U.S. Senators Heinrich And Luján Join Colleagues In Urging EPA To Strengthen Methane Actions
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined colleagues Thursday in a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan urging the agency to strengthen its proposed rule to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas production and to implement key provisions of the Methane Emission Reduction Program without delay.
Sens. Heinrich and Luján were joined by U.S. Sens. Tom Carper (D-Del.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Jeff Merkley Read More
Award-Winning Documentary ‘Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire’ Premieres June 21 At The Lensic
Courtesy/Lensic
The Lensic News:
SANTA FE — As fire season approaches, the critically-acclaimed, award-winning documentary ELEMENTAL: REIMAGINE WILDFIRE will premiere in Santa Fe June 21 at The Lensic (ElementalFilm.com).
Doors open at 6 p.m., film at 6:30 p.m. The film will be followed by a Q&A moderated by Santa Fe County Commissioner Anna Hamilton featuring Deputy Chief United States Forest Service Jim Furnish (Ret.), Porfirio Chavarria, Wildland Urban Interface Fire Specialist, Santa Fe Fire Department, Madeleine Carey, Southwest Conservation Manager, Wild Earth Guardians, Read More
Daily Postcard: View From NM 502 On Curve To White Rock
Daily Postcard: View from N.M. 502 Friday evening on the curve toward White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Posts From The Road: Arches National Park Near Moab
Landscape Arch: Landscape Arch stretches 296 feet across the high desert landscape in Arches National Park. The arch is the longest in North America and fifth longest in the world. Landscape Arch trail does require a hike of about two miles out and back but is well worth the time. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Double Arch: Double Arch in Arches National Park is unique in that two arches formed using the same stone as its foundation. This is a very popular stop in the park and is an easy .3 mile walk from the parking area. Several hikers in this photo illustrate how massive the arch is as people Read More
LANL: Science Digging Deep Into Quantum Materials
Members of the high-entropy alloys team, from left, Matthew Chancey (MST-8), Jon (Kevin) Baldwin (MPA-CINT), Jonathan Gigax (ORI-2), Saryu Fensin (MPA-CINT), Matheus Tunes (MST-8), Osman El Atwani (MST-8). Courtesy/LANL
The research team demonstrated that minor additions of hafnium into the WTaCrV high entropy alloy lead to higher radiation resistance. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- New tungsten-based alloy better withstands fusion energy environments
A newly developed tungsten-based alloy that performs well in extreme environments similar to those in fusion reactor prototypes Read More
Daily Postcard: Sun Begins To Set Over Ashley Pond
Daily Postcard: The sun begins to set Friday over Ashley Pond. Photo by Ryn HerrmannInterior Department Proposes Rule To Bolster Solar And Wind Development on Public Lands, Continue Progress On Efficient And Responsible Permitting
DOI News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior Thursday announced a proposed update of its renewable energy regulations to promote the development of solar and wind energy on public lands.
The Bureau of Land Management’s proposed Renewable Energy Rule would reduce fees for these projects by around 80%, facilitate development in priority areas by streamlining review of applications, and deliver greater certainty for the private sector.
“The Department of the Interior takes seriously our responsibility to manage the nation’s public lands responsibly and with an eye toward Read More
County-Pajarito Astronomers Dark Night At Overlook Tonight!
Pajarito Astronomers News:
Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Divisions have partnered up with the Pajarito Astronomers for the Dark Night program.
Anyone with an interest in star gazing and the chance to look through a telescope is invited to come out to Spirio Soccer Fields tonight, June 17, 2023, at Overlook Park in White Rock.
LA County will have the lights out for the community and Spirio Fields will be available for astronomy use until midnight.
Volunteers from the Pajarito Astronomers Club will be present with telescopes starting about 8:30 p.m. until at least 10:30 Read More
County To Host Public Meeting To Discuss Conceptual Plans For 20th Street Parcels South Of Trinity
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Community Development Department (CDD) will host a high-level discussion on opportunities for the publicly-owned parcels on 20th Street south of Trinity Drive.
The meeting is 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, at the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) District Board Room south of the LAPS Administration Building at 2101 Trinity Drive, Suite V.
