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County: Faulty Gasket Caused Sinkhole In White Rock

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A crack in this new gasket would have allowed a slow leak in the line to erode the earth around it enough to cause the recent sinkhole in White Rock. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

A new, but faulty, gasket appears to be the cause of the sinkhole that recently appeared on the road near the intersection of N.M. 4 and Rover Boulevard in White Rock.

The water transmission line feeding White Rock and running parallel to N.M. 4 was replaced earlier this year under a Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) project. Contractor Wagner Construction led the effort, which included a section of pipe that crossed Read More

Toll Road Scam Alert: New Mexico Has No Toll Roads

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NMDOT Cabinet Secretary Ricky Serna

NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is warning residents about a widespread scam targeting New Mexicans with fake toll road payment demands.

“These scammers create a false sense of urgency by threatening license suspension or legal action to panic people into making payments,” Sec. Ricky Serna said, NMDOT. “Remember, since New Mexico has no toll roads, any message claiming you owe toll fees in our state is 100% fraudulent.”

This alert comes after a surge in calls from concerned citizens Read More

Posts From The Road: Peggy Sue’s Diner

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Peggy Sue’s Diner: Once you spot Peggy Sue’s Diner in Yermo, Calif., you will always recognize it. The large Peggy Sue’s Diner lettering on the building and the colorful facade and entrance to the building set the stage for what is inside. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Barstools and Tables: This small room in Peggy Sue’s Diner featuring the diner bar and bar stools along with a few booths was the original diner. Once open it did not take the owners long to begin enlarging the facility. Today the restaurant has almost 10,000 square feet of space. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

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EAA Chapter 691 To Meet May 17, Feature Pilot Roger Smith Talk On ‘Advanced Techniques For Aircraft Composites’

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Local pilot Roger Smith standing in his Lightning XS, a composite airframe with a Titan IO-340 engine and all Garmin instrumentation. Courtesy photo

Northern New Mexico Chapter 691:

Northern New Mexico Chapter 691 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) will meet Saturday, May 17 at the Los Alamos Airport, and feature a presentation by Roger Smith entitled “Advanced Techniques for Aircraft Composites”.

The meeting, open to all interested, will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the terminal building with coffee, pastries and informal discussion, followed by a short business meeting at 10 a.m. Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of May 12, 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. 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

Construction crews with TLC Plumbing & Utility continue the Bathtub Row Reconstruction Read More

Sinkhole Appears Near N.M. 4 And Rover In White Rock

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COUNTY News:

A sinkhole has appeared on the road near the intersection of N.M. 4 and Rover Boulevard in White Rock.

Water crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) are responding, as are personnel from the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT).

The hole is under the right turning lane for eastbound traffic on N.M. 4, slightly west of the intersection.

Once a repair operation has begun, it is not expected to close the non-turning eastbound lane of traffic, however drivers are asked to pass the area patiently and cautiously.

So far no estimate for repair time has been Read More

Posts From The Road: The Sphere Las Vegas

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The Sphere: A view of the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nev. This massive structure is visible for miles in town and can be seen from space when viewing the Las Vegas area. The Sphere is connected to the Venetian Resort via a 1,000 foot walking bridge from the hotel directly to the Sphere lobby entrance. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Colorful Lobby: The massive lobby in the Sphere is an event by itself. The colorful graphics and accent lighting is continually changing colors every few minutes which gives the space a different look with each revision. Shown is the lobby decked out in the red lighting Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of May 5, 2025

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COUNTY News:

Public Works Projects:

Los Alamos County Public Works Department 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

Construction crews with TLC Plumbing & Utility continue Read More

WoW, We’re On The Road Again With A New Mobile Museum Highlighting All Of New Mexico’s Historic Sites

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The Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum launches a brand-new RV in May 2025 touring an exhibit about New Mexico Historic Sites. Courtesy/NMDCA
The Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum launches a brand-new RV in May 2025 touring an exhibit about New Mexico Historic Sites. Courtesy/NMDCA

NMDCA News:

SANTA FE —The Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum, a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, is rolling out its statewide tour this month in its brand-new RV showcasing the exhibit, “Eight Sites, One History: Explore the Past at New Mexico Historic Sites.”

The exhibit, sponsored Read More

Gilman Tunnels Closure Extended Until May 23

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Gilman Tunnels on Forest Road 376 in the Jemez Mountains. Courtesy photo

USDA News:

SANTA FE — Access to the Gilman Tunnels via Forest Road 376 will be prohibited for both motorized and non-motorized traffic until May 23, 2025. Jemez District Ranger Jeremy Golston stated, “We recognize the impact this closure has on the public. The Gilman Tunnels is a popular destination on the Santa Fe National Forest, and it is crucial we continue this necessary stabilization work.”

The Gilman Tunnels and Forest Road 376 Slope Stabilization project involves eliminating the immediate rock fall danger as well Read More