Environment

Sen. Leo Jaramillo Visits Los Alamos HS EcoClub – Offers Electric Bus If Electrification Resolution Passes Legislature

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 9, 2024

Los Alamos High School (LAHS) EcoClub members meet today with Sen. Leo Jaramillo and School Board President Antonio Jaurigue. Sen. Jaramillo offers to give the club an electric bus named after the club (if resolution is passed in February) and a grant writer to help the club! The club was so shocked with smiles all around the room and so excited for the new opportunity! Courtesy/EcoClub 

Sen. Leo Jaramillo with presenters include Charlotte Butcher, Arianne Terrones, Samuel Carmer, and Ian Corey. Club sponsor is Christina Hum. Courtesy/EcoClub   Read More

NM Environment Department To Offer Voluntary Testing For PFAS For Clovis Residents, Cannon AFB Personnel

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 9, 2024

Environment Secretary James Kenney

NMED News:

Contractor sought to administer testing program this spring

CLOVIS — This spring, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) will offer Clovis residents living near Cannon Air Force Base and Base personnel the opportunity to have their blood tested for specified per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) free of charge.

NMED issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a contractor to administer the PFAS blood testing program and is seeking to host two events where up to 500 adult volunteers residing within four miles of Cannon Air Force Base Read More

Field Work Completed For Key Cleanup Project At LANL

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 9, 2024

Cleanup of the Middle DP Road Site in Los Alamos included removal of more than 5,917 cubic yards of waste and debris for disposal. Courtesy/EM-LA

EM-LA News: 

The EM Los Alamos Field Office (EM-LA) and Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B), the legacy cleanup contractor at Los Alamos National Laboratory, have completed field work at the Middle DP Road (MDPR) Site.

The project is important to local officials, who plan to develop the area in Los Alamos.

The completed field work involved investigation and excavation of contaminated material for packaging and shipment to an offsite licensed Read More

Registration Is Now Open For Forest Explorers!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 9, 2024

Scene of PEEC’s Forest Explorers after-school kids’ club. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) has announced that its beloved after-school kids’ club, Forest Explorers, is now open for registration for winter/spring 2024.

This is a self-directed opportunity where Forest Explorers are encouraged to build forts, get up close to the natural world, and build their awareness of the different plants and animals around them.

Each week PEEC helps to nurture camper’s cooperative play, work on building gross motor skills and focus on place-based learning. Read More

Weather Alert: Extreme Cold Temperatures Forecast Tonight

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 9, 2024

COUNTY News:

The temperatures in Los Alamos County tonight are forecast to drop into the single digits.

The County is encouraging residents during extreme cold weather conditions to follow safety tips to keep loved ones, pets and homes safe.

Safety Tips:

  • Bring PETS INSIDE: keep outdoor cats inside, walk dogs on a leash and dry their fur and paws when bringing them inside, move livestock to sheltered areas with non-frozen drinking water.
  • If you will be out of town during cold weather, LEAVE THE HEAT ON in your home—no lower than 55 degrees—to help prevent pipes from bursting.
  • Playing in the snow?
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County Parks & Recreation Board To Meet Jan. 11

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 9, 2024

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Board meets 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11 in the Los Alamos County Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave. and virtually on Zoom.

This meeting is open to the public.

Find the agenda for this meeting here.

Find the link to this meeting here.

Webinar ID: 814 9520 6609 Read More

DeVolder: Experiments With Snow Shoveling

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 9, 2024

By Mark DeVolder
Los Alamos

I have been manually shoveling snow for years. There have been a number of problems with shoveling snow. It wears me out and is hard on my body. I park my vehicles on the street. I spend a great amount of time (hours) clearing away the snow on the street so that my vehicles can be moved with losing traction, tearing up mechanical parts on the vehicles, etc. Then, the Los Alamos County snow plows come along during initial and / or “mop-up” plowing efforts and spray snow back under and against my vehicles (in seconds).

I have repeatedly contacted the County about this issue, and Read More

Daily Postcard: ‘In Search Of The Sun’

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 9, 2024

Daily Postcard: This wintry view of the grounds around a residence in White Rock is part of a collection of 34  photos titled ‘In Search of the Sun’ taken Friday, Jan. 5 during a drive around the big loop from White Rock to Bandelier to the back gate to Los Alamos Proper, down the main hill and back to White Rock. To view more photos in this collection, click here: In Search of the Sun. Photo by Jim Gourdoux  Read More

Snow Scenes Around Downtown Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 8, 2024

Scene today of snow covering Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

A flock of ravens gather around dumpsters today on Deacan Street. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

A plow is busy clearing snow from a parking lot today in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Santa Fe National Forest Prescribed Fires: Pile Burns Tentatively Planned In Jemez And Española Ranger Districts

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 8, 2024

A prescribed burn underway in 2022 in Pacheco Canyon. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) fire managers have scheduled potential prescribed pile burns in both the Jemez and Española ranger districts as early as this week.

Operations will involve pile burn projects intended to reduce hazardous fuels, enhance wildlife habitat, and improve forest health.

The decision to proceed with each pile burn will depend on multiple factors, including persistent snowpack, air quality, ventilation, and resource availability. Once ignited the pile burns are patrolled Read More

Cornell Lab of Ornithology To Host Free Webinar On Jan. 16: ‘A Celebration of Nature’s Sounds’

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 8, 2024

Courtesy/Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology News:

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Macaulay Library archive has amassed 2 million recordings of sounds from the natural world and the community is invited to help celebrate this milestone.

During this session the Lab will highlight the many vital contributors from the global sound recording community. They will also explore the diverse uses of these sound recordings for research, conservation, education and public engagement.

Learn about the pivotal role of sound in understanding and preserving our natural world. Participants Read More

County Non-essential Offices On 2-Hour Delay Due To Snow

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 8, 2024

COUNTY News:

Due to inclement weather, the Los Alamos County Manager has declared a 2-hour delay today, Jan. 8 for  government non-essential administrative offices.

Some services may be impacted.

Atomic City Transit will run as normal; however, some delays may occur due to winter weather conditions. Read More

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