Work To Continue On Camp May Road Jan. 20-22
COUNTY News:
While Los Alamos County and contractor DUB-L-EE had planned to pause road and utility work on Camp May Road starting Friday, that plan is being revised to include a road closure from Tuesday through Thursday of next week, Jan. 20-22.
Work on the Jemez Mountain Fire Protection Project (JMFPP) began last April and with unseasonably warm temperatures, the winter pause that was originally scheduled for Dec. 1 hasn’t yet been necessary.
This project includes installation of waterlines and conduit for electric and fiber lines up to Pajarito Mountain.
On a related note, Pajarito Mountain’s Read More
Explore The Universe In Stunning Detail … PEEC To Present ‘The Vera Rubin Observatory: A Closer Look’ Jan. 16
The Rubin Observatory located high in the Chilean Andes. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to a special planetarium program, “The Vera Rubin Observatory: A Closer Look”, 7-8 p.m. (doors open at 6:45 p.m.), Friday, Jan. 16, at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium.
This immersive program offers audiences ages 8 and up a rare opportunity to view the first images released by the Vera Rubin Observatory, projected in full dome format.
Located high in the Chilean Andes, the Rubin Observatory will soon begin a decade‑long survey Read More
Results Of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Environmental Impact Report
LANL News:
How did Los Alamos National Laboratory fare in minimizing our environmental impacts last year? Get the facts in a public-facing document called the 2024 Annual Site Environmental Report (ASER), written by the Laboratory’s environmental science experts.
For a few of the report’s highlights, also check out 13 hard-hitting articles in the ASER Summary, a magazine-style publication written by Lab students. Articles explore how the Laboratory is managing pressing environmental issues like “forever chemicals,” water quality and forest treatments to prevent large-scale wildfire. Read More
NMED Launches Online Stories On Uranium Mine Cleanup
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department has launched interactive online Geographic Information System (GIS) StoryMaps detailing cleanup progress at four abandoned uranium mine and mill sites in the Grants Mining District north of Milan.
Backed by $12 million of a total $20 million appropriation from the New Mexico Legislature, the New Mexico Uranium Mine Cleanup Initiative targets abandoned uranium mine sites with no viable responsible party.
New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD), and contractors Read More
Daily Postcard: Soothing Pastel Sunset Over White Rock
Daily Postcard: Soothing pastel sunset over White Rock Tuesday evening. Photo by Nancy Hibbs Read More
Coyote Blends In Well With Background On North Mesa
A coyote spotted on Thursday blends in well with the background near Los Alamos Middle School on North Mesa. Photo by Reese Hill Read More
Daily Postcard: Buck Grazes On Lawn In Quemazon
Daily Postcard: A big buck grazes on grass in the warm sunshine recently outside a residence in Quemazon. Photo by Tony Young Read More
Daily Postcard: Snow Accentuated Bandelier Last Friday
Daily Postcard: Snow accentuated Bandelier after storm last Friday. Courtesy/Bandelier National Monument Read More
Breaking Bad Habits Campaign Removes 10.5 Million Pounds Of Litter From Communities Across State
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — More than 19,000 volunteers removed over 10.5 million pounds of litter from communities across New Mexico through the state’s Breaking Bad Habits campaign in 2025.
The statewide litter prevention program—based on the hit TV series “Breaking Bad”—coordinated 250 cleanup events with 190 local organizations including the Albuquerque and Santa Fe Citizens’ Councils, Imagine ABQ, Trash Pandas Community Cleanup, Santa Fe Public Schools and Clean and Beautiful, Que Linda and RAID grantees.
“New Mexicans showed up—more than 19,000 volunteers rolled Read More
Daily Postcard: Stellar’s Jay Perches In Tree In Quemazon
Daily Postcard: A Stellar’s Jay perches in a tree in the yard of a home on Sunday in Quemazon. The crested songbird is native to western North America. Photo by DW Decker Read More
State Distributes $820,000 To Help New Mexico Homeless Residents Stay Safe And Warm This Winter
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Office of Housing has distributed more than $820,000 to shelters and service providers statewide to help people experiencing homelessness stay safe and warm this winter.