The public is encouraged to attend an informal questions and answers session 5:30-6 p.m., followed by a formal presentation by the project team 6-7 p.m., then a walking tour of the project area that will depart from the Read More
Daily Postcard: Young Ravens Practice Takeoffs & Landings
Daily Postcard: Two young ravens practice their takeoffs and landings while an adult Raven encourages them from the treetops as the sun was setting Friday over North Community. Photo by Kathy WillcuttRep. Stansbury On Farm Bill Submissions
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) submitted requests today for the Farm Bill to the House Committee on Agriculture.
The submissions include her Water Data Act, increasing funding for food assistance, and improving our agricultural infrastructure.
“I am thrilled to submit lifechanging requests to reshape the Farm Bill to fill the gaps to help our communities in New Mexico thrive,” Rep. Stansbury said. “New Mexico is a farming and ranching powerhouse, which is why my office worked diligently Read More
Interim Facility-Wide Groundwater Monitoring Plan For 2024 Monitoring Year Added To Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup 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.
- Submittal of the Interim Facility-Wide Groundwater Monitoring Plan for the 2024 Monitoring Year, October 2023–September 2024 (Link)
Members of the public Read More
BLM Extends Comment Period On Public Lands Rule
BLM News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is extending the public comment period for the Public Lands Rule by 15 days.
This brings the time collecting public feedback on the proposed rule to a total of 90 days. The new deadline to provide input is July 5, 2023.
The proposed Public Lands Rule, announced in late March, would provide tools for BLM to:
- Restore critical wildlife habitat and clean water;
- Protect healthy public lands in the face of increasing drought, wildfire, and climate impacts; and
- Ensure responsible development backed by science and data.
“The proposed Public Read More
More Info On Los Alamos Retail Market Pilot Program
Purgatory Resort: 2023 Summertime Operations & Events
Purgatory opens summer with full slate of activities and signature events starting June 17. Courtesy/Purgatory
PURGATORY News:
DURANGO — Following a historic winter with record snowfall, Purgatory Resort welcomes summer with a full slate of activities and signature events. As Durango’s premier outdoor destination, Purgatory invites guests to enjoy summer on the mountain starting June 17, weather permitting.
Highlighting Purgatory’s summer season are signature events and returning favorites like Summer Brew and Mushroom and Wine Dinner. Beer aficionados can delight their tastebuds Read More
Daily Postcard: Prickly Pear Cacti Blooming Near NM 4
Daily Postcard: Prickly pear cacti bloom Thursday on the trail near N.M. 4 in White Rock. Photo by Kitty Gandee
A blanket of prickly pear cacti bloom Thursday on the trail near N.M. 4 in White Rock. Photo by Kitty Gandee Read More
Daily Postcard: Scene At Valles Caldera National Preserve
Daily Postcard: Scene on May 17 at the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Jeffrey Lawler Read More
Notice Of Completion Of Off-Site Waste Shipments For Second Quarter FY-2023 Added To Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup 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:
- 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 Facility
Tony Borek Is Best Predictor In Weekly Pace Race
Runners take off at Tuesday’s pace race held on Rendija Road. Courtesy/ACRR
ACRR News:
Tony Borek was the top predictor in the weekly Atomic City Road Runners (ACRR) pace race held Tuesday on Rendija Road with a 19 second differential off his predicted time.
Other accurate predictors were:
- Adrian Medin, 12, at 42 seconds off as well as the best finisher in the the 1 mile distance with a time of 7:14;
- Anders Medin, 13, with a 72 second difference;
- Jan Velechovsky at 93 seconds off; and
- Priscila Rosa with a 97 second differential
U.S. Senators Heinrich, Luján And Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Bill To Invest In America’s Forests & Watersheds
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined their bipartisan colleagues U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and others today, to introduce the Headwaters Protection Act.
This bipartisan legislation would expand support for two U.S. Forest Service (USFS) programs created by Heinrich in the 2018 Farm Bill. The two programs together prevent water pollution at the source, improve the health of our watersheds, and ensure investments benefit downstream communities.
“Nearly a decade ago, I was proud Read More
