Sunset Colors Sky Tonight Over Griffith Gymnasium
The sunset colors the sky tonight over Griffith Gymnasium at Los Alamos High School. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
County: Bike To Work Events On Thursday May 16
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works Department, the Transportation Board and Community Services Department invite the community to celebrate “Bike to Work” events Thursday, May 16.
Bicyclists are invited to stop by the Energizer Station 7-9 a.m. at the northwest corner of Diamond and Canyon for refreshments, snacks and bike related swag.
The public is invited to Fuller Lodge 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday for a presentation on the Urban Trail Construction, future alignment & trail phase opening dates. There will be a special Urban Trail site visit and tour, all are welcome to Read More
Water Breaks Occurring On Los Pueblos
COUNTY News:
Water crews from Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) are responding to multiple water leaks on Los Pueblos Street on Barranca Mesa.
Residents on the stretch of Los Pueblos from Chaco to the dead end are likely to experience reduced water pressure while repairs are being made.
No roads are closed for the work however drivers are asked to pass work zones cautiously.
The causes of the leaks haven’t been identified yet. DPU’s water operations staff don’t expect to turn water off in the neighborhood unless the repairs require underground pipe replacement, in which Read More
State Energy Efficiency Law Authorizes Rate Mechanism Separating Utility Revenue From Energy Sales, Supreme Court Rules
New Mexico Supreme Court New:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled today that state law provides for a rate mechanism that fully decouples or separates a utility’s revenues from its total sales of electricity or natural gas as a way to encourage utilities to promote energy efficiency.
In a unanimous opinion, the state’s highest court annulled and vacated a Public Regulation Commission (PRC) order that the Efficient Use of Energy Act (EUEA) allowed for partial – but not full – revenue decoupling.
The justices analyzed state law and concluded “the Legislature has clearly expressed Read More
Los Alamos-based UbiQD Secures Financial Support From State Of New Mexico For Next Phase Of Expansion Into Advanced Energy Applications
UbiQD Founder and CEO Hunter McDaniel presents on stage at the NMAEA event Friday, May 3 in Albuquerque. Courtesy/UbiQD, Inc.
From left, NMEDD Director Nora Sackett of the Office of Strategy, Science and Technology with UbiQD Founder and CEO Hunter McDaniel and Chief Product Officer Matt Bergren on stage accepting their award at the NMAEA event Friday, May 3 in Albuquerque.
UbiQD News:
- The quantum dot leader was selected to receive $615,000 for capital investments as part of the Advanced Energy Award Pilot Program and $307,000 for training 10 new hires from the Job Training Incentive Program
New Mexico Environment Department Provides Financing To Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue To Go Electric
Pierce Volterra Electric Fire Engine – Gilbert, Arizona Fire & Rescue. Courtesy/NMED
NMED News:
- DERA funding helps public safety reduce emissions, benefits climate
BERNALILLO COUNTY — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) awarded Bernalillo County Fire & Rescue (BCFR) $417,718 in grant funding to partially reimburse $1,829,973 in project costs to replace a 1991 Engine Model Year diesel-fueled Class 8, Pierce Dash fire engine, with a Pierce Volterra battery electric fire engine that does not produce any tailpipe emissions.
“This new electric fire engine shows the versatility Read More
Amateur Naturalist: The Historic Los Alamos Ranch School And Camp Hamilton Trails
By ROBERT DRYJA
Amateur Naturalist
Los Alamos
The Los Alamos Ranch School had an educational philosophy that was a blend of academic learning, physical fitness and community service. The building and maintaining of trails provided a way of achieving physical fitness and community service together.
Trail construction included the cutting of pathways along canyon sides and the placement of chiseled blocks of stone as support walls. Some of the blocks could weigh in the range of 100 pounds. The support walls could be up to 20 feet tall. The walkway between a canyon side and a support wall could Read More
Daily Postcard: Flowers Bloom In Sidewalk In White Rock
Daily Postcard: Flowers bloom from a crack in the sidewalk Sunday in White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Abiquiu Inn Sculpture Walk & Garden Opening May 18
Abiquiu Inn Sculpture Walk & Garden. Courtesy photo
ART News:
ABIQUIU – Abiquiu Inn will launch the 2024 Abiquiu Inn Sculpture Walk & Garden with an Opening Reception 3-5 p.m. Saturday, May 18.
