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New Mexico State Police Discover 803 Lbs. Of Marijuana, 73.5 Lbs. Of Cocaine Inside CMV At Lordsburg Port Of Entry

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NMSP inspected the cargo in this truck on April 28, 2024, at the Lordsberg Port of Entry, and discovered 803 lbs. of marijuana and 73.5 lbs. of cocaine. Courtesy/NMSP

NMSP News:

LORDSBURG — A Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) passing through the Lordsburg Port of Entry was found to contain drugs after being inspected by officers.

At around 1:15 p.m., April 28, 2024, a New Mexico Department of Public Safety (NMDPS) Transportation Inspector requested New Mexico State Police (NMSP) assistance for a cargo inspection on a CMV at the Lordsburg Port of Entry (POE). The trailer to the CMV was locked and the Read More

State Police Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols To Begin In Counties Across New Mexico In May 2024

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NMSP News:

New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during May 2024.

We are bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.

These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.

Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make Read More

Posts From The Road: Pedernales Falls State Park

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Cascading River: A view from the viewpoint deck high above the Pedernales River reveals the various levels of the river as it drops a few feet in elevation with each step downward. The river lies on a limestone base and limestone boulders and rock formations create a beautiful landscape. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Normal Flow: As the Pedernales River flows toward the east beyond the falls area the river’s flow becomes more normal as the water level becomes more level. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

Following the solar eclipse Read More

Rep. Leger Fernández On New Mexico Train Derailment

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U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández:

SANTA FE – U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) released the following statement after the derailment Friday of a freight train about 13 miles west of Gallup and south of Interstate 40.

“Every day in the U.S., an average of three trains derail with as many as half potentially carrying hazardous substances. New Mexico is part of that sad statistic,” Leger Fernández said.

“We are closely monitoring the situation following (Friday’s) derailment alongside Secretary Buttigieg, the Federal Railroad Administration, Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of April 28, 2024

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County has released the following construction news for the week of April 28:

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.

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Quemazon Place Road Repair Scheduled For April 26, 29, 30

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Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

After water from a leaking gate valve and subsequent repair efforts destroyed a roadway in the Quemazon subdivision Wednesday, Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and the Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division collaborated on a plan to fix the road as quickly as possible.

Repairs are scheduled for Friday, Monday and Tuesday April 26, 29, 30.

The water leak occurred on the block of Quemazon Place between Tranquilo and Sereno. DPU Gas, Water and Sewer crews worked late into the night to prep the road for asphalt replacement. Due to the size and Read More

Possible Traffic Increase During UNM-LA Commencement

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UNM-LA News:

UNM-Los Alamos is hosting its 43rd Commencement Ceremony at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 9 at Crossroads Bible Church, 97 East Road.

Graduates and their families will begin arriving at 4:30 p.m.

Although there will be a police presence to help with traffic, UNM-LA would like the public to be aware that there may be delays because of the event and potentially significant pedestrian activity.

UNM-LA is grateful for the community’s understanding and patience as they celebrate the accomplishments of their graduates. Read More

Emergency Water Main Repair Underway In Quemazon

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Scene underway this morning as crews work to repair a water main break in Quemazon. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene underway this morning as crews work to repair a water main break in Quemazon. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Map of work zone, detours and road closed to thru traffic during water main repair underway this morning in Quemazon. Crews anticipate completing the repair this afternoon. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Water crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) are working on an emergency water main repair on Quemazon Place today and have traffic Read More

DP Road Phase II Reconstruction Project Begins May 6

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Public Works Department is under contract with TLC Plumbing & Utility to start work May 6 on the DP Road Phase II Reconstruction project.

The project on DP Road will start near the Los Alamos Fire Department Training Station on the west end to the end of the road entering TA-21.

The contractor has begun preliminary work such as utility locates, construction staking and setup of staging area and yard.

Hours of Construction:

TLC Plumbing & Utility will work 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday with weekends as needed.

Traffic Impact:

To minimize disruption, Read More

Lane Closure On Trinity Drive At 35th Near Hill Apartments

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COUNTY News:

This Press Release is being issued on behalf of Pavilion Construction who is managing the construction work of the Hill Apartments and the Realignment of 35th Street at Trinity Drive (N.M.-502).

This work will require the existing eastbound right lane to be closed and temporarily shifted to the center lane. This work zone will stay in place until the work on Trinity Drive is complete in approximately mid-May.

The eastbound bike lane is also closed. Motorists and bicyclists are asked to share the road.  Sidewalk closures are posted and pedestrians are asked to follow the signage Read More