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Posts From The Road: C. M. Russell Museum

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Museum: The museum houses more than 2,000 works of artwork, many personal belongings and other artifacts. We visited the museum during travels in Montana in 2018 and found it fascinating. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Cowboy Artist: A sculpture of C. M. Russell entitled ‘Cowboy Artist’ Bob Scriver stands on the Museum grounds near the entrance. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

While we are all staying at home during the pandemic, the next few Post From the Road will be from previous travels during the last couple of years.

The C. Read More

NMDOT: Traffic Report For Week Of April 13-24

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NMDOT News:

NMDOT asks all motorists to reduce speed, obey all posted traffic signs, use caution, and watch for heavy equipment and construction personnel in all work zones.

Interstate:

I-40, mile marker 4.73 – 5.06, Manuelito Canyon, east of the Arizona/NM state line

AUI, Inc. (Contractor) will resume bridge replacement and roadway reconstruction. Replacement of the westbound bridge was completed last year. The contractor will begin demolition of the eastbound bridge and continued work in the channel, followed by replacement of the new bridge. During construction, eastbound traffic Read More

DPU Crews Repairing Water Break In Eastern Area

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UPDATE: The waterline repair is completed and water has been restored to all customers.

COUNTY News:

A water break in the Eastern Area neighborhood of Los Alamos has resulted in the loss of water services to customers in the area bounded by Kiva and Myrtle between 4th Street and 6th Street. 

Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities water crews are making repairs and anticipate by 5 p.m. today that water services will be restored. 

Department officials advise that when water is restored, some customers may experience cloudy water. This discoloration is due to trapped air in the water pipes and Read More

Traffic Alert: Waterline Installation Near Roundabout Today

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NMDOT News:

NMDOT is closing N.M. 502 between 4th Street and Canyon Road today, April 9 to install an 8” waterline at Arroyo Lane.

This is a one-day operation, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., barring unforeseen circumstances, which may require the later reopening of N.M. 502 the same day.  

  • Eastbound traffic will use 4th Street to Canyon Road and back to N.M. 502;
  • Westbound traffic will use Canyon Road to 4th Street to Central Avenue and back on N.M. 502;
  • Traffic from Arroyo Lane will detour to 4th Street to go westbound on Central Avenue, and to Canyon Road to go eastbound and back on N.M. 502; and
  • Access to local businesses
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N.M. 502 Near Roundabout Area Closed Thursday

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NMDOT News:

NMDOT has announced that N.M. 502 will be closed Thursday, April 9 at the area of the roundabout construction on the eastern edge of town to install a waterline crossing. 

It will be reopened to traffic at the end of the day.

Commuters should seek an alternate route such as N.M. 4 and the Truck Route.

Access to local businesses and homes will be maintained. Read More

County Traffic Alert: Crack Sealing On North and South San Ildefonso Road And North Mesa Road Begins Wednesday

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Public Works Traffic & Streets Division begins a pavement preservation project along North and South San Ildefonso Road and on North Mesa Road.

Work hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work is anticipated to be completed by the end of April, weather permitting.

A flagging operation will be used to move vehicles safely through the work zone. Vehicle traffic is urged to slow down and obey all traffic control devices.

Los Alamos County Public Works is committed to the safety of the traveling public and thanks you in advance for your patience and cooperation Read More

Governor Issues Rules For Vehicle Sales During Pandemic

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

STATE News:

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has authorized automobile sales by small dealers on an appointment basis utilizing strict social distancing practices during the COVID-19 Stay at Home Order.

Additionally, online/Internet sales by all licensed New Mexico motor vehicle dealers are allowed.

“This is great news for New Mexicans,” said Marc Powell, CEO of the New Mexico Independent Automobile Dealers Association. “New Mexico’s transportation system is built around the automobile. There are more than 1,000 small independent car dealers in every city and Read More

Posts From The Road: World Famous Crochet Museum

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Exterior View: An exterior view of the side of this small rectangular building reveals the drive up window which was used when the building was a photo processing lab drop off. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Exterior Entrance: This view shows the entrance on the end of the tiny building. I don’t know why the croquet set sits outside but perhaps someone thought they were donating to a croquet museum, not a crochet museum! Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost/com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

While we are all staying at home during the pandemic, the next few Posts From the Read More

Crosswalk Improvement Project On Alta Vista Between Cerrillos Road And St. Francis Begins Monday

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation would like to inform the traveling public that construction will begin Monday, April 6, on Alta Vista, between Cerrillos Road and St. Francis Road in Santa Fe.

Improvements include new pedestrian flashing beacons at the upgraded crosswalks along with ADA improvements.

Work is expected to be complete by May 30.

Visit www.nmroads.com for updates and alerts. All work is weather permitted. Read More

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