NNSA: United States, Japan And Republic Of Korea Sign Trilateral Framework Encouraging Scientific Cooperation In Critical And Emerging Technology
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, senior representatives of the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), the Cabinet Office of Japan, and the Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea (ROK) signed a Trilateral Framework on cooperation in science and innovation.
Under the Framework, the participants will develop a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) in early 2024 to facilitate scientific collaboration in critical and emerging technology areas.
The signing of the Framework memorializes political commitments made during the historic Aug. Read More
LAPD Update: Truck Route Has Re-opened To Traffic
Update: The Truck Route has re-opened to traffic.
LAPD Traffic Alert:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) reports black ice and multiple accidents near Mile Marker 8 on the Truck Route.
The truck route is down to one lane westbound.
LAPD is advising motorists to slow down and also to avoid the area and seek alternate routes if possible. Read More
County: Water Break On Arizona To Impact Traffic
Map of the area where an emergency repair to a water break is underway near the intersection of Arizona Avenue and Woodland Road. Courtesy/LAC
County News:
An emergency repair to a water break is occurring near the intersection of Arizona Avenue and Woodland Road.
Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) water crews are shutting down the stretch of Arizona between Woodland and 35th Street while they work on the break.
The repair is expected to be complete by 4 p.m. today. Water customers on Woodland and Arizona may lose water service for about an hour at some point during the repair Read More
Caja Del Rio Coalition Asks For Extention On Public Comment Period For LANL Transmission Line To Avoid Pueblo Feast Days, Leadership Elections And Holidays
CAJA DEL RIO News:
SANTA FE — Tuesday, the coalition to protect the Caja del Rio submitted a formal letter to the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) requesting an extension to the public comment period for Los Alamos National Laboratory’s (LANL) Electrical Power Capacity Upgrade (EPCU) Project.
The project proposal would include construction of an approximate 14-mile, 115-Kilovolt power transmission line across a major part of the Caja del Rio plateau; a culturally and ecologically significant landscape in Northern New Mexico.
The public comment period is Dec. 19, 2023 Read More
Players Share Dedication To Hockey At Los Alamos Rink
A great example of hockey player dedication as Los Alamos Hilltoppers and New Mexico Ice Wolves spent time clearing snow from the Los Alamos County Ice Rick Dec. 15 so they could play a scrimmage together. Courtesy/Melissa Metcalf
Scene of Los Alamos Hilltoppers and New Mexico Ice Wolves demonstrating their dedication as they cleared snow from the Los Alamos Ice Rink Dec. 15 so they could play a scrimmage together. Courtesy/Melissa Metcalf
Scene of Los Alamos Hilltoppers and New Mexico Ice Wolves demonstrating their dedication as they cleared snow from the Los Alamos Ice Rink Dec. 15 so they Read More
Abiquiu Lake To Host Annual Midwinter Eagle Count Jan. 6
Bald eagle
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News:
ABIQUIU — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff at Abiquiu Lake will host their annual midwinter eagle survey, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 6.
The event is free and open to the public. Volunteers are asked to meet for registration beginning at 9 a.m. at the Abiquiu Lake Visitor Center. Hot coffee and snacks will be provided during registration.
A presentation will begin at 9:30 a.m. about eagles and other potential bird sightings. The count will start at 10 a.m. and run until noon.
All volunteers are asked to dress warmly and consider current weather conditions. Read More
Daily Postcard: Wave Of Fog Descends Over Valle Grande
Daily Postcard: A wave of fog descends from the south rim of Valles Caldera on Tuesday into Valle Grande. In the center of the valley is the small, forested dome Cerro la Jara. After the cataclysmic eruption that formed Valles Caldera 1.2-million years ago, several smaller eruptions occurred within its footprint over time. During these smaller eruptions, lava oozed up into rounded piles on the caldera floor, creating lava domes like Cerro la Jara. The name ‘Valles Caldera; was inspired by this unusual landscape of sweeping grassland valleys, or valles in Spanish, surrounded by forested volcanic Read More
Los Alamos County Trash And Recycling Services Announce Holiday Hours For Christmas And New Year’s
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Environmental Services Division will close early at noon Sunday, Dec. 24 and will be closed in observance of the Christmas holiday Monday, Dec. 25.
This includes operations at the Eco Station and the Overlook Convenience Center, as well as residential and commercial trash and recycling.
Residents and businesses whose trash collection day falls on the observed Christmas holiday should place their materials out Wednesday, Dec. 27. The same schedule will apply to the New Year’s holiday weekend.
The Division will also close early at noon Sunday, Dec. 31 and remain Read More
N3B Completes Field Work At Two Soil Cleanup Campaigns
N3B News:
Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B), legacy cleanup contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office (EM-LA), is making steady progress in a key program central to the legacy cleanup mission at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).
