Travel

Alert: East Jemez Road Eastbound Traffic Blocked 6 p.m. Today Through 4 p.m. Thursday!

by

Due to a water line break, eastbound traffic will be blocked on East Jemez Road beginning at 6 p.m. today through 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3. Drivers are advised to avoid the area if possible. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

News Alert:

A non-DPU water line break has impacted the roadway on East Jemez near the Los Alamos Transit Mix station and the eastbound traffic will be blocked at 6 p.m. today through 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3.

No downhill traffic will be allowed during this time and only westbound (uphill traffic) will be allowed.

Drivers are advised to avoid the area if possible. Read More

News Alert: Water Line Break Impacts East Jemez Road

by

A water line break has impacted the roadway on East Jemez near the Los Alamos Transit Mix station. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

A water line break has impacted the roadway on East Jemez near the Los Alamos Transit Mix station. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

UPDATE: The break in the eight-inch line was discovered after water was observed on the roadway this morning. Due to nearby power, water and gas lines, Los Alamos National Laboratory workers are reportedly unable to use a backhoe to excavate the pipe and most of the work will be done manually for the safety of Read More

Readout Of Secretary Ryan Zinke’s Trip To The West

by

Secretary Ryan Zinke meets with ranchers, local stakeholders on variety of topics. Courtesy photo
 
DOI News:
 
LAS CRUCES ―Thursday, Secretary Ryan Zinke of the Department of the Interior participated in Day One of his five-day trip to the Western United States.
 
Zinke started the morning with a helicopter tour of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, as part of his ongoing review of National Monument designations in the United States. Organ Mountains is one of the National Monuments under review in accordance with President Donald Trump’s
Read More

Public Comments Sought On STIP

by

NMDOT News:
 
SANTA FE ― The public is invited to comment on the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s new 2018 – 2023 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
 
The program will serve as a four year plan for the state’s federal aid highway program and will be implemented Oct. 1.
 
The STIP contains proposed road and bridge projects and is required under the federal legislation. Projects on the list are on federal and state highways (roads with I, U.S. or NM designations).
 
The NMDOT has posted the 2018-2023 STIP on the Internet asking for
Read More

State Transportation Commission To Meet In Milan

by

NMDOT News:
 
SANTA FE ― The State Transportation Commission will hold a meeting 8:30 a.m., Thursday, July 20, at the NMDOT District Six Auditorium in Milan, N.M.  
 
The six member governor-appointed commission determines policy for the New Mexico Department of Transportation. Community members are invited to attend and time will be allotted for public comment. 
 
The agenda is available on the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s website https:////dot.state.nm.us/content/nmdot/en/TC_Publications.html or by
Read More

Scenes From Wednesday’s Aparejo Packing System Demonstration At Los Alamos Nature Center

by

Freighter is one of two burros belonging to Ron and Pat Rundstrom who demonstated the Aparejo Packing System Wednesday evening. The event was hosted by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) at the Los Alamos Nature Center on Canyon Road. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

Amiga, a female burro delights the audience Wednesday evening at the nature center. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

All ages enjoyed the Aparejo Packing System demonstration. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

A large crowd came out Wednesday evening for the Aparejo Read More

Sewer Line Repairs Completed On Trinity Drive

by

Trinity Drive between 4th Street and DP Road reopened Wednesday morning after being closed for the repair of a failed sewer line. The work began July 5 and was completed by crews from the County Department of Public Utilities and the Public Works Department. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Scene when Trinity Road was closed and construction was underway up until Tuesday night. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

Scene when Trinity Road was closed and construction was underway up until Tuesday night. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com

Scene when Trinity Road was closed and construction Read More

New Mexico Department Of Transportation Announces Online Survey For State Rail Plan

by

NMDOT News:

SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Department of Transportation announced the availability of an online survey to find out which railroad issues are important to New Mexicans and for providing input to update the State Rail Plan.

The survey is accessible through this link.

The 2018 Rail Plan will explore these issues to identify potential solutions. The updated Rail Plan will also describe the current state of New Mexico’s rail system, articulate a strategic vision for the future of the rail system, and identify projects and funding sources to support that vision.

NMDOT encourages Read More

Alert: Trinity Drive Closed Between DP Road And 4th Street For Two Day Sewer Line Repair Project

by

COUNTY News Alert:

The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities is closing Trinity Drive (both east and west bound traffic) immediately between DP Road and 4th Street to repair a damaged sewer line.

This section of Trinity Drive will remain closed for two days. Traffic is being rerouted on Knecht Street.  Read More