Snow Weighs Down Pine Tree Branches Near Urban Park
Heavy snow from the winter storm underway around the area weighs down the branches of pine trees near Urban Park this morning in Los Alamos. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
UNM-Los Alamos Campus Has Closed Due To Winter Storm
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos has closed the campus today. Dec. 14, due to hazardous conditions caused by the winter snowstorm covering the area.
Snow Continues Falling Over Neighborhoods In White Rock
Snow continues to fall over neighborhoods around White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Is Closed … Happy Snow Day!
By JENNIFER GUY
Superintendent
Los Alamos Public Schools
Los Alamos Public Schools has closed for today, Dec. 14.
Snow is predicted to continue to fall through the morning and we are not able to keep up with snow removal.
There will be no school, no sports and no activities. Classes will resume on Friday.
Have a safe, fun SNOW DAY! Read More
Winter Wonderland This Morning In White Rock
View of the winter wonderland this morning in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann HibbsBandelier Remains Closed Today Due To Winter Weather
Bandelier remains closed due to a snowstorm expected to create hazardous driving conditions. Post file photo
BANDELIER News:
Bandelier National Monument will remain closed all day today, Dec. 14 due to a winter storm that is expected to create hazardous driving conditions.
Check back at ladailypost.com for updates.
For more information about Bandelier National Monument, visit www.nps.gov/band. Read More
Daily Postcard: Snowstorm Blanketing The Area
Daily Postcard: A snowstorm is blanketing the area early this morning including this Pinon Trails neighborhood in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos National Laboratory On Delayed Opening
LANL News:
Due to winter weather conditions for Thursday, Dec. 14, Los Alamos National Laboratory is on a delayed opening.
Those coming on-site should arrive between 10 a.m. and noon. Those who can telework should do so and charge regular time.
Those unable to telework should charge report pay. Before leaving for the site, check for updates at 505.667.6622 or on Lab homepages. Read More
Los Alamos County On Delayed Opening Thursday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne has ordered a delayed opening of 10 a.m. for all non-essential County government employees on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, due to hazardous weather conditions.
Some County services and facilities may be impacted:
- Atomic City Transit fixed route service will begin at approximately 7 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023. For specific route information, visit www.atomiccitytransit.com, or check the ACTracker.
- The Aquatic Center plans to open at 10 a.m.
- The Ice Rink will have a delayed opening depending on weather conditions. An update will be provided
Los Alamos Public Schools On 2-Hour Delay Thursday
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) will be on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, Dec. 14.
All schools will start 2 hours late.
Buses will arrive at their stops 2 hours after their regularly scheduled times. Read More
Be Cautious, Be Prepared: Winter Driving Done Right
Driving in moderation, with purpose, with care, and being prepared could be the keys to prevent an accident and get you to your destination safely. Courtesy/Allen McQuiston
By Allen McQuiston
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
Oh the weather outside is frightful, and the fire is so delightful, but you have places to go, regardless of the snow, of the snow, of the snow! The first winter storm always brings a rash of weather claims and this season was no different. Winter driving can be dangerous so it is essential to stay alert and stay safe!
If at all possible, try to avoid driving Read More
View Of Roadways Around Los Alamos County This Morning
View of N.M. 4 and Rover Boulevard at about 11 a.m. today in White Rock. Courtesy/LAC Web Cam
View of Diamond Drive along the golf course at about 11 a.m. today. Courtesy/LAC Web Cam
View of N.M. 502 along the airport at about 11 a.m. today. Courtesy/LAC Web Cam
View of Trinity Drive at Canyon Road at about 11 a.m. today. Courtesy/LAC Web Cam
View of Central Avenue at 15th Street at about 11 a.m. today. Courtesy/LAC Web Cam Read More
Amateur Naturalist: A Volcanic Rocky Landscape – Part 1
By ROBERT DRYJA
Los Alamos
Trees were covered with golden leaves in October. These have fallen and blown away with the arrival of November. A new view of the landscape has become visible. A variety of fields among the mountain sides of a volcano now may be easily seen in a forest of tree trunks. Some fields may be level without rocks or boulders on their surface. Others may have an occasional boulder sitting on them. Still other may boulders lying about regularly.
What contributes to theses differences from field to field? Simply look at the landscape to see two factors. One factor relates to the creation Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Dec. 13, 2023
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
Temperatures took a plunge in Northern New Mexico over the weekend. Below zero readings were not uncommon and low temperatures in the teens the standard.
The frigid conditions led to the closure of several popular fishing locations.
Eagle Nest Lake and Fenton Lake were both closed to ice fishing due to unsafe ice conditions. Both of these lakes are in State Parks. Park personnel will monitor the ice thickness and when it is deemed safe they will open for ice fishing.
Monastery Lake near Pecos has been closed. Ice fishing is never allowed at Read More
NMDOT Launches Inaugural ‘Name A Snowplow’ Contest
Courtesy/NMDOT
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is launching a snowplow naming contest.
the community is invited to help NMDOT to start naming its snowplows.
“New Mexicans are some of the most creative, funny and witty people on the planet, that is why we want the public to send us their best names! We depend on our fleet to serve our communities and make the roads safer for the traveling public, so we think our trucks should have some awesome names!” –NMDOT
NMDOT encourages everyone to submit a unique, fun, winter-themed or New Mexico inspired snowplow Read More
Bandelier Has Closed Due To Incoming Winter Storm
Bandelier. Post file photo
BANDELIER News:
Bandelier National Monument will be closed all day today, Dec. 13, due to an incoming winter storm.
It is forecast to begin snowing this morning and continue through Thursday.
Check back for updates at ladailypost.com. Read More
Today’s Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office Town Hall Moves To Virtual Platform Due Forecasted Inclement Weather
FEMA News:
SANTA FE — The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office’s town hall meeting scheduled for today, Dec. 13 will now be virtual due to forecasted inclement weather.
The town hall was originally scheduled to be held as an in-person event at the Mora High School Lecture Hall. New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, the U.S. Forest Service and Claims Office representatives will be on hand to discuss hazardous tree removal, firewood distribution, reforestation, and more post-fire recovery efforts with community members.
The virtual Town Hall and can be accessed Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunrise Colors Sky Over Barranca Mesa
Daily Postcard: The sunrise colors the sky Tuesday over Barranca Mesa. Photo by Betsy Grindstaff Read More
LANL’s Reuse Of Excavated Dirt Saves More Than $11 Million And Nearly A Half-Million Pounds Of Carbon Emissions
The Sigma Mesa Clean Fill Stockpile collaborators: Leonard F. Sandoval (left), James Gallegos, Gary McMillan, Martin Owens, Paul Luik, Thaddeus Kostrubala, Santiago (Santi) Scheer Salazar, Sergio Marquez and Daniel Maes (general foreman and Teamster) on front loader. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory has saved $11.7 million by processing and reusing soil already excavated on-site for new building foundations, roads, and utility and stormwater lines.
“Cost savings to the Laboratory is only one of the benefits,” said Jen Payne, chief operating officer for the Read More
Roaming Mexican Gray Wolf Asha Captured In New Mexico
WEG News:
SANTA FE — Government officials announced Monday that they have captured “Asha”, a young female Mexican wolf (#2754) who has twice this year journeyed into northern New Mexico.
Asha had been roaming without incident in the Jemez Mountains north of Interstate 40 since approximately Nov. 2, but because she was outside of the boundaries of the Mexican Wolf Experimental Population Area (“MWEPA”), government officials decided to trap her and take her into captivity again.
“It’s such an old school, ‘command and control’ approach to wildlife management,” said Greta Anderson, deputy Read More
