Council To Consider Best Direction For Bear Proof Roll Carts
One of the new bear proof roll carts. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Tuesday, Aug. 27, Los Alamos County Council will be given a choice, and the decision will affect the bear-proof roll cart program.
Public Works Director Juan Rael said Council will weigh three options regarding the program:
- Continue to distribute the roll carts upon request;
- Provide a bear-proof cart to every residence in Los Alamos; or
- Hand out roll carts to every residence in the County.
Rael said it will be the staff’s recommendation that council approve continuing to distribute Read More
Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard Awards Leases For Major Wind Projects On State Lands
Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard
From the Office of New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands:
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- Projects expected to bring in over $146 million for New Mexico’s public education institutions; increases renewable energy on state lands over six-fold since Commissioner Garcia Richard took office
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SANTA FE – New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard today executed long-term leases for two major wind projects on state lands. One lease was awarded to EDF Renewables to develop a wind energy project on 23,840 acres in Grant County; a second lease was awarded to Innergex Read More
Los Alamos Projects Win Eight 2024 R&D 100 Awards … The ‘Oscars Of Innovation’
Space plasma physicist Anthony Rogers connects a testing frame on a prototype compact space plasma analyzer in the Low Earth Orbit test chamber. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- From clean energy technology to monitoring space weather, the Lab’s winning innovations exemplify the Lab’s cutting-edge science and technology
LANL News:
Eight Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) led technologies won R&D 100 Awards, including three special recognition awards for corporate social responsibility, market disruptor and green technology. Often called the “Oscars of Innovation” – these awards Read More
Daily Postcard: Closeup Of Bee Sipping Nectar From Flowers
Daily Postcard: Closeup of a bee sipping nectar from sunflowers blooming Wednesday at a residence on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan Read More
NNSA Clears Way For Waterline Replacement At Bandelier
NNSA News:
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) completed the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process necessary for replacement of a waterline on DOE Property at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing to replace their existing water line to the Ponderosa Campground within Bandelier National Monument, with a portion of the project crossing New Mexico Road (NM) 4 and extending into Technical Area 16 (TA-16) on NNSA property.
The NEPA categorical exclusion for this project is at: CX-031569: Bandelier Ponderosa Water Line Read More
Black Bear Cools Off In Beaver Pond At Bandelier
A black bear leaps off a log and into the cool water of a beaver pond today at Bandelier National Monument, view NPS Video. It’s been a warm week here at Bandelier and bears utilize water as they hunt for fish, snack on growing vegetation, or to cool off. As essential parts of the ecosystem, beaver ponds are great places to see all kinds of animals passing through. Interested in learning more about bears? This Saturday, Aug. 24, the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is hosting its annual Bear Festival at the Los Alamos Nature Center. There will be booths, games and other fun resources Read More
New Mexico Office Of Archaeological Studies Appoints Ziggy Prothro New Instructional Coordinator
Ziggy Prothro
From the New Mexico Office of Archaeological Studies:
SANTA FE – The Office of Archaeological Studies (OAS) has announce the appointment of Ziggy Prothro as the new Instructional Coordinator. Prothro brings a wealth of experience in anthropology and archaeology, along with a strong passion for education and public outreach, making her an invaluable addition to the team.
Prothro’s academic background is distinguished by a master’s degree in anthropology and applied archaeology from Eastern New Mexico University, where she focused her research on the intersection of archaeology Read More
NPS Seeks Public Comment On Valles Caldera’s Environmental Assessment In Fire Management Plan
NPS News;
JEMEZ SPRINGS — The National Park Service (NPS) has prepared a fire management plan for Valles Caldera National Preserve and is seeking public input on the plan’s environmental assessment Sept. 3 through Oct. 3.
The assessment defines two alternatives for managing wildland fires in Valles Caldera to protect visitors, infrastructure, and park resources – a no action option and the park’s preferred action. Under the no action option, the NPS would suppress all naturally-caused fires.
Under the preferred action option, in addition to fire suppression, the NPS can manage wildland Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunset Falls Over Pajarito Acres
Daily Postcard: Sunset falls over Pajarito Acres Aug. 19 in White Rock. Photo by Richard Henderson Read More
NNSA Issues Update On US 84/285 Tractor-Trailer Rollover
NNSA Los Alamos Field Office News:
At 11 p.m. local time on Aug. 19, 2024, members of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Radiological Assessment Program completed a survey of the incident site on U.S. 84/285 outside Santa Fe following that day’s truck accident. (The truck was carrying demolition debris from Los Alamos National Laboratory).
Based on swipes, air samples, and radiation detection tools, it was determined there was no radiological contamination at the scene. There was not and is no threat to the public.
