NWS Albuquerque Forecasts Potent Winter Storm
NWS News:
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque (NWS) forecasts a potent winter storm will race east across the region through Monday bringing snow, blowing snow, strong to damaging winds and frigid temperatures.
The most significant impacts will be across northeast New Mexico where the forecast combination of strong to damaging winds and snow have prompted the issuance of a rare Blizzard Warning. Blizzard conditions may make it south to I-40 east of Santa Rosa on Monday.
Key Impacts
- Life threatening travel conditions across northeast New Mexico due to blizzard conditions including
Posts From The Road: Gila Cliff Dwellings Nat’l. Monument
Home Sweet Home: The interior of a cave at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument shows the craftsmanship of the Mogollon Culture people who settled in the area around 1260. The interior of the caves was constructed with stones and masonry and some timbers. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Cliff Dwelling: The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument consists of five natural caves which have all been equipped with rooms. A total of 40 rooms are scattered among the five caves. The Mogollon Culture people only lived at the Gila Cliff Dwellings for 25-30 years before moving on to an unknown location. Read More
Scenes Of Red-tailed Hawks Nesting In Española Valley
A pair of mated Red-tailed Hawk were spotted nesting on the grounds of a farm Saturday in the Española Valley. Red-tailed hawks are truly magnificent creatures – they make their presence known with screams and their flight patterns are inspired acrobatics. Red-tailed hawk pairs mate for life. Photo by Rick Martinez
Red-tailed Hawk nesting on the grounds of a farm Saturday in the Española Valley. Photo by Rick Martinez
Red-tailed Hawks nesting on the grounds of a farm Saturday in the Española Valley. Photo by Rick Martinez Read More
Snowy Scene Today Around Dog Park At East Park
Snowy scene this morning at the dog park at East Park in Los Alamos. Photo by Dixon Wolf Read More
Road Conditions This Morning In Los Alamos & White Rock
View of Diamond Drive at Canyon Road around 11 a.m. today. Courtesy/LAC web cam
View of Diamond Drive along the golf course around 11 a.m. today. Courtesy/LAC web cam
View of Central Avenue at 15th Street around 11 a.m. today. Courtesy/LAC web cam
RAC Emergency Services Weather Alert:
Rio Arriba County Emergency Services has issued the following weather alert:
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- WHAT … Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches except between 6 and 14 inches above 7,500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
- WHERE … Northern and Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Upper
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Daily Postcard: Sunset Viewed Saturday From Meadow Lane
Daily Postcard: The sunset viewed early Saturday evening from Meadow Lane in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Postcard: Snow Blankets Picnic Area At Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: Fresh snow blankets the picnic area in front of the Ranger Station Friday morning at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Dave Krueger/NPS Read More
NWS Albuquerque: Strong Winter Storm Sunday, Monday
NWS News:
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque (NWS) has issued the following winter weather briefing:
Event Overview
A potent storm system is expected to move into the Four Corners region Sunday morning spreading snowfall across much of western and northern New Mexico. The storm system should move across New Mexico Sunday night through Monday with high chances of snow accumulations across much of the area especially the high terrain. There is a growing concern and confidence in blizzard conditions developing Monday morning over NE New Mexico generally north of I-40. Right now, Read More
Amateur Naturalist: A Rocky Landscape Part 2
Boulders created by a large dense flow of lava are at the top of a canyon slope and will eventually tumble or slide to the bottom of the canyon. Photo by Robert Dryja
By ROBERT DRYJA
Los Alamos
We previously reviewed how the composition of lava by itself contributes to the resulting rocks seen in fields. Lava that is predominately liquid to start can become dense boulders after it has cooled. Lava that is powdery or porous when created can become sandy with small stones.
A second influence is concerned with the slopes coming down from the rim of a volcanic crater. The angles of slopes are a major influence. Read More
DOE/NNSA: Floodplain Assessment Available For Proposed Additional Lane At Vehicle Inspection Port Near East Jemez Road – NM 4 Intersection
DOE/NNSA News:
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has prepared a floodplain assessment for proposed construction of an additional vehicle inspection lane at the guard post near the East Jemez Road and N.M. 4 intersection.
