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This project will entail the reconstruction of Taxiway A and Connector Taxiways A1, A2, A3, A4, A5. Taxiway A provides the only access from Runway 13/31 to the existing apron and the pavement strength of Taxiway A does not currently meet the strength of Runway 13/31. Therefore, Taxiway A will be reconstructed to align with Runway 13/31's asphalt pavement thickness. The connector taxiways will be designed to meet the same fleet mix as teh used for the aster portion of Taxiway A. Existing Taxiway A2 will be completely removed per the approved Airport Layout Plan. The remaining connector taxiways will be renumbered and signs replaced accordingly. These pavement sections have been reviewed and accepted by the FAA. Taxiway A width will be 50 feet up to the eastern edge of the apron. All other new construction will have taxiway widths of 35 feet.
This is a 100% funded project through two FAA grant agreements.
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This project will entail the reconstruction of Taxiway A and Connector Taxiways A1, A2, A3, A4, A5. Taxiway A provides the only access from Runway 13/31 to the existing apron and the pavement strength of Taxiway A does not currently meet the strength of Runway 13/31. Therefore, Taxiway A will be reconstructed to align with Runway 13/31's asphalt pavement thickness. The connector taxiways will be designed to meet the same fleet mix as teh used for the aster portion of Taxiway A. Existing Taxiway A2 will be completely removed per the approved Airport Layout Plan. The remaining connector taxiways will be renumbered and signs replaced accordingly. These pavement sections have been reviewed and accepted by the FAA. Taxiway A width will be 50 feet up to the eastern edge of the apron. All other new construction will have taxiway widths of 35 feet.
This is a 100% funded project through two FAA grant agreements.
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The Town of Taos received a FAA grant award to fully fund the rehabilitation of Runway 13/31, Taxiway B and connector taxiways through a pavement preservation project to include crack and seal and remarking of the existing pavement. The runway and taxiways were constructed in 2017 and the rehabilitation will prolong the life of the pavement.
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The airport monitoring system is used to track any flights that inadvertently fly over the Taos Pueblo and the Blue Lake Wilderness area. The monitoring system repairs and maintenance have been funded by FAA over the years. The FAA award will fund the project 100% with no match required from the Town.
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The Town of Taos and Downtown Taos, Inc. are partnering to develop and implement a “Traffic Signal Box Art Program.” This beautification initiative is designed to enhance the community, primarily within the commercial and historical areas, by adding works of art to the surfaces of traffic utility boxes that are often targeted by graffiti vandals. Artwork on the traffic signal boxes function as a form of communication to a moving audience with the goal of beautifying the community, inspiring young artists who are growing in their creativity, and discourage “tagging” vandalism. The individual boxes may vary in theme and technique depending on the artist, but as the program is throughout the town of Taos, it will become a dynamic art installation in itself.
With oversight provided by an artist, the program will involve artists ages 17-24 to design original artwork for 16 traffic signal boxes located throughout the Town and serve as an outdoor “gallery.” The draft artwork will first be entered into a juried competition of which 16 winners will be selected by a panel of artists. The selected art will also go through an approval process by the Town of Taos Planning Zoning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission and the NM Department of Transportation to ensure the boxes are of high aesthetic and technical quality.
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The case rate has stabilized across all levels of US geography. However, following an expected lag, the daily death count has begun to increase in New Mexico. Although, we have not had a reported Covid-19 related death in Taos County for over five weeks.
Due to the Labor Day weekend there has been a delay in data reporting by NMDoH. The data for the holiday weekend will likely be published later today. Therefore, this report is for the week ending Friday, September 3.
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H.R.5845 - Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020 This bill sets forth requirements related to waste and recycling collection systems for a variety of products and materials, including plastics.
The bill makes certain producers of products (e.g., packaging, paper, single-use products, beverage containers, or food service products) fiscally responsible for collecting, managing, and recycling or composting the products after consumer use. In addition, the bill establishes (1) minimum percentages of products that must be reused, recycled, or composted; and (2) an increasing percentage of recycled content that must be contained in beverage containers.
Beginning on January 1, 2022, the bill phases out a variety of single-use products, such as plastic utensils. The bill also sets forth provisions to encourage the reduction of single-use products, including by establishing programs to refund consumers for returning beverage containers and by establishing a tax on carryout bags.
The bill creates a temporary moratorium on new or expanded permits for facilities that manufacture plastics until regulations are updated to address pollution from the facilities.
The Environmental Protection Agency must publish guidelines for a national standardized labeling system for recycling and composting receptacles. Producers must include labels on their products that are easy to read and indicate whether the products are recyclable, compostable, or reusable.
Finally, the bill establishes limitations on the export of plastic waste to other countries.
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