NM Wild: New Mexicans Overwhelmingly Support Removal Of Feral Cattle From Gila Wilderness
A feral cow looks both ways before crossing N.M. 4 near the Truck Route in 2021. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
NM WILD News:
SILVER CITY — The Gila National Forest (GNF) announced its decision Thursday to undertake the removal of feral (unbranded and unauthorized) cattle from the Gila Wilderness in partnership with USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services (Wildlife Services).
A group of conservation and sportsman/women organizations, consisting of the Center for Biological Diversity, Gila Resources Information Project, Heart of the Gila, New Mexico Read More
Daily Postcard: Sandhill Cranes Flying North Over Bandelier
Daily Postcard: Sandhill Cranes spotted Friday flying over Bandelier National Monument. While the calendar says it’s more than a month until spring, Sandhill Cranes have been flying north over Bandelier for more than two weeks now, heading to their summer breeding grounds far to the north. Courtesy/BNM Read More
Heinrich, Bipartisan Group Of Senators Push For Full Funding Of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Office To Address Airborne National Security Risks
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amid heightened focus on airborne national security risks, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and a bipartisan group of senators are calling for full funding of the unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) office, formally known as the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO).
Heinrich, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, worked with a bipartisan group of colleagues to help establish the AARO, which has access to U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community UAP data and is required to provide Congress with briefings Read More
Daily Postcard: Snow On Jemez Mountains Following Storm
Daily Postcard: View of the Jemez Mountains following Wednesday’s storm. Photo by Nancy Ann HibbsRecent Winter Storm Leaves Behind A Large Pile Of Snow
EM-LA & N3B Forum Focuses On Environmental Management, Cleanup And Chromium Plume
DOE’s Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office (EM-LA) and legacy waste contractor N3B hosted an Environmental Management Cleanup Forum Feb. 9 at Cottonwood on the Greens. Speakers, from left, included DOE EM-LA Manager Michael Mikolanis, N3B President and Program Manager Kim Lebak and EM-LA Senior Geologist Tom McCrory. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
EM-LA Senior Geologist Tom McCrory explains how EM-LA monitors and treats water contaminated with hexavalent chromium. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
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Purgatory Ski Resort Reports 33 Inches In 48 Hours
Purgatory received a total of 33 inches in 48 hours.Courtesy/Purgatory
Purgatory News:
Purgatory was the big winner of this week’s storms, with 25 inches of snow in the last 24 hours and a total of 33 inches in 48 hours. Purgatory has received more than 200 inches of snow so far this season and more snow is expected next week.
Purgatory is looking forward to the upcoming holiday weekend with epic snow conditions and a full event lineup, including free gear demos at the Telemark Festival, live music, drinks, giveaways, night tubing and plenty of family-friendly activities.
View Of Snowy N.M. 4 Near Dome Road Wednesday
The view Wednesday of a snowy N.M. 4 near Dome Road. Photo by Jim Gourdoux
VCNP Backcountry Vehicle Passes Now On Recreation.gov
NPS News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS — Backcountry vehicle passes for the upcoming summer season are now available on Recreation.gov.
Reservations can be made now for May 15 through May 31.
Future batches will be released on the first of each month. For a detailed list of release dates, visit the park’s Backcountry Experience web page. Any passes that have not been reserved will still be available for day-of reservations. In addition, all visitors on foot, bike, or horse can continue into the backcountry.
Exceptional Valles Caldera National Preserve experiences do not require a backcountry vehicle pass. Read More
Daily Postcard: A Bit Of Early Morning Snow In White Rock
Daily Postcard: A bit of early morning snow falling Wednesday in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Hibbs Read More
Piñon School Celebrates Kindness With Special Event
Celebrating kindness, from left, School Board Member Ellen Specter, Mascot Priscilla Panther, Nurse Teri Kersteins, Guidance Counselor Yvette Byers, (seated), Assistant Principal Jennifer Kieltyka with the ‘Kiss a Goat’ winning teacher Laura Herman (in pink, seated). Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com 
LANL Suspends On-site Activities Due To Weather Conditions
LANL News:
Due to winter weather conditions, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has suspended on-site activities today, Feb. 15.
Employees may call the LANL Hotline at 505.667.6622 for updates. Read More
Road Conditions Today On Diamond Near Golf Course
Road conditions this morning along Diamond Drive near the Los Alamos County Golf Course. Courtesy/LAC webcam Read More
Update: All Non-essential County Facilities Have Closed
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne has ordered the closure of all non-essential county government facilities and operations today, Feb. 15, due to hazardous weather conditions.
Among the non-essential facilities closed today are aquatic center, ice rink, libraries and golf course.
County officials note that the Atomic City Transit fixed route and para transit services will be suspended today, however, on-demand transportation service will be provided 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call ACT 505.661.7433 to schedule any transportation requests.
The Eco Station and Overlook convenience Read More
Road Conditions This Morning On N.M. 502 Near Airport
Road conditions this morning along N.M. 502 near the Los Alamos County Airport. Courtesy/LAC webcam Read More
Update: Both Senior Centers Have Closed For Today
Senior Center News Update:Road Conditions This Morning Along N.M. 4 Near Rover
Road conditions this morning along N.M. 4 near Rover Boulevard in White Rock. Courtesy/LAC webcam Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Announces Snow Day!
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) is closed today, Feb. 15, due to inclement weather conditions.
More snow is predicted this morning and LAPS cannot safely clear snow and ice before students arrive. LAPS also is not able to drive all bus routes.
All classes are canceled.
All after school programs including athletics (both home and away contests) and activities are canceled.
Find updates on the LAPS website at https://www.laschools.net/.
School will resume on a normal schedule Thursday, Feb. 16.
“Please stay safe and enjoy the snow.” –LAPS Read More
Road Conditions This Morning On Central Near 15th Street
Road conditions this morning along Central Avenue near 15th Street. Courtesy/LAC webcam Read More
Senior Centers On 2-hour Delayed Openings Today
Senior Center News:
