Daily Postcard: Western Flycatcher Spotted On Reservoir Road
Daily Postcard: A handsome little Western Flycatcher spotted sitting on a branch Friday on the Reservoir Road. These sweet birds are common breeders in the dry forests around the local area. Photo by Michael Smith Read More
Double Rainbow Appears Thursday Over White Rock
A double rainbow appears in the sky over White Rock following Thursday’s rainstorm. Photo by Linda Uher Read More
Three States Including New Mexico Ask EPA To Add Four Specific PFAS Chemicals To Hazardous Air Pollutants List
NMED Secretary James Kenney
ENV.NM.GOV News:
To address the air emissions of PFAS, or “forever chemicals” – three state environmental agencies have submitted a petition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to add four specific PFAS chemicals to the list of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) under the Clean Air Act.
PFAS air emissions affect surface water, groundwater and soil, and result in the contamination of public and private drinking water sources.
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and New Jersey Department of Read More
Public Comment Period Opens For Fire Fuels Mitigation Project Around TA-72 At Los Alamos National Laboratory
NNSA News:
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is proposing a fire fuels mitigation project in lower Sandia Canyon at the Technical Area 72 Outdoor Live Fire Range and surrounding areas at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).
This assessment focuses on activities occurring in the Sandia Canyon 100-year floodplain that include:
- Vegetation maintenance that involves mowing and thinning of the defensible space around the existing buildings;
- Vegetation maintenance under the existing above ground power line right-of-way;
- Vegetation maintenance along the existing
Daily Postcard: Pair Of Geese Exercise At Ashley Pond
Daily Postcard: A pair of geese appear to be practicing the ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements, Tai Chi, Thursday at Ashley Pond Park. In this gentle, low-impact style of exercise the geese perform a series of deliberate, flowing motions while focused on taking deep, slow breaths. Once the exercise session is over the pair waddle across the soft grass to take a cool, refreshing dip in the pond. Photo by DW Decker Read More
Heinrich, Luján, Vasquez On $3.5+ Million To Help Nonprofits & Faith-Based Organizations With Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) welcomed the U.S. Department of Energy’s announcement that it has awarded $3,536,789 from the Infrastructure Law’s Renew America’s Nonprofits Program to the Tierra Del Sol Housing Corporation in Las Cruces.
Last fall, Heinrich, Luján, and Vasquez announced that Tierra del Sol was one of only nine nonprofits selected in the nation to participate in the Renew America’s Nonprofits Read More
Pick Apples And Celebrate Northern New Mexico’s Heritage At Los Luceros Harvest Festival Sunday Sept. 22
LLHS News:
ALCALDE — Los Luceros Historic Site (LLHS) invites everyone to join in their largest event of the year, Harvest Festival, which kicks off the apple picking season.
The event is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, and the orchard will be open for visitors to pick apples to take home. This family-friendly event celebrates the harvest season, as well as Northern New Mexico’s rich culture and heritage.
“Los Luceros looks forward to welcoming the community to the Harvest Festival. We believe there is something for everyone,” Site Manager Michelle Zupan said.
The annual Harvest Festival Read More
County Environmental Services Will Close On Labor Day
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Environmental Services will be closed in observance of Labor Day Monday, Sept. 2.
This includes operations at the Eco Station and the Overlook Convenience Center and residential and commercial trash, recycling and yard trimming services.
Residents whose collection day falls on the observed holiday should place their trash and recycling out Wednesday, Sept. 4.
Visit the Environmental Services trash pickup and recycling for the entire 2024 holiday schedule.
For additional information, call 505.662.8163 or email solidwaste@lacnm.us. Read More
N3B Bids Farewell To Three Summer Interns Who Made Significant Contributions
Student intern Sam Gervais, left, with mentor N3B Engineering Director Brian Caldwell. Gervais designed a generator UPS system for the Technical Area (TA)-54 Operations Center and supported the replacement of the HVAC unit at Building 2 in TA-54 during his 10-week internship. Courtesy/N3B
Student intern Sofia Enriquez, right, with mentor N3B Environmental Remediation Water Program Director Mike Erickson. Enriquez created a program for users to generate geophysical well log cross-sections to support the analysis of the aquifer beneath Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/N3B Read More
Daily Postcard: Rainbow Shines On Black Mesa
Daily Postcard: A rainbow shines on Black Mesa late Thursday afternoon in the beautiful Española Valley. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Offices Closed Labor Day
SFNF News:
SANTA FE—All Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, in observance of the federal Labor Day holiday. Offices will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
The extended Labor Day weekend is traditionally a busy time on the forest as visitors take advantage of the last days of summer to spend time outdoors.
