Daily Postcard: Vibrant Sunrise Fills Sky Over Pajarito Acres
Daily Postcard: A vibrant sunrise fills the sky Monday over Pajarito Acres in White Rock. Photo by Jim Gourdoux Read More
County Alert: Canyon Rim Trail Icy East Of The Bridge
Water from a leak is flowing across Canyon Rim Trail today just east of the bridge. Courtesy/LAC
Another view of water from a leak flowing across Canyon Rim Trail today just east of the bridge. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County issued a Trail Alert late this afternoon due to a water leak, water, dirt and debris having run across the Canyon Rim Trail just east of the bridge.
The County advises trail users to be extra cautious in the area as it may become very icy as temperatures drop into the evening. Read More
McQuiston: Deer In The Headlights 5 Tips To Avoid Collision
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
On average, the U.S. experiences around 2.1 million deer-vehicle collisions each year. These incidents are responsible for over $10 billion in economic losses as well as 59,000 human injuries and 440 human deaths.
Cars hitting deer constitute the largest collision category involving human and vehicle costs.
The average costs of a deer-related collision are staggering:
- $1,840 in vehicle repair costs
- $2,702 in medical costs
- $125 in towing and law enforcement services
- $50 for carcass removal and disposal
- Costs increase substantially if a car collides
Daily Postcard: View Of Valles Calderas’ Central Resurgent Dome Redondo Peak
Daily Postcard: View of Valles Calderas’ central resurgent dome, Redondo Peak, covered in low-lying clouds after a recent snowstorm. Courtesy/NPS Read More
Farmers Holiday Market Dec. 14-21 Inside Fuller Lodge
Posts From The Road: Filling Up On Route 66
Dwight Texaco: Ambler’s Texaco in Dwight, Ill. was built in 1933 and was operated for over 30 years by Basil Ambler. It continued to operate as a gas station until 1999 when it was sold to Phillip Becker who used the facility for an auto repair shop. In 2002, Becker donated the property to the town of Dwight. The station was restored and is now a visitor center for the community. The design of the structure was intended to be inviting to travelers and included residential windows and flower boxes. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Soulsby Shell: The Soulsby Shell station was built in Mount Olive, Read More
Heinrich, Luján, Colleagues Call On Interior For Plan To Support Water Security Throughout Rio Grande Basin
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) led a delegation of Western senators, including U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), in calling on U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland to develop a robust and comprehensive funding plan to support drought mitigation and climate adaptation efforts in the Rio Grande Basin.
“In the face of widespread and historic drought, a long-term mitigation strategy is needed to safeguard the water resources of Reclamation states,” the lawmakers wrote. “Robust and coordinated investment Read More
Daily Postcard: Bear Bumps Head On Log At Bandelier
Daily Postcard: An American black bear with a light colored coat walks under a log, bumping its head at Bandelier National Monument, as captured Wednesday on a wildlife camera (link). The American black bear is the smallest bear on the North American continent. Due to sexual dimorphism, adult males are much bigger than their female counterparts with an average weight of about 300 lbs. However, their weight fluctuates throughout the year. During the winter, bears will lose about 15-30% of their body weight. Right now, local bears have put on as much weight as they can to prepare for the winter and Read More
County: Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-Use Trail Project Construction Activities Begin Week Of Dec. 11
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works Department is under contract with Hasse Contracting Company Inc. to construct the Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-use Trail Project.
During the week of Dec. 11, Hasse Contracting will begin construction activities within the Fuller Lodge Grounds adjacent to Central Avenue.
Hours of Construction:
Hasse Contracting Company Inc. will generally be working 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Weekend work may be conducted occasionally if construction activities are impacted by weather.
Traffic Impact:
During these activities there will Read More
Cornell Lab Of Ornithology: Enjoying Birds Year-Round
A sweet Mountain Chickadee. Courtesy/©Hannah Criswell/Macaulay Library
From Cornell Lab of Ornithology:
Even when the weather turns cooler, it’s always a great time to enjoy and support birds.
Here are a few fun resources from the Cornell Lab to explore this winter:
- From fruit-eating birds in Panama, to nesting albatross, there is always something exciting to see on the Cornell Lab Bird Cams. Pop over to the live streamed cams and enjoy a virtual window into the natural world any time of year.
- In winter, cavity-nesting birds roost in hollows and nest boxes to stay safe and warm as they rest. Hosting
DPU’s Latest Quarterly Report Is Now Online
Daily Postcard: View At Sunset Over Ashley Pond
Daily Postcard: View of the sunset early Thursday evening over Ashley Pond. Photo by Ryan Gaffney Read More
Snow Making Underway Tonight On Pajarito Mountain
Snow making underway tonight on Pajarito Mountain where the Pajarito Ski Patrol held its pre-season potluck. Courtesy photo
Snow making underway tonight on Pajarito Mountain. Courtesy photo Read More
Environmental Sustainability Board To Meet Dec. 11
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11 in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave. and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here.
Find the Zoom link to this meeting here.
Passcode: 588102 Read More
JEC Report: Climate Risks Already Destabilizing Insurance Markets, Threatening Americans’ Financial Security
JEC News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC) and the Joint Economic Committee Democrats released a new report today titled, “Climate Risks are Already Destabilizing Insurance Markets and Threatening Americans’ Financial Security.”
The report highlights the impact that climate change is already having on the financial well-being of individual American families, public and private insurance markets, local governments, and the broader financial sector.
“Climate change is not only a threat to our planet, it’s Read More
Daily Postcard: Wintery Morning On Canyon Rim Trail
Daily Postcard: A wintery scene Monday morning on the Canyon Rim Trail. Photo by Ray Laskey Read More
Approval, Plugging And Abandonment Report For Well R-25 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:
- Approval, Plugging and Abandonment Report for Well R-25, Revision 1 (November 2023) (Link)
Members of the public with any questions, please contact N3B Los Alamos Read More
Luján Expresses Disappointment After NDAA Fails To Provide Justice For New Mexicans Who Sacrificed For National Security
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report failed to include the Senate-passed Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA):
“The NDAA fails to provide justice for New Mexicans who sacrificed for our national security. Generations of New Mexicans and their families have gotten sick and died from the radiation exposure and the lasting impacts of the Trinity Test. For New Mexico to have been ground zero for the first nuclear weapon – and left out of the original Read More
Prescribed Burns Planned In Coyote And Cuba Districts
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Fire crews have scheduled potential prescribed fires in both the Coyote and Cuba ranger districts as early as Monday, Dec. 11.
Operations will involve pile burns which are 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.
The pile burns are patrolled regularly and an uncrewed aerial system (UAS) with infrared capability will help fire personnel determine when the Read More
County Eco Station & Overlook Convenience Center To Close Over Lunch Dec. 13 For Holiday Celebration
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Environmental Services Eco Station at 3701 East Jemez Road and Overlook Convenience Center at 500 Overlook Road, will close during the lunch hour noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13 so staff may attend annual holiday celebrations.
“We appreciate our customers for understanding and allowing us this short break.”
Anyone needing to stop by the Eco Station or Overlook is asked to do so outside of the closure window.
Except for this short closure the Eco Station is open 7 days a week – 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m to 4:15 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The Read More
