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Sidewalk & Parking Closure On Aragon Between Bryce & Pruitt Begins Monday Jan. 22

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Cablecom News:

Weather permitting, Traffic and Streets crews will be closing the parking and sidewalk on the east side of Aragon Avenue between Bryce Avenue & Pruitt Avenue Monday, Jan. 22.

Crews will begin work at 8 a.m. and finish by 5 p.m. daily. Pedestrian traffic will be detoured to the opposite side of street.

Crews will be repairing Comcast facilities in the area. Equipment will be located along the shoulder and sidewalk.

Please approach the work zone with caution and obey all traffic devices.

Direct questions regarding this project to Project Supervisor Jesus Carreon at 505.859.9002 Read More

LAPS Transportation Dept. Issues Reminder To Drivers To Exercise Caution Near School Buses, Stops, Student Riders

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LAPS News:

With the start of the spring semester, the LAPS Transportation Department would like to remind drivers in Los Alamos and White Rock to exercise caution when it comes to school buses, bus stops and the students who ride those buses, as well as inform the community about the law regarding school buses.

There were 106 stop arm violations reported during the fall semester, and six violations since the start of the second semester just five days ago. “Our greatest concern is the safety of our students. When vehicles don’t stop, it endangers the safety of our community’s students. Please keep Read More

Right Lane Turn Closure Thursday At N.M. 4/East Jemez

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COUNTY News:

The free right-hand turn lane from East Jemez Road to N.M. 4 will be CLOSED Thursday, Jan. 18 so that crews can directionally bore a space for conduit to be installed at the median in the southeast corner of N.M. 4. It is anticipated this closure will only be needed for one day.

Eastbound traffic on East Jemez Road will be able to turn right to access southbound N.M. 4 at the traffic signal at the intersection of East Jemez Road and N.M. 4.

Traffic headed in this direction Jan. 18, 2024 should expect delays.

NOTE: Construction continues on the final phase of improvements to the N.M. 4/East Read More

Posts From The Road: Historic Downtown Silver City

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Silver City Museum: The Silver City Museum is housed in the H. B. Ailman house which was constructed in 1881. Ailman was a prominent businessman and prospector during the mining boom years in Silver City. The Ailman House itself could be considered a museum artifact as it is one of the most prominent houses that remain from the early years in the mining boom in town. The museum opened in 1967 and is operated by the city. It offers visitors an opportunity to learn about the diverse culture and history of Silver City. The museum also has an excellent gift shop including a large selection of local history Read More

N.M. Delegation Welcomes Nearly $68 Million Investment From Bipartisan Infrastructure Law For EV Charging Network

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Congressional News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.), Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) and Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) are welcoming nearly $68 million in competitive federal grant funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program to build major new electric vehicle (EV) charging networks throughout New Mexico. 

“I am thrilled that New Mexico is receiving such a substantial share of the investment from the first round Read More

Bandelier Delays Opening Today Due To Icy Roads

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BANDELIER News:

Bandelier National Monument intends to open at noon today, Jan. 14, due to winter weather and icy road conditions.

The situation will be assessed throughout the day and additional updates will be posted to Bandelier’s website and ladailypost.com.

About Bandelier:

Bandelier National Monument protects, preserves, and interprets an outstanding portion of the Pajarito Plateau, including one of the largest concentrations of Ancestral Pueblo archaeological sites in the
American Southwest. The park provides opportunities for people to connect with and enjoy a diversity Read More

NMSP: Fatal Crash On I-40 Results In Multi-Vehicle Pileup

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View of the fatal crash, multi-vehicle pileup Monday on Interstate 40. Courtesy/NMSP

NMSP New:

GUADALUPE COUNTY — Just before 10 a.m. Jan. 8, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) responded to a fatal crash on Interstate 40 around milepost 291, east of Santa Rosa.

The initial investigation indicated that a semi-tractor trailer driven by a 21-year-old from Indianapolis, Ind., was traveling west on Interstate 40 when, for reasons still under investigation, it rear-ended a passenger van driven by David James McGarrah, 71, of Neosho, Mo., and occupied by his 70-year-old passenger.

Medical personnel Read More

Canceled: Lane Closure On N.M. 4/East Jemez Road

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COUNTY News:

The right-turn lane closure on N.M. 4/East Jemez Road scheduled for today, Jan. 11, is canceled due to equipment issues.

Direct questions to Patti Watson at 505.245.3134 (direct office); 505.269.9691 cell; 1.800.687.3417 (toll-free) or email her at pattiw@cwastrategic.com.

Check back for updates on when this closure will be rescheduled at ladailypost.com. Read More

Update: Right-Turn Lane On East Jemez To Close Jan. 11

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COUNTY News:

The free right-hand turn lane from East Jemez Road to N.M. 4 will be closed Thursday, Jan. 11 so that crews can directionally bore a space for conduit to be installed at the median in the southeast corner of N.M. 4.

It is anticipated this closure will only be needed for one day.

Eastbound traffic on East Jemez Road will be able to turn right to access southbound N.M. 4 at the traffic signal at the intersection of East Jemez Road and N.M. 4.

Traffic headed in this direction Jan. 11, 2024 should expect delays.

Note: Construction is continuing on the final phase of improvements to the N.M. 4/East Read More