White Rock Farmers Market On Wednesdays Through Oct. 9
All Shall Be Well: Practicing An Embodied Faith
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, The Rev. Lynn Finnegan, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill, Pastor Nicolé Raddu Ferry and Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Deacon Amy Schmuck
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
This past week I was greatly blessed to participate in our Rocky Mountain Synod of the ELCA’s Theological Conference with around 100 of my ministry colleagues from our broad geographical area. Participants traveled from Wyoming, Utah, Texas, Colorado, and I was also fortunate enough to have only a short but breath-takingly beautiful drive Read More
Daily Postcard: View Looking East From White Rock
Daily Postcard: View looking east early Saturday evening from White Rock. Courtesy photo Read More
NNSA Posts Floodplain Statement Of Findings On Proposed Live Fire Range Fuels Mitigation Project At LANL
NNSA News:
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has posted the Floodplain Statement of Findings for the proposed live fire range fire fuels mitigation project at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).
The fire fuels mitigation project would take place in lower Sandia Canyon at the Technical Area 72 Outdoor Live Fire Range and surrounding areas at LANL.
The proposed project would result in limited and minor direct and indirect short-term impacts to the Sandia Canyon 100-year floodplain and would not result in adverse impacts to the floodplain values or functions.
The proposed Read More
New Mexico Environment Department Confirms Boil Water Advisory Required For Heron Lake State Park Water System
NMED News:
The New Mexico Environment Department’s (NMED) Drinking Water Bureau is confirming that a “boil water advisory” is required for the Heron Lake State Park Water System in Rio Arriba County.
Heron Lake State Park Water System was required to issue the advisory Sept. 16, 2024, after turbidity in excess of one NTU was confirmed in drinking water in the water system.
The advisory only applies to the 150 users served by the Heron Lake State Park Water System and did not extend to any of the other surrounding water systems or communities.
New Mexico Drinking Water Regulations require Heron Read More
Canceled: Young Eagles Flight Rally Today
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has announced that the Young Eagles Flight Rally scheduled for today has been canceled due to inclement weather conditions.
The safety of the participants is the top priority. The event will be reschedule on a date in October. Further details on the new date will be provided as soon as possible.
The County apologizes for any inconvenience this cancellation may cause. Read More
Daily Postcard: Fawn Searches For Mom On North Mesa
Daily Postcard: An unhappy fawn bleats for its mom outside a residence Friday on North Mesa. Courtesy photo
The fawn’s mom and sibling arrive and the happy trio begin grazing outside a residence Friday on North Mesa. Courtesy photoPriority Registration Closes Soon For STEM Pathways For Girls 2024 Conference At Santa Fe Community College
STEM SF News:
Priority registration for the upcoming STEM Pathway for Girls Conference closes Oct. 7. Register now to secure a spot for this day of exploration and learning, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19 at Santa Fe Community College.
The STEM Pathways for Girls Conference is a full-day event designed for 5th-8th grade girls, non-binary, and gender-non-conforming students, packed with hands-on STEM activities, educational workshops, and presentations from inspiring STEM professionals.
This is a unique opportunity for students to:
- Dive into fun, interactive STEM projects;
- Engage
County Crews Collect Branches Following Fierce Rainstorm
A fast and hard rainstorm hit White Rock Tuesday, which sent County crews out to collect the many large branches snapped off trees by the strong wind throughout the Overlook Park complex. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
Tuesday’s fierce rainstorm snapped branches off trees throughout the Overlook Park complex in White Rock. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen Read More
Scenes From Española Valley Farm Following Soft Rainfall
Scene at an Española Valley Farm Wednesday morning following soft rainfall. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Española Valley Farm owner Rick Martinez gathers tomatoes Wednesday morning following soft rainfall. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Miniature poodle Jimi, 8, keeps a close eye on his owner Rick Martinez Wednesday morning following soft rainfall at their Española Valley Farm. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Dinnerplate Dahlias thrive in the soft rain that fell Wednesday morning over an Española Valley Farm including this Oregon Reign. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Another Dinnerplate Dahlia in the soft Read More
New Mexico Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources Secretary-Designate Kenderdine Honored For Leadership
EMNRD Secretary-Designate Melanie Kenderdine
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources (EMNRD) Secretary Designate Melanie Kenderdine on Wednesday evening received the prestigious North Star Award from the Alliance to Save Energy.
