Daily Postcard: Mule Deer Sports New Antlers At Bandelier
Daily Postcard: A mule deer shows off its growing antlers while grazing recently at Bandelier National Monument. When antlers are busy growing in, they are covered in a layer of skin with short, dense fur known as velvet. The velvet layer allows oxygen rich blood to reach the growing antlers. Fun fact: antler growth is among the fastest bone growth in the world. Source: Bandelier. Courtesy/BNM trailcam Read More
Mark Bjorklund Is Top Predictor In Weekly Pace Race
Runners gather for Tuesday’s ACRR Pace Race held on the west end of the Canyon Rim Trail. Courtesy/ACRR
Runners take off at Tuesday’s ACRR Pace Race held on the west end of the Canyon Rim Trail. Courtesy/ACRR
ACRR News:
Mark Bjorklund was the best predictor in the weekly pace race held Tuesday on the west end of the Canyon Rim Trail with a 7 second differential off his predicted time.
Other accurate predictors were:
- Tony Borek at 38 seconds off;
- Gannon Parker with a 50 second difference;
- Sean Thomas recording a 54 second differential; and
- Roxana Candia and David Wilmot tied at 57 seconds off
LANL TA-3 Power Plant NSR Permit Issued By NMED & More 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 Electronic Reading Room.
The document(s) have been submitted to fulfill one or more requirements of the Los Alamos National Laboratory:
- LANL (AI 856) TA-3 Power Plant NSR Permit 2195B-M3R3 Issued by NMED
- EPC-DO-23-230 Semi-Annual Monitoring Report for Los Alamos National Laboratory, AI No.856, Title V Operating Permit P100-R2M4 for January 1 – June 30, 2023
Members of the public may view these documents and many others at LANL’s Electronic Public Reading Read More
Wildlife Law Violation Checkpoints Underway Statewide
NMGF News:
The Department of Game and Fish (NMGF) will conduct checkpoints throughout the state this hunting season to collect biological data and to detect wildlife law violations.
As a result, the public may encounter minor delays. Department officers may be assisted by other law enforcement agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico State Police or county sheriff’s offices.
As a reminder, the 2023-2024 hunting and fishing season began April 1. All hunters and anglers are required to purchase a new license before hunting and fishing. Guides and outfitters Read More
Infrared Drone Helps Identify Black Feather Fire Hot Spots
Map of the Black Feather Fire. Courtesy/USDA
Fire Information Update:
- Area, road and trail closure for the Black Feather Fire remains in place.
Details:
- Acres: 2,198 acres
- Start Date: Aug. 5, 2023
- Cause: Lightning
- Fuels: Timber, Brush, Understory
- Containment: 28 percent
- Resources: 220 personnel
Location: Approximately 9 miles south of Gallina on the Santa Fe National Forest, Coyote Ranger District. Near the Peñas Negras Trail in the San Pedro Parks Wilderness.
Highlights: This week’s work to improve FSRD 103 and FSRD 93 has been moving along well. Most of the road grading and chipping Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunset Viewed From Los Alamos Highway
Daily Postcard: The sunset viewed recently from Los Alamos Highway near Española. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Rock Slide, Unstable Conditions Close N.M. 4 Near TA-39
Scene of the rock slide today that caused the closure of N.M. 4 at mile marker 57 near Technical Area 39. Courtesy/LAPD
Update: The road is reopened in both directions.
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) is reporting a road closure on N.M. 4 at mile marker 57 near Technical Area 39.
The road is closed in both directions due to a rock slide and unstable conditions.
NMDOT is on scene along with Los Alamos police officers.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area until field crews can clear the roadway and deem it safe for passage. Read More
NNM Type 3 Incident Management Team Assumes Command Of Black Feather Fire … Now 28% Contained
Fire Information Update:
The Black Feather Fire, burning approximately 9 miles south of Gallina on the Coyote Ranger District, on the San Pedro Parks Wilderness, near the Peñas Negras Trail on the Santa Fe National Forest, remains at 2,198 acres consumed as of this morning is 28 percent contained. Lightning sparked this fire Aug. 5 and it is burning timber, brush and understory. Today 380 personnel are working the fire.
Highlights:
Today, at 7 a.m., Northern New Mexico Type 3 Incident Management Team, led by Incident Commander Steven Griego, assumed command of the Black Feather Fire from The Read More
County Council To Hear First Climate Action Plan Aug. 22
Teatro Paraguas: ‘The World Beautiful’ Depicts Los Alamos Mountaineer And His Caregiver
David Brown was an electrical engineer at Los Alamos National Laboratory and Anna Yarrow is a student at UNM-LA and a LANL Foundation scholar. Courtesy/TP
TEATRO PARAGUAS News:
The World Beautiful is a heartwarming true story of friendship between a 93-year-old Los Alamos mountaineer and his caregiver, depicting their outdoor adventures through vignettes, photography, conversation and song.
