COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will replace about 1,500 feet of underground electric line over the next two weeks on Cheryl Avenue and Aragon Avenue.

The work will be done between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays by Parker Construction.

The replacement, starting Tuesday and ending by June 21, will require excavation along Aragon Avenue from Cheryl Avenue to Bryce Avenue and along Cheryl Avenue for about 160 feet from Aragon heading west.

A trench will be dug in the street next to the curb. Traffic barricades and utility work signs will be placed in the vicinity and if necessary, flagging operations will direct traffic.

DPU is replacing the primary electric line in this area because it has failed six times. Installing conduit and new electric primary cable will improve the reliability of the electric system for residents served by this section of line.

Direct project-related questions to Project Manager Stephen Marez at 505.780.0481.