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Public Meeting On Loma Linda Road Improvements June 1

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COUNTY News:

Thursday, June 1, the Transportation Board and Public Works Department will hold a public meeting to discuss the reconstruction improvements on the Loma Linda Road Improvements Project.

The project consists of the following streets: Loma Linda Drive, La Tierra Road, and La Mirada Circle. These are local roadways in Los Alamos County and can be accessed via NM 502 (East Road/Trinity Avenue) to Diamond Drive to the intersection of North Mesa Road and Loma Linda Drive. The scope of work includes removal and replacement of asphalt surface, new curb and gutter, valley gutters, sidewalk, Read More

NMDOT Partnership Provides Safe Rides Home During Memorial Day Weekend

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NMDOT News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and its partners are promoting a safe ride home program to combat drunk driving in New Mexico.

Since 2017, NMDOT in partnership with Bernalillo County, Sandoval County, the city of Albuquerque, Cumulus radio stations and Uber have provided nearly 28,000 safe rides home by supporting the “Take a Ride on Us” program for people living in and around the Albuquerque metro area.

For celebratory events surrounding Memorial Day weekend, the program is offering 2,000 riders, an Uber credit of up to $10, two rides per person Read More

NMSP: DWI Checkpoint Crash Injures Three In Thoreau

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Joshua Floehr

NMSP News:

THOREAU, N.M. — The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) investigated a crash at around 6:40 p.m. May 19 at a DWI Checkpoint at the intersection of N.M. 371 and N.M. 122 in Thoreau.

The initial investigation indicated that a 2019 Mitsubishi SUV driven by Joshua Floehr, 35, of Bloomfield, was traveling Westbound on N.M. 122 approaching the DWI Checkpoint. Floehr drove through the checkpoint at a high rate of speed, striking a NMSP officers’ unit and pushing it into another officer’s unit before coming to a rest.

Two women, ages 49 and 34, along with a NMSP officer were standing by Read More

Atomic City Transit Holiday Closure, Peak Service Suspension

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Courtesy/LAC

ACT News:

Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit (ACT) will not operate Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day.

Regular service will resume Tuesday, May 30.  

Route 2M & 3 regular Route 1, Route 2, and Route 6 Peak service will remain suspended until further notice due to staffing shortages.    

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

For the specific route service schedules, click here. Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of May 22, 2023

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COUNTY News:
The projects listed in this section are being managed by 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.

Canyon Road Reconstruction Warranty Work

TLC Plumbing and Utility will be completing warranty work on the Canyon Road Reconstruction Project

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NMSP: Fatal Crash North Of Aztec In San Juan County

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NMSP News:

AZTEC – On May 17, 2023, at around 7:30 p.m., the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) investigated a fatal crash involving a single vehicle on US 550, north of Aztec.

The initial investigation indicated that a 1998 Jeep SUV, driven by Salina Levi, 29, of Aztec, was traveling southbound on US 550, approaching a left-hand curve. For reasons still under investigation, Levi failed to negotiate the curve and left the roadway, striking a tree and rolled over.

She sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on the scene by the Office of the Medical Examiner.

Alcohol, speed and failure to Read More

Posts From The Road: Red Poppies In Georgetown, Texas

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Poppy Fields: This house on a corner lot near downtown Georgetown, Texas featured thousands of red poppy blooms in March. The red blooms covered much of the front yard and continued down the side yard, which created a stunning corner view. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Close Up: A close up view of the red poppy bloom reveals the beauty and detail of the fragile flower. The red poppy has become a symbol remembrance of fallen soldiers in times of war and hope and peace for the future. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

Georgetown, Texas, Read More

Santa Fe National Forest Under Flash Flood Warning

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SFNF News:

          • Active thunderstorm pattern to continue Saturday through Monday

A flood watch is in effect for the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire area today and through the weekend.

“Our first priority is always the safety of our employees, the public and our communities,” Forest Supervisor Shaun Sanchez said.

With impressive moisture for this time of year, residents should monitor current and forecast weather for flash flood warnings due to increased risk of flooding in streams, creeks, and washes within areas that have burned recently.

Those who live downstream from burned areas should be Read More

SFNF: Cuba District’s Forest Road 69 Closed For Elk Calving

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SFNF News:’

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) reminds visitors to the Cuba Ranger District that Forest Road (FR) 69 is closed to all motorized vehicles, including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), through July 1 to protect elk cows during the calving season.

The seasonal road closure provides suitable habitat for elk cows during the calving season. During May and June each year, elk cows seek areas that have cover and forage. Disturbances, including motorized traffic and human interaction, can cause the cow to abort or abandon her calf. Once the calf is born, mother and Read More

Atomic City Transit Stop 303 On Route 6 Closed May 17-19

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ACT News:

Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit (ACT) Bus Stop 303 at 35th Street on Route 6 will be temporarily closed Wednesday May 17 to Friday May 19 for utility work associated with the 33rd-34th and Arkansas Road and Utilities Improvements Project.

ACT apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. Call 505.661.RIDE (7433) for any additional information or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time. 

For the specific route service schedules, visit the ACT website. Read More