COUNTY News:

Public Works Projects:

Los Alamos County Public Works’ staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. For more information, please email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays. 

Rose Street Reconstruction Project

Los Alamos County Public Works Division is under contract with TLC Plumbing; Utility on the Rose Street Reconstruction Project on Rose Street from Central Avenue to Peach Street, including sections of Peach and Spruce Streets. The Contractor has completed the 14-inch water transmission line installation and will continue with the installation of the 8-inch waterline, gas line, and new broadband conduit. The contractor will be installing concrete sidewalks, curb, and gutter.

To minimize disruption, crews will notify and coordinate with affected residents on certain construction logistics, utility upgrades, and traffic changes as work progresses. Motorists will need to follow the detour signs. The detours will ensure ingress and egress to residences. Residents can expect large equipment and construction noise.

Services such as mail delivery, trash and recycling collection, school bus, transit, and emergency services will be maintained. 

Motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians are advised to use caution around construction activities and avoid entering the work zone. Construction hours are planned from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

All questions, concerns, or special access needs should be sent to the Public Works Department at lacpw@lacnm.us or call 505.662.8150. Public Works thanks residents for their cooperation and patience.

Urban Trail Phase I and II Project

Hasse Contracting Company Inc., under contract with Los Alamos County Public Works to construct the Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-use Trail Project, will have construction activities at the following locations downtown and along and off Canyon Road during the week of April 15.  

Weather permitting, areas impacted include:

• The following work zones have been completed. These areas still need final grading and landscaping, which will occur within the next month as the weather warms up.

1. 1. Area 1: Within the Fuller Lodge grounds adjacent to Central Avenue and heading north towards the Romero Cabin
   2. Area 2A: 20th St. from the Youth Activity Center driveway, north to the main access to 475 20th St.
   3. Area 2B: 20th St. from Trinity Drive to Ashley Pond Park parking lot driveway

• Work Zone Area 3: Within the wooded area by the Canyon Road Tennis Courts
  • The tennis court parking lot will be closed for the duration of the construction and utilized as a staging area by the contractor. The tennis court and wallboard are closed. Alternatives for tennis and wallboard can be found at Urban Park, Myrtle Tennis/Pickleball Courts, Piñon Park, and Barranca Mesa Park. Activities will include the construction of the piers for the precast boardwalk along the east and north sides of the work area and the excavation and construction of the trail alignment from Spruce Street.
• Work Zone Area 4: Within the Fuller Lodge grounds starting at the Romero Cabin and continuing north to Nectar Street – This section of the trail has been opened to pedestrians. Additional construction activities, including final grading and landscaping, will occur in this area, requiring periodic closures of the trail section in the area adjacent to the Ancestral Puebloan site. Pedestrian detours will be provided when this occurs.
• Work Zone Area 5: Peach and Ponderosa streets – The section of Peach Street between Nectar and Ponderosa streets will remain closed with traffic detoured to 19th St. The section along Peach and Ponderosa has been opened to pedestrians. Additional construction activities will occur in this area, requiring periodic closures.
• Work Zone Area 6: Canyon Road, Tennis Courts to Aquatic Center – The contractor has started construction of the trail along the north side of Canyon Road between the tennis courts and the driveway to 2202 Canyon Road. The Shoulder along the north side of Canyon in this area is closed. Two lanes of traffic will generally be maintained with flagger operations used when a lane is needed for construction vehicles to access the work area. Vehicles and bicyclists are asked to “share the road” where these shoulder closures are occurring.

Motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians are advised to use caution around construction activities and avoid entering the work zones. Construction hours are planned 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Weekend work may be necessary if construction activities during the week are impacted by weather.

All questions, concerns, or special access needs should be sent to the Public Works Department at lacpw@lacnm.us or call 505.662.8150. Public Works thanks residents and businesses in advance for their cooperation and patience. For additional project details, visit the Public Works Department Urban Trail Project webpage.

Loma Linda Road Improvements Project

Albuquerque Asphalt, Inc. will continue working on all Loma Linda neighborhood streets. Preparation for placement of asphalt paving will continue this week, with final project completion at the end of May 2024.

Ingress and egress to residents’ homes and the Loma Linda neighborhood will be maintained. The County is requesting residents park their vehicles in their driveways to allow the contractor room to work the area. Services such as mail delivery, trash and recycling collection, school bus,and emergency services will be maintained and coordinated.  

Work zone traffic control will be in place, so please proceed with caution regarding the large equipment. Motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians are advised to use caution around construction activities and avoid entering the work zone. Construction hours are planned 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

All questions, concerns, or special access needs should be sent to the Public Works Department at lacpw@lacnm.us or call 505.662.8150. Public Works thanks residents for their cooperation and patience.

Golf Course Pole and Netting Project

Depending on weather conditions, Judge Netting Mountain West will begin the Golf Course Pole and Netting Project the week of April 15, 2024. This project is scheduled to be completed by early June.   

Heavy equipment will be introduced to the site in the first week of the project and remain there until the project is complete. Flaggers will be present to help guide motorists during this transition. Pedestrians on sidewalks will not be affected. Pedestrians who walk the golf course and golfers are asked to avoid the work area and follow notifications posted in the Golf Course Clubhouse. Parking for the golf course and Cottonwood on the Greens restaurant will not be affected. Half of the auxiliary parking lot has been closed for a designated staging area for the contractors. The west half of the auxiliary parking lot will be available for special events if needed.

Work hours will be Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. During evenings and weekends, the construction area is protected by construction barriers (safety fencing, flagging, cones, and signs).

All questions, concerns, or special access needs should be sent to Public Works Department at lacpw@lacnm.us or call 505.662.8150. Public Works thanks residents in advance for their cooperation and patience. 

Traffic & Streets Projects:  

Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets Division staff manages the projects listed in this section. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Call Daniel Blea, Traffic and Streets Manager, for concerns 505.663.8112.  

Asphalt Patching on 45th, 46th, and 47th streets off Urban Begins April 15

Weather permitting, crews will be patching asphalt on 45th, 46th and 47th streets. A flagging operation will be in place as needed. Work will continue until completed. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily.

Countywide Roadway Striping Begins Monday, April 15

Signs and Markings crews will strip roadways countywide from Monday, April 15 until the project is completed. Pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle traffic are urged to slow down, avoid the painting equipment and crew, and avoid driving on the wet paint.

Parking Lot Closure at the Nature Center April 20, 2024 for Earth Day Festival

The parking lot at the Nature Center will be closed April 20 for the Earth Day Festival. The closure will begin at 9:30 a.m. and reopen by 3 p.m. The entrance to the United Church parking lot across the street from the Nature Center will also be closed to vehicular traffic. For questions regarding this event, please contact Ashleigh Lusher at 512.921.7555.

Utilities Projects:  

Los Alamos County Dept. of Public Utilities (DPU) staff manages the projects listed in this section. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Contact the Customer Care Center 505.662.8333, CustomerCare@lacnm.us, or visit ladpu.com/Projects.

Water Transmission Line Construction on N.M. 4 South of Truck Route

Utility work will occur along N.M. 4 beginning at 9 a.m. and ending by 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 16.

This work will require a southbound lane closure, and flaggers will be present between mileposts 66 and 64. The work is in preparation for water transmission line construction that is scheduled for mid-to-late summer.