Daily Postcard: Sunrise Over Velarde
Daily Postcard: Sunrise over Velarde on Sunday. ‘No matter how rough yesterday was, I almost always find new hope and an opportunity for renewal at the dawn of a new day.’ Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta 2024 Starts Saturday Oct. 5
Bull elk in Valle Grande during the 2024 fall rut. Photo by C. Lycopolus/NPS
Los Amigos de Valles Caldera News:
The 2024 Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta starts in just a few days. The nine-day special event kicks off with dozens of tribal artisans, a special presentation from Superintendent Jorge Silva-Bañuelos and a musical performance by Marlon Magdalena.
Each day will feature a different guest speaker, a ranger-guided program, tribal artisans, education booths, and an in-depth cultural demonstration. Special guests include Kirt Kempter, Yellowman, Rachel Loehman, Nancy Karraker, Dave Read More
County: Local Water Infrastructure Secure From Hacktivists
COUNTY News:
After an alert concerning pro-Russia Hacktivist Activity at water systems was released last week, officials at the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) wish to reassure customers that its water and wastewater systems are not at risk.
The alert was released by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). It said that certain internet accessible devices used in the Water and Wastewater Systems Sector, if exposed and vulnerable, may lead to exploitation or brute force attacks.
The control system used by the DPU for water and wastewater is independent Read More
Hanging Baskets Still Shine In Downtown Los Alamos
The hanging baskets filled with flowers look as beautiful today as when first hung last spring around downtown Los Alamos. ‘Thanks to County Parks and Recreation and Los Alamos Landscaping & More.’ Photo by Joyce Wolff Read More
2024 New Mexico Archaeology Fair Oct. 19 In Santa Fe
Scene from a previous Archaeology Fair. Courtesy/DCA
Department of Cultural Affairs News:
SANTA FE – The Annual New Mexico Archaeology Fair is returning in October and will be bigger than ever, thanks to a collaboration between the New Mexico Historic Preservation Division (NMHPD), the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture (MIAC), and the New Mexico Office of Archaeological Studies (OAS).
“The Archaeology Fair is always a great opportunity to learn about and explore archaeology with experts from around the state,” said Interim State Historic Preservation Officer & State Archaeologist Read More
Daily Postcard: Dazzling Fall Colors On Canada Bonita Trail
Daily Postcard: Dazzling fall colors brighten the Canada Bonita Trail Sunday. Photo by Monique Beyerle
Another view of fall colors Sunday along the Canada Bonita Trail. Photo by Monique Beyerle
Another view of fall colors Sunday along the Canada Bonita Trail. Photo by Monique Beyerle Read More
Notice Of Well R-19 Maintenance Report Added To LANL Electronic Public Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, this email is to notify you that new documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.
For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.
ll legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.
Well R-19 Maintenance Report
Marshland: White Rock Canyon Petroglyphs
Someone has added a modern-day message on this rock that has held a petroglyph of Kokopelli for the last few hundred years in White Rock. Courtesy/Susanna Marshland
By SUSANNA MARSHLAND
Intermittent resident
White Rock and Kensington, Calif.
As you can see on the above photo, someone has added a modern-day message on a rock that has held a petroglyph of Kokopelli for the last few hundred years.
I have been hiking the Red Dot Trail most of my life, and in the past few years have observed a proliferation of new additions, some likely done with a Dremel tool, some perhaps created by hand. In some places, Read More
Daily Postcard: Cat Casually Greets Deer On North Mesa
Domesticated Douglas the cat casually greets a few curious deer Friday on Camino Manzana in the North Mesa area. Photo by Bill Reass Read More
New Mexico Governor Travels To Mexico City
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is traveling to Mexico City, Mexico, to participate in a Clean Energy and Energy Security Collaboration Roundtable and a reception with U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazar on Sept. 30.
The governor will also attend the inauguration of Her Excellency Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo on Oct. 1 in Mexico City.
