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Posts From The Road: Split Rock Lighthouse

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Split Rock Lighthouse: The iconic Split Rock Lighthouse, built in 1910, has become one of the most photographed sites in Minnesota. The 54-foot tower sits on a cliff, which is 130-feet high above the waters of Lake Superior. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

When looking back at our RV travels, I was reminded of a trip in 2019 to the upper Midwest and the Great Lakes. One of the highlights of that trip was driving the North Shore in Minnesota.

The North Shore Scenic Highway, Highway 61, begins at Duluth, Minn. and hugs the Lake Superior shoreline Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of June 26, 2023

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COUNTY News:

Public Works Projects:

The projects listed in this section are being managed by Los Alamos County Public Works staff through contractors. For more information, email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones.

Please note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays. Public Works officials thank the community in advance for their cooperation and patience.

33rd / 34th Street Read More

Posts From The Road: Arches National Park Near Moab

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Landscape Arch: Landscape Arch stretches 296 feet across the high desert landscape in Arches National Park. The arch is the longest in North America and fifth longest in the world. Landscape Arch trail does require a hike of about two miles out and back but is well worth the time. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Double Arch: Double Arch in Arches National Park is unique in that two arches formed using the same stone as its foundation. This is a very popular stop in the park and is an easy .3 mile walk from the parking area. Several hikers in this photo illustrate how massive the arch is as people Read More

Congressional Delegation Welcomes $10.9 Million Of Investments For New Mexico Airports

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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. Reps Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) announced a total of $10,916,787 in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants to repair the infrastructure at six airports in New Mexico.

“Local airports help sustain and grow New Mexico’s economy. They also connect rural communities in our state to health care services and important economic opportunities,” Heinrich said. “These investments will help our communities from Read More

Rough Pavement Alert For Holiday Weekend

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — Due to technical difficulties at the plant supplying asphalt to the repaving project on I 25, the contractor is unable to repave a 1-mile section of the project that has already had its top layer of asphalt removed today.

This will result in rough pavement northbound between mile marker 279 (one mile north of Cerrillos Road) to mile marker 280 (2 miles south of St. Francis Drive) over the weekend until the situation can be corrected Monday June 19.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation and Brasier Asphalt Inc. apologize for the inconvenience. NMDOT also encourages motorists Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of June 19, 2023

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COUNTY News:

Public Works Projects: 

The projects listed in this section are being managed by County Public Works staff through contractors.

For more information, please email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link at www.losalamosnm.us.

Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones.

Please note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.

33rd / 34th Street Road and Utility Improvements

 

Beginning June 20, the intersection of 33rd and Villa Street Read More

Villa And 33rd Street Closures And Disruption Of Water Service June 20-23

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Map of alternative route June 20-23 during 33rd And Villa Street Closures. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

As part of the 33rd/34th Street Road Improvement Project, the intersection of 33rd and Villa Street will be fully closed June 20-23.

Residents will need to take the alternate route through 32nd Street, then Walnut Street and back to Villa Street through the 33rd/34th loop. 

The closure will take place on 33rd Street from Walnut Street to approximately 500 feet south of the intersection with Villa Street. Villa Street will be closed from the intersection of 34th Street. Please follow traffic Read More

Atomic City Transit To Observe Juneteenth Holiday

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Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County’s Atomic City Transit (ACT) has announced that fixed route bus service will not operate Monday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

ACT will operate a Dial a Ride Service 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and residents must call (505) 661-RIDE (7433) beginning at 5:45 a.m. Monday to schedule a ride on a first come first served basis. The last call is 5:15 p.m. to reserve a ride.

Please have the following information available when scheduling a ride:

  • Rider’s name;
  • Pick-up and drop off locations; and
  • Phone Number.

Service on Route 12 to Bandelier will run Read More

County: Gas Repair Underway Near Lemon Lot

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Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) crews are repairing a leak on a natural gas main on the northwest corner of Diamond Drive and Trinity Drive.

The leak is on a main line running under a gravel area near the end of the lemon lot.

Crews from DPU’s Gas, Water and Sewer division closed the sidewalk and put traffic cones in place around the work area. Drivers are asked to drive cautiously near the work zone.

At this point in time, crews do not expect any customers to lose gas service during the emergency repair. The repair is expected to be complete by 6 p.m. today.

Questions Read More

Posts From The Road: Highlights Of Historic Route 66 In Albuquerque

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Route 66 Sign: A beautifully lit neon sign spans Central Avenue NW welcoming travelers to Route 66 in Albuquerque. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Tewa Lodge: The Tewa Motor Lodge at 5715 Central NE opened in 1946 and features Pueblo Revival style of architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is one of many motels along Historic Route 66 in Albuquerque. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

Route 66, The Mother Road, The Main Street of America and now Historic Route 66 is the iconic highway route that opened Read More