Artist Painting Murals At Los Alamos Co+op Market
DeVolder: Reducing Plastics In Environment – Part II
By MARK DEVOLDER
Los Alamos
Reference: US Environmental Protection Agency (link).
I am trying to determine if plastic bags and containers are friend or foe.
When I was growing up, my lunch sandwiches were typically wrapped in waxed paper. Sometimes the bread dried out. However, even a dried-out sandwich was a treat for a hungry kid like me. Image the thrill when plastic sandwich bags came on the market and my sandwiches stayed nice and fresh.
As time went on, plastic containers and bags supplanted metal, glass and paper containers. I thought this was an improvement because metal containers got Read More
LANL’s National Security Science Magazine Summer 2024: The New Mexico Issue Focuses On State
New Mexico abounds with places to see the stars, thanks to low levels of light pollution. With that in mind, Los Alamos National Laboratory student Aerin Jacobson set out one August evening to photograph the Milky Way above this radio telescope, which is located on Lab property and is part of the Very Long Baseline Array—a network of 10 radio telescopes across the United States that is operated f rom the Array Operations Center in Socorro. Scientists use the radio telescopes to study radio signals from astronomical sources. Courtesy/LANL
By JAMES OWEN
LANL
This issue of National Security Science Read More
YCC And Volunteers Make A Difference In Los Alamos
Courtesy photo
Scene of the Los Alamos YCC team busy this summer working to improve the land in Los Alamos County and the Santa Fe National Forest. Courtesy/YMCA
YMCA News:
The Los Alamos YCC team has been busy this summer in Los Alamos. The group splits their time between working on Los Alamos County and the Santa Fe National Forest.
On the Los Alamos County land, the YCC spent the beginning of the summer finishing the last 1.5 mile of cattle fence improvements in Pueblo and Bayo Canyons. Their efforts over the last two years have significantly reduced the number of feral cattle entering Los Alamos Read More
Daily Postcard: Mushroom Shaped Cloud Floats Across Sky
Daily Postcard: A mushroom shaped cloud floats in the sky Tuesday over Velarde. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
Los Alamos Department Of Public Utilities Crews Dedicate Weekends To Water Break Prevention
Water breaks in the Quemazon subdivision in April 2024 resulted in damaged roadways in the neighborhood. Courtesy/DPU
Water Valve Replacements: This map shows where valves have been installed that are in the same series as those being replaced in the Quemazon subdivision. Inspections of valves will continue as the condition of each individual valve may vary even though they are all the same type. Courtesy/DPU
COUNTY News:
Water leaks and breaks can be damaging and costly. After an increase in water system failures in Los Alamos County during the past couple of winters and springs, the Los Read More
PEEC Launches ‘Happy Ramblers’ Walking Group
PEEC has launched its newest walking group, ‘Happy Ramblers’ each Thursday. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) has announced the launch of its newest walking group, “Happy Ramblers”. This weekly program invites nature enthusiasts to join a relaxed, observational walk, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Thursday at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
Participants will carpool to a nearby trailhead and embark on a relaxing walk focused on immersing themselves in the natural surroundings. With an emphasis on experience over exercise, the group will cover no more Read More
What’s Fresh At Los Alamos Farmers Market Thursday
Climate Action Plan Comment Period Closes Friday
COUNTY News:
The deadline to submit comments on Los Alamos County’s draft Climate Action Plan (CAP) at 11:59 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9.
Individuals may review the draft plan and provide feedback online at https://losalamoscap.konveio.com. Feedback may also be emailed to Los Alamos County’s Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule at angelica.gurule@lacnm.us.
The county initiated the development of the CAP in the summer of 2023, as directed by the County Council and recommended by the Los Alamos Resiliency, Energy and Sustainability citizen task force. The draft plan is the result of extensive Read More
Los Alamos County Ranks Among Top In U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Healthiest Communities
U.S. News & World Report:
2024 Healthiest Communities
- U.S. News Announces 2024 Healthiest Communities Rankings Falls Church, Virginia, tops rankings that examine health outcomes, equity and mental health.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and civic journalism, today unveiled the 2024 Healthiest Communities rankings. Now in its sixth edition, the Healthiest Communities rankings serve as a tool to inform residents, community health leaders and elected officials about policies and best practices for better health outcomes.
