Happy Mother’s Day!
This Mother’s Day, a doe and fawns are foraging together on Cochiti Mesa. Photo by Marcela Walker Read More
Documents Added To LANL Electronic Public Reading Room
LANL News:
New documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.
All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.
For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.
- Elevation of Dispute to Tier 1 Officials Pursuant to Section 25 of the Compliance Order on Consent
https://ext.em-la.doe.gov/GovFTPFiles/api/GetFiles/GetFile?fileName=EMID-704307_EMLA-26-196-2-1_Elevation_Dispute_Tier_1_Officials_Pursuant_to_Section_25_of_the+CO_042326.pdf
Daily Postcard: May In Nambé…
Daily Postcard: The beauty of May in Nambé is evident in this serene, picturesque landscape viewed on Friday. Photo by Robin Martin Read More
Op-Ed: When The Power Goes Out, Natural Gas Still Works
By THOMAS TIERNEY
Los Alamos
Yesterday’s town-wide power outage reminded Los Alamos how completely modern life depends upon electricity. The lights went out, internet service stopped, electric stovetops went cold, garage doors froze shut, and many residents suddenly lost the ability to prepare a warm meal.
County leaders should keep that reality firmly in mind as they discuss restricting or eliminating natural gas appliances for residential cooking.
Los Alamos experiences recurring power outages. Wind, snow, wildfire mitigation efforts, equipment failures, and grid instability Read More
Heinrich, Leger Fernández Lead NM Delegation To Unveil New Legislation To Permanently Protect Caja Del Rio
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and co-founder of the U.S. Senate Stewardship Caucus, unveils the Caja del Rio Protection Act at a press conference in front of La Cieneguilla Petroglyphs trailhead, May 8, 2026. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
SANTA FE — At a press conference in front of La Cieneguilla Petroglyphs, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and co-founder of the U.S. Senate Stewardship Caucus, and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Read More
Amateur Naturalist: Understanding Trends In Bird Populations
By ROBERT DRYJA
Los Alamos
National new sources report that bird populations are decreasing. Steps therefore need to be taken to correct this trend. However a joke from statistics comes to mind. “If you have your foot in a bucket of ice water and your hand on a hot stove, you feel fine on the average.” There can be similar variations among bird species while the overall pattern is important. Data collected over 10 years at a bird feeder presents local patterns.
Forty five different species have come to a backyard bird feeder over the past 10 years. The great majority have made only occasional visits Read More
Local Equestrians Host Horse And Bicycle Safety Clinic
Scene from the bicycle and equestrian safety clinic held in the parking lot at Brewer Arena. Courtesy photo
Scene from the bicycle and equestrian safety clinic held in the parking lot at Brewer Arena. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Cathy Miller, the equestrian liaison for the Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Board’s bicycle working group, with Peggy Dare, recently hosted a safety clinic for the youngest members of the Tuff Riders bicycle group and their parents in the parking lot at the Brewer Arena.
The clinic promoted safety on the trails, particularly for bicyclists to know what a frightened Read More
Daily Postcard: Hiking Trail Along Stream At Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: View of a hiking trail along a stream Friday at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/VCNP Read More
McQuiston: Protecting Homes From NM Spring Winds
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
Spring in New Mexico often brings beautiful weather, warmer afternoons, and unfortunately, some of the strongest winds of the year. In places like Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Los Alamos, and across northern New Mexico, gusty conditions can arrive quickly and create unexpected damage to homes and property.
Many homeowners think of hail, fire, or snow as major risks, but spring winds can quietly cause expensive problems that are easy to overlook until something breaks, leaks, or blows away.
Here are a few smart ways homeowners Read More
Early Evening View Of Former Velarde Post Office
An early evening view on May 2 of the building that served as the Velarde Post Office for many years. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
Infectious Disease MDF: ‘Hantavirus Is Not The Next COVID—But It Is A Warning’
Tyler B. Evans, MD, MS, MPH, DTM&H, FIDSA
MEDICAL News:
The hantavirus outbreak aboard the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius has triggered alarming headlines and understandable anxiety. But according to Dr. Tyler Evans, infectious disease specialist, CEO of Wellness Equity Alliance, and former Chief Medical Officer for New York City’s COVID-19 response, hantavirus is most likely not the next pandemic, but it does expose how fragile and improvised global outbreak preparedness still is.