“Cold weather can be dangerous for people without stable housing across our state,” said New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) Cabinet Secretary Sarita Nair. “By distributing funding for winter readiness, we are helping service providers expand capacity to ensure people not only have access to warmth and safety but also connect to essential services that can help Read More
Unauthorized Drone Flights Prohibited In Los Alamos National Laboratory Restricted Airspace – Including Additional No Drone Zone
Map of FAA restricted airspace above Los Alamos National Laboratory (R-5101) and additional No Drone Zone (in red). Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Since 2018, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), in collaboration with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has operated a system to counter all unauthorized unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) over its restricted airspace and an additional FAA designated “No Drone Zone”.
Recent unauthorized drone flights have been detected in this restricted airspace. The popularity of drones and Read More
Hot Showers On Cold Days Can Feel So Nice … But…
COUNTY News:
Hot showers on cold days can feel so nice … but… time slips away, and that quick-shower intention becomes a 20…30…40…minute ordeal.
Low-flow shower heads have come a long way from their trickling past.
Some work so well it seems like you could wash an elephant!
The pressure feels great at 1.5 gallons per minute.
And at that pressure, you can enjoy that 20-minute shower and still use less water than a standard bath (40 gallons). Read More
View This Morning From The Top Of Pajarito Lodge
The view this morning from the lodge at Pajarito Mountain Ski Hill, which is preparing to open Saturday, Jan. 17. The opening day will include limited terrain off the beginner lift. Courtesy/Pajarito webcam Read More
Daily Postcard: Beautiful Icicles Decorate Tree In Quemazon
Daily Postcard: Following a couple of inches of snowfall on Friday, the morning sun on Saturday created beautiful icicles draped on this small tree in Quemazon. Photo by DW Decker Read More
Daily Postcard: Handsome Buck Resting On Barranca Mesa
Daily Postcard: A handsome buck rests in the snow in the backyard of a residence Friday on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Ken Hanson Read More
It’s On! Pajarito Mountain Ski Area To Open MLK Weekend!
Pajarito Mountain Ski Area to open Jan.17-19 for MLK Weekend. Courtesy/PMSA
Pajarito Mountain Ski Area News:
Change of plans – and Pajarito Mountain Ski Area couldn’t be more excited! After watching the forecast and assessing conditions, they are thrilled to announce that Pajarito will be open Jan.17-19 for MLK Weekend.
Skiers and guests will be welcomed back with limited terrain on the Beginner area, featuring Lower Lumberyard and West Road. It’s the perfect setup for families, first-timers, and anyone ready to shake off the rust from this extended wait.
Ready to ski the little bird? Tickets Read More
Unearth Ancient Stories With Fresh Insights Into Ancient Mogollon-Mimbres Pottery At Brown Bag Lunch Jan. 14
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) invites the community to dive into the rich history of the Mogollon-Mimbres Culture with a free lunchtime presentation by Archeologist Dean Wilson, titled “Some Ceramic Types from the Mogollon-Mimbres Country; Culture, Clay, Change, Connections, and Classification,” and look into the distinct pottery types that mark the long occupation of the Mogollon Highlands.
Characteristics of pottery of various native agriculture groups who lived in areas of the Mogollon Highlands in Southwestern New Mexico reflect Read More
Gibson: Electrification Is Not New
BY ROBERT GIBSON
Chair
Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities
Electrification is the conversion to electric power of devices or processes that previously used other forms of energy. Today, the term commonly refers to conversions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from burning hydrocarbon fuels. That is not the only motivation. It may not even be the biggest.
Americans have been electrifying since Edison’s first “grid” in the early 1880s. Electric lights replaced oil lamps and candles. Electric motors replaced muscle power. Electric refrigerators replaced ice boxes. The list is endless. Read More
Alas! Snow Has Arrived!
Alas! Snow has arrived! Scene of dog surveying snowy landscape today in Eastern Area. Photo by Ron Roybal Read More
