Construction Delays Extend Bandelier Tsankawi Unit Closure
BANDELIER News:
Bandelier National Monument will extend the closure of its Tsankawi Unit past the previously expected mid-October 2023 timeframe. This is due to construction delays at Tsankawi and the New Mexico N.M. 4 intersection at the entrance to the park unit.
The Tsankawi Unit is expected to reopen after construction is completed prior to the 2024 summer season.
The ongoing construction work is part of the larger interagency project to improve traffic flow and safety at the junction of N.M. 4 and East Jemez Road outside of White Rock. Bandelier is constructing a new parking area and access Read More
Kirtland Air Force Base To Conduct Prescribed Burn Today
Kirtland AFB News:
Beginning Oct. 28, Kirtland Air Force Base officials expect to begin prescribed burns in wildfire-prone remote areas of the base, to reduce combustible plant material that could fuel potential wildfires.
The prescribed burn will only occur under optimal conditions of temperature, humidity, wind direction and wind speed to ensure safe operations and the protection of our neighboring communities.
Prescribed burns are carefully managed, under a multi-agency approach, to maximize safety and effectiveness, while minimizing risk.
The prescribed burn will create smoke, Read More
Daily Postcard: Autumn View Of Black Mesa
Daily Postcard: Autumn view Friday of Black Mesa in the valley. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Pajarito Mountain Registration Open For Camp Bluebird
From Pajarito Mountain:
Pajarito Mountain presents Camp Bluebird, a Multi-Week, Saturday Ski School.
Looking for an amazing winter adventure for your little ones ages 7-12? Look no further! We’ve got you covered with Camp Bluebird, our 4-week, Saturday only ski school camp. Get your kids zooming down the slopes this season. Plus, they’ll make new friends and have a blast on the snow!
Camp Bluebird Schedule
Session 1:
- Jan. 6-27
- 4 weeks
- Saturdays Only
- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Session 2:
- Feb. 3-24
- 4 weeks
- Saturdays Only
- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Daily Postcard: Buck Rests On Gold Street Lawn
Daily Postcard: A buck rests as another grazes nearby Wednesday on Gold Street. Photo by David Kilman Read More
Forest Service Issues Update On Rincon Prescribed Fire
Santa Fe Forest Service News:
SANTA FE—The Rincon prescribed fire involves 2,227 acres of hazardous fuels located on French Mesa off Forest Road 8 on the Coyote Ranger District. An Incident Commander (IC) is overseeing the fire until declared out. A fire is declared out when there is no visible smoke or heat detected.
As part of its new strategies for implementing prescribed fire, infrared detection devices (such as handheld devices or drones) are being used to monitor residual heat invisible to the naked eye on the fire. Crews continue to secure around the Rincon perimeter by eliminating heat Read More
Daily Postcard: The Yellow Wood Road That WAS Taken…
Forest Service Hiring Permanent Seasonal Positions
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Join the Forest Service and make a lasting impact on the world around you while unlocking opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
National Forests in Arizona and New Mexico are hiring numerous Forestry Technician positions to be part of the team, implementing the Forest Service mission to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.
The Forest Service is accepting applications for permanent seasonal employees in Arizona and New Mexico. The positions Read More
Parks Crew To Remove Hazardous Trees At Ice Rink Oct. 26
Location of two hazardous trees to be removed Thursday from the area around the County Ice Rink. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Parks and Open Space Division will close the County Ice Rink parking lot 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 to remove two unsafe trees from the property.
The tree removal is part of the temporary chiller repair that is ongoing to ensure optimal ice temperatures throughout the coming winter skating season, until permanent repairs can be made.
Motorists are advised to observe caution on Thursday, since some traffic delays may occur. Vehicles driving along Read More
UC Riverside Scientists Engineer Plants To Speak In Color
Plants transformed into detectors of dangerous chemicals … scientists engineer plants to speak in color. Courtesy/UCR
UC RIVERSIDE News:
What if your house plant could tell you your water isn’t safe? Scientists are closer to realizing this vision, having successfully engineered a plant to turn beet red in the presence of a banned toxic pesticide.
To achieve this, UC Riverside researchers had to solve an engineering puzzle: how to enable a plant to sense and react to a chemical in the environment without damaging its ability to function normally in all other respects.
