Posts From The Road: Reclaimed By Nature
International Harvester: An International Harvester Fleetstar truck is well on its way to being reclaimed by nature. Various vines, bushes and trees consumed all but the front end of the truck. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Beyond Recognition: This work truck was consumed beyond recognition as it sat in a state of rusty decay. It appeared to have some large metal objects in the bed of the truck, which also deteriorated. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
This edition of Post From the Road is a little different than most of the posts Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of July 10, 2023
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
The projects listed in this section are being managed by County Public Works staff through contractors. For more information, please e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link at www.losalamosnm.us.
Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones.
Note: The below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Public Works officials thank the community in advance for their cooperation and patience.
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New Mexico Environment Dept. Submits Draft Clean Cars And Clean Truck Rules To Environmental Improvement Board
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department petitioned the Environmental Improvement Board last week to adopt Advanced Clean Cars and Advanced Clean Truck rules to help ensure New Mexicans have access to zero-emission and low emission vehicles like electric cars and trucks and plug-in hybrids.
Transportation is the second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the state. Greenhouse gases contribute to climate change that has caused more frequent and damaging wildfires, higher temperatures, and drought throughout the state. Cars and trucks powered by fossil fuels Read More
LANL: Theoretical Research Proves Machine Learning On Quantum Computers Requires Far Simpler Data
Simple data gets the most out of quantum machine learning:
New theoretical research proves that machine learning on quantum computers requires far simpler data than previously believed. The finding paves a path to maximizing the usability of today’s noisy, intermediate-scale quantum computers for simulating quantum systems and other tasks better than classical digital computers, while also offering promise for optimizing quantum sensors. Read full article here. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) shares a compilation of news stories for the week of July Read More
Bourque: North Mesa Roundabout Hazard
By ROBERT BOURQUE
Los Alamos
On May 24 I struck a boy on a bicycle at the roundabout in North Mesa. He was coming from Barranca. He received minor scrapes and is OK.
It was not possible to see this boy despite a witness claiming he had entered the intersection first. I first saw him only when he was darting in front of me, even though I had looked to the left more than once.
The reason is that my view of him was blocked by the roundabout itself. It has overgrown vegetation, large boulders, a mountain lion statue, and two evergreen trees whose branches reach the ground.
I have attached a photo, taken from my car Read More
Daily Postcard: Coloful Swallowtail Flutters Among Flowers
Daily Postcard: A Western Tiger Swallowtail flutters among flowers in a garden Saturday near Mountain Elementary School. Photo by Greg Noeninckx Read More
National Weather Service Albuquerque To Transition To NWS Chat 2.0 Platform On Slack Mid To Late July
NWS News:
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque (NWS) announces the agency-wide transition to a new NWS Chat platform on Slack.
The agency is moving away from NWS Chat Live web interface or chat client based platform to using the Slack platform to power NWS Chat 2.0.
When is this all happening? The goal is to have all state, media, county/city partners and other partners up to speed by the middle/end of July.
Aug. 1 will be the official transition to NWS Chat 2.0 on Slack. The legacy NWS Chat 1.0 system will be shut off July 31. There will not be a transition period in August where both platforms Read More
Gov. Lujan Grisham Requests Support From U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers In Recovery Efforts Across Mora County
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michele Lujan Grisham sent a letter this week to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requesting advanced protective measures to limit flooding off the Hermit’s Peak-Calf Canyon burn scar.
This request from Gov. Lujan Grisham allows the Army Corps to design, engineer and construct barriers to protect public infrastructure including roads, bridges and buildings in Mora County.
“We all must work together to support the communities in Mora County impacted by the devastating fire last year,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “The assistance provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Read More
Daily Postcard: Flower Blooming Near Creek At Bandelier
Daily Postcard: A flower blooms in shades of pink near a creek Friday at Bandelier National Monument. Photo by Lauren Utykanski Read More
SFNF: Hazard Tree Removal Provides Free Fuelwood
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service and the New Mexico Energy Minerals and Natural Resources Forestry Division have teamed up to remove hazard trees from the Hermits Peak Calf Canyon burn scar area in the Santa Fe National Forest. These dead and down trees are now available as free fuelwood for public collection with permit.
Following the 2022 fire, both agencies identified areas within the burn scar that could pose a risk to hikers and recreationists. Starting in June, removal began along Forest Service roads in the Johnson Mesa, Walker Flats, and Capulin Read More
National Park Service Selects Brenda Todd New Superintendent Of Pecos National Historical Park
Superintendent Brenda Todd
NPS News:
WATROUS — The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Brenda Todd as superintendent of Pecos National Historical Park.
