Reminder: Los Alamos Golf Course Is Closed For Winter
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Golf Course would like to remind citizens that the course is closed for play for the winter.
Walking onto any part of the course to play golf during the winter closure is not permissible.
Additionally, the grass is dormant, and playing could cause damage to the root system that staff have worked tirelessly to establish over the past year.
For a course schedule and information, visit the Los Alamos County Website or contact the Golf Course Pro Shop at 505.662.8139. Read More
DOE’s Environmental Mgmt. Delivers Nuclear Remediation &Revitalization For American Communities In 2025
DOE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Helping to grow America’s burgeoning nuclear renaissance, advancing infrastructure critical to winning the artificial intelligence (AI) race and safely addressing aging facilities to contribute to the modernization of America’s strategic deterrent — these are just some of the ways the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) helped enable American energy, innovation and security in 2025, according to a new document released today.
“Delivering Nuclear Remediation and Revitalization for American Energy, Security and Innovation” Read More
NNSA Renews University Consortium Grant For Research & Development Into Nuclear Science, Engineering, Security
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) announced a $25 million grant to a University of California, Berkeley-led consortium of nine universities and six National Laboratories for research and development (R&D) in nuclear science, engineering, and security.
This long-term investment will support the consortium at $5 million per year for five years. The grant, awarded for the fourth time to a UC-Berkeley-led consortium, follows the announcement of a funding opportunity issued in November 2024.
The mission Read More
Daily Post: Ashley Pond Park In All Its Holiday Splendor
Daily Post: The beauty of Ashley Pond Park in all its holiday splendor. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
PEEC Invites Community To Support Annual Seed Drive
Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is teaming up once again with the Los Alamos Public Library to support the Los Alamos Community Seed Library (LACSL) during this year’s winter seed drive.
Community members are encouraged to donate seeds all winter long at either library location or at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
To kick off the season of giving, LACSL will host a hands-on volunteer “sorting party” from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road. Admission is free, and no registration is required.
The Community Read More
U.S. Department Of Energy: Savannah River Site Has Achieved Major Milestone In Radioactive Waste Processing
Salt Waste Processing Facility, left, and Defense Waste Processing Facility at Savannah River Site. Courtesy/EM
EM News:
AIKEN, S.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) announced the successful completion of major optimizations across the Savannah River Site’s (SRS) liquid waste treatment system, dramatically accelerating the processing rate of radioactive tank waste and supporting America’s energy and national security goals.
Recent facility optimizations at both the Salt Waste Processing Facility (SWPF) and Defense Waste Processing Read More
Calling All Birders: Join Dept. Of Wildlife’s 2026 New Mexico Birding Big Year Contest
NMDGF News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish invites birders statewide to participate in the 2026 Birding Big Year Contest, a friendly competition to identify as many bird species as possible in New Mexico between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31.
“New Mexico has the fourth-highest bird diversity, in terms of overall species, in the nation,” Curt Coffman, Assistant Chief of Education, said of the contest. “Bird watching has become very popular and is a great way to introduce people to the incredible natural areas found throughout New Mexico. We hope to see a wide variety Read More
Deb Haaland Campaign Touts Community-Centered Solutions At Climate And Health Candidate Forum
Deb Haaland
From the Deb Haaland for Governor Campaign:
ALBUQUERQUE – On behalf of Deb Haaland, who is running for governor, Demis Foster, the Chief Executive Officer of Conservation Voters of New Mexico (CVNM), on Dec. 4, discussed Haaland’s plans for climate and public health at a community town hall in Albuquerque. The event, hosted by Healthy Climate New Mexico, focused on solutions that candidates would invest in if elected to office.
Haaland’s experience as a working mother, a member of Laguna Pueblo, former Member of Congress, and Secretary of the Department of the Interior has shaped Read More
PEEC Launches ‘Nature At Night’ Weekly Evening Series
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is excited to announce Nature at Night, a new weekly evening program inviting community members of all ages to explore the natural world after dark.
Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, the nature center will stay open late from 4 to 6 p.m. MT with themed activities, crafts, games, and outdoor exploration. Admission is free, and all are welcome.
Held at the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road, this new series offers families, individuals, and curious learners a chance to experience nature in a fresh way during the quieter winter Read More
Daily Postcard: Elk Herd Crosses Valle Grande
Daily Postcard: A herd of elk crosses the Valle Grande on Sunday at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Registration is now open for a Wildlife Photography program on Sunday, Jan. 4 at VCNP. Learn the basics of wildlife photography and compositional recommendations. Participants need to bring their own camera for this program (Mirrorless, DSLR, SLR, or mobile). Hiking distance varies from 1 to 5 miles. Learn more and register at https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm…. Photo by Corey Lycopolus/NPS
Update On Oppenheimer House For Dec. 22, 2025
Dec. 1, 2025, a 20-inch crawl space in the living room of the Oppenheimer House is completed. Courtesy/LAHS
Dec. 3, 2025, dirt from the crawl space in the Oppenheimer House being taken off site. Courtesy/LAHS
LAHS News:
With the completion of the first section of demolition, the creation of a 20-inch crawl space in the living room, and the Holidays, the Oppenheimer House renovation project has entered into a brief pause.
