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Taos Regional Airport Announces Expanded Service

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TAOS News:

TAOS — The Town of Taos announces a significant expansion of air service at Taos Regional Airport beginning this summer. This will include the return of JSX flights to four popular destinations, plus new service from Contour Airlines directly into Denver International Airport.

These new flights provide unprecedented access to the iconic destination of Taos, while offering Northern New Mexico residents convenient connections to domestic and international locations.

“We are excited to announce this expansion of air service at Taos Regional Airport, which will make it easier Read More

NMDOT Prepares For Annual Good Friday Pilgrimage To El Santuario De Chimayó

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is actively preparing for the annual Good Friday pilgrimage to El Santuario de Chimayó, a tradition that draws thousands of walkers from across the region.

Crews have been working for weeks to prepare and will start 12-hour shifts this evening and will continue through Saturday to ensure pedestrian safety along key routes.

To support the pilgrimage, NMDOT has implemented a range of safety measures:

  • Roadways are being swept, and cattle guards covered to accommodate foot traffic.
  • More than 150 orange barrels and approximately
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LAPD Reminds Commuters Of Pilgrimage Into Chimayó

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By Deputy Chief James Rodriguez:
Los Alamos Police Department

This Friday, April 18, thousands of participants from our community and surrounding areas will take part in the annual pilgrimage to El Santuario de Chimayó.

This sacred tradition brings a significant increase in pedestrian activity along highways not typically frequented by foot traffic, including N.M. 502, N.M. 501, U.S. 84/285 and N.M. 76.

Motorists: Please be vigilant and exercise caution while traveling these routes, as many pilgrims will be walking along the highways throughout the day and into the evening.

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Bandelier’s Summer Shuttle Service Begins May 14, 2025

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NPS News:

Bandelier National Monument is beginning its free summer shuttle service May 14, 2025 to Frijoles Canyon. The shuttle, provided by Atomic City Transit, boards at the Frey Trail Parking Lot in the park and starting at 10 a.m. runs every 10 minutes.

Unlike previous years, the shuttle is not mandatory unless the parking lots in the canyon are filled up. Also, there will be no shuttle service to the White Rock Visitor Center. Shuttle services will only operate between parking areas within Bandelier. Visitors are encouraged to stop by the White Rock Visitor Center for information on regional Read More

Posts From The Road: Dantes View And Artists Drive At Death Valley National Park

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Artists Palette: Artists Palette is the star viewpoint on the nine mile Artists Drive area of Death Valley National Park. This view features some of the most colorful rock formations within the national park. The formations are a result of volcanic activity millions of years ago and the array of colors are caused by oxidation of the various minerals found in the rocks. A scale of the scene is seen by two groups of visitors who are located near the center of the photo who were getting a closer view of the rock formations and colors in the area from a ridge line of white rock. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of April 14, 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

NCRTD Blue Bus To Provide Special Express Service From Pojoaque For 2025 Pilgrimage To Santuario De Chimayó

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NCRTD News:

The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) will again provide special Express Bus service for the annual pilgrimage to the historic Santuario de Chimayó shrine in Chimayó.

In addition to fare-free service from Española to Chimayó on Route 150 along N.M. 76, the Blue Bus Santuario Express Route 151 will be operational on Good Friday, April 18, offering alternative, free round-trip express service from The Cities of Gold Casino Bus stop in Pojoaque to Chimayó.

The Santuario de Chimayó, a revered Roman Catholic Church and Shrine, attracts more than 30,000 pilgrims annually, Read More

Dewart: Another Serious Traffic Accident … Let’s Ask DOE To Take More Aggressive Actions!

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By JEAN DEWART
Los Alamos

Fellow citizens,

Another serious traffic accident on N.M. 502/Main Hill Road on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The cause: too many vehicles traveling at too high speed.

There is one more day to comment on the DOE draft Sitewide Environmental Impact Statement for LANL. The draft EIS covers transportation as an impact of LANL operations.

You can comment on the draft EIS though 5 p.m. April 10, 2025, and ask DOE to take more aggressive actions to reduce the number of vehicles on our roads and to reduce the speeds of these vehicles. 

The full EIS can be found at https://www.energy.gov/nepa/articles/doeeis-0552-draft-environmental-impact-statement Read More

N.M. 502/Main Hill Road Reopened At 6:18 PM To Traffic

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COUNTY News:

N.M. 502/Main Hill Road reopened at 6:18 p.m. today after being closed in both directions due to an accident this afternoon involving multiple vehicle.

The most recent report indicates one person was seriously injured in the crash and transported to Los Alamos Medical Center.

Check back for updates.

 

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