For the Read More
Daily Postcard: Beautiful View From PEEC Nature Center
Daily Postcard: A beautiful view spotted early Thursday evening from PEEC Nature Center on Canyon Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
On The Job In The Valley: Hazel Hunting For Grasshoppers
On the job in the Española Valley today is Hazel the hen diligently hunting grasshoppers hiding in lush grass at a local farm. Photo by Liddie Martinez Read More
Bottomless Lakes State Park ‘Best Of Chaves County’
Southeast Region Manager Kari Richards, left, Plant Operations Specialist Randall Overmier, Park Law Enforcement Superintendent Jonathan McGary and Park Technician Delbert Yandell. Courtesy/NM State Parks
Approximately 360 people attended the Best of Chaves County awards at the Roswell Convention Center. Courtesy/NM State Parks
New Mexico State Parks Division News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Parks Division has announced that Bottomless Lakes State Park was recognized by citizens and the Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation (RCCEDC) as Chaves County’s Read More
Daily Postcard: Spectacular Wildflowers At Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: There is a spectacular display of wildflowers this month at the Valles Caldera National Preserve, including these coneflowers. Photo by Gary Thayer Read More
Los Alamos Master Gardeners To Host 2024 State Conference ‘Planting For Our Future’ At Historic Fuller Lodge
The Los Alamos Master Gardeners have curated the local Demonstration Garden for 29 years. Courtesy/LAMG
From Los Alamos Master Gardeners:
The Los Alamos Master Gardeners’ Association is honored to host the 2024 Master Gardeners’ Conference built around the theme of ‘Planting for Our Future’.
The Conference will be held Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Fuller Lodge in the Historical District of Los Alamos.
This all-day event will cover topics essential to the future of our gardening/landscape environment.
There is no doubt that our New Mexico climate is changing – average temperatures have Read More
Los Alamos National Laboratory: New Papers On Studies Of Innovative Energy Sources For Intermountain West
The geography and history of the intermountain west region create unique energy opportunities. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Two new papers, both authored by Mohamed Mehana of the Earth and Environmental Sciences division at Los Alamos National Laboratory, explore the feasibility of well retrofitting and clean hydrogen production from fossil fuels.
“With no action taken, over 5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide will leak into the atmosphere annually from the Intermountain West region,” Mehana wrote in the paper. “This volume is the equivalent of 1 million cars’ annual exhausts.”
The Read More
Daily Postcard: Vesper Sparrow Singing At Valle Grande
Daily Postcard: A Vesper Sparrow sings pretty songs all day long at Valle Grande recently. Photo by Jonathan Dowell/@SnowyEgretPhotography Read More
Los Alamos County Council Proclaims August Bear Month
Los Alamos County Council proclaimed August Bear Month during Tuesday night’s meeting. Councilor Randall Ryti, center, holds the proclamation along with Donna Casados with the Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation, left, and Casey Lundberg and Ashleigh Lusher with the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC). PEEC will host its annual Bear Festival Aug. 24 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council proclaimed August as Bear Month during its regular meeting Tuesday night.
Councilor Randall Ryti read the proclamation:
WHEREAS, Los Read More
New Mexico Environment Dept. Cracks Down On 100 Plus Drinking Water Systems For Jeopardizing Customers Health
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Tuesday sent 138 letters to drinking water systems across the state, informing their owners of impending civil penalties if they continue to serve consumers unsafe drinking water.
The 138 drinking water systems are jeopardizing the health of more than 160,000 consumers.
Those who receive a letter must submit a plan to resolve their violation within 15 calendar days or risk a penalty of up to $1,000 per day afterwards as well as other sanctions by NMED or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
“While a number of government Read More
Eat Like A Bear And Learn About Local Wildlife At Bear Festival In Los Alamos Aug. 23–24
Courtesy/PEEC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos’ iconic celebration of local wildlife—Bear Festival—returns to the Los Alamos Nature Center this August. To celebrate the official state animal of New Mexico—the black bear—along with additional area wildlife, Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation (LEWF) are hosting the annual Bear Dinner and Bear Festival Aug. 23-24.
The events, sponsored by Century Bank, will feature a lively, interactive celebration of the life, habits, and diets of the New Mexico black bear and other local predators. Read More