“The biggest piece here Read More
Luján, Risch, Schrier, Chavez-DeRemer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Improve Legacy Road And Trail Transparency
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and James Risch (R-Idaho) joined U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier (D-Wash.) and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.) Tuesday to introduce bipartisan, bicameral legislation to improve transparency of the Legacy Road and Trail Remediation (LRTR) Program.
This legislation requires the U.S. Forest Service to publish annually, for each region, a list of projects eligible for funding under the program. Established in 2008, this program was created to deliver funding to address critical road issues, restore watersheds, Read More
County Environmental Services To Be Closed Veterans Day
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Environmental Services will be closed Friday, Nov. 10, in observance of Veterans Day. This includes operations at the Eco Station and the Overlook Convenience Center.
There will be no residential or commercial trash collection service provided on Friday. If the observed date falls on your normal trash or yard trimmings collection day please place your materials out Wednesday, Nov. 8.
Visit the Environmental Services website for the full 2023 holiday schedule. For additional information, call 505.662.8163 or email solidwaste@lacnm.us. Read More
Daily Postcard: Aspen Leaves Falling On Pajarito Mountain
Daily Postcard: Aspen leaves flutter to the ground Monday on Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Randal Pair Read More
SFNF Completes Ignitions On Rincon Prescribed Fire
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Fire crews completed ignitions Saturday, Oct. 21, and secured containment lines Sunday, Oct. 22, on the Rincon prescribed fire on the Coyote Ranger District on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF).
The Rincon prescribed fire involved 2,227 acres of hazardous fuels located on French Mesa off Forest Road 8. Sunday, a helicopter flew over the area and fire managers found all containment lines secure. Smoke will remain visible in the area temporarily as vegetation within the perimeter continues to smolder.
The fire will be monitored every day this week and an Incident Commander Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Parks & Rec’s Mason Aguilar
On the job in Los Alamos today is Mason Aguilar of the Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Department getting after the fallen leaves along Overlook Park Road in White Rock. Photo by Shari Miĺls Read More
Nature Playtime With PEEC Resumes Beginning Oct. 30
PEEC News:
PEEC’s popular early childhood morning program, Nature Playtime will resume Monday, Oct. 30.
Nature Playtime meets 10-11 a.m. every Monday outside the Los Alamos Nature Center. The program provides an opportunity for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers to come to the nature center and explore the natural world with PEEC’s educators.
Each Playtime features a craft, story and outside activities. Come and join the fun outside with other local parents and children!
For more information about this program, visit peecnature.org/events, email kristen@peecnature.org Read More
Scenes From Pinon Fall Festival Saturday In White Rock
A young student spends time with a small goat at the Pinon Fall Festival held Saturday at Pinon Elementary School at 90 Grand Canyon Drive in White Rock. The festival included the animal petting zoo, games, food and costume contests. Photo by VaLynn Purvis
Mr. & Mrs. Potatoe Head (VaLynn Purvis and Pinon PTO President Whitney Pack) won the Pinon Fall Festival costume contest in the adult category. Courtesy/VaLynn Purvis
Scene of a costume contest at the Pinon Fall Festival held Saturday at Pinon Elementary School in White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis
Scene from the Pinon Fall Festival Saturday Read More
EM-LA & N3B To Discuss FY23 Cleanup Progress At Forum
N3B Los Alamos News:
The Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office (EM-LA) and Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos (N3B), the legacy cleanup contractor at Los Alamos National Laboratory, are scheduled to hold an Environmental Management Cleanup Forum to discuss recent legacy waste cleanup progress.
The forum will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m. (MT), Nov. 1 at Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos. Those interested in attending can also participate virtually.
The event will feature discussions on the legacy cleanup mission at LANL, including recent progress and future Read More
Daily Postcard: Scarecrows Decorate Central Avenue
Daily Postcard: Scarecrow reads a book on Central Avenue. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Oppie! Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scarecrow from the League of Women Voters urging residents to vote. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene of scarecrow on Central Avenue. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scarecrow from PEEC promoting good habits for hikers and campers. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene of scarecrow on Central Avenue. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene of scarecrow on Central Avenue. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scarecrow Read More
Final Thursday Farmers Market Until December!
