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Cone Zone: Week Of June 30, 2025
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works’ staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. For more information, please email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the County Projects page at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Piñon School Access Road Construction Begins
Construction crews with Jaynes Corporation will continue the Piñon Elementary Read More
State Police To Conduct Saturation Patrols & Sobriety, Registration, Insurance, Driver’s License Checkpoints Across New Mexico In July
NMSP News:
New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will conduct sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during July 2025.
We are bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.
These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the Read More
Non-stop Service Between Taos & Denver Begins June 26
The Contour ERJ135 plane on Thursday will begin flights from Taos to Denver. Courtesy photo
TRAVEL News:
TAOS — Contour Airlines and the Town of Taos announced new direct flights between Taos Regional Airport (SKX) and Denver International Airport (DEN), to launch on Thursday, June 26.
To celebrate the launch, the Town of Taos will host a ceremonial ribbon-cutting noon to 1:30 p.m., Thursday, June 26, at Taos Regional Airport, which is open to the public. The first inaugural Contour flight from Denver is scheduled to arrive at Taos Regional Airport at 12:50 p.m. and depart at 1:20 p.m. back to Read More
Posts From The Road: Big Sur Coast Of California
Big Sur Coastline: Shown is a typical view of the Big Sur coastline from one of many viewpoints along Highway 1. The rugged San Lucia Mountains drop from high peaks to the rocky shores along this section of the California coast. This view is located south of the village of Big Sur, Calif. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Coastal Landscape: A view of the coastline, Highway 1, and the iconic Bixby Bridge is seen from a viewpoint about a dozen miles south of Carmel, Calif., and a short distance from the bridge. The late afternoon sunlight gives the scene a warm glow as the sun begins to set. Photo by Read More
NCRTD Taos Operations & Maintenance Facility Ribbon Cutting And Community Open House June 28
NCRTD News:
TAOS — The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) Blue Bus will mark the opening of its new $17.8 million Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility in Taos with two events:
- Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for invited guests and partners; and
- Community Open House for the public.
The formal ribbon-cutting ceremony will include remarks from NCRTD Executive Director Anthony Mortillaro, Board Chair Lee A. Garcia, and representatives from the offices of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández.
The event will recognize Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of June 23, 2025
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. For more information, email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the County Projects page at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects.
Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Note: the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Piñon School Access Road Construction Begins
Construction crews with Jaynes Corporation will continue the Piñon Elementary School access road Read More
Traffic Impact Alert For ScienceFest Events June 20-21
LAMSCD News:
The Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District (LAMSCD) reminds the public of road closures taking place today, June 20, and Saturday, 21, due to ScienceFest events.
There will be traffic impacts during the Los Alamos ScienceFest, particularly during the Night Market and Discovery Day events on both days.
Key Traffic Impacts:
- Today’s Road Closure – Central Avenue from 20th Street to Oppenheimer Drive will be closed 4-9 p.m. during the ScienceFest Night Market.
- Today’s Night Market – (North side of Ashley Pond): 5-9 p.m., featuring more than 30 vendors and taking place during
Rollover Crash At N.M. 4 & Truck Route – Seek Alternate Route
Update – The accident site is cleared and traffic is moving slowly. The westbound lane to White Rock is closed this morning due to a rollover crash. Los Alamos police officers are on scene investigating and awaiting a tow. LAFD is also on scene. Responders from the Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office are en route as this crash lies within their jurisdiction. More information will be provided as it becomes available. LAPD encourages motorists to seek an alternate route. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com Read More
Posts From The Road: Paso Robles – Heart Of Wine Country
Vineyards: Paso Robles, Calif., is the heart of Paso Robles Wine Country, with more than 250 wineries in the area. Vineyards cover the hillsides, creating a beautiful landscape. Most of the wineries have tasting rooms for visitors to enjoy while at the winery. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Countryside: In addition to the many wineries and vineyards in and around Paso Robles, there are miles of beautiful countryside as well. Shown is an area just west of town showing the rolling hills that dominate the landscape around Paso Robles. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN Read More