Travel

Heinrich Highlights New Security Enhancement Measure At Albuquerque International Sunport

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From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

ALBUQUERQUE – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined Director Roderick Allison, of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Office of Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service, a component of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, at the Albuquerque International Sunport Friday to highlight a legislative measure the senator led to enhance U.S. airport and mass transit security.

The measure was included in the bipartisan, bicameral Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) extension.

In the wake of Read More

A Mountaineer’s Story: Temples, Tigers, & Tak-Taks

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Join Melissa Bartlett Aug. 23 as she reveals her unique experiences in Thailand. Courtesy photo
 
PEEC News:
 
Los Alamos Mountaineers host a presentation Tuesday, Aug. 23 by adventurer Melissa Bartlett detail her month-long trek through Thailand.
 
The Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting will start at 7 p.m. and cover information about upcoming outings and Bartlett’s talk begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
 
In 2015, Bartlett hopped on a bus in Southeast Asia. Determined to cover the
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Santa Fe, NCRTD May Consolidate Transit Operations

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RTD News:
 
A study to assess the feasibility for consolidating transit operations between the City of Santa Fe and the North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) has begun after resolutions calling for the study from the Santa Fe City Council and the NCRTD Board of Directors.
 
After a joint competitive bid process was completed, the two groups selected Carlsbad, California-based Transportation Management & Design, Inc. (TMD) to lead the transit system merger/consolidation analysis. Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FHU), a
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LAPS Transportation Department Ready For School!

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LAPS bus. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools Transportation Department is looking forward to the start of the 2016-2017 school year.

All routes have a permanent driver ready to safely take students to and from school.

The mechanics have worked diligently throughout the summer inspecting the buses to ensure the safety of the students and community.

The community of Los Alamos also can help to ensure the safety of students by stopping their vehicle when the school bus lights are flashing red and the stop sign is extended. Remember, it’s illegal to pass a school bus when the lights Read More

Talk On Cruises For Every Style Thursday

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TRAVEL News:

The “Los Alamos & Santa Fe People Who Love Travel” Meetup Group is meeting Thursday, July 28 for a presentation about the many styles of cruising. 

The presenter is Tom Wyant, cruise expert and owner of Enchanted Trek Travel in White Rock.  He will present a slide show to provide examples of the many different styles of cruising, the differing travel experiences that they offer, and some of the many possible destinations.

This month’s presentation will be given at 6:30 p.m. at the projectY community Read More

SFCIR: Reserve Space For India Of Contrasts Tour 2017

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SFCIR News:
 
THe Santa Fe Center for International Relations (SFCIR) invites the community to learn more about fascinating India, by joining Martha and Ray Wallace on their tour of India in February 2017.  
 
To view an outline of the India of Cnotrasts: Desert Rajasthan and Tropical Kerala itinerary, click here.
 
To learn more about the itinerary and cost for the trip, email Martha and Ray at india-adventures@comcast.net or phone: 505.986.8434.

To reserve your space for this unique travel adventure, send your $500 deposit per traveler to

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Modular Buildings Moving Off Hill July 19 To Aug. 3

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COMMUNITY News:

Beginning Tuesday, Desert Wind Transport is moving seven modular buildings from Los Alamos Middle School to School of Dreams Academy in Los Lunas.

One building will be moved per day on July 19, July 21, July 24, July 26, July 28, Aug. 1 and Aug. 3.

The state requires these types of buildings be moved at night and traffic may be disrupted between about 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. as each building is 28-feet wide at the base and nearly 30-feet wide at the top.

Direct questions to Desert Wind Transport at 505.793.4066. Read More

Oil Rig Explosion Closes Highway 550 Near Nageezi

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Fire burns five-acre area comprising more than 30 oil storage tanks this morning near the intersection of County Road 7890 and U.S. Highway 550. Courtesy/jemezdailypost.com

JEMEZ DAILY POST:

Travelers on U.S. Highway 550 are being notified that the highway is closed today in both directions at mile marker 114, near Nageezi and Councelor due to a fire on an oil and gas well.

The five-acre site, comprising more than 30 oil storage tanks, is near the intersection of County Road 7890 and U.S. Highway 550.

Fire crews are standing by outside a half mile perimeter for the moment, since the fire Read More

NCRTD Finance Department Earns Top Honors

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GFOA News:
 
CHICAGO ― The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to North Central Regional Transit District by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR).
 
The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. An Award of Financial Reporting Achievement has
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