The North Star Award honors professionals who have made significant impacts in their careers, serving as guiding lights for others and advancing the field of energy efficiency in profound ways.
Secretary Designate Kenderdine was selected for the 2024 North Star Award for demonstrating exemplary leadership throughout Read More
Daily Postcard: Harvest Moon Tuesday Over White Rock
Daily Postcard: The Full Moon or Harvest Moon was very bright Tuesday morning, Sept. 17 as seen from White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Kiwanis Club Of Los Alamos Aluminum Collection Saturday
A young collector receives bags of aluminum cans from the community for recycling during a previous event. Courtesy/Kiwanis
A family turns in their aluminum cans for recycling during a previous event. Courtesy/Kiwanis
KIWANIS News:
On Saturday, Sept. 21, the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos will be collecting and buying aluminum cans to be sent for recycling.
The collection location is the parking lot of the First United Methodist Church on Diamond Drive (near Sullivan Field).
Collection hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The community is encouraged to bring the aluminum cans they’ve had accumulating and Read More
Los Alamos County Receives Two Awards At 2024 New Mexico Recreation & Park Association Conference
Los Alamos County Community Services Department received the 2024 Parks/Grounds Maintenance Award for Ashley Pond from the New Mexico Recreation and Park Association. Courtesy/LAC
Los Alamos County Community Services Department received the 2024 Kudos Award from the New Mexico Recreation and Park Association for the Los Alamos County Seasonal Activity Guide. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Community Services Department received the 2024 Kudos Award from the New Mexico Recreation and Park Association for the Los Alamos County Seasonal Activity Guide and the 2024 Parks/Grounds Read More
National Public Lands Day Volunteer Work At VCNP Sept. 28
Volunteers invited to join in work day Sept. 28 at VCNP Courtesy/NPS
NPS News:
The National Park Service invites the community to celebrate National Public Lands Day at Valles Caldera National Preserve Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
Each September, we come to support the park and spend a day volunteering and exploring beautiful Valles Caldera. National Public Lands Day is special because it provides all lovers of the environment an opportunity to show our appreciation for these unique places.
National Public Lands Day is more than a clean-up—it’s an event that creates kinship among those working Read More
Heinrich, Risch Applaud House Committee Passage Of Their Legislation To Clean Up Abandoned Mines
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) applauded the passage of the House companion to their legislation, the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act, in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
The legislation would make it easier for “Good Samaritans” such as state agencies, local governments, nonprofits, and other groups, to clean up and improve water quality in and around abandoned hardrock mines.
Heinrich and Risch hailed the Senate’s unanimous and bipartisan Read More
State Provides $70 Million In Zero-Interest Loans Towards Salt And South Fork Fires Recovery
DFA Secretary Wayne Propst
DFA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security Emergency Management (DHSEM), have awarded $70 million in zero-interest loans to local governments to repair or replace public infrastructure damaged by fire, flooding or debris caused by or stemming from the Salt and South Fork fires.
These awards represent the allocation from House Bill 1 of the 2024 Special Session.
“These zero interest loans reflect my administration’s commitment to helping communities rebuild in Read More
Daily Postcard: Bugling Bull Elk Emerges From Morning Fog
Daily Postcard: A bugling bull elk is observed emerging from the fog early Tuesday morning along N.M. 4 in Valle Grande at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More
View After Rainstorm Tuesday In White Rock
View after the rainstorm Tuesday in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Double Rainbow Brightens Evening Sky Over White Rock
A double rainbow brightens the sky after a storm early Monday evening in White Rock. Photo by Linda Uher Read More
