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Scenic America Launches Website, Visual Brand Identity

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Scenic America News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Scenic America, the only national nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting America’s scenic beauty, is proud to announce the launch of its new website, scenic.org.

Visitors will also notice a revamped logo, as part of a larger effort to redesign the organization’s visual brand identity.

The new website focuses on the main principles of the organization’s mission and objectives, features large and attractive visuals of America’s most scenic views, and assists users in locating, learning about, and accessing America’s scenic Read More

United Church Of Los Alamos Builds Two Homes During 2023 Spring Break Mission Trip In Mexico

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Walls and roof go up on a concrete pad prepared during the United Church Spring break mission trip. Monday was framing day. Wednesday, chicken wire, windows, and tar paper are readied for the plaster. By the end of the day Thursday, it’s Key Day, when the house is ceremonially handed over to the receiving family. This is a life-changing time for the family and a happy culmination of an arduous week for volunteers. By all accounts, a Spring Break well spent. Courtesy/UCLA

UCLA News:

The United Church of Los Alamos (UCLA) Spring break Mexico Mission added two more houses to the 100+ they have built over Read More

National Work Zone Awareness Week Runs April 17-21

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New Mexico Transportation Secretary Ricky Serna

NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is held each spring to raise awareness as roadway work gets into full swing.

The goal is to remind everyone to pay attention as they approach and drive through work zones so both motorists and roadway workers remain safe.

“Work zone safety hits especially hard at the NMDOT this year,” New Mexico  Transportation Secretary Ricky Serna said. “March 30, the department lost one of our dedicated road maintenance workers in a work zone crash. He was assisting State Police with setting up Read More

Los Alamos Taxi Service & Airport Shuttle Making Comeback

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Staff Report

Like many businesses, Los Alamos Taxi Service & Airport Shuttle endured changes and setbacks because of the pandemic and had to significantly limit services. Like many businesses, Los Alamos Taxi Service & Airport Shuttle is now making a comeback.

During the pandemic Los Alamos Taxi was limited to offering services sometimes on nights and weekends. The company is now back in service 7 days a week, and with a 10-passenger van in service. As client demand increases, Los Alamos Taxi will consider putting a passenger car and 15 passenger shuttle tour van back in service.

“For Read More

Eight Youth Participate In Zuni Youth Enrichment Project Backpacking Trip In Grand Canyon

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Scene from Zuni Youth Enrichment Project participants backpacking in Grand Canyon. Courtesy/ZYEP

Scene from Zuni Youth Enrichment Project participants backpacking in Grand Canyon. Courtesy/ZYEP

ZYEP News:

ZUNI, N.M. — Earlier this month, the Zuni Youth Enrichment Project (ZYEP) had the opportunity to take eight youth participants on a backpacking trip in Grand Canyon National Park.

ZYEP Youth Development Coordinator Kiara “Kiki” Zunie, Physical Activity Coordinator Josh Kudrna and Cultural Advisor Keith Edaakie chaperoned the trip, which took place March 13-16. This opportunity Read More

Flood Conditions Affecting Village Of Jemez Springs

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Google Earth map depicting the Jemez District flood warning area. Courtesy/weather.gov/safety/flood

USDA News:

Due to flooding caused by spring snow melt, the Jemez District is experiencing hazardous road conditions and closures.

The Village of Jemez notified the Jemez Ranger District Wednesday, that flooding reached the Wastewater Treatment Plant, causing overflow into the Jemez River.

The Forest Service is in the process of installing signage discouraging fishing and drinking at all points south of the wastewater treatment plant.

Southern Recreation Areas, including the Vista Read More

New Los Alamos National Laboratory Policy Aims To Smooth Traffic Flow During Construction On N.M. 4 Near Truck Route

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Vehicle access portals on Pajarito Road. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

Despite the construction on N.M. 4, driving around Los Alamos and White Rock will get a little easier, thanks to a new vouching policy that Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) implemented effective Monday.

A Laboratory badge holder who also is the driver of a personally owned vehicle – not a government vehicle – may vouch for unbadged passengers (such as children) while driving through the Pajarito Corridor, provided unbadged passengers stay in the car and all parties recognize they could be subject to inspection. The policy Read More

Camp May Road Traffic Control Continues Through April 20

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County announced today that Highway Supply, LLC will continue to have traffic control operations in place in multiple locations along Camp May Road through April 20 for event activity management.

The road will remain open during the duration of the project; however, traffic will need to be prepared to stop for intermittent flagging operations.

The operation will start on Camp May Road, approximately a half mile from the West Road intersection and continue to the first entrance to the Pajarito Mountain Ski Hill parking lots. A flagging operation will be in place, with Read More

Repaving Project Begins On N.M. 106 In Española

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NMDOT News:

ESPAÑOLA — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with Brasier Asphalt Inc. will begin a pavement rehabilitation project today, April 11 on N.M. 106 in Española. 

Work will take place 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. One lane will be closed during working hours and a pilot car will be on hand to guide motorists around the roadwork area. All traffic control devices will be removed at the end of each workday, and all lanes of traffic will be reopened.

This mile long project is expected to be completed by Friday, April 21.

Motorists should use caution, obey posted Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of April 10, 2023

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County construction news for the week of April 10, 2023.

Improve your commute! 

Whether you commute to Los Alamos from Santa Fe, Española or live locally, why not consider walking, biking, taking the bus, or carpooling instead of driving alone. You’ll save money, reduce air pollution, and minimize traffic congestion. Added benefits include improving your health if you’re walking or biking, and making new friends if you are carpooling or riding the bus.

Find tips and information about how you can improve your commute or find alternative transportation methods in and Read More