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Pavement Project To Begin May 15 On 84/285 In Tesuque 

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with Brasier Asphalt will begin a 5-mile pavement rehabilitation project that will include new pavement and striping Wednesday, May 15, 2024, on U.S. 84/285 in Tesuque. 

Work will take place from mile marker 173 to 178 and is expected to last 20 working days.

Crews will be working 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. six days a week, Monday through Saturday. One lane will be closed during working hours, and the speed limit will be reduced to 45 mph through the work zone. At the end of each workday, all traffic control devices will Read More

County: Bike To Work Events On Thursday May 16

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Public Works Department, the Transportation Board and Community Services Department invite the community to celebrate “Bike to Work” events Thursday, May 16.

Bicyclists are invited to stop by the Energizer Station 7-9 a.m. at the northwest corner of Diamond and Canyon for refreshments, snacks and bike related swag.

The public is invited to Fuller Lodge 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday for a presentation on the Urban Trail Construction, future alignment & trail phase opening dates. There will be a special Urban Trail site visit and tour, all are welcome to Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of May 13, 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 “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: Bluebonnet Season

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Hiking Trail: There were several trails at the LBJ State Park Historic Site where visitors could walk among the large oak, pecan and many other trees seen at the park. The trails around the visitors center led visitors through many fields of wildflowers but the bluebonnets are the stars followed closely by the red Indian paintbrush flowers. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Spring Growth: The wildflowers were a little more sparse in areas but the lush green grasses and flowers and the spring growth on the trees made walking around the grounds of the state park very pleasurable. Photo by Gary Read More

Luján, Cohen Introduce Legislation To Improve Roadway Safety, Uplift Victim Voices At Department Of Transportation

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) have  introduced the DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act to create a new role designated as the “National Roadway Safety Advocate” at the Department of Transportation (DOT) who will be responsible for working directly with roadway safety crash victims, survivors and their families.

Specifically, this new role will be responsible for building relationships with victims and survivors, providing education on DOT activities, and providing Read More

New Mexico Governor To Lead Trade Mission To Rotterdam

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From the Office of the Governor:

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will lead a business and trade mission to Rotterdam in the Netherlands next week to participate in the 2024 World Hydrogen Summit and Exhibition and meet with manufacturing companies interested in making investments in New Mexico.

The mission is focused on economic development and showcasing New Mexico’s leadership in sustainable development.

“We are continuing to spread the message that New Mexico is open for business and a prime location for companies to invest in the growing hydrogen economy,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “We’ve Read More

Council Proclaims May Motorcycle Awareness Month

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From left, Los Alamos County Councilor David Reagor provides a proclamation that recognizes May as ‘Motorcycle Awareness Month’ to Richard Sturgeon, Joe Beauregard, Brett Chandler, Jessica Roberts, Kris Hyatt and Liz Sturgeon during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council proclaimed May as “Motorcycle Awareness Month” during its Tuesday meeting. Councilor David Reagor read the proclamation:

WHEREAS, motorcycles are used as a regular means of transportation for commuting, touring and recreational use in and around Los Alamos County; Read More

McQuiston: What’s Behind Rapid Increase In Car Insurance Rates

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

A lot has changed in the time since Gerald Ford was president and Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded Apple. But here’s something that hasn’t changed much: the pace at which car insurance rates are rising.

Car insurance rates are up almost 21% for the 12 months ended in February, according to new Consumer Price Index data released Tuesday. The last time car insurance rates rose that much on an annual basis was 1976, not counting January, which saw the same annual rate increases.

The rise in car insurance rates alone contributed Read More

ACLU Issues Travel Advisory For Oklahoma After Passage Of Extreme Anti-Immigrant Law

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ACLU News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The American Civil Liberties Unions (ACLUs) of New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, San Diego and Imperial counties  Colorado, Missouri, Arkansas and Kansas issued an advisory warning their residents about the threat of civil and constitutional rights violations when traveling in the state of Oklahoma after the passage of an extreme anti-immigrant law.

Oklahoma’s new law, HB 4156, makes entering and remaining in Oklahoma a crime if a person entered the United States unlawfully. It would also make reentering Oklahoma after being ordered removed from the U.S. Read More

Alert: Rio Del Oso Bridge Has Re-Opened

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RAC News:

Rio Arriba County Emergency Services has announced that the Rio del Oso Bridge near US Highway 84 has re-opened after being closed Wednesday afternoon and overnight for evaluation.

The bridge was closed in both directions after an inspector with New Mexico Department of Transportation discovered damage that compromised the integrity of the bridge. It is NMDOT’s understanding that the damage was caused by the contractor during repair construction.

NMDOT staff evaluated the bridge and the extent of damage. A detour was in place and signage was posted until the bridge was re-opened Read More