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Segment Of Canyon To Close May 24 Through June 3

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Map of work zone. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

To ensure the safety of the traveling public and to facilitate the construction of a retaining wall for the Urban Trail Phase II, Los Alamos County Public Works Department announced that a segment of Canyon Road will be closed to through vehicular traffic between the Jewish Center and 300 feet west of 15th Street (see above map).

Work will start at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 24 and continue through Monday, June 3. 

The Los Alamos Nature Center (PEEC), Canyoncito Montessori School, The United Church, and the Jewish Center will remain accessible from Central Read More

McQuiston: Safety Tips For Riding On Two Wheels

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By ANDREW MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

Motorcycles are a big part of summer driving. Many people prefer the freedom of two wheels on the open road during the summer months. Whether it be discovering scenic back roads on a cruiser or burning up the highway on a sports bike, the fact is there is nothing quite like the feeling of open air and warm sunshine on your face as you ride. While this can be a freeing experience, it is not without its own set of dangers.

Motorists should be conscious of motorcycles while sharing the road with our two-wheeled friends. Motorcycles Read More

Final Udate: Crews To Complete Construction Improvements To NM 4 And East Jemez Road May 28-30, 2024

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N.M. 4/East Jemez Road News:

Construction crews are scheduled to complete the final activity on improvements to N.M. 4 and East Jemez Road by installing OGFC (open-graded friction course) to both roadways for about three days, Tuesday, May 28 through Thursday, May 30, 2024.

OGFC is a thin, permeable layer of asphalt pavement that creates friction on the roadway to reduce vehicle slipping and/or sliding during wet weather.

During this work, there will be various lane closures in the project area. Motorists are reminded to use extra caution in the construction zone, slow down, expect delays Read More

Mountaineers: Making Our Way Through The Puzzle Country

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In the Canyon Country, the path from point A to point B might be blocked by cliff, canyon, or both. View through a canyon maze from our recent Mountaineers trip. Courtesy/Reiner Friedel

By BILL PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers

The Los Alamos Mountaineers have a soft spot in their heart for the hard country of the Colorado Plateau – the place that Edward Abbey called “something strange, marvelous, full of wonders … a surreal land of form and color.” We who live in the Southwest are lucky to be so close to this terrain, because there is nothing else like it in the country, if not the world. The Mountaineers Read More

Water Repair Underway On Bryce Avenue In White Rock

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COUNTY News:

Water operations crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) are in White Rock on Bryce Avenue tackling a water break.

The break is between Louise Avenue and Aragon Avenue. The road is closed through the work zone and drivers may detour using Louise Avenue and Aragon Avenue.

The damage has been isolated to a slow leak so while water pressure dropped in the area previously, it should be back to, or close to, normal for most properties. The houses in direct proximity to the leak will lose water service during the repair.

DPU’s supervisors of the Gas, Water and Sewer Division Read More

Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit Will Not Operate May 27 In Observance Of Memorial Day

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit (ACT) will not operate Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.

Service will resume Tuesday, May 28.

Call the ACT office at (505) 661-RIDE (7433) for any additional information or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time.

For the specific route service schedules, click here. Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of May 20, 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 “Projects/Public Works” link 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 Ramps-up

Los Alamos County Public Works Department, with Read More

Posts From The Road: LBJ Library And Museum

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LBJ Library and Museum: The LBJ Library was the largest of any of the Presidential  Libraries when it opened in 1971. The 10 story building holds the archives of the Johnson public service years including his years as President as well as thousands of other items and artifacts from the Johnson family. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Great Hall: The Library’s great hall is an expansive space with displays on all of the walls. As visitors take the steps to the next level they are looking at the archives from the LBJ years in Washington, D.C. There are four floors  behind the huge glass walls with Read More

New Mexico Drives Towards Sustainability With Clean Car Tax Credit

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Melanie A. Kenderdine
EMNRD Cabinet Secretary Designate

EMNRD News:

SANTA FE — Wednesday marked a significant milestone for New Mexico’s commitment to sustainability as the Clean Car Tax Credit came into effect. Spearheaded by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, this tax credit, nestled with the omnibus tax package passed during the 2024 legislative session, offers substantial incentives for both individuals and businesses to embrace cleaner transportation alternatives.

Under this initiative, eligible individuals can receive up to $3,000 in tax credits towards the purchase or lease of Read More

Update On Multiple Water Leaks On Barranca Mesa And Report Of New Break On Rover Boulevard in White Rock

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COUNTY News:

Water crews from the Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) are progressing on the repairs to multiple water leaks on Los Pueblos Street on Barranca Mesa. The leaks began Monday afternoon and DPU’s crews have been on-site since then.

Additionally, another water break was reported Tuesday afternoon on Rover Boulevard in White Rock.

Barranca Mesa residents, particularly those on the stretch of Los Pueblos from Chaco to the dead end, have been experiencing low-to-no water pressure for much of the time, and a full water outage for replacement of an underground pipe Read More