Over the course of 2023, N3B completed field work at two “aggregate areas” – Threemile Canyon and North Ancho Canyon. Aggregate areas are geographical areas, within watersheds or canyons that contain soil and debris contaminated from legacy operations at LANL.
Aggregate areas are grouped Read More
LATA Embraces Green Future – Unveils New Logo, Branding
LATA News:
AMARILLO, Texas – After 47 years of unwavering commitment to project excellence in Federal programs, Los Alamos Technical Associates (LATA) has announced a transformative rebranding initiative. The company’s new visual identity, featuring a distinctive logo and updated website design, symbolizes LATA’s dedication to a sustainable future.
LATA’s new logo prominently features a vibrant green circle, encapsulating the company’s pledge to “our future” – a commitment to environmental stewardship and the restoration of our natural resources. The circle is also representative Read More
EA For Chromium Plume At LANL Now Out For Review
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Groundwater sampling data from monitoring wells at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) indicate the presence of chromium contamination in the regional aquifer resulting from historical use of potassium dichromate, a corrosion inhibitor, in cooling tower water that was discharged to an outfall as part of operational maintenance activities.
DOE is preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate alternatives for remedial action as part of the Chromium Interim Measures and Characterization Read More
Bighearted Bentley Is Lifting Spirits All Over The Community
Bighearted Bentley is looking suave and debonair in his charming Christmas sweater and lifting spirits all over Los Alamos and White Rock. Bentley is a member of the DyAnne Short family. Photo by DyAnne Short
Bentley sits up to show off the full effect of his dapper Christmas sweater. Photo by DyAnne Short Read More
Daily Postcard: Mountain Lion Cub In Den At Bandelier
Daily Postcard: A wildlife camera caught this mountain lion cub in its den Dec. 13, highlighting a some of the ongoing efforts in the Jemez Mountains, including here at Bandelier that are investigating the responses of large mammals to forest restoration treatments and wildfire; in collaboration with NMSU Fish Wildlife and Conservation Ecology, Valles Caldera National Preserve and New Mexico cooperative fish and wildlife research unit. Courtesy/NPS Read More
Holiday Farmers Market Celebration Thursday Dec. 21, 2023
New Mexico Land Commissioner Garcia Richard Extends Ban On Oil And Gas Drilling On State Lands Near Chaco
Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard announced at a press conference Thursday that she is extending her ban on new oil, gas and mineral leasing on 72,776 acres of state lands near Chaco Culture National Historical Park through Dec. 31, 2043.
In one of her first acts as Land Commissioner in 2019, Commissioner Garcia Richard placed a mortarium on oil, gas and mineral leasing on state lands near Chaco, which was originally set to expire at the end of this year.
That order also established the Chaco Canyon Read More
Groundwater Data Reviewed In November 2023 & More Added To LANL Electronic 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:
- Completion of the 2022 Toxic Chemical Release Inventory Summary Report for Los Alamos National Laboratory (Link)
- Completion of the 2022 Emissions Inventory Summary
Daily Postcard: Wintry Scene Thursday At Bandelier
Daily Postcard: Wintry scene Thursday at Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/NPS Read More
Posts From The Road: Buc-ee’s Mega Stores On Steroids
Buc-ee’s Traffic: Visitors to Buc-ee’s Convenience Stores may be surprised at the traffic created by the mega stores especially close to the building and around the 100 plus gas pumps. It’s not just a pit stop, it’s an experience! Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Brisket & More: Fresh brisket, pulled pork and other varieties of hot sandwiches are served up in every Buc-ee’s mega store. Other cold sandwiches and fresh food are also available. The Buc-ee’s Stores make it a priority to serve fresh food. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Read More
Pajarito Mountain Has Opened More Than Half Of Terrain!
View of trails at Pajarito Mountain. Courtesy/Pajarito Mountain
Lots of snow falls on Pajarito Mountain and the lodge deck. Courtesy/Pajarito Mountain
PAJARITO News:
Pajarito Mountain opened Dec. 15 with over half its trails in operation, thanks to 15 plus inches of snow that fell in 24 hours.
The mountain operations crew worked tirelessly to get the most terrain going for opening day.
For all the information on lifts and trails, visit the snow report at the Pajarito website.
Pajarito Winter Schedule:
- Dec. 15-17 Open;
- Dec. 22 – Jan. 7 Open;
- Jan. 11-15 Open;
- Jan. 18 – Feb. 11 Open
Denish: Climate Change Rocks Property Insurance Premiums
By DIANE DENISH
Corner to Corner
© 2023 New Mexico News Services
New Mexico is a great place to live when it comes to weather. Some studies show that New Mexico is also one of the safest places to live when it comes to natural disasters. We have no hurricanes, intermittent minor floods, limited tornadoes. Wildfires are one of the few risks.
All this sometimes leads us to believe we aren’t impacted by climate change. Think again. All you need to do is look at your property insurance premiums.
My attention was drawn to this in 2022 when property insurance premium on my house in Hillsboro jumped by 42 percent. Read More