Dr. Evans says the Hondius outbreak should be understood as a stress test, not a panic event. Read More
Corrales Garden Tour 2026: Sustainable Growing In The Desert Southwest
COMMUNITY News:
CORRALES — The Corrales Garden Tour will be from 9 a.m.–3 p.m., May 16 and will feature five properties that offer helpful approaches to sustainable growing in the New Mexico challenging environment. Information on the various aspects of sustainable gardening at each property is provided by Sandoval Extension Master Gardeners serving as docents, and experts in sustainable growing will be on hand to give talks and answer questions. Each tour-goer will receive a color booklet containing helpful articles about sustainability as well as property descriptions.
Tour-goers Read More
Daily Postcard: Mule Deer Pauses On Longview Drive
Daily Postcard: Caught between curiosity and caution, a mule deer pauses on Longview Drive on Wednesday in White Rock. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
See The Sun Through A New Lens At Jemez Historic Site’s Daytime Astronomy Program May 16
NMDCA News:
Find out about the world above, in the eyes of Southwestern Indigenous People, at Jemez Historic Site, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Learn about past and modern perspectives of astronomy from an Indigenous point of view with Instructional Coordinator Marlon at Jemez Historic Site.
The presentation will discuss what Southwestern Indigenous people observed and believed about the world above them and how the worlds above and around them are connected and related. We’ll use special sun viewing telescopes to take a closer look at the sun.
This program is included with admission Read More
Canada Goose Glides Across Pond At Water Treatment Plant By Overlook Park
A Canada Goose and its reflection glide across the pond at the Water Treatment Plant Tuesday at Overlook Park. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
Daily Postcard: A Spotted Towhee Enjoys PEEC Garden
Daily Postcard: A Spotted Towhee enjoys the PEEC garden. Photo by richardskolnikphotography.com Read More
New Mexico Consortium Celebrates 20 Years Of Collaborative Success
New Mexico Consortium marked its 20th anniversary May 1 at Sandia Resort. Courtesy/NMC
NMC News:
The New Mexico Consortium (NMC) marked its 20th anniversary on Friday, May 1, with a celebratory evening at Sandia Resort, bringing together leaders in science, research, and the local community to honor two decades of collaboration and achievement.
The event, held from 5-9 p.m., was attended by all living NMC CEOs, all current members of the NMC Board of Directors, and many former Board members. Also in attendance were members of the upper administration from New Mexico Tech (NMT), New Mexico Read More
PEEC Lineup For June Nature At Night Summer Series
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is excited to announce Nature at Night: Summer Series coming soon, generously sponsored by Del Norte Credit Union. Formerly known as Summer Family Evenings, this program brings together collaborative partners from across north central New Mexico for hands-on, family-friendly nature experiences.
Programs take place from 4–6 p.m., Wednesday evenings in June and July, with featured presenters beginning at 5 p.m. Each event is free, open to all ages, and designed to spark curiosity, connection, and discovery.
June 2026 Program Read More
Department Of Wildlife Hosts GilaFest In Glenwood May 9
Gila trout will be stocked from the Glenwood State Fish Hatchery into Whitewater Creek at the Catwalk Recreation Area. Courtesy/NMDW
NMDW News:
Join the New Mexico Department of Wildlife for a family-friendly day of outdoor fun, wildlife experiences and community celebration as we mark two major milestones: The completion of a decade-long renovation of the Glenwood State Fish Hatchery and the opening of the new Glenwood-Allred Wildlife Management Area, a beautiful destination for birding and hiking. For more information on GilaFest, visit the Department’s website.
Event Schedule Read More
LAHS Students Earn Spots At Week-long Youth Rally In Idaho
LAHS Sophomore Mackenzie Adams. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Two Los Alamos High School students will head to Idaho this summer to build leadership skills, make new friends, and explore the future of energy—thanks to a regional youth rally scholarship opportunity sponsored by the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) and offered locally through the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU).
Sophomore Mackenzie Adams and Junior Beau Ward were selected for the opportunity following an essay contest on the theme “Consumer-Owned Utilities: Why Having a Diverse Power Portfolio Read More
