Kiwanis Club To Host Aluminum Collection This Saturday
The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos will be collecting and buying aluminum cans to be sent for recycling between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18 in the parking lot of the First United Methodist Church on Diamond Drive near Sullivan Field. Courtesy/Kiwanis
KIWANIS CLUB News:
We’re Back! On Saturday, May 18, the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos will again 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 Read More
Annual Flower Baskets Beautify Downtown Los Alamos
Brandon Page of Los Alamos Landscaping and More with one of the annual springtime flower baskets being hung on light poles this morning along Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. ‘Petree Gardens grew the flowers again this year and did such an excellent job!’ Los Alamos Landscaping and More owner Craig Wehner said. ‘This is one of my favorite days of the year because it makes our town just a little prettier. I’m so proud to have two local businesses involved in this community event.’ Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Raul Ramirez and Carlos Archuleta of Los Alamos Landscaping and More getting Read More
2023 Annual Periodic Monitoring Report For TA-54 Monitoring Group, Pajarito Canyon, Mortandad Canyon Watersheds 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.
- Review, 2023 Annual Periodic Monitoring Report for the Technical Area 54 Monitoring Group, Pajarito Canyon and Mortandad Canyon Watersheds, Revision 1
https://ext.em-la.doe.gov/GovFTPFiles/api/GetFiles/GetFile?fileName=EMID-703232_NMED_Review_2023_PMR_TA-54_R1_050924.pdf
Daily Postcard: Locust Tree Blooms In Velarde Garden
Daily Postcard: A locust tree begins to bloom in a garden in Velarde. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
New Mexico Drives Towards Sustainability With Clean Car Tax Credit
Melanie A. Kenderdine
EMNRD Cabinet Secretary Designate
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — Wednesday marked a significant milestone for New Mexico’s commitment to sustainability as the Clean Car Tax Credit came into effect. Spearheaded by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, this tax credit, nestled with the omnibus tax package passed during the 2024 legislative session, offers substantial incentives for both individuals and businesses to embrace cleaner transportation alternatives.
Under this initiative, eligible individuals can receive up to $3,000 in tax credits towards the purchase or lease of Read More
Enforcement Watch Celebrates First Anniversary, Future Enhancements In The Works
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) released updates for the month of April 2024 on the Enforcement Watch.
The Enforcement Watch is a listing of all active and resolved enforcement cases. Active cases involve an alleged violation of a regulation, rule, permit, license, etc. Resolved cases are those that were adjudicated in court of law or administratively resolved.
The Enforcement Watch also provides tools for the public to report alleged environmental or workplace safety violations.
Over the last year, NMED added 1176 civil enforcement matters to the Enforcement Read More
Congressional Delegation On $60M From Inflation Reduction Act To Strengthen Water Security In Rio Grande Basin
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and 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.) are announcing $60 million from the Inflation Reduction Act to help Doña Ana and Sierra County residents and farmers with drought mitigation and climate adaptation efforts, which will strengthen water security in the Rio Grande Basin.
“New Mexicans are regularly seeing the effects of climate change and Read More
Los Alamos Golf Course Improvements Taking Shape
Workers use a giant drill to bore holes for the 165-foot tall poles that will support the net at the golf course’s driving range. Courtesy/LAC
A bulldozer, operated by contractor Terry Nickel, scrapes the sod off one of the holes on the Los Alamos County Golf Course. Nickel explained the sod will be re-purposed as top soil. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos County Golf Course is looking a little different these days. It is not the whack of a golf club hitting a ball that can be heard at the course but the rumble of Read More
Los Alamos County Shares Hazing Method Reminders When Encountering Aggressive Coyotes Following Sightings Today At Diamond Roundabout
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County shared hazing method reminders when encountering aggressive coyotes following sightings today at the roundabout on Diamond Drive.
When encountering coyotes in your yard at home or out hiking on local trails, utilize the following methods of “hazing” to scare coyotes away from areas where coyotes are not welcome or if they are being aggressive.