The event is open to the public and celebrates the work of more than 25 artists, many of whom will attend the reception.
The art is installed in designated areas on the grounds and throughout the hotel.
The multitalented artists exhibiting this year include Sue Berkey, Kevin Box, Alexander Brown, Kelly Byars, Doug Coffin, Robert Coyle, Francois Guillemin Le Corbeau, Sara D’Alessandro, Julie Read More
County Issues Wildlife Education Messages
County issues tips to follow when encountering coyotes. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has issued the following wildlife education messages based on feedback from the community and encounters communicated this week:
Encountering aggressive coyotes
- Be S.M.A.R.T.
- Stop! Do not run! If you run, the coyote may chase.
- Make yourself look big! Put your hands over your head or pull your jacket up over your head. Look as big as you can so the coyote knows that you are too tough to mess with.
- Announce forcefully, “Leave Me Alone”! Repeat if necessary. This lets the coyote know you are a person,
Hail Covers Sullivan Field Saturday In Los Alamos
Sullivan Field is covered with hail following a storm Saturday over Los Alamos. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Daily Postcard: San Jose de Gracia Church At Las Trampas
Daily Postcard: View of San Jose de Gracia Church at Las Trampas on the High Road to Taos. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
Northern Lights Visible Around Midnight From Chimayo
View of the Northern Lights shown here about midnight Friday looking due north from the Hengstenberg property in Chimayo. Photo by Carol Hengstenberg
Another view of the Northern Lights shown here about midnight Friday looking due north from the Hengstenberg property in Chimayo. Photo by Carol Hengstenberg Read More
Kirtland AFB And Forest Service To Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For Cibola National Forest Air Tanker Base
Kirtland AFB News:
Kirtland AFB – Kirtland AFB and USDA Forest Service will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for Cibola National Forest Air Tanker Base 9 a.m. Friday, May 17.
The new Air Tanker Base on Kirtland increases U.S. Forest Service capabilities to respond to wildfires in the region.
Construction of this Air Tanker Base took roughly two years to complete and became operational on April 29.
Leaders will be visiting Cibola National Forest Air Tanker Base at Kirtland AFB for a tour of the facilities. Read More
Aurora Borealis Viewed Friday Night From Valles Caldera
View of the Aurora Borealis about 10 p.m. Friday at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Tyler and Leann Slocum
Another view of the Aurora Borealis about 10 p.m. Friday at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Tyler and Leann Slocum
A third view of the Aurora Borealis about 10 p.m. Friday at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Tyler and Leann SlocumAurora Borealis Visible Friday Night From White Rock
Sparked by a massive solar storm, the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights), was visible across the nation Friday night including this scene above White Rock. While this local view not visible to the eye, it was there and captured with a 30 second exposure on camera. The image is looking North on Sherwood Boulevard and Polaris, (the North Star) is visible just above and to the right of center. Watch the skies tonight for another chance to view this beautiful event. Photo by Scott Richmond Read More
NOAA: Aurora Borealis Viewline May 11 And May 12
Courtesy/NOAA
NOAA News:
The National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration Space Weather Prediction Center shares a prediction of the intensity and location of the Aurora Borealis tonight, May 11 and tomorrow night, May 12 over North America.
This visibilty is being caused by an unusually strong geomagnetic storm that erupted from a sunspot cluster on the sun.
The illustrations above show a ‘viewline’ that represents the southern-most locations from which you may see the aurora on the northern horizon. This product is based on the OVATION model and uses the maximum forecast geomagnetic Read More
Daily Postcard: Springtime View At Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: Springtime view on Friday, May 3 at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/VCNP Read More
Public Comment Draft Of Upper Sandia Canyon Use Assessment Available In LANL Public Reading Room
LANL News:
The Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) and Triad National Security, LLC (Triad) announce the availability of the Public Comment Draft of the Upper Sandia Canyon Use Assessment Unit NM-9000.A_047 Use Attainability Analysis, Revision 1 (Upper Sandia Canyon UAA, Rev.1) in the LANL Electronic Public Reading Room.
Triad manages and operates Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) on behalf of DOE/NNSA. DOE/NNSA and Triad seek public comment on the Upper Sandia Canyon UAA, Rev.1. Public comments will be accepted for a period of 30 days, from Read More
