Lights Of Los Luceros To Brighten Up Holidays Dec. 16
The Lights of Los Luceros at 253 County Road 41. Courtesy/New Mexico Historic Sites
DCA News:
ALCALDE — Brighten the holiday season with a visit to see the Lights of Los Luceros 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16.
Los Luceros Historic Site will be dressed for the season: farolitos, luminarias, and Christmas lights will line the site’s walking paths, helping visitors find their way as they stroll under the magnificent Milky Way. The historic buildings will don their own holiday finery, too!
And that’s not all! Arts and crafts vendors, selling Pueblo pottery, quilts, biscochitos, and more, will be there Read More
Daily Postcard: ‘Hoarfrost Sunrise’
LAHS Eco Club To Host Thrift Sale Dec. 16
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos High School Eco Club invites the community to its first Thrift Sale 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 16 in the Los Alamos High School Speech Theater.
Signs will be posted on campus to direct buyers to the Speech Theater.
Proceeds from the sale will go to the LAHS Eco Club to work on sustainable projects on the high school campus, including building a greenhouse.
The Eco Club meets every Tuesday to plan sustainable projects on campus. Members are currently working on the thrift sale, electrifying LAHS (banning anything that burns fossil fuels), and a plastic bag ban. Their goal Read More
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority Allocates $3.5 Million From New Mexico Housing Trust Fund To Weatherization Program For Solar Projects
MFA News:
LAS CRUCES — During its Nov. 15 meeting, the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) Board of Directors approved $3.5 million in funding from Read More
County: Water Break Repair Underway In Western Area
COUNTY News:
Water crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) are repairing a water break on 45th Street off of Sandia Drive.
The break is near the northwest corner of 45th and Sandia. All houses on the 45th/46th streets loop north of Sandia are without water service while the break is being repaired.
The work is expected to be completed by 4 p.m. today. Drivers are asked to either avoid the work zone or exercise caution if they must approach the area.
Questions or concerns about the repair may be directed to the Customer Care Center at 505.662.8333 or CustomerCare@lacnm.us Read More
PEEC: Winter Sowing Class At Nature Center Dec. 9
Los Alamos National Laboratory Releases ‘Winter 2023: The Energy Issue’ Science Magazine
The energy issue. Los Alamos National Laboratory efforts make a more sustainable future possible. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) presents its National Security Science magazine, Winter 2023: The Energy Issue.
Fission forward. Los Alamos has been a leader in fission research since the 1940s. Today, the Laboratory’s atom‑splitting experts forge ahead in pursuit of clean energy. Courtesy/LANL
Harnessing the power of the sun. The birthplace of many fusion firsts, Los Alamos National Laboratory continues the quest for the ultimate energy source. Courtesy/LANL
County: Deadline Approaches For Public To Provide Online Comments For Proposed Animal Ordinance
A trio of geese at Ashley Pond. Photo by Leslie Bucklin
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County government officials encourage residents to participate in the ongoing public comment period for proposed ordinance 02-306 to amend the Chapter 6 animal code.
The public is invited to submit comments online at lacnm.com/Animal-Wildlife-Ordinances until 11:59 p.m. Dec. 7 under the “Discussion” accordion.
All written comments received online will be compiled, included with the agenda documentation, and shared with the County Council before the public hearing scheduled for 6 p.m. Dec. 12 in Council Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Dec. 6, 2023
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
There is an “El Nino” effect forecast this winter. Named for a ocean current that brings warmer ware to Eastrn Pacific Ocean and the coast of South America, it is supposed to bring more rain and snow to the Southwestern United States
So far, so good as far as precipitation goes. Our Northern mountains have been blanketed with beautiful white snow by several storms.
Fishing conditions are changing. The smaller tributaries of the larger rivers are starting to freeze over as are many of the small, high-elevation lakes. The larger lakes will Read More
Community Invited To ‘Cozy Up In The Planetarium’ Dec. 9
The hot chocolate bar at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to attend “a cozy night” at the Los Alamos Nature Center 4-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, for a screening of the beloved holiday movie Home Alone, along with a hot chocolate bar.
The hot chocolate bar opens at 4 p.m., the movie starts at 4:30 p.m. and attendees are encouraged to wear “ugly” holiday sweaters or pajamas and slippers to get into the holiday spirit.
