Daily Postcard: Large Cloud Hovers Over White Rock
Daily Postcard: What appears to be a lenticular cloud hovers Saturday over White Rock. Photo by Dave Lannen
Posts From The Road: The Strand In Galveston
Strand Architecture: The Victorian era architecture can be seen throughout the Strand district in Galveston, Texas. The district has evolved into a popular dining and entertainment area of Galveston. On the left of this photo, cranes operating at the Galveston Harbor are only a block away. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Shops & Restaurants: The lower floors of most buildings within the Strand are now shops and restaurants. The area also boast entertainment venues and several hotels. The Strand has become known as the ‘heart of Galveston’. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More
Gov. Lujan Grisham Joins Biden Administration Officials In Announcing Final Federal Oil And Gas Emissions Rules
EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan
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DUBAI — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan and White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi in announcing the final federal rules that will reduce emissions from the oil and gas industry.
Administrator Regan made the announcement during a press conference Saturday at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai.
Gov. Lujan Grisham
“New Mexico embarked on drafting our oil and Read More
Scenes From 2023 Earth Treasure Show
Los Alamos Geological Society volunteer Phoebe Arnold helps Luke Stein spin the ‘Wheel of Fortune’ to win a prize during the 2023 Earth Treasure Show Saturday at the Masonic Temple at 1400 N. Sage Loop. The Earth Treasure Show is a part of Los Alamos WinterFest Weekend festivities. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Luke Stein hopes for a great prize while playing the ‘Wheel of Fortune’ during the Los Alamos Geological Society Earth Treasure Saturday at the Masonic Temple. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Betsy Hemphill helps her daughter Ellie create a craft during the Los Alamos Read More
Daily Postcard: View From Anderson Overlook
Daily Postcard: The view last Tuesday from Anderson Overlook. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Enforcement Watch Alert: 162 Enforcement Actions Initiated, 14 Enforcement Actions Resolved In November 2023
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) released updates for the month of November 2023 on the Enforcement Watch.
The Enforcement Watch is a listing of all active and resolved enforcement cases. Active cases involve an alleged violation of a regulation, rule, permit, license, etc.
Resolved cases are those that were adjudicated in court of law or administratively resolved. The Enforcement Watch also provides tools for the public to report alleged environmental or workplace safety violations.
In the month of November, 162 new entries were added to the Active Matters Read More
Daily Postcard: Birds Gather In Downtown Los Alamos Tree
Daily Postcard: A flock of birds gather in a tree that’s on its way out recently in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Valles Caldera Plans 2023-24 Winter Prescribed Burns
NPS News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS — The National Park Service plans to implement prescribed burn projects in Valles Caldera National Preserve beginning December 2023 through the end of the 2023-24 winter season as conditions allow.
The prescribed burns will occur in previously thinned areas where materials have been piled for burning. The burn operations will be completed in phases over several days depending on weather and fuel conditions.
Prescribed fire is part of a science-based framework for managing ponderosa pine and dry mixed-conifer forests in the park to reduce the risk of high-severity Read More
Update: Bandelier To Remain Closed Today Dec. 1
Tyuonyi Pueblo in the snow at Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/BNM
Bandelier News:
Bandelier National Monument will remain closed today, Dec. due to residual snowfall.
This replaces an announcement earlier this morning that the park would open at noon today.
Bandelier is now expected to reopen Saturday, Dec. 2. Read More
Bandelier National Monument To Open At Noon Today
Bandelier National Monument visitor center. Post file photo
Bandelier News:
Bandelier National Monument will open at noon today, Dec. 1, after closing Thursday due to the snowstorm.
Visitors should check the park website and social media accounts for additional updates.
For more information about Bandelier National Monument visit www.nps.gov/band.
About Bandelier National Monument:
Bandelier National Monument protects, preserves, and interprets an outstanding portion of the Pajarito Plateau, including one of the largest concentrations of Ancestral Pueblo archaeological sites Read More
Daily Postcard: Snow Blankets Black Mesa
Daily Postcard: Snow blankets Black Mesa in the Valley from Thursday’s snowstorm that covered the area. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Canceled: Los Alamos County Nuisance Code Implementation Review Task Force Meeting
COUNTY News:County Non-essential Facilities On 2-Hour Delay Friday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne has ordered a delayed opening at 10 a.m. for all non-essential County government employees Friday, Dec. 1, due to hazardous weather conditions.
Some County services and facilities may be impacted:
- Atomic City Transit fixed route service will begin at approximately 9 a.m. Friday morning. 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 Friday morning,
Los Alamos Public Schools On 2-Hour Delay Friday
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) will be on a 2-hour delay on Friday, Dec. 1.
Ice formed from freezing temperatures overnight will need to be cleared from campus grounds. Read More
Op-Ed: Climate Change … A Different Perspective
By RICK NEBEL
Los Alamos
On Oct. 31, 2021, the PBS weekend news ran a story on climate change from Portland, Maine. The story was about the increasing water levels in the Gulf of Maine which are now occasionally covering historic piers in Portland. The cause of this phenomenon is believed to be increasing temperatures in the Gulf of Maine due to climate change. The irony of this is that in the past 30 years the lobster population in the Gulf of Maine has quadrupled, also a result of the increasing water temperatures. In short, Portland lobstermen are directly benefiting from climate change. That was Read More
Gessing: What’s Next For EV’s Now That EIB Adopted Mandate?
By PAUL GESSING
President
Rio Grande Foundation
After four long days of testimony and public comment the Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) decided recently to move forward with Gov. Lujan Grisham’s plan to follow California’s “clean vehicle” standard.
In practice that means New Mexico’s car dealers will have to increase sales of EV’s in New Mexico from the current 3 percent of all new vehicles to 43 percent by summer of 2026 and 82 percent by summer of 2031.
That may seem like a long time away, but the summer of 2026 is less than 3 years from now. New Mexico’s car dealers are the ones with the most Read More
County: Safety Tips For Power Outages From Big Winter Storms
COUNTY News: Big winter storms are known to result in power outages. While the Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is working hard to keep everyone’s power on, anyone who does lose power should make sure to be careful when using alternative heat sources and practice portable generator safety. Once everyone in the household is safe, check in with others in the neighborhood to make sure they are okay. Visit weather.gov/safety/winter. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Wintry Scene Viewed Today From Mountain Village Condos
Wintry scene viewed today from Mountain Village Condominiums on Trinity Drive. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Wintry scene viewed today from Mountain Village Condominiums on Trinity Drive. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Winter Weather Scene This Morning In Los Alamos
Winter weather scene in Los Alamos this morning as snow piles up on bushes, sidewalks and recycling bins. Photo by Zhen Huang Read More
Get Into The Christmas Spirit With An Old Town Holiday Stroll At New Mexico Museum Of Natural History & Science Dec. 1
NMMNHS News:
The holidays are coming up quickly, and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) is working with the City of Albuquerque to get you ready for the festive season with the Old Town Holiday Stroll on the first Friday of December.
Old Town Holiday Stroll. This annual event brings holiday festivities to Albuquerque’s historic heart, with local performers and shopping specials throughout Old Town Albuquerque. Don’t miss the annual tree-lighting ceremony 5-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 on the historic Plaza Don Luis.
NMMNHS will be a destination along the Holiday Stroll. Read More