The project is intended to provide expedited inspection times for vehicles transporting time sensitive loads, such as concrete and asphalt to Los Alamos National Laboratory. Project activities within the 100-year floodplain would include construction of an expedited vehicle inspection lane, relocation of a 4-strand wire fence, possible relocation Read More
EM-LA Response To Disapproval Of Chromium Interim Measures, Work Plan Added To LANL Public Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) announces 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:
- EM-LA Response to Notice of Disapproval Chromium Interim Measures and Characterization Work Plan (Link)
- Submittal of the Response to the Review, 2023 Annual
Pajarito: Townsight+100% Terrain+Powder=Get Here Now!
The Townsight lift will open on Saturday at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Courtesy/Pajarito
Pajarito Mountain News:
Pajarito Mountain has announced the Townsight lift will open this Saturday, Jan. 6. With more than a foot of snow projected in the next 10 days, Pajarito expects to open 100% of its terrain. Check the trail report for all the details.
Townsight accesses blue and green trails and can be reached via the Aspen lift on East Road. New this season, guests should note that while the Townsight lift is running, snowshoeing and uphill travel are prohibited. For more information on the opening, Read More
Bandelier To Remain Closed Today Due To Weather
Bandelier National Monument remains closed today. Post file photo
Bandelier News:
Bandelier National Monument will be closed today, Jan. 5, 2024 due to residual snow and park snow removal operations.
Check back for updates at ladailypost.com. Read More
Daily Postcard: Snow, Lights Decorate White Rock Pine Tree
Daily Postcard: Snow clings to the branches of a pine tree laced with colorful Chritsmas lights at a residence in the Pinon Trails neighborhood in White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Senior Centers On Two-Hour Delay Friday
LARSO News:County To Be On 2-Hour Start Time Delay Friday Jan. 5
COUNTY News:
Due to continued inclement weather, Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne has ordered a delayed start for the morning of Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. Non-essential government administrative offices will open at 10 a.m.
Some additional information about county services is as follows:
- Atomic City Transit fixed route service will begin at approximately 7 a.m. Friday morning. For specific route information, visit https://www.losalamosnm.us/Services/Atomic-City-Transit or check ACTracker.
- The Aquatic Center plans to open at 10 a.m.
- The Ice Rink opening time will be determined
Cornell Lab Of Ornithology Opens 2024 Land Trust Grants
Stewardship associates Micaela Petrini and Ben Wymer flank a wildlife habitat structure constructed at Burley Creek Wilson Preserve in Kitsap County, Wash. Courtesy/Great Peninsula Conservancy
Pennsylvania Mountain Natural Area in Fairplay, Colo. Courtesy/Mountain Area Land Trust
From Cornell Lab of Ornithology:
ITHACA, N.Y. — Now is the time to apply for an annual grant from the Cornell Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative.
The Request for Proposals opened at the beginning of January and land trusts are invited to apply for funds to support projects that improve private and protected Read More
UNM-LA To Open At 10 AM Friday Due To Weather
UNM-Los Alamos News:
Due to inclement weather conditions, the UNM-Los Alamos campus will open at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan 5. Read More
Public Meeting, Supplemental Comment Period On Jan. 11 For Proposed LANL Transmission Line Upgrade Project
DOE/NNSA News:
The Department of Energy (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and cooperating agencies will hold a public meeting 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, regarding the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Electrical Power Capacity Upgrade Project Draft Environmental Assessment (DOE/EA-2199) (EA), and will hold a second public comment period for the document.
The public meeting will take place at Santa Fe Community College, Room 216, West Wing, 6401 Richards Ave., Santa Fe, NM, 87508. The meeting will start with a poster information session at 4 p.m., followed Read More
Pajarito Mountain To Open Townsight Lift On Saturday
Courtesy/Pajarito
Pajarito Mountain News:
Pajarito Mountain announced today that it is opening up the Townsight lift on Saturday, and with today’s storm, expects to open 100% of its terrain.
The Townsight lift has not run in many years. The lift accesses blue and green trails, and can be reached via the Aspen lift on East Road.
“I’m incredibly grateful to the hard work the Pajarito team has put into getting Townsight ready to go for this winter. This lift accesses some great terrain and it’s exciting to have it run, especially with all the powder on the way,” Pajarito General Manager Jasen Bellomy Read More
