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Posts From The Road: Strater Hotel In Durango

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Starter Hotel: The historic Starter Hotel is at the corner of Main and 7th Street in downtown Durango, Colo. The hotel has been a landmark in Durango since 1887. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Hotel Lobby: Stepping through the front entrance of the Strater Hotel is like stepping back in time. The beautiful hand crafted woodwork is everywhere beginning at the Reception Counter to the detailed columns and trim work. Above are crystal chandeliers and the detailed ceiling. Not visible are the window coverings, other furnishings, and the artwork which adds to the beautiful space. Photo Read More

NMDOT Supports National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week With Car Seat Checks Available Statewide

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NMDOT News:

DEMING – Sept. 15-21 is National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week. The campaign focuses on the importance of properly securing children in an appropriate car or booster seat.

To support the nationwide event, the New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division  (NMDOT TSD) (NMDOT TSD) will sponsor Car Seat Inspection Clinics, 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 as part of National Seat Check Saturday.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motor vehicle-related injuries remain a leading cause of death for children ages 15 Read More

Diamond Drive Crack Sealing Night Work Suspended Immediately – Work To Resume Monday In Daytime Hours

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COUNTY News:

Night work on the Diamond Drive Pavement Preservation project, which began Monday, has been suspended, effective immediately, according to the Los Alamos County Public Works Department. Weather permitting, work will resume Monday morning, Sept. 16, and continue throughout the week until completed. The majority of work will be planned during the day. Motorists should expect delays on Diamond Drive.

Public Works Director Juan Rael explained that the project was initially scheduled for nighttime hours to protect crews and reduce daytime traffic disruptions for motorists, Read More

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Releases 2024-25 Polar Express Train Ride Schedule Nov. 22 Through Jan. 4

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D&SNGRR News:

DURANGO, Colo. – The historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (D&SNGRR) announces  the return of The Polar Express™ Train Ride for the 2024 holiday season.

The festive journey begins Friday, Nov. 22, and runs most days through Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025.

This beloved experience brings to life the holiday classic, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg, through an immersive, theatrical re-creation. Families board the historic steam train, painted like the one from the book and movie, and beautifully decorated for the holidays.

Departing from the downtown Read More

Diamond Drive Crack Sealing Rescheduled To Start Tonight

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COUNTY News:

Due to recent weather impacts, the Diamond Drive Pavement Preservation project has been rescheduled to commence tonight.

The Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets Division, in collaboration with Dismuke Contractors, will undertake crack sealing on Diamond Drive from the hospital to the North Mesa Roundabout.

In an effort to minimize disruption for the traveling public, this work is being planned at night. Operations are scheduled 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting this evening.

Work will begin at the hospital and proceed north and east. Work is being planned for several nights this Read More

New Mexico State Police Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting Early Today In Santa Fe

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NMSP News:

SANTA FE – Sunday Sept. 8, 2024, at approximately 11 a.m., the New Mexico State Police (NMSP)  Investigations Bureau was contacted to investigate an Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS) involving officers from the Santa Fe Police Department (SFPD) and a deputy with the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office (SFCSO). The investigation is ongoing, and the details are preliminary at this time.

The incident began earlier that morning when, at approximately 2 a.m., the owner of a 2015 white Jeep Grand Cherokee, reported his vehicle stolen.

At around 8:51 a.m., Santa Fe Regional Dispatch received Read More

Posts From The Road: Silverton, Colorado

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Silverton: A view of Silverton, Colo. seen from a viewpoint on Highway 550, the Million Dollar Highway, which passes through the southern end of Silverton. The town sits at 9,313 feet elevation and is surrounded by high peaks of the San Juan Mountains. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Greene Street: Greene Street is the main street in Silverton, Colo. as it stretches the entire length of town. Greene Street is also one of the only paved streets in town as most streets are dirt and gravel. The colorful exterior paint of the old mining era buildings create a colorful street scene. Photo by Gary Read More

New Mexico State Fair Is In Full Swing And Convenient Transportation Options Are Available For Fairgoers

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STATE FAIR News:

The New Mexico State Fair is in full swing, and to ensure everyone has a smooth and enjoyable experience, several convenient transportation options are available to transport attendees to the fairgrounds easily and safely.

Park and Ride

  • Park and ride services are available to the State Fair from Coronado Center on Saturday’s and Sunday’s during the Fair. Park and ride provides expedited entry straight onto the grounds with security screenings taking place prior to boarding.
  • On Saturdays, park and ride will run from Coronado Center to the State Fair 2-9 p.m. and from the State
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Travel: Raft Utah’s Cataract Canyon For Mild To Wild Ride

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Scene from visit to Utah’s Cataract Canyon. Photo by Debbie Stone 

Scene from visit to Utah’s Cataract Canyon. Photo by Debbie Stone

By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

The sign on the left of the river warned of the rapids to come. We were as prepared as we could be, having heard about the intense Class 4+ whitewater that we would encounter after reaching the confluence of the Colorado and Green Rivers in Utah’s Cataract Canyon. The water level was high, which meant the rapids would be fast and turbulent … and exciting!

The wave train started with some fun rapids, then it was time to Read More

Concerned With Condition Under N.M. 502 To Los Alamos

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Scene showing the condition this week of the culverts that support N.M. 502 where the Jaconita Arroyo passes under the road. Courtesy/Lucy Lyon

Scene showing the condition this week of the culverts that support N.M. 502 where the Jaconita Arroyo passes under the road. Courtesy/Lucy Lyon

By LUCY LYON
Longtime resident of Jaconita

As a longtime resident of the Pojoaque Valley, I want to bring to your attention the potentially hazardous condition of the culverts that support N.M. 502 where the Jaconita Arroyo passes under the road.

Recently I have witnessed the rapid deterioration of the culverts. Read More