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County: Water Break On Arizona To Impact Traffic

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Map of the area where an emergency repair to a water break is underway near the intersection of Arizona Avenue and Woodland Road. Courtesy/LAC

County News:

An emergency repair to a water break is occurring near the intersection of Arizona Avenue and Woodland Road.

Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) water crews are shutting down the stretch of Arizona between Woodland and 35th Street while they work on the break.

The repair is expected to be complete by 4 p.m. today. Water customers on Woodland and Arizona may lose water service for about an hour at some point during the repair Read More

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

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ACLU News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) affiliates of New Mexico, Arizona, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, San Diego and Imperial Counties and Texas issued an advisory warning people traveling through Texas to know their rights and take significant precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones because of extremist laws Texas lawmakers have passed targeting immigrants and people of color.  

Texas’s new laws are backed by white supremacists and represent an extreme new step in the state’s growing anti-immigrant legislation, which includes Operation Read More

ATC Transit Services To Be Closed Christmas Day

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Atomic City Transit (ACT) regular scheduled bus service and para transit services will not operate on Monday, Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Atomic City Transit (ACT) regular scheduled bus service and para transit services will not operate on Monday, Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

Atomic City Transit service will resume Tuesday, Dec. 26 with the exception of Peak Service on Route 6 (PM). Peak Service on Route 6 (PM) will resume Jan. 2, 2024.

Route 3 and Peak Service on Routes 1 and 6 (AM) will remain suspended until further notice due Read More

NCL Statement On DOT’s Fine Against Southwest Airlines

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NCL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Consumers League (NCL) Monday applauded the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) landmark enforcement action against Southwest Airlines over the company’s operational meltdown during the 2022 holidays.

The following statement is attributable to John Breyault, NCL’s Vice President of Public Policy, Telecommunications, and Fraud:

“Today’s DOT action sends an unambiguous signal to the airline industry that passengers’ time is valuable and there will be consequences for carriers that waste it. The unprecedented $140 million fine demonstrates Read More

Travel: Slow-Paced Voyage Of Discovery Through Burgundy

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Ancy-le-Franc. Photo by Debbie Stone

La Belle Epoque. Photo by Debbie Stone

By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

When most people think of a barge, they envision a flat-bottomed boat that hauls goods down a waterway – a working vessel. So, when I told family and friends that I was going on a barge cruise in France, I received quizzical and confused looks. They didn’t understand why I was choosing to travel by what they perceived to be an uncomfortable mode of transportation.

“Au contraire!” I responded, and then proceeded to enlighten them, explaining that this was not a cargo boat, Read More

Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-Use Trail Project Construction Activities: Week Of Dec. 18

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Public Works Division is under contract with Hasse Contracting Company Inc. to construct the Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-use Trail Project.

During the week of Dec. 18, Hasse Contracting will continue construction activities within the Fuller Lodge Grounds adjacent to Central Avenue.

Hours of Construction:

Hasse Contracting Company Inc. will generally be working 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Weekend work may be conducted occasionally if construction activities are impacted by weather.

Traffic Impact:

During these activities there will Read More

Posts From The Road: Buc-ee’s Mega Stores On Steroids

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Buc-ee’s Traffic: Visitors to Buc-ee’s Convenience Stores may be surprised at the traffic created by the mega stores especially close to the building and around the 100 plus gas pumps. It’s not just a pit stop, it’s an experience! Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Brisket & More: Fresh brisket, pulled pork and other varieties of hot sandwiches are served up in every Buc-ee’s mega store. Other cold sandwiches and fresh food are also available. The Buc-ee’s Stores make it a priority to serve fresh food. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Read More

Seats Still Open For Annual LAMS Washington, D.C. Trip

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Lincoln Memorial. Courtesy/Worldstrides

LAMS News:

It is not too late to sign up for this year’s 8th grade annual spring break Washington, DC trip to be held March 23-26.

There are just seven seats left. Only a $99 deposit is needed to secure a spot. Flexible payment plans are available, as are discounts for first responder, educator and military family members.

This is a private trip and not a school sponsored trip. Sign up here using trip ID # 209244 or call 1.800.468.5899.

Questions? Call Roberta Cocking at 505.670.0679. See Facebook at “LAMS Washington, D.C. Trip” for pictures and additional Read More

Los Alamos Public Schools On 2-Hour Delay Friday

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LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) will be on a 2-hour delay on Friday, Dec. 15.

All schools will start 2 hours late.

“The side streets in Los Alamos are still snow packed and icy in places. We cannot drive bus routes on time. Buses will arrive at their stops 2 hours after their regularly scheduled times.” –Superintendent Jennifer Guy.

Morning 3 Y is canceled. Afternoon 3Y will start at the regular time. LAOLA classes will continue with a regular schedule. Read More