150 or email lacpw@lacnm.us.

The County thanks the community for its continued patience and cooperation.

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NMDOT Seeks Public Input On ADA Transition Plan

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NMDOT News:
 
SANTA FE ― The New Mexico Department of Transportation is seeking input on the draft of the 2017 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. 
 
The draft plan is intended to identify system needs and integrate them with NMDOT’s planning process, while ensuring that all of its facilities, services, programs and activities are accessible to all individuals. It is required as part of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 
 
This transition plan focuses on all right-of-ways owned and maintained by NMDOT. Examples of
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Transportation Board Meets Thursday

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COUNTY News:
 
The Transportation Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2 in Room 110 in the Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. 
 
The meeting is open to the public. 
 
Agenda: 
 
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. LIAISONS’ REPORTS
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  • Approval of the Oct. 5, 2017 Transportation Board Minutes
    • Presenters: Brian O’Neil, Chair of the Transportation Board
OLD BUSINESS – Possible Action
  • Update – New Mexico Department of Transportation
    • Presenters:
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State Police Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols Across New Mexico Counties Throughout November

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NMSP News:
 
State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints; saturation patrols; and registration, insurance and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during the month of November 2017.
 
NMSP is bringing awareness to these events in an effort to reduce alcohol related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising. These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about drinking and driving.
 
Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the right decision
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Update: NM 502 Lane Closure At Jaconita

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SFCO News:

UPDATE: All N.M. 502 westbound lanes have re-opened. Eastbound lanes will be opened in 5 minutes. Proceed with caution. Closure is removed.

The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office has announced that N.M. 502 westbound at mile marker 16 at Jaconita is closed.

A power line is down across the roadway.

All westbound lanes are closed and traffic is being diverted. Read More

Atomic City Transit Celebrates 10 Years!

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Atomic City Transit personnel are handing out cookies and water today at Los Alamos Transit Center to celebrate its 10th anniversay of servng the Los Alamos community. Employees at this morning’s celebration, from left, Annet Acomb, Amy Danforth and Nanett De La Torre. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

Cookies and bottles of water for community members in celebration of the Atomic City Transit’s 10 years of service in Los Alamos. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com Read More