Daily Postcard: Leaf Falls On Thanksgiving Day Snow
Daily Postcard: A leaf falls on new snow early this Thanksgiving morning in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Another View Of Buck Tangled Up In Hammock
The buck spotted tangled up in a hammock Sunday is seen again Tuesday with the hammock having fallen over most of its face in the Denver Steels area near Los Alamos High School. Photo by R.D. Little Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Offices Closed Thanksgiving Day
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — All Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24, in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
Forest offices will resume regular business hours Friday, Nov. 25.
If you opt for cutting your own Christmas tree over a turkey trot or Black Friday deals, this is a reminder that Christmas tree permits can be purchased online at Recreation.gov and in person at your local district office, including the new Jemez Ranger Station, or at SFNF Headquarters during regular business hours. Christmas tree permits can also be purchased with cash or check only at Walatowa Read More
Daily Postcard: Snowy Scene Near Las Conchas Trailhead
Daily Postcard: A snowy scene shot during a drive in the Jemez Wednesday near the Las Conchas Trailhead. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More
Buck Tangled Up In Hammock In Denver Steels Area
Buck spotted tangled up in a hammock Sunday on 37th Street in the Denver Steels area near Los Alamos High School. Police dispatch said the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is aware of this buck but since he can still eat and drink more than likely they’ll leave him alone to shed his antlers. Photo by Greta Williams
Another view of the buck tangled up in a hammock Sunday in the Denver Steels area. Photo by Greta WilliamsJJAB: Donations Provide Winter Clothing For 26 Youth
JJAB News:
Los Alamos JJAB works closely with families in the Los Alamos community to facilitate resources for their needs during difficult times.
As part of this work, JJAB raises money each year from the community to buy winter jackets and boots for youth during the cold season.
This year JJAB raised $2100, which allowed them to provide winter clothes for 26 children and youth.
As colder weather sets in, it is crucial to make sure youth in the community have the proper gear to stay warm and protected. The JJAB team is “grateful” that they were able to offer this gear. That would not have been possible Read More
Snowy Season In Colorado’s Mesa Verde Country
Courtesy photo
MESA VERDE COUNTRY News:
CORTEZ, Colo. — Colorado is known for its winter adventure, but if you haven’t checked out Mesa Verde Country in the Southwest corner of the state, you’re missing out. During the snowy season, this area of the Four Corners region boasts moderate temperatures that provide the perfect backdrop for winter adventure.
Experiences to enjoy in Mesa Verde Country during the wintertime:
Fat Biking
Southwest Colorado is one of the most popular mountain biking destinations in the country, and there’s no reason to give up the sport when the snow flies thanks to fat Read More
Assistant Secretary Of Army For Civil Works Joins Pueblos To Sign First Of Its Kind Design Agreement To Restore Habitat In Española Valley
USACE News:
ESPAÑOLA — The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Michael Connor joined the governors of two tribal nations Nov. 9, 2022 in signing a design agreement.
Gov. J. Patrick Aguino of Ohkay Owingeh and Gov. J. Michael Chavarria of Santa Clara Pueblo along with Connor signed design agreements with each pueblo for the Española Valley Ecosystem Restoration project during an official ceremony at the Ohkay Owingeh Tribal Lakes.
This approximately $100 million project design agreement is the first of its kind in terms of scale with tribal nation sponsors. It also is the first to Read More
Daily Postcard: Fall Scene At Fuller Lodge
Daily Postcard: Fall scene of Historic Fuller Lodge Friday. Photo by Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com Read More
Night Begins To Fall Tuesday Over Trinity Drive
Night begins to fall Tuesday over Trinity Drive. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Posts From The Road: Our Maiden Voyage
Snow Day: Our van was packed and we were almost ready to leave on our first RV trip in December 2015. Mother Nature had other ideas so we postponed our departure by one day. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Panhandle Plains: Late afternoon December light fades across the Texas panhandle as we near the end of our first day of RV travel. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Los Alamos Daily Post
As the clock ticks down the final few weeks of 2022 and we are at home with the RV parked and waiting for the next adventure, I began to reminisce about our travels since retiring Read More
Daily Postcard: Buck Scratches Antlers On North Mesa
Daily Postcard: A buck is spotted scratching its antlers on a tree Friday on North Mesa. Photo by Laura Woodring Read More
Last ‘Dark Night’ Of 2022 Saturday At Overlook Park
Triangulum Galaxy. Photo by Jeremy Best
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 Saturday night, Nov. 19, at Overlook Park in White Rock.
This is the last Dark Night for 2022. Since it will be dark early (and cold) volunteers from the Pajarito Astronomers Club will be present with telescopes 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jupiter and Saturn will be visible before
New Mexico Land Office Offering Low-Cost Christmas Tree Cutting & Sand Gathering Permits
From the New Mexico State Land Office:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Land Office announced Thursday that it is again offering low-cost Christmas tree-cutting and farolito sand-gathering permits on state trust land in advance of the upcoming holiday season.
Christmas tree-cutting permits are available for $10. The permitted area is east of Black Lake and South of Angel Fire. A limit of one tree, no taller than 15 feet, is allowed per permit.
Permits also are available to gather sand to fill farolitos for $5. The permits allow for the removal of up to 20 gallons of sand per permit, which is enough Read More
Daily Postcard: View Of Sunset Falling Over Los Alamos
Daily Postcard: View near the airport Tuesday of the sunset falling over Los Alamos. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
County Eco Station & Overlook Collection Center Closed For Thanksgiving Holiday Nov. 24-25
Kiwanis Club Hosts Aluminum Can Collection Saturday
Saturday, Nov. 19, the Los Alamos Kiwanis Club will be collecting and buying aluminum cans to be sent for recycling. The collection location is the parking lot of the First United Methodist Church on Diamond Drive (near Sullivan Field). Collection hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The community is encouraged to bring the aluminum cans they’ve had accumulating and help support the environment and the Kiwanis. Courtesy/Kiwanis Read More
Get Into The Holiday Spirit At WinterFest Weekend Dec. 2-4
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos, New Mexico—known as the gateway to three National Parks and the home of groundbreaking scientific discovery—invites locals and visitors to experience the wonder of the holidays in Northern New Mexico Dec. 2–4 at the three-day WinterFest Weekend celebration.
Featuring a holiday light parade, arts and crafts fairs, visits with Santa Claus and Santa Paws, and holiday fun for all ages, WinterFest showcases the friendly charm of Los Alamos, as well as the vibrant community spirit and thriving local arts scene.
“Each year, Los Alamos MainStreet works to bring the magic, Read More
Daily Postcard: Cooper’s Hawks Spotted In Bandelier
Daily Postcard: Cooper’s Hawks spotted recently in Bandelier National Monument. These are one of the more commonly seen birds of prey that frequently nest in Frijoles Canyon, often not far from the park visitor center. Courtesy/BNM Read More