The position also supervises the superintendent at Fort Union National Monument. Todd will begin her new assignment in July.
“Brenda brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the job ‐‐ and a passion for the culture and heritage of Northern New Mexico,” acting Deputy Regional Director Jim Ireland said. “She is a caring and compassionate leader with strong communication skills, and extensive experience with building connections Read More
Forest Service Begins Nacimiento Mine Cleanup Near Cuba
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Forest Service will begin an environmental cleanup of the South Ore Pile and Heap Leach Pile at the Nacimiento Mine located on the Cuba Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest.
The project site is approximately 3.5 miles southeast of Cuba, New Mexico adjacent to State Highway 126. The Nacimiento Mine is an abandoned copper mine that operated from 1970 through 1975. In 1985 the site was developed for in-situ mining which resulted in the contamination of the underlying aquifer. A water treatment plant has been operating for the past 15 years to address the groundwater Read More
Daily Postcard: Stream Meanders Through Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: A narrow stream meanders through a grassy valley surrounded by mixed conifer forest Wednesday at the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Michael Mudd Read More
JEC Chairman Heinrich, Democrats Call On World Bank To Direct More Resources To Climate Projects
Sen. Martin Heinrich
JEC News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Martin Heinrich, (D-NM), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), sent a letter with Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ed Markey (D-MA), Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Peter Welch (D-VT) and Rep. Katie Porter (CA-47) to the World Bank Group’s newly elected president, Ajay Banga. The letter calls on President Banga to direct more World Bank resources and investments to projects that will address climate change.
“[I]t is imperative that the World Bank increase investment in projects which advance climate adaptation Read More
Daily Post: Proud Doe Parades Fawn Down Middle Of Street
Daily Post: A proud mama doe parades her new baby right down the middle of the street in North Community early on Wednesday morning. Photo by Marc BaileyPublic Encouraged To Bring Drones To Compete During Los Alamos ScienceFest Discovery Day July 8 At Ashley Pond
ScienceFest News:
The public is encouraged to bring their drones out to compete at Ashley Pond 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 8 during ScienceFest Discovery Day.
Participants will have an opportunity to fly in a competitive drone course and chance to win up to $100 in Chamber of Commerce Checks, good at dozens of businesses and restaurants in Los Alamos and White Rock.
Two courses will be available to the public, a Beginner and an Advanced level, and three prizes awarded for each category.
Due to FAA regulations, participants must have proof of current drone registration for any drone weighing Read More
County: Community Members Urged To Follow Water Rule
Under Water Rule W-8: In effect May 1 through Sept. 30, the following outdoor watering schedule is implemented: 1. All addresses water outdoor landscaping before 10 a.m. or after 5 p.m., 2. Odd addresses irrigate on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday, and 3. Even addresses irrigate on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Community members who irrigate their yards are reminded that Water Rule W-8 is in effect until Oct. 1. Falling under the rules and regulations of the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU), W-8 defines watering schedules by the street address numbers. Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: July 5, 2023
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports And Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The Shuree Ponds on the Valle Vidal are now open for fishing. The Valle Vidal is north and east of Questa by N.M. 522, which can be reached through the town of Costilla. This road enters the west boundary of the Vidal. To reach the east side of the Valle Vidal, take U.S. 64 from Cimarron to Forest Service Road 1950.
The Shuree Ponds are a group of small lakes that opened for fishing July 1 and are open until Dec. 31, although heavy snowfall in the late fall usually makes them inaccessible before then. For the last three weeks prior to opening they have Read More
Schappert: Taking Out The Trash
Watercolor rendition of Los Alamos County Eco Station. Image created by Eloïse Schappert
By ELOÏSE SCHAPPERT
Student Intern At Los Alamos County
Atop the old landfill site of Los Alamos County, is the Eco Station, a place where the towns refuse and recycling is still sent, but no longer to stay. The landfill had been operational since 1974 and closed in 2008, when the site reached capacity and the trash had to go elsewhere. In New Mexico’s smallest county there is not that much room, even if residents would agree to compromise some of their incredible landscapes by filling them with trash. But the Read More
Daily Postcard: ‘Strange Trio’ Under Stormy Sky At Overlook
The ‘Strange Trio’ sculpture beneath a stormy sky early Monday evening at the corner of Meadow Lane and Overlook Road in White Rock. This 20-foot-tall metal sculpture, created by Tommy Hicks of Shidoni Foundry and Galleries in Tesuque, was originally installed at Ashley Pond Park until 2008, when strong winds toppled one leg of the sculpture. The sculpture was placed in storage until relocated Oct. 13, 2015 to the entrance area of Overlook Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
