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Alert: Police Urge Caution As Winter Storm Approaches Los Alamos County

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LAPD News:

As Los Alamos County braces for a winter storm forecast to begin this evening, Nov. 29, the Los Alamos Police Department is urging motorists to use caution when traveling in winter weather.

LAPD Urges Motorists To Follow These Tips:

  • Decrease your speed – Speed is a leading factor among winter crashes.
  • Increase the distance between you and the next vehicle – Additional distance will allow for the extra time needed to stop.
  • Check the tread on your tires – Good tire tread should be 6/32 or deeper. Consider replacing older tires or rotating your tires.
  • Replace worn windshield
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LAPS: Planned Oversized Load Transport Wednesday Evening From Chamisa Elementary School

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This oversized portable classroom will be transported at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, from Chamisa Elementary School in White Rock to Albuquerque. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Desert Wind Transport is working with Los Alamos Public Schools to transport an oversized portable classroom at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, from Chamisa Elementary School in White Rock to Albuquerque.

The planned route is from Chamisa Elementary School on Meadow Lane to Rover Boulevard to N.M. 4 and continuing to Albuquerque.

Commuters are asked to avoid this route during this time.

The Los Alamos Police Department Read More

Posts From The Road: Devil’s Rope Museum In Texas

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Tribute To Barbed Wire: Barbed wire balls mounted on limestone welcome visitors to the Devil’s Rope Museum and the Texas Route 66 Museum in McLean, Texas. The spacious facility is home to both museums giving visitors a view of what the west was like before modern cities and interstate highways existed. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Creative Display: The Devil’s Rope Museum features many displays which show the various designs and types of barbed wire. This creative display is a case that when open (as seen) shows the wire in a circular fashion similar to a wagon wheel. Around the edge is Read More

Los Alamos Mountaineers: Grand Canyon Beyond The Trails

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Majestic features in the Grand Canyon, seen from a midway point. Courtesy/Mike Fugate

By WILLIAM PRIEDORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers

The Nov. 28 Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting will be in-person, with a hybrid adjunct. Mike Fugate will speak about exploring the Grand Canyon by leaving the trails behind.

The trails in the Grand Canyon are busy, often reserved to capacity months beforehand. Fugate does it differently. He writes: “My first backpacking trip in the Grand Canyon was in 1985. Before the trip ended, I was hooked on Grand Canyon hiking. After a few short backpacking trips on established Read More

Sierra Club: Public Comments Support Clean Cars And Trucks Standards In New Mexico

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SIERRA CLUB News:

ALBUQUERQUE — After three public-comment sessions over two days, 65 New Mexicans have spoken up strongly in favor of the health, economic and climate benefits of Clean Cars and Trucks standards.

The board was unable to hear at least a dozen supportive commenters within the hour allotted to comments at 1 p.m. That’s in addition to hundreds of written public comments submitted in support so far.

The Clean Cars and Trucks and Heavy Duty Omnibus standards are among the most effective climate policies New Mexico could adopt and have documented life-saving health benefits, especially Read More

Travel: Niagara Falls

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Bird’s eye view of Niagara Falls. Photo by Debbie Stone

Horseshoe Falls from the Canadian side. Photo by Debbie Stone

By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

Niagara Falls’ unparalleled beauty and storied history is a magnet for tourists from around the world. They come to marvel at the grandeur and power of these spectacular formations, which straddle the U.S. (New York) and Canada (Ontario).

There are many attractions to experience during a visit to the Falls, both on the American and Canadian sides. First timers may be overwhelmed with the choices and the logistics involved to Read More

Update: Manhattan Loop Closure To Reopen Noon Monday

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COUNTY News:

The closure on Manhattan Loop Road will remain until noon, Monday, Nov. 27 to allow the concrete to cure properly.

Franco’s Builder, working under contract for Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets, closed the Southeast entrance to Manhattan Loop (off Canyon Road) for concrete work. Work began Monday, Nov. 20.

Local residents can access the Northwest end of Manhattan Loop to avoid construction.

Direct questions regarding this project to Streets Superintendent Daniel Campos at 505.500.7321. Read More

Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-Use Trail Project Construction

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COUNTY News:

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

This project will construct an approximately 1-mile long 10ft wide concrete multi-use trail for pedestrians and bicyclists.  

Phase I starts at the intersection of Trinity Drive/20th Street and runs north through the Fuller Lodge grounds to the intersection of Ponderosa Street/Spruce Street. Phase II starts where Phase I ends and continues north through the wooded area by the Canyon Road Tennis Courts, before continuing along the Read More

Emergency Water Repair Underway In Eastern Area

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COUNTY News:

Utility crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) are making an emergency repair to a water line at Spruce Street and 18th Street.

Drivers in the area should exercise caution and observe traffic controls.

DPU’s Gas, Water & Sewer Division supervisors expect the work to be completed by 4 p.m. today. Read More