For more information about this event, visit the following Planetarium Movie Night: Read More
Daily Postcard: Scene After Snowstorm At Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: Scene following the recent snowstorm at the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy/NPS Read More
Ghost Ranch To Host Veterans Weekend Retreat Jan. 11-14
Courtesy/Ghost Ranch
Ghost Ranch News:
ABIQUIÚ — Ghost Ranch, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and tranquil atmosphere, announces its upcoming Veterans Weekend Retreat, dedicated to honoring and supporting the nation’s heroes.
Jan. 11-14, 2024, Ghost Ranch will transform into a haven for veterans seeking solace, camaraderie, and rejuvenation. Nestled amidst the awe-inspiring red rocks of Abiquiú, this retreat offers a unique opportunity for veterans to unwind, connect with nature, and share experiences with fellow comrades.
This hands-on and experiential weekend retreat Read More
Gov. Lujan Grisham To Establish First-Of-Its-Kind Strategic Water Supply $500 Million Investment Will Leverage Advanced Market Commitments
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
DUBAI — At the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a first-of-its-kind strategic water supply to increase drought resilience and advance clean energy production and storage.
The strategic water supply will support the nation’s transition to renewable energy by providing resources for water-intensive processes around creating green hydrogen, storing energy produced by wind and solar, and manufacturing electric vehicles, microchips, solar panels, and wind turbines, Read More
Daily Postcard: Snowy Scene At Bandelier
Daily Postcard: Snowy scene at Bandelier National Monument following Thursday’s storm. Courtesy/NPS Read More
County Environmental Sustainability Board Meets Dec. 11
County Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule Invites Community To Attend Greenhouse Gas Inventory Presentation Dec. 11
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule invites the public to attend the Environmental Sustainability Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11 in Council Chambers, 1000 Central Ave. for a presentation of the Greenhouse Gas Inventory Results.
The meeting will also be available online via Zoom.
The presentation will provide an opportunity to learn about Los Alamos County’s and the community’s carbon footprint. The Greenhouse Gas Inventory results will guide steps taken in the County’s Climate Action Plan.
The community is encouraged to attend, ask questions, Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Plans Prescribed Pile Burns
Pile burn in Pacheco Canyon. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Due to recent snowfall, Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) fire managers are preparing for winter prescribed fire activities.
This past fall, the SFNF conducted broadcast burns throughout the forest. Now fire managers will begin planning for potential pile burns implemented between December and April in the Cuba, Coyote, Jemez, and Espanola ranger districts. Broadcast burns and pile burns are intended to reduce hazardous fuels, enhance wildlife habitat, and improve forest health. The decision to proceed with each pile burn Read More
New Report: Investment In Puerto Rico’s Clean Energy Infrastructure Can Support Future Economic Growth
JEC News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee Democrats released a new report outlining how investment in Puerto Rico’s clean energy infrastructure can support economic growth on the island.
Congress has appropriated $12 billion in relief funding to rebuild Puerto Rico’s energy system, including modernization of the energy grid, in response to the destruction caused by multiple recent natural disasters. The report argues that these funds offer an opportunity for investment in a modern grid.
“A more resilient energy system that uses cleaner, domestically produced Read More
Teamwork Saves Bear At Los Alamos National Laboratory
This young, starving bear made its home in a culvert at LANL this summer before state officials and lab employees helped transfer him to a rehab facility. Courtesy/LANL
By TY HORAK
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Los Alamos National Laboratory
In our human-dominated world, we’re hard-pressed to find places where people haven’t built on top of animals’ natural habitat. It’s why wildlife and humans sometimes rub elbows, and, unfortunately, the encounters aren’t always harmonious.
Black bears, for instance, often become nuisance bears when they extend their range due to drought, wildfire, Read More
Arms Control & Nonproliferation Experts Visit Nevada Site
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of its efforts to demonstrate transparency about its work, in late November the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) welcomed 13 non-governmental experts on arms control and nonproliferation to its Nevada facilities, including parts of the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) outside Las Vegas.
NNSS hosts a variety of nonproliferation projects, in large part focused on the ability to detect low-yield nuclear explosions around the world. The visitors saw P Tunnel, the site of an October 2023 nonproliferation Read More
