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NCRTD ‘Blue Bus’ Announces Sweeping Service Reductions Due To Shortage Of Available Commercial Drivers

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NCRTD News:

Effective Jan. 6, 2024, The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) Blue Bus will temporarily reduce portions of its fixed route bus schedules across North Central New Mexico, including Española, Taos and Chimayo and will temporarily supplement the reduced bus service schedule with a new app-based on-demand rideshare service known as “My Blue”.

NCRTD will also temporarily suspend service to the Jicarilla Apache Nation. The sweeping changes are due to a shortage of available drivers.

Beginning Monday Jan.8, the 340 Chile Line and the 100 Riverside routes will begin Read More

Atomic City Transit Route 2M To Be Suspended Thursday

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COUNTY News:

Atomic City Transit will suspend operations of Route 2M Thursday, Dec. 28,  due to staffing shortages. Please use Route 2T during this time.

Atomic City Transit apologizes for the inconvenience to passengers.

Direct questions to the Atomic City Transit office at (505) 661-RIDE (7433) or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time.

For specific route service schedules, click here. Read More

USDOT Announces $59 Million Grant To New Mexico To Help Meet Rural Transportation And Mobility Needs

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Secretary Pete Buttigieg

USDOT News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced that the Biden-Harris Administration has awarded a $59,800,000 grant in San Juan County, New Mexico from the Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program (Rural) for the US 64 Corridor Improvements (ITHMAS) project.

This is one of 18 projects receiving a total of $645.3 million to help communities around the United States complete transportation projects that will increase mobility, improve safety, and generate regional economic growth in rural areas.

Rural roads face

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Atomic City Transit Route 2M Suspended Until 11:25 AM

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit (ACT) will suspend operations of Route 2M until 11:25 a.m. today, Dec. 27, due to staffing shortages. Please use Route 2T during this time.

ACT apologizes for the inconvenience to passengers. 2M will resume service at 11:25 a.m. today.

Direct queations to the ACT office at (505) 661-RIDE (7433) or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time.

For specific route service schedules, click here. Read More

County: Atomic City Transit Services Closed Monday Jan. 1

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COUNTY News:

Atomic City Transit regular scheduled bus service and para transit services will not operate Monday, Jan. 1 in observance of the New Years Day holiday.

Regular services will resume Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.

Route 3 and Peak Service on Routes 1 and 6 (AM) will remain suspended until further notice due to staffing shortage.

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

For specific route service schedules, visit https://www.losalamosnm.us/Services/Atomic-City-Transit. Read More

Posts From The Road: 2023 Year In Review

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Morning Flight: We were greeted by some beautiful New Mexico sunrises during our days at Bosque del Apache in January 2023. The noisy cackling of the geese becomes louder as flight time nears during the morning flight out of the refuge. While the birds leave in mass, they seem to do so in an orderly and organized manor. Seen is one group lifting off as the next group of geese prepares for flight. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

San Antonio Riverwalk: The San Antonio Riverwalk in downtown San Antonio, Texas is the crown jewel of the city. Shown is the river lined with limestone rock and a walkway Read More

County: Let’s Work Together To Simplify Snow And Ice Removal Efforts

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Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

When shoveling snow, place shoveled snow on the backside of the sidewalk. Direct the chutes of snow blowers and shovel snow toward lawn areas whenever possible, rather than toward the street. This will provide lawns with addi­tional moisture and prevent that same snow from being plowed back onto surfaces previously cleared by residents.

Place a mixture of sand and salt on sidewalks with persistent ice. In addition, if there is a drainage structure in front of or near the resident’s property, residents can assist crews by clearing it to allow snow melt to reach the Read More

Weather Alert: Winter Storm Warning For Jemez Mountain Area Until 5 AM Sunday

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Rio Arriba County Emergency Services News:

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches. The heavier accumulations will focus above 8,500 feet.

* WHERE…Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Tusas Mountains Including Chama and Jemez Mountains.

* WHEN…From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Check road conditions before heading out. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Colder temperatures and gusty winds Read More

LAPD Update: Truck Route Has Re-opened To Traffic

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Update: The Truck Route has re-opened to traffic.

LAPD Traffic Alert:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) reports black ice and multiple accidents near Mile Marker 8  on the Truck Route.

The truck route is down to one lane westbound.

LAPD is advising motorists to slow down and also to avoid the area and seek alternate routes if possible. Read More