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County Manager: 2-Hour Delay For Non-Essential Facilities

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne has ordered a 2-hour delay for all non-essential County government employees for the morning of Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, due to hazardous weather conditions.

Some County services and facilities may be impacted:

 

  • Atomic City Transit fixed route service will begin at approximately 7 a.m. Friday. For specific route information, visit www.atomiccitytransit.com or check the ACTracker.
  • The Aquatic Center plans to open at 8 a.m.
  • The Ice Rink plans to open at 10 a.m.
  • The Golf Course Pro Shop will open at 10 a.m. The course will be closed for
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Road Conditions This Morning In Los Alamos & White Rock

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View of Diamond Drive along the golf course around 11 a.m. today. Courtesy/LAC Web Cam

View of Central Avenue at 15th Street facing west around 11 a.m. today. Courtesy/LAC Web Cam

View of Central Avenue at 15th Street facing south around 11 a.m. today. Courtesy/LAC Web Cam

View of Diamond Drive and Trinity facing north around 11 a.m. today. Courtesy/LAC Web Cam

View of Airport, N.M. 502 facing east around 11 a.m. today. Courtesy/LAC Web Cam

View of N.M. 4 at Rover Boulevard around 11 a.m. today in White Rock. Courtesy/LAC Web Cam

View of N.M. 4 heading toward Pajarito Road around 11 a.m. today in White Read More

Due To Hazardous Weather Conditions County Manager Calls For Full Closure Of Non-essential Facilities

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COUNTY News:

Due to hazardous weather conditions, Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne has ordered a full closure today, Dec. 14, for all non-essential County government employees.

County services and facilities are impacted:

  • Atomic City Transit will provide limited dial-a-ride service as able until 5:30 p.m. Regular fixed-route service is canceled. To schedule a ride, call 505-661-RIDE (7433).
  • Residential and commercial trash will be collected as usual.
  • White Rock Overlook Convenience Center and the Eco Station are closed.
  • The Aquatic Center, Ice Rink and Golf Course are closed,
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Bandelier Remains Closed Today Due To Winter Weather

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Bandelier remains closed due to a snowstorm expected to create hazardous driving conditions. Post file photo

BANDELIER News:

Bandelier National Monument will remain closed all day today, Dec. 14 due to a winter storm that is expected to create hazardous driving conditions.

Check back at ladailypost.com for updates.

For more information about Bandelier National Monument, visit www.nps.gov/band. Read More

Be Cautious, Be Prepared: Winter Driving Done Right

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Driving in moderation, with purpose, with care, and being prepared could be the keys to prevent an accident and get you to your destination safely. Courtesy/Allen McQuiston

By Allen McQuiston
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

Oh the weather outside is frightful, and the fire is so delightful, but you have places to go, regardless of the snow, of the snow, of the snow! The first winter storm always brings a rash of weather claims and this season was no different. Winter driving can be dangerous so it is essential to stay alert and stay safe!
 
If at all possible, try to avoid driving Read More

View Of Roadways Around Los Alamos County This Morning

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View of N.M. 4 and Rover Boulevard at about 11 a.m. today in White Rock. Courtesy/LAC Web Cam

View of Diamond Drive along the golf course at about 11 a.m. today. Courtesy/LAC Web Cam

View of N.M. 502 along the airport at about 11 a.m. today. Courtesy/LAC Web Cam

View of Trinity Drive at Canyon Road at about 11 a.m. today. Courtesy/LAC Web Cam

View of Central Avenue at 15th Street at about 11 a.m. today. Courtesy/LAC Web Cam Read More

Sen. Luján Applauds NHTSA’s Steps To End Drunk Driving

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Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) joined Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg and Acting Administrator Ann Carlson of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Tuesday to announce the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to install impaired driving prevention technology in all new passenger vehicles after 2026.

Tuesday’s announcement begins implementation of the HALT/RIDE Act, which Luján championed as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Read More

Travel: Newport … Quintessential Oregon Coast

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Agate Beach on the Oregon Coast. Photo by Debbie Stone

Cape Foulweather on the Oregon Coast. Photo by Debbie Stone

By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

With a name like Cape Foulweather, I expected gusty winds and pelting rain on my early winter visit to this area of the Oregon Coast. After all, Captain Cook had coined the name for the place due to the fierce weather and rough ocean conditions he and his crew encountered back in 1778. But as I stood overlooking the scene, this situation couldn’t be further from the truth. 

Foulweather is one of the most popular and picturesque spots along Read More

Posts From The Road: Filling Up On Route 66

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Dwight Texaco: Ambler’s Texaco in Dwight, Ill. was built in 1933 and was operated for over 30 years by Basil Ambler. It continued to operate as a gas station until 1999 when it was sold to Phillip Becker who used the facility for an auto repair shop. In 2002, Becker donated the property to the town of Dwight. The station was restored and is now a visitor center for the community. The design of the structure was intended to be inviting to travelers and included residential windows and flower boxes. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Soulsby Shell: The Soulsby Shell station was built in Mount Olive, Read More