Los Alamos Golf Course Schedule Changes Begin Nov. 4
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Golf Course will adjust its operating hours for the winter season beginning Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.
The golf course and golf shop will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
The golf shop will be open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, with all rentals required to be returned by 4:30 p.m.
These changes will remain in effect until Dec. 8, 2024, subject to course and weather conditions.
Golfers should stay updated on any changes by visiting the Los Alamos County website or contacting the golf course directly.
For additional information, contact the Los Alamos Golf Read More
35th Annual Festival Of The Sandhill Cranes Dec 11-15
The 35th annual Festival of the Cranes is Dec. 11-15 in Socorro County. Photo by Steven Aicinena
Friends of Bosque del Apache News:
Get ready to be inspired by one of nature’s grandest migrations – the 35th Annual Festival of the Cranes will take place Dec. 11-15 in Socorro County, welcoming bird lovers, photographers and nature enthusiasts from all over the world to experience the breathtaking return of the Sandhill Cranes to the Middle Rio Grande Valley.
Join experts and enthusiasts alike at the world-renowned Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge as thousands of Sandhill Cranes, along Read More
Daily Postcard: View From PEEC’s Wildlife Observation Room At Los Alamos Nature Center
Daily Postcard: View looking out the large windows of PEEC’s Wildlife Observation Room inside the Los Alamos Nature Center Wednesday morning at 2600 Canyon Road. Visit peecnature.org. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Company Behind In Removing Trash From Smith’s Dumpster
Scene today of trash overflowing from a dumpster in the parking lot at Smith’s in White Rock. The company responsible for emptying this dumpster has fallen behind by several weeks, according to local residents. Courtesy photo Read More
Los Alamos County Environmental Services Reminds Users To Keep Trash Out Of Blue Mixed Recycle Bins
Trash contaminating two mixed recycling blue bin loads from the Lemon Lot and White Rock Convenience Center this past week. Courtesy/LAC
More trash contaminating two mixed recycling blue bin loads from the Lemon Lot and White Rock Convenience Center this past week. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Environmental Services is concerned by the recent increase in contamination in the blue mixed recycle bins available for public use at the Lemon Lot and the White Rock Convenience Center. It is important to avoid placing non-recyclable items in the blue bins or residential blue recycling Read More
Community Invited To Celebrate Completion Of New Water Resource Reclamation Facility In White Rock Nov. 6
View of new Water Resource Reclamation Facility at 600 Overlook Road in White Rock. Courtesy/LAC
View of new Water Resource Reclamation Facility in White Rock. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
After five years of work, the White Rock wastewater treatment plant has been replaced by a new Water Resource Reclamation Facility (WRRF) and a ribbon cutting is scheduled for Nov. 6 to celebrate the accomplishment.
Built in 1966 and with a variety of improvements over the years, and evaluation by the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) in 2010 showed that the plant’s life expectancy was becoming Read More
Tall Creepy Guy Spotted Lurking Around Meadow Lane
Beware! A 10-foot-tall creepy guy has been spotted lurking in the shadows of evergreens lately on Meadow Lane in White Rock. Photo by Shari Mills
One can only wonder what this creep plans to do with that shovel… Photo by Shari Mills Read More
Last Los Alamos Farmers Market Of Season At Pond Oct. 31
Santa Fe Conservation Trust Completes Public Access Project Along The Rio Grande In La Mesilla
SFCT News:
In November 2023, the Santa Fe Conservation Trust (SFCT) accepted the donation of a conservation easement over 58 acres of land along the Rio Grande in La Mesilla.
The Aeby family generously chose to grant this conservation easement to protect their land from development and provide continued public access to the river.
The newly-protected land sits on the eastern bank of the Rio Grande in between Santa Fe and Española. The Aebys have owned the land since the 1950s, and have always invited neighbors, Scouts, birding groups, and others to hike there and enjoy the natural beauty. Located Read More
Daily Postcard: Night Owl Perches In Tree In The Jemez
Daily Postcard: A night owl perches on a tree Tuesday in the Jemez Mountains. Photo by Marcela WalkerLos Alamos County To Hold Conversation On Home Energy Innovation & Insights Monday Nov. 18
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County invites community members to join a public conversation on Home Energy Innovation & Insights scheduled 5:30-8 p.m. Nov. 18 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. This free event is open to homeowners, builders, and anyone interested in improving home energy efficiency.
