Travel

Wonders On Wheels Mobile Museum Travels State In June

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NMDCA News:

The Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum, a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, is hitting multiple corners of the state this June with the exhibit, “Eight Sites, One History: Explore the Past at New Mexico Historic Sites”.

Visitors can see the exhibit, sponsored by New Mexico Historic Sites, which highlights the distinctive stories revealed at each of the state’s eight sites, from Indigenous lifeways to Spanish settlement to US statehood and beyond. Visitors of all ages can also participate in hands-on learning activities.

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Los Alamos County Transportation Board To Meet June 5

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Transportation Board is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 5, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.

The meeting is open to the public in person, and for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call-in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation.

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¡Que Linda! Beautification Grant Application Now Open

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is calling on municipal, county, and sovereign governments to join efforts in enhancing the state’s natural beauty through the ¡Que Linda! beautification grant program.  

The program offers funding to help local governments develop and implement community beautification initiatives that align with the state’s ongoing efforts to improve and preserve New Mexico’s landscape. 

Visit ¡Que Linda!| NMDOT to access the grant application and program information. The application deadline is at 5 p.m., Monday, June Read More

Posts From The Road: California’s Central Coast

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Morro Rock: Morro Rock at Morro Bay, Calif. has been an iconic ocean landmark since the days when Native Americans lived along the Pacific Ocean coast. Today the rock is a wildlife preserve and is closed to hiking and camping. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Ocean View: A beautiful ocean view is seen from the shores of Eldwayen Ocean Park in Pismo Beach, California. The shore walkway stretches for a few miles along the scenic coastal area within a Pismo Beach neighborhood. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

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Cone Zone: Week Of June 1, 2025

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COUNTY News:

Public Works Projects:

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.

Performing Arts Center Parking Lot Closure

Beginning Monday, June 9, access to the parking lot at the Performing Read More

LANL: Manhattan Project Day Trip From Santa Fe Leads To History In Los Alamos

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Operated by Los Alamos National Laboratory, the Bradbury Science Museum is free and open Tuesday-Sunday. Inside, visitors can see exhibits on the Manhattan Project as well as the Lab’s current research in supercomputing, nuclear nonproliferation, biotechnology and climate science. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

Eighty years after the end of World War II, locals and travelers are more interested than ever in what remains of the top-secret lab and makeshift town that supported the Manhattan Project. Here’s a guide of what you can see in a day’s journey back in time.

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Camp May Remains Closed Weekdays Due To Construction

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COUNTY News:

Campers, hikers, bikers and other recreators are reminded that Camp May is closed to the public Mondays through Thursdays until further notice due to road construction occurring on Camp May Road under the regional Jemez Mountain Fire Protection Project (JMFPP).

Camping at Camp May is limited to Friday and Saturday nights on a first-come, first-served basis this year to allow for full work capacity on the project. The entrance/exit to Camp May is closed from midday Sundays until Friday mornings. Access to Camp May from nearby trails is not permitted when the campgrounds are closed. Read More

Posts From The Road: Sabino Canyon Recreation Area

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Sabino Creek: Sabino Creek flows from higher in the Santa Catalina Mountains and becomes the focal point of Sabino Canyon Recreation Area. Water from winter snowfall and the summer rains keeps the small creek flowing throughout the year. The cottonwoods and other trees were just beginning to show off the spring green when we visited the area in March. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Saguaros: Views are abundant through Sabino Canyon, both in the canyon and the surrounding mountainsides. Shown are Saguaro cacti as they decorate this hillside along with rock formations and a variety of Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of May 26, 2025

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COUNTY News:

Public Works Projects:

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. Please note: the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays. 

Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project Updates

The contractor will not be working on Memorial Day. 

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Atomic City Transit Announces Extended Hours For Friday Night Bus Service To 2025 Summer Concerts

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COUNTY News:

Ride Atomic City Transit to the Los Alamos Summer Concerts at Ashley Pond all summer. The 2025 summer concert bus schedule extends service on three fixed routes to allow concert goers to leave their car at home and avoid parking hassles or a long walk to Ashley Pond.

The special bus service hours begin Friday, May 23, and run through Sept. 5, 2025.

Extended schedules for the North Community, North Mesa, and White Rock routes will be available to serve those who want to ride the bus to and from the summer concerts. The extended Route 4, Route 6, and White Rock fixed routes will circulate with Read More