COUNTY News:
U.S. Air Force MQ-1 Predator UAV Drone. Courtesy/USAF
BLM News:
Federal wildland firefighting officials are exploring the deployment of drones to assist in surveillance and reconnaissance missions during a wildfire.
Drones sent to survey fire patterns during a wildfire could help keep firefighters out of risky situations by providing real-time information to officials on the ground. Few wildfire officials have used drones in the line of duty, and managers with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S. Forest Service say that while the technology has Read More
Energy-efficient ‘Smart House.’ Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) has lined up several exclusive small-group “Take Wing” tours of the Smart House, as a “thank you” to donors for their gifts of $150 or more to its capital campaign.
The first tour is scheduled for 4-5 p.m., Friday, July 11. Eligible donors can sign up at PEEC’s website or by calling PEEC. Space is limited to 15.
The capital campaign is raising funds for the exhibits and gardens at the new Los Alamos County Nature center, slated to open in Spring, Read More
Los Alamos Summer Arts & Crafts Fair. By Robert Estep
FLAC News:
The Fuller Lodge Art Center’s 38th annual Summer Arts & Crafts Fair is scheduled for Aug. 9 (Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo weekend).
Artists interested in booth space may call Nancy at 505.662.1635. For more information, click here. Read More
Mars Atmospheric Chamber at the Space Research Building, University of Michigan. Courtesy/AGU
AGU News:
Researchers from the American Geophysical Union (AGU), partnering with the University of Michigan, have shown in chambers that mimic Mars’ conditions, that small amounts of liquid water could form on the planet despite its below-freezing temperatures.
Liquid water is an essential ingredient for life as we know it. Mars is one of the very few places in the solar system where scientists have seen promising signs of it – in gullies down crater rims, in instrument readings and in Phoenix spacecraft Read More
COMMUNITY News:
A class on essential oils will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 15 at the Coaching Café, Community Bank Building, 1475 Central Ave., Suite 210 in downtown Los Alamos.
Those experienced with essential oils and those new to the product are invited to attend. Participants will learn how to use essential oils for medical emergencies in the outdoors and for other uses. Light refreshments will be served.
The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. To register, visit https:////eepurl.com/Yqv9H.
Essential oils were originally used by ancient cultures. They are Read More
Jennifer Guy
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools has announced that Jennifer Guy has been selected to serve as the next principal of Mountain Elementary School.
Guy most recently served Los Alamos Public Schools as a kindergarten teacher at Pinon Elementary School.
“I am very honored and excited to join the Mountain staff and community,” Guy said. “I look forward to working with staff, students, and parents to continue to foster the level of excellence and love of learning that has been established at Mountain.”
Guy brings a variety of educational experience to her new position. She has 24 years Read More
LANL News:
A public meeting will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 8, at the Cities of Gold Conference Center, 10 Cities of Gold Road in Pojoaque to discuss the bi-annual update on the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Storm Water Individual Permit.
The agenda is as follows:
The Individual Permit authorizes the discharge of storm water associated with industrial activities at
U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham, N.M.-01, last week introduced the National Homeowners Bill of Rights Act of 2014 (NHBOR), which will help protect homeowners and ensure working-class families can benefit from the housing recovery.
“This legislation gives homeowners the necessary resources to protect their rights,” Lujan Grisham said. “With one out of 10 homeowners underwater with their mortgage, I want to ensure that these added protections benefit all homeowners nationwide and that we help the 720,000 families still trapped
Former Lobos basketball center Alex Kirk teaches basketball techniques to local children at a Basketball Camp at the Los Alamos YMCA Tuesday. Kirk also spent time with the kids signing autographs and chatting with parents and players about the game. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com