Key presentations will feature insights from Sandra McCardell of Current – C Energy Systems, Architect Steve Shaw, and Engineer Massoud Mogadham, focusing on practical solutions for residential energy conservation, particularly addressing windows, doors, and insulation Read More
New Mexico Department Of Game And Fish Announces Off-Highway Vehicle Education And Trail Safety Grant Awards
NMDGF News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program has announced the 2024-2025 grant cycle awards totaling $162,700.
OHV Education and Trail Safety Grants
- $20,000 to Region II Emergency Medical Services, Inc., to distribute newly developed public-safety media campaigns that will help reduce preventable pediatric traumatic brain injuries among young OHV operators in Doña Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, Luna and Sierra counties.
- $14,000 to the Red Rock Motorsports Club, Inc. of Gallup to upgrade OHV park facilities and maintenance and erosion-mitigation
Daily Postcard: San Jose De Gracia Church In Las Trampas
Daily Postcard: The village of Las Trampas was founded by 12 families in 1751. Nine years later, construction began on this, the monumental San Jose de Gracia church. It was a huge undertaking … the adobe walls are four to six feet thick and reach a height of 34 feet. It was completed in 1776 and has been a place of piety, refuge, and beauty ever since. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
Hungry Bear Rips Apart Fence To Eat Neighbor’s Fruit
A hungry bear ripped apart a fence today to get at the apples and pears in a neighbor’s yard in White Rock. Photo by Curtis Russell
The hungry bear leaves behind a pile of rubble after ripping apart a fence today to reach fruit in a neighbor’s yard in White Rock. Photo by Curtis Russell Read More
Pancake Breakfast To Benefit Friends Of Bandelier Nov. 3
Weekly Fishing Report: Oct. 28, 2024
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
Streamflows are dropping across Northern New Mexico as the effects of the heavy rain over a week ago start to wear off. The water may stay a little murky. Murky water is still fish able, just remember the fish are having trouble seeing just as you are.
Flies should have a little flash or color to them. Spinners are a good choice as the fish can feel the vibration of the spinning blade.
The wild brown trout and brook trout are spawning this time of year. They will develop deeper colors and become more aggressive. The higher flows will keep their redds Read More
Daily Postcard: Glimpse Of The ‘Northern’ Lights At Bandelier
Daily Postcard: A glimpse of the ‘northern’ lights snapped Oct. 11 by a ranger at Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/BNM Read More
Robinson: Another Community Faces High Costs Of Disaster Recovery
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
©2024 New Mexico News Services
As news spread about a freak storm in Roswell that dumped nearly six inches of rain in as many hours, we worried about people and places. My husband was living in Roswell when I met him, and I’d visited many times.
Safe in a dry house, we were talking about this disaster when it occurred to us: We’re all vulnerable. Before, we could watch the news about fires and hurricanes, but if you don’t live in the mountains or on the coast, it’s a bit removed. The Roswell flood brings climate change to everyone’s front porch.
Roswell City Manager Chad Read More
Posts From The Road: Bishop Castle In Rye, Colorado
Front and Side View: The front and side view of the Bishop Castle greets visitors after they make their way through the arched stone entryway into the castle grounds. The sheer size and magnitude of the castle is amazing as you approach the building. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Grand Hall: The most impressive floor in the castle is the third floor where the Grand Hall is located. The hall covers the entire interior floor space on this floor. This space is very impressive as you look around and begin to notice the details and support design of the space. The open floor is covered by a beautiful Read More
Fall Colors Illuminate Afternoon Shadows On Central Avenue
Fall colors illuminate afternoon shadows Saturday in the 500 block of Central Avenue. Photo by Dixon Wolf
More Fall colors illuminating afternoon shadows Saturday in the 500 block of Central Avenue. Photo by Dixon Wolf
More Fall colors illuminating afternoon shadows Saturday in the 500 block of Central Avenue. Photo by Dixon Wolf