Anyone who plans to recreate on the SFNF this weekend is asked to please practice campfire safety. Never leave a campfire unattended, and make sure coals are cold to the touch before leaving the area.
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PEEC To Host Exclusive 3-Day Geological Field Trip To Ship Rock And El Malpais Sept. 13-15
Discover New Mexico’s Geological Wonders with PEEC on an expert-led field trip to Ship Rock and El Malpais this Sept. 13-15. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The community is invited to join local geologists Fraser and Cathy Goff, along with PEEC Sept. 13-15, for an exciting three-day geologic field trip exploring northwestern New Mexico.
The tour will start at the Los Alamos Nature Center and include visits to the iconic Ship Rock and the volcanic field of El Malpais.
On the first day, participants will travel to Ship Rock, a striking volcanic formation on the Navajo Reservation.
The second day will Read More
Daily Postcard: Beauty & Serenity Reflected At Ashley Pond
Daily Postcard: The beauty and serenity around Ashley Pond reflected in its water recently in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com Read More
On The Job In White Rock: Crew Removes Old Apricot Tree
On the job in White Rock is a crew from Southwest Fire Defense removing an old apricot tree of concern due to its closeness to a power pole Tuesday on Futura Drive in White Rock. Photo by Shari Mills
Another view of a crew on the job in White Rock removing an old apricot tree Tuesday on Futura Drive in White Rock. Photo by Shari Mills
Another view of a crew on the job in White Rock removing an old apricot tree Tuesday on Futura Drive in White Rock. Photo by Shari Mills Read More
Community Invited To Learn To Harvest Fruit At Traditional Native Gardening Class At Coronado Historic Site
NMHS News:
Ranger Anthony Magdalena leads a monthly demonstration of Traditional Pueblo Gardening at Coronado Historic Site.
Each month Ranger Anthony will focus on a different aspect of garden care and maintenance. This month he’ll teach best practices for raw and ripe harvesting of fruit.
All topics are subject to change. Weather and garden growth are unpredictable, so check Facebook or Instagram for updates.
This program is included with admission of $7 for adults and free to children 16 years and younger, New Mexico residents 60 years and older with ID, people with Native/Tribal affiliations, Read More
NM Delegation On $191,000 To Protect Children From Lead In Drinking Water At New Mexico Schools & Childcare Facilities
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New Mexico Congressional Delegation members U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) welcomed the announcement that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $191,000 in funding for New Mexico to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities.
“Our kids need clean drinking water and healthy learning environments Read More
Daily Postcard: Bear And Cubs Spotted Sunday Near Church
Daily Postcard: A bear and cubs meander in the late morning sunshine Sunday near the First Baptist Church at 2200 Diamond Drive. Photo by Ben Martinez Read More
Crews To Conduct Potholing On Rover Wednesday
Map depicting work area. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Utility crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will close a lane on Rover Boulevard 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28. Crews will be potholing to locate a water main.
The northbound lane and shoulder at Rover Boulevard and N.M. 4 will be closed and the usual left-turn lane will be used for all northbound traffic turning left, right and going straight.
Drivers are asked to drive slowly and cautiously along the work zone.
Anyone with questions about the work may contact the Los Alamos County Customer Care Center at CustomerCare@lacnm.us Read More
Tourism To Bandelier National Monument In 2023 Contributes $18,607,000 To Local Economy
BANDELIER News:
A new National Park Service report shows that 199,501 visitors to Bandelier National Monument in 2023 spent $14,257,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 188 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $18,607,000.
“I’m so proud that our parks and the stories we tell make a lasting impact on more than 300 million visitors a year,” National Park Service Director Chuck Sams said. “And I’m just as proud to see those visitors making positive impacts of their own, by supporting local economies and jobs in every state in the country.” Read More
Pizza This Thursday At Los Alamos Farmers Market
