Daily Postcard: Unsuspecting Pair Wander Beginner Hill
Daily Postcard: Unsuspecting pair wander Beginner Hill at Pajarito Mountain early Friday morning. Courtesy photo Read More
Heinrich On Permitting Reform At Semafor’s Principals Event
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, answers questions on future permitting legislation in Congress, Dec. 9, 2025. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tuesday night, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, spoke at Semafor’s Principals Live – Powering America’s Future event in D.C. about permitting reform legislation in Congress.
During the fireside chat moderated by Semafor’s Congressional Bureau Chief Burgess Everett, Heinrich Read More
Los Alamos County Office Of Emergency Management To Host Virtual LEPC Meeting Focused On Winter Weather Outlook And Red Cross Programs
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will host a virtual Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meeting focused on the winter weather outlook and Red Cross programs from 9 to 10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 17, via Zoom.
This quarterly session of the LEPC will support ongoing preparedness and seasonal situational awareness efforts, with two guest presentations from the National Weather Service (NWS) and the American Red Cross.
A representative from the NWS will provide a briefing on the winter weather outlook for the 2025–2026 season, including anticipated Read More
Ice Age Mammal Identified By NM Museum Of Natural History & Science Researcher In Carlsbad Caverns
Rendering of Ice Age muskox relative Speleotherium logani. This new species was identified from fossils collected in Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Courtesy/NMMNHS
Speleotherium logani gen. et sp. nov., holotype skull, USNM 598576, Muskox Cave, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Eddy County, New Mexico in (A) dorsal, (B) ventral, (C) right lateral, (D