David Brown was an electrical engineer at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Anna Yarrow is a student at UNM-LA and a LANL Foundation scholar, pursuing a degree in Emergency Medical Services. She Read More
Daily Postcard: Raven Has Birds Eye View Of Clouds
Daily Postcard: A raven has a birds eye view of clouds in the sky and the area below from its perch on a tall light pole Sunday in Smith’s Marketplace parking lot. Photo by Kathy Willcutt UbiQD Expands Quantum Dot Capacity With New Manufacturing System
Scene of the new 200L (50 gallon) quantum dot manufacturing system arriving in town July 18 for delivery to UbiQD’s Headquarters at 134 Eastgate Dr. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
From left, UbiQD Director of Chemical Engineering Dan Houck, UbiQD CEO Hunter McDaniel, Design Engineer Alfonz Viszolay and UbiQD VP of Materials Operations Karthik Ramasamy in front of the new quantum dot manufacturing system at UbiQD HQ. Courtesy/UbiQD
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
- View drone video of UbiQD HQ here.
On July 18, UbiQD took delivery of a new 200L (50 gallon) Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: At Self Help, Inc.
On the Job in Los Alamos is the staff of Self Help, Inc. are from left, Housing Stability Coordinator Priscilla Garcia, Program Manager Megan Fox and Executive Director Diane Smoger holding up their organization’s sign Tuesday outside their office in Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2390 North Road. Self Help serves Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, northern Santa Fe and Taos counties. Every year the nonprofit serves more than 400 families by offering emergency financial aid, essential advocacy and grant seed money to local entrepreneurs. Its aim is to connect families in Northern New Mexico with aid that Read More
Santa Fe Animal Shelter Offers Tips For A Smooth Back-To-School Transition For Pets And Families
SFAS News:
SANTA FE — As families prepare to send their children back to school, the Santa Fe Animal Shelter is reminding pet owners that this time of year can be just as challenging for pets as it is for people.
Changes in routines and increased time alone can lead to stress and anxiety for our animal best friends. To help families navigate this transition with ease and ensure the safety and well-being of their pets, the Santa Fe Animal Shelter has shared tips and best practices with the community.
“Back to school time can be a chaotic and stressful time for pets as well as people. Routines change, pets Read More
County: Human-Wildlife Interactions Educational Session During Bear Month
Courtesy/Los Alamos County
COUNTY News:
In celebration of Bear Month, the Los Alamos County Council has announced an educational session on the do’s and dont’s of human-wildlife interactions. This program is in partnership with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish and hosted by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC).
Ariel Perraglio from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will share information about living successfully with the wildlife in our community. This educational session is 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21 at the Los Alamos Nature Center, at 2600 Canyon Road. A reminder Read More
Daily Postcard: Buck With Velvet Rack Drinks From Birdbath
Daily Postcard: In late morning Tuesday a large buck with a velvet rack was spotted sipping water from a birdbath at a residence on Barranca Mesa before sauntering off to parts unknown. Photo by Ken Hanson Read More
Bear Spotted Early Today At Residence In Western Area
A bear is spotted on a game cam early this morning at a pond in the yard of a home in Western Area. He has been to this residence before and killed four very large Koi fish in this pond last month. There are no more fish so he apparently returned to drink some water. Photo by Cynthia Staples Read More
NMED Publishes Public Notice And Proposed Final Permit For Waste Isolation Pilot Plant 10-Year Renewal Process
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SANTA FE — Today, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) released the Proposed Final Permit for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) renewal process and announced a hybrid public meeting to provide a venue for the public to ask questions about the proposed final permit.
NMED published the proposed final permit identifying changes made to the draft permit as a result of the settlement agreement signed by parties on June 23, 2023. For ease of review, a table summarizing these changes, as well as editorial Read More
Environmental Sustainbility Board To Meet Aug. 17, 2023
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17 at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
This meeting will be held in person and is open to the public. However, for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation.
Click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85656951187
Or One tap mobile:
+17193594580,,85656951187# US +16694449171,,85656951187# US
To read the Environmental Sustainability Board Agenda, Read More
Notice Of Completion Of Off-Site Waste Shipments For 2nd Quarter 2023 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:
- Review, Notice of Completion of Off-Site Waste Shipments for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023 for Los Alamos National Laboratory, as Required by the Federal
