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Posts From The Road: San Antonio Riverwalk

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San Antonio River: The San Antonio Riverwalk in downtown San Antonio, Texas is the crown jewel of the city. Shown is the river lined with limestone rock and a walkway on both sides of the water. Also shown is one of several arched bridges for visitors to cross from side to side. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com   

Walkway and Street Bridge: Visitors walk below a street bridge, which crosses the San Antonio River in downtown San Antonio. The downtown riverwalk sits several feet below street level which isolates the area like a city park away from downtown traffic. The umbrellas on the left are Read More

Jemez And N.M. 4 Intersection Project Revs Back Up

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The intersection of N.M. 4 & East Jemez Road prior to work completed in the 2022 construction season. Courtesy/LAC

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

After hitting the brakes on the road improvement project at the intersection of N.M. 4 and East Jemez Road in December due to the winter season, the project is revving up again.

A spokesperson for the contractor on the project, Star Paving, explained that the project’s major point is to improve safety but also to help with traffic flow for commuters to the laboratory.

NNSA Los Alamos Field Office Public Affairs Read More

Scenes Of Non-Injury Plane Accident At Los Alamos Airport

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Scene of an accident at about 4:30 this afternoon in which a pilot ran off the runway during take-off and hit a tied-down local aircraft at Los Alamos County Airport. No injuries were reported. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Police and Fire departments are on the scene. The Federal Aviation Administration and New Mexico State Police have been notified to complete the investigation. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Posts From The Road: Mud Dauber Festival And Chili Cook Off In Luckenbach, Texas

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Stoking the Fire: There were several fires within metal cages, which attracted a lot of attention all afternoon at the Mud Dauber Festival and Chili Cook Off on a cold Saturday in Luckenbach, Texas. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Chili Cook Off: A tasting of chili is dipped for attendees at the Chili Cook Off. The chili was a big hit on a cold day. There was no limit to how many tastes attendees could sample at the event. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Fomerly of Los Alamos

The 12th Annual Luckenbach Mud Dauber Festival and Chili Cook Off advertisement was Read More

N.M. 4/E. Jemez Road Intersection Improvements Resume

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The intersection of N.M. 4 & East Jemez Road prior to work completed in the 2022 construction season. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Crews resumed construction this week on a project to improve the intersection of N.M. 4 and East Jemez Road.

During Phase 1-B, expected to last through late May 2023, crews are working on both sides of N.M. 4 as well as on the north shoulder of East Jemez Road.

Traffic impacts in place:

  • Access to the parking area for the Bandelier National Monument Tsankawi Unit will be COMPLETELY CLOSED as of Monday, April 3, 2023. No alternate access will be provided while the National
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State Police To Conduct Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across New Mexico In April 2023

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NMSP News:

New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will conduct sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during the month of April 2023.

NMSP is bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.

These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.

Note: Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage Read More

Luján Joins Legislation To Name Future Interstate Ports-To-Plains Corridor From Laredo, Texas To Raton, New Mexico As ‘Interstate 27’

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) to formally name the Ports-to-Plains Corridor as Interstate 27.

U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) is introducing the legislation in the House.

“I was proud to work together with Sen. Cruz to designate a portion of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor as an addition to the interstate system last Congress. We are continuing to work together to support the development of this corridor in New Mexico and Texas. Read More

NMDOT Crews Address Potholes Along State Roadways

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The abundance of rain and snow this spring, which is typically welcome news following our years of drought, has created ideal conditions for potholes along New Mexico Roadways.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) maintains more than 29,180 miles of state highways. This wet and icy spring, including this week’s storms, created conditions that keep highway crews very busy with roadway repairs.

Roadway damage including potholes can occur quickly as moisture seeps into cracks within the pavement and accompanied by freezing overnight temperatures and Read More

SFCC Opens Registration For April 21 Broken Parts Club Car Show

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2022 SFCC Broken Parts Car Club car show. Courtesy/SFCC

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College’s (SFCC) Automotive Technologies student car club – the Broken Parts Club – is hosting a car show 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 21 outside the Automotive Technologies Center on campus, 6401 Richards Ave.

Those who would like to show their automobile should register as soon as possible by contacting the Director of Automotive Technologies Julia Furry at julia.furry@sfcc.edu or by phone at 505.428.1177. Space is limited to 36 vehicles. The public is invited to attend the show.

“This event Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of March 27, 2023

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County construction news for the week of March 20, 2023.

Public Works Projects:

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.

33rd / 34th Street Road and Utility Improvements to Begin Read More