The simplest method of hazing a coyote involves being loud and large: Stand tall, wave your arms, and yell at the coyote until they run away. If a coyote has not been hazed before, they may not immediately run Read More
Spring Flowers Brighten Gardens Around White Rock
Spring flowers including these Jupiter’s beard are brightening gardens around White Rock. Photo by Annette Maes
Spring flowers including these Bachelor’s buttons are brightening gardens around White Rock. Photo by Annette Maes
Spring flowers including these roses are brightening gardens around White Rock. Photo by Annette Maes Read More
Daily Postcard: ‘Mammatus Clouds’ Over Los Pueblos
Daily Postcard:‘Mammatus Clouds’ spotted looking north Wednesday from the east end of Los Pueblos. Photo by Ann Greene Read More
Reminder: Thursday Is Bike To Work Day
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County reminds residents that Thursday is Bike to Work Day.
and to stop by the Energizer Station at the Northwest corner of Diamond Drive and Canyon Road for Energizer Station at the NW Corner Diamond/Canyon Road
Schedule Of Events
Stop by in the morning or evening for drinks, snacks and bike related swag and giveaways.
- 7-9 a.m. – Energizer Station at the Northwest corner of Diamond/Canyon Road
- 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Fuller Lodge, 2132 Central Ave.
- Presentations on the Urban Trail Construction, Future Alignment & Trail Phase Opening Dates
- Special Urban Trail site visit
Valles Caldera Backcountry Vehicle Route Opens Today
Valle San Antonio in the northern part of the backcountry at VCNP. Courtesy/NPS
VCNP News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS – Today is opening day for the 2024 season of the backcountry vehicle route in Valles Caldera National Preserve. Every day, 35 vehicle passes are available ahead of time.
Anyone interested in visiting the backcountry by vehicle can reserve a pass by visiting the Valles Caldera Backcountry Vehicle Pass webpage at Recreation.gov.
In addition, for 2024, the park is introducing five daily first-come, first-served passes. These passes will be available starting at 10 a.m. each day. Visitors Read More
Heinrich, Kennedy Bipartisan Legislation To Restore Wetlands And Migratory Bird Habitat Passes Senate
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission and John Kennedy (R-La.) announced May 9 that their bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) through 2028 has passed the Senate as part of the America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act of 2024. The bill now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives.
“Our bipartisan legislation will bolster our nation’s most successful public-private conservation partnership, and I’m thrilled that it Read More
Daily Postcard: Dragonfly Clings To Wall In White Rock
Daily Postcard: A dragonfly clings to a wall at a residence Sunday in White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Update On Multiple Water Leaks On Barranca Mesa And Report Of New Break On Rover Boulevard in White Rock
COUNTY News:
Water crews from the Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) are progressing on the repairs to multiple water leaks on Los Pueblos Street on Barranca Mesa. The leaks began Monday afternoon and DPU’s crews have been on-site since then.
Additionally, another water break was reported Tuesday afternoon on Rover Boulevard in White Rock.
Barranca Mesa residents, particularly those on the stretch of Los Pueblos from Chaco to the dead end, have been experiencing low-to-no water pressure for much of the time, and a full water outage for replacement of an underground pipe Read More
Los Pueblos Water Repairs Continue Today
COUNTY News:
Water crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) continue to work on multiple water leaks that occurred Monday afternoon on Los Pueblos Street on Barranca Mesa.
Residents on the stretch of Los Pueblos from Chaco to the dead end are experiencing low-to-no water pressure this morning during the repair work. No roads are closed for the work however drivers are asked to pass work zones cautiously.
A spokesman for DPU water operations said a piece of pipe will need to be replaced later today and residents should expect their water to be turned off for a couple of hours. Read More
State Awards $3.4 Million In Competitive Funding To Seven New Mexico Companies In Inaugural Round Of Advanced Energy Award Pilot Program
Acting EDD Cabinet Secretary Mark Roper
EDD News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD), through its Office of Strategy, Science and Technology (OSST), has awarded $3.4 million in competitive grant funding to seven New Mexico companies in the inaugural round of the Advanced Energy Award Pilot Program.
First announced in September 2023, the New Mexico Advanced Energy Award Pilot Program is a competitive state-funded grant that awards non-dilutive funds to proposals in advanced energy innovation and commercialization from New Mexico companies developing Read More
From Field To Fork – New Mexico Needs Updated Farm Bill
By LARRY REAGAN
President
New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau
As a fourth-generation cattle rancher and president of the grassroots agriculture organization New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau, I can’t stress enough how vital it is that Congress swiftly pass a farm bill this year. I am not alone in this sentiment. In light of global disruptions to the supply chain and high inflation, the majority of Americans believe it is a national security priority to ensure we have a safe and abundant food supply, according to a recent American Farm Bureau Federation survey.
I have utilized several voluntary Read More
Daily Postcard: Western Tanagers Dine At Local Suet Feeder
Daily Postcard: Two colorful male Western Tanagers dine at a suet feeder in Los Alamos. Photo by Bob Reedy Read More
