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Local Fundraising For Europe 2016 Educational Trip

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EDUCATION News:
 
Have a college student studying for finals? Want to surprise them with a fun gift? Send them a personalized care package this week.

Local high school seniors are putting the care packages together to raise funds for their educational tour in Europe next summer.

Care packages are $30 and will be shipped this Friday. They will be filled with items to help college kids through their exams such as: hot cocoa, inspirational quotes, tea, Emergen-C packets, stress balls, pens, pencils, tissues, jokes, candy, homemade goodies, a supportive note, local treats, and more.

To order,

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RTD Mountain Trail Route To Ski Santa Fe Begins Winter Service Schedule Dec. 3

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RTD News:
 
The RTD 255 Mountain Trail route will begin operating on its Winter Schedule Saturday, Dec. 3, to coincide with the season opening of Ski Santa Fe.
 
During the winter season, the RTD Mountain Trail provides seven roundtrips on the weekends and three roundtrips Monday through Friday from points around downtown Santa Fe, up Hyde Park Road to Ski Santa Fe.
 
Additionally, during the peak holiday times, the RTD Mountain Trail will provide weekend/holiday service of seven roundtrips per day. Those dates include Dec. 26-30, Martin Luther
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Construction Begins This Week Along East Road

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COUNTY News:

The Department of Public Utilities’ contractor Parker Construction Company will be performing work starting today replacing gas and electric infrastructure along East Road, N.M. 502, between Airport Drive and Camino Entrada.

 According to Department officials, the majority of the work will take place within the airport property line and on the outside of the road bed, therefore there are no lane closures, detours or interruption of utility services anticipated. The project is scheduled to be completed in mid-February. 

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NCRTD Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

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NCRTD News:
 
The RTD “Blue Buses,” including the RTD Chile Line in Taos, will not be in operation Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24 and 25 in recognition of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
 
Due to snow conditions, the RTD 255 Mountain Trail route will not be operating on its Winter Schedule until Ski Santa Fe opens for the season. The Mountain Trail route will not operate Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24 and 25. The service will resume its Non-Winter operating schedule Saturday, Nov. 26 and will remain on this schedule until the opening of Ski Santa Fe.
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NMDOT Is Ready For Winter Weather

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In 2015, NMDOT cews removed snow and ice from more than a million pass miles. Courtesy photo

NMDOT News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation announced this morning that crews are ready to clear the roads and highways as the state prepares for the winter weather season.

Last year, NMDOT crews removed snow and ice from more than a million pass miles.

“Safety is absolutely our number one priority,” NMDOT Secretary Tom Church said. “Our crews and equipment across the state are ready to respond to winter weather. When driving in ice and snow please take every precaution necessary to Read More

New 3-Way Stop Signs At Canyon Road And 15th Street!

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Traffic & Streets Division of the Public Works Department has installed “all way” (3-way) stop signs at the intersection of 15th Street and Canyon Road.

Motorists are urged to be cautious while traveling through this area while everyone becomes familiar with this change.

Direct questions or concerns to the Traffic & Streets Division at 505.662.8113 or email lacpw@lacnm. Read More

Road Work On Main Hill Road … Expect Delays

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Crews are doing some road patching in the eastbound lane on the Main Hill Road today. Traaffic is being routed to the westbound lane and flagmen are stopping traffic to allow motorists to pass in one direction and then the other, but at a very slow pace. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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NM 502 Pavement Preservation Work To Begin Nov. 15

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will begin paving operations on N.M. 502 from mile maker 5.00 to mile marker 6.40 approximately two miles east of Los Alamos. 

Starting 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, N.M. 502 will have intermittent lane closures on the eastbound and westbound lanes. Motorists can expect minor delays during this time. The paving operation work is scheduled to be completed Nov. 14; weather permitting. 

Drivers are urged to proceed with caution through the work zone, observe traffic control signs and reduce speed to the Read More

NCRTD Veterans Day Holiday Closure

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NCRTD News:
 
The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) has announced that the RTD “Blue Buses,” RTD Chile Line and RTD Mountain Trail Route will not be in service on Friday, November 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.
 
The NCRTD thanks and honors all veterans for the time they served and the sacrifices they and their families made for our country!
 
The North Central Regional Transit District provides fare-free and premium fare-based bus service Monday through Friday to a service area that encompasses over 10,000 square miles
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