During this time, the Los Alamos Historical Society’s (LAHS) team of experts has carefully evaluated the newly exposed conditions and developed a detailed plan for the next Read More
New Mexico Environment Dept. & ENMRD Release State Climate Action Plan Charting Path To Net-Zero Emissions
Environment Secretary James Kenney
NMED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico has released its Climate Action Plan, a landmark report outlining the state’s progress toward meeting greenhouse gas reduction goals and the pathway to achieving them.
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department (ENMRD) developed the plan over the past year in collaboration with state agencies, local governments, Tribal nations, residents, community organizations, industry, and subject matter experts.
The plan serves as a roadmap to meet New Mexico’s climate Read More
New Documents Added To LANL Public Reading Room
LANL News:
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 Phase III Investigation Work Plan for Pueblo Canyon Aggregate Area
https://ext.em-la.doe.gov/GovFTPFiles/api/GetFiles/GetFile?fileName=EMID-704083_EMLA-26-BF004-2-1_Pueblo_Cyn_AA_Ph3_IWP_121825.pdf - Fiscal
Public Utilities Department Shares Tips Related To Grease
COUNTY News:
Did you know? Even during the most beautiful seasons … yuck still happens.
Before washing grease down the drain or flushing that – whatever it might be – consider the folks who may have to deal with it down the pipeline.
And speaking of those folks … a big pat on the back for the County’s wastewater folks who deal with the yuck and work incredibly hard for this community every day. Read More
Daily Postcard: Solstice Walk Today At Bandelier
Daily Postcard: A ranger-led solstice walk begins at 7 a.m. today at the Visitor Center at Bandelier National Monument. A park ranger will lead attendees on a half-mile guided walk to watch the sunrise in alignment with the entrance of Tyuonyi Pueblo. Be sure to dress in plenty of layers as early mornings in Frijoles Canyon can be quite chilly. The solstice walk is free, but standard park entrance fees still apply. Courtesy/BNM Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Dec. 22, 2025
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Merry Christmas!
If you are looking for gifts for the anglers in your family, lures make good stocking stuffers. So do jars of Power Bait or salmon eggs. Don’t think you have to spend a lot of money on rods and reels. There are some excellent, moderately-priced equipment that will be perfectly fine for the needs of most anglers.
Small streams at higher elevations are starting to ice up. The Rio Pueblo, Santa Cruz River and Rio Costilla are already reporting icy conditions that prevent the measurement of streamflow. Lakes are starting to develop thin ice, but it Read More
Local Mail Carrier Spots Small Bobcat In North Community
Local Mail Carrier Michael Bustamante spotted this small bobcat hanging around 37th Street in North Community between Nov. 18, when it was quite small, and as it plumped up through Dec. 15. Photo by Michael Bustamante
Another view of the bobcat in North Community. Photo by Michael Bustamante
Another view of the bobcat in North Community. Photo by Michael Bustamante
Another view of the bobcat in North Community. Photo by Michael Bustamante Read More
Posts From The Road: Will Rogers Archway In Oklahoma
Will Rogers Archway: The Will Rogers Archway spans across Interstate 44 in northeast Oklahoma. The design and construction of the arch was a new concept when opened in 1958. The facility features a gas station and convenience store on each end and the arch across the highway provides a nice place for travelers to relax and enjoy the views. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Rogers Statute: A tribute to Will Rogers the famous performer, radio personality, actor, writer, and humorist, is seen in the archway space above I-44 near Vinita, Okla. Will Rogers is also known as “Oklahoma’s Favorite Read More
County Trash Talk: Wrapping Reality Check
COUNTY News:
Wrapping paper = TRASH (yes, even the pretty kind!) Recycle gift bags & cards only if they are 100 percent paper.
Trash anything with glitter, foil, ribbon, rope handles, or plastic shine.
Not sure? When in doubt, throw it out to keep recycling working right. Or try the recycle coach app.
Planet-friendly wrapping swaps:
Reuse gift bags & boxes, newspapers, maps, or fabric (Furoshiki). Use pinecones and twigs instead of plastic bows. Consider using kraft paper or seed paper.
Small choices = big planet love. Read More
Los Alamos National Laboratory: Lighting The Photonics Frontier With Engineered Quantum Dots
By transforming solution-processed nanomaterials into lasing-ready emitters, this breakthrough paves the way for compact, tunable, and energy-efficient quantum-dot light sources that will power the next generation of on-chip photonic technologies. Credit: Donghyo Hahm
LANL News:
- A new breakthrough paves the way for practical, energy-efficient quantum dot lasers
A new study led by researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory made a major advance in quantum dot laser technology: the demonstration of low-threshold, continuous-wave (CW) lasing using solution-processed colloidal Read More