The scene has been physically cleared and the highway has been Read More
Southern New Mexico Water Utility In Hot Water Again
NMELC News:
SUNLAND PARK — The New Mexico Environmental Law Center, on behalf of community members in Sunland Park and Santa Teresa, submitted a request to the New Mexico Department of Justice (DOJ) and the New Mexico Office of the State Auditor Friday, Aug. 2, to investigate the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) for violations of environmental protection laws; consumer protection laws; waste, fraud, or abuse of state and federal funds; and violations of the New Mexico Open Meetings Act.
Read the 24-page official request here.
This community-informed request comes months after Read More
Barns Recaps Environmental Sustainability Board Aug. 15 Mtg
By SUE BARNS
Member
Environmental Sustainability Board
The Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) met on Aug, 15 and welcomed three new members, Jyl DeHaven, Jesse Derringer and me, Sue Barns, and reappointed Shannon Blair.
We heard an overview of a symposium of national and international researchers on the topic of “Confronting the Threats of Climate Change to Global Security.” The event brought together experts from various fields to discuss the challenges posed by climate change, explore potential solutions, and develop strategies to mitigate its impact.
The Read More
Daily Postcard: Tiny Hummingbird Visits Sunflowers
Daily Postcard: As part of the effort to attract pollinators to the area, this garden with sunflowers is attracting a tiny hummingbird to repeat visits Monday on Barranca Mesa. Los Alamos County Council adopted Resolution 24-02(PDF, 1MB) on Jan. 9, 2024, to make commitments to conserve native pollinators and establish the community as a Bee City USA Affiliate. Los Alamos joins 389 city and campus affiliates around the United States who wish to make their communities better places for pollinators. Photo by Selvi ViswanathanNNSA Addresses US 84/285 Tractor-Trailer Rollover
NNSA Los Alamos Field Office News:
At 11:18 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, a flatbed tractor trailer truck carrying demolition debris from Los Alamos National Laboratory overturned on the southbound lanes on U.S. 84/285 north of Santa Fe. Our first concern is for the driver of the truck and the safety of the other drivers on the highway, and we are grateful for the response by emergency personnel. There is no danger to the public.
The truck, which is operated by a lab contractor, was traveling to Waste Control Specialists in Andrews, Texas, carrying four Super Sacks of demolition debris from the Laboratory’s Read More
Super Blue Moon Shining Over Beautiful Española Valley
View of the Super Blue Moon shining tonight over the beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez Read More
Hampton: Support Vote For RECA On House Floor
By DAVID HAMPTON
Los Alamos
Downwinders are the residents of the Tularosa Basin, who have experienced, and continue to experience to this day, high levels of cancer, infant mortality, and other ailments, since the world’s first nuclear weapon was detonated near their homes in July 1945. These ailments appear to be associated with the effects of nuclear fallout and exposure to plutonium, and are similar to those experienced from the detonations at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, as well as sites associated with nuclear weapons production.
In spite of their suffering, they were initially excluded Read More
Governor Appoints Elizabeth Anderson State Engineer
Elizabeth Anderson
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Elizabeth Anderson as State Engineer.
Anderson, a highly respected water resources expert with more than 25 years of experience in civil and environmental engineering, will assume the role immediately, bringing a wealth of knowledge and a strong commitment to advancing the state’s water security initiatives.
“I am pleased to appoint the first female, Elizabeth Anderson as New Mexico’s State Engineer,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “Her extensive experience and dedication to water Read More
NCRTD Debuts New Electric MYBlue Ride Share Vans
The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) Blue Bus debuted its new all-electric MYBlue ride share vans recently at the Jim West Regional Transit Center on Riverside Drive in Española. The new 10-Ford e-transits will provide service to the District’s MyBlue on-demand ride share services for zones in Española, Taos and Pojoaque-Nambe. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
NCRTD Communications & Marketing Manager Rick L’Amie, left, and NCRTD Executive Director Anthony Mortillaro look under the hood to find that the motor is in the back of the van and cooling equipment and Read More
Los Alamos County Open Space And Trails Management Plan Interactive Engagement Session Aug. 29
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Community Services Parks and Open Space Division is seeking feedback for the planning process to consolidate open space and trails management plans.
An in-person, interactive engagement session will be held 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 at Fuller Lodge to help Parks Parks and Open Space Division understand key community issues, priorities and goals related to trails and open space in Los Alamos County. Light refreshments will be provided.
For more information on the planning process, visit the project page or contact Eric Peterson at eric.peterson@lacnm.us Read More
Notice Of Completion Of Off-Site Waste Shipment For Final Disposal 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.
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.
Notice of Completion of Off-Site Waste Shipment for Final Disposal, Compliance Plan Activity 4.0, Site Treatment Plan, Federal Facility Compliance Order, Los Alamos National Laboratory Read More