She will be accompanied by Chief of Staff Daniel Schlegel, Deputy Chief of Operations Caroline Buerkle, Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department Secretary Designate Melanie Kenderdine, and Economic Development Department Secretary Read More
Fulldome Photography Showcase In Planetarium Oct. 5
The community is invited to join PEEC 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 in the planetarium for a collaborative Fulldome Photography Showcase featuring nature photos submitted by local creatives. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to its collaborative, first-ever Fulldome Photography Showcase, 2-3 p.m. Oct. 5, 2024. Step inside the fulldome planetarium and be captivated by a stunning 360-degree photo showcase, highlighting the breathtaking beauty of the natural landscapes in northern New Mexico and the night sky.
This showcase Read More
View Of Wildlife Observation Room At PEEC Nature Center
View from the wildlife observation room inside PEEC’s Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
SFNF Waives Fees Today For National Public Lands Day
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will waive fees at many day-use recreation sites for National Public Lands Day (NPLD) today, Sept. 28.
As the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands, NPLD is a great opportunity for more Americans to get outdoors and connect with their public lands. Use the National Environmental Education Foundation’s event-finder tool to find a National Public Lands Day volunteer opportunity near you.
The Forest Service participates in fee-free days with other federal agencies to encourage all to visit their public Read More
Daily Postcard: View From Main Hill Road
Daily Postcard: View of clouds and sunshine Friday afternoon from Main Hill Road. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Fall Fiesta Returns To Bandelier For 2024
BANDELIER News:
The community is invited to attend Bandelier National Monument’s popular Fall Fiesta. This year, Fall Fiesta is the weekend of Oct. 12-13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday at the visitor center in Frijoles Canyon.
“This is by far the largest Fall Fiesta event ever at Bandelier,” Superintendent Patrick Suddath said. “We are excited to host so many artisans and demonstrators this year. The experiences, history and artistry of these craftsmen really help to make connections to the people that have ancestral and traditional connections to this place. This is not something Read More
Pajarito Mountain Presents Music In The Mountains Sept. 28
PAJARITO News:
Get your groove on this Saturday at Pajarito with the sounds of the High Desert Blues Band, with an opening by Reminiscent. This band has a unique mission to serve the youth of New Mexico by donating a portion of their earnings to the Freedom in Music Project, which provides instruments to underprivileged youth.
Beer will not be served at this event, but commemorative Music in the Mountains glasses are available for purchase for $10, with $5 benefitting the Freedom in Music Project.
The lift will be running for the bike park, and you can experience Minute Man, our newest trail! Don’t Read More
Daily Postcard: Aerial Elk Surveys Underway In Valle Caldera
Daily Postcard: A helicopter is spotted Wednesday morning conducting aerial elk surveys in the Valle Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More
Los Alamos Reservoir Is Open For Business!
View of Los Alamos Canyon Reservoir. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos Reservoir has been through a lot. Two major wildfires, a rainstorm cyclone and human tampering have all played a role in causing erosion. When a rainstorm hits the area, a blob of water-drenched sediment descends the canyon walls.
So, the Department of Public Utilities (DPU), which is responsible for the reservoir, acted. But even that was a bit of a hurdle. Despite federal funds approved and then taken away and despite having to look and apply for other funds from Read More
Winter Moratorium: Utility Disconnection Rule Update
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The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities adopted a change to the rule regarding utility disconnection during winter months at its Sept. 18 meeting. Rule GR 13.06 now clearly identifies which customers are eligible for protection from utility service disconnection between Nov. 15 and March 15.
The updated rule states that to qualify for the winter disconnection moratorium of the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU), residential customers must either provide DPU with proof of LIHEAP eligibility or meet eligibility Read More
NMED: Threat Actors Continue To Exploit Water & Wastewater System Operational Technology And Industrial Control Systems
NMED News:
The New Mexico Environment Department: (NMED) announced that the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an alert Sept. 25, 2024, that there has been additional pro-Russia Hacktivist Activity at water systems using the same techniques as earlier attacks.
CISA continues to respond to active exploitation of internet-accessible operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) devices, including those in the Water and Wastewater Systems (WWS) Sector.
Exposed and vulnerable OT/ICS systems may allow cyber threat actors to use default Read More
