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Travel: Explore Alaska’s Mining History – Tour Gold Dredge 8

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Gold Dredge 8. Photo by Debbie Stone

Gold panning takes some finesse and patience. Photo by Debbie Stone

By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

Gold was discovered in the Fairbanks area in 1902 when Italian immigrant Felix Pedro struck it rich. He put Fairbanks on the map and thousands of men rushed to interior Alaska in search of the precious yellow metal. They were driven by gold fever and the chance to stake their claims, often enduring harsh conditions amid a rugged landscape. By 1930, though, small mines were replaced by large scale mechanized mining and dredging operations. Read More

Angel Fire And Surrounding Communities To Benefit From Daily Commercial Air Flights To And From Albuquerque

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The Colfax County Angel Fire Airport. Courtesy/Angel Fire

The airport hangar at the Colfax County Angel Fire Airport. Courtesy/Angel Fire

Village of Angel Fire News:

ANGEL FIRE — The Village of Angel Fire (https://www.angelfirenm.gov), Colfax County (https://www.co.colfax.nm.us) and Angel Fire Resort (https://www.angelfireresort.com) in the Rocky Mountains of northern New Mexico, have announced the launch of new seasonal passenger air service between Angel Fire and Albuquerque, set to begin in early December 2024.

The service, which is being made possible by a $1.4 million Rural Read More

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Travels To New York City

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham traveled to New York City Sunday to participate in a major announcement during Climate Week 2024.

Lujan Grisham is co-chair of the U.S. Climate Alliance, a bipartisan coalition of 24 governors representing approximately 60 percent of the U.S. economy and 55 percent of the U.S. population. 

The governor’s itinerary also includes remarks at a U.S. Climate Alliance panel on natural and working lands, a keynote address on aging at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting, and a meeting Read More

Posts From The Road: Sally Overlook On Piedra Ice Fissures Trail In Colorado

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Sally Overlook View: A view from Sally Overlook in the San Juan Mountains north of Pagosa Springs, Colo. of the expansive valley to the east. The overlook is a pie shaped ledge that provides views in several directions of the valley and mountains in the area. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Piedra River Valley: Looking toward the southwest from Sally Overlook gives viewers a great view of the Piedra River flowing to the southwest through the Piedra River Valley and meadows. The elevation at the overlook is just over 8,400 feet and the elevation along the river is about 7,500 feet, a 900 foot Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of Sept. 23, 2024

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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” link and select “Public Works” 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.

DP Road Phase II Reconstruction Project Update

  • TLC Plumbing & Utility work 7 a.m.
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NMDOT To Sponsor Statewide Car Seat Clinics Saturday

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Traffic Safety Division will sponsor Car Seat Inspection Clinics at 11 locations across the state 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, as part of National Seat Check Saturday.

The National event focuses on the importance of properly securing children in an appropriate car or booster seat.

During the events, parents and caregivers will work one-on-one with nationally certified child passenger safety technicians. Technicians will spend approximately 30 minutes per seat educating parents on the proper selection, installation, Read More

Hampton: Transportation Board Sept. 5 Meeting Update

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By DAVID HAMPTON
Chair
Los Alamos Transportation Board

At our last Transportation Board meeting, Sept. 5, 2024, we received a presentation and took public comments on the Pedestrian Master Plan Update. The County has tasked Wilson and Co. to conduct the plan update that will replace the current plan from 1998.

The previous plan focused mainly on Safe Routes to School, which has largely been implemented and continues to this day. This update aims to enhance safety, infrastructure and accessibility in the Los Alamos Townsite and White Rock Town Center. Essential tasks include reviewing past Read More

Registration Open For 8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip

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Education News:

Thursday, Sept. 12, a representative passed out flyers and answered questions regarding the spring break trip for 8th graders interested in going to Washington, D.C.

There was an error regarding the date of the trip on the flyer. The date of the trip is March 17-20, 2025.

New pamphlets with the correct date will be available to students at the end of this week and will be available in the front office at Los Alamos Middle School.

Students registering for the trip by Sept. 21 with a $115 down payment will receive a trip discount. 

Direct questions to Roberta Cocking at 505.670.0679. Read More

Cone Zone For Week Sept. 16, 2024

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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” link and select “Public Works” 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.

Courtesy/LAC

DP Road Phase II Reconstruction Project Update

TLC Plumbing & Utility work Read More