Daily Postcard: Sunrise Emerges Behind Sangre De Cristos
Daily Postcard: The sunrise emerges early Sunday behind the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Photo by DW Decker Read More
Posts From The Road: 2024 Year In Review
Salmon River and Stanley, Idaho: The Sawtooth Mountains serve as a majestic backdrop for this view of the Salmon River near the town of Stanley, Idaho. The Sawtooth Valley offers abundant space for ranching as well as many summer and winter outdoor recreational activities. This is a portion of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument: The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is a remote park 44 miles from Silver City. The cliff dwellings were inhabited around the year 1260. The interiors of the caves are constructed Read More
Los Alamos National Laboratory Researchers Develop Liquid Semiconductor Lasers Employing Colloidal Quantum Dots
Colloidal quantum dots grown in liquid media and easily manipulated in solution as large molecules represent an ideal optical gain medium for liquid lasers. Photo by Jun Du
LANL News:
- Novel ‘laser-ready’ colloidal quantum dots should renew interest in liquid laser applications
A breakthrough in colloidal quantum dot technology is set to revive the field of liquid lasers, with promising applications in optofluidics, lab-on-a-chip devices, and high-contrast sensing and imaging. As described Nov. 22, 2024 in Nature Materials, a Los Alamos-led research team exploited the unrivaled versatility Read More
Deer Visits With Landscaper On North Mesa
A deer strolls up to a landscaper working in a yard last week on North Mesa. Photo by Delbert Romero Read More
‘Strange Trio’ Silhouetted At Sunset At Overlook Park
The ‘Strange Trio’ sculpture silhouetted at sunset Friday evening at Overlook Road and Meadow Lane in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunset Over Pinon Trails In White Rock
Daily Postcard: Sunset viewed Saturday over the Pinon Trails neighborhood in White Rock. Courtesy photo Read More
Skiers Today At Pajarito Mountain Ski Area
Skiers today at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. For the latest snow report, hours of operation and other details, visit www.pajarito.ski. Courtesy/webcam Read More
Commissioner Garcia Richard Bans Mineral Leasing And Large Transmission Lines On Caja Del Rio State Lands
State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard
New Mexico Land Office News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard has issued Executive Order 2024-0o1 in protection of the Caja del Rio Plateau by banning mining, the construction of large transmission lines (115 kv or above) and major thoroughfares on state lands.
The order applies to 3,487 acres of surface and 5,523 acres of mineral rights on state trust lands within the Caja del Rio landscape.
While the draft decision on the 14-mile transmission line issued by the U.S. Forest Service does not include Read More
Household Hazardous Waste Collection At Eco Station Jan. 3
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Environmental Services will accept household hazardous waste, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3 at the Eco Transfer Station at 3701 East Jemez Road.
Residents who already pay for curbside collection can drop off household hazardous waste at the Eco Transfer Station.
For details, click here.
20th Annual Backcountry Film Festival Jan. 30 At SALA
Daily Postcard: Squirrel Munches On Pine Cone At Bandelier
Daily Postcard: An Abert’s squirrel munches on a pine cone Friday morning at Bandelier National Monument. To plan a visit to Bandelier, click here https://www.nps.gov/band/planyourvisit. Photo by Sally King/NPS Read More
New Mexico Celebrates Passage Of EXPLORE Act: Landmark For Outdoor Recreation & Economic Growth
New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division Director Karina Armijo
EDD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division applauds the historic passage of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act by the U.S. Senate.
This legislation ushers in a new era for the $1.2 trillion outdoor recreation economy, further bolstering New Mexico’s thriving outdoor industry and communities.
The EXPLORE Act, which now awaits President Biden’s signature, represents a watershed moment for outdoor recreation in New Mexico and nationwide. By modernizing policies, Read More
Dramatic Sunset Viewed From Grand Canyon In White Rock
Dramatic sunset this evening viewed from Grand Canyon Drive in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Scenes From 2024 Holiday Gathering Of International Women’s Forum-NM At Animante De Rondeña In Albq.
Former New Mexico Supreme Court Chief Justice Barbara Vigil, center, speaks with Los Alamos County Administrative Services Director Helen Perraglio, left, and Enterprise Bank & Trust Market President Liddie Martinez during the Dec. 8 holiday gathering of the International Women’s Forum-New Mexico (IWF-NM) at Animante de Rondeña in Albuquerque. Vigil is president-elect of IWF-NM. Members from the local area include Perraglio, Martinez, Nancy Bartlit, Linda Deck, Carol A. Clark, Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard and Sayuri Yamada. IWF-NM celebrates women by advancing Read More
Purgatory Resort Announces Winter 2024 Holiday Festivities
DURANGO — Purgatory Resort announces a festive holiday event lineup, featuring family-friendly activities, signature on-mountain experiences and seasonal celebrations.
The Village Plaza base area will serve as the center for entertainment, dining and festivities throughout the holiday season.
Purgatory 2024 Remaining Holiday Schedule
- Whiskey Tasting at Hoody’s
Date: Dec. 27, 5-6:30 p.m.
Guests can enjoy a guided tasting of four premium whiskeys, including Woody Creek Straight Bourbon, TinCup Fourteener Bourbon, Distillery 291 Small Batch Bourbon, and Eagle Rare 10-Year Bourbon.
Daily Postcard: Frost Reflects Railing On Canyon Rim Trail Bridge
Daily Postcard: Frost reflects the railing early Thursday on Canyon Rim Trail Bridge. Photo by Tim WallstromView On Christmas Eve Of San Francisco Street In Santa Fe
View of Christmas Eve on San Francisco Street in Santa Fe. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.comDaily Postcard: Buck Beds Down On Lawn Near Ashley Pond
Daily Postcard: A buck beds down on Christmas Eve on the lawn near Ashley Pond. Photo by Mark Bjorklund
Another view of the buck bedding down Christmas Eve near Ashley Pond. Photo by Mark Bjorklund Read More
Ten Year Collaborative Partnership Nearly Doubles Siberian Crane Population Along Eastern Flyway
Courtesy/International Crane Foundation
International Crane Foundation News:
After a successful 10-year partnership for Siberian Crane Flyway Conservation, the International Crane Foundation announced the population of Siberian Cranes in the eastern flyway region has increased from less than 3,500 in 2015 to almost 7,000 cranes today.
The Foundation held closing ceremonies in China recently to celebrate the Saving Wildlife for Siberian Crane Project, with 110 representatives from government departments, protected areas, scientific research institutions, non-governmental Read More
Studebaker Decked Out In Christmas Lights On Mesa Verde
A Studebaker decked out in Christmas lights on Mesa Verde Street in White Rock. Photo by Jacqueline Ladach
Another view of a Studebaker decked out in Christmas lights on Mesa Verde Street in White Rock. Photo by Jacqueline Ladach
One more view of a Studebaker decked out in Christmas lights on Mesa Verde Street in White Rock. Photo by Jacqueline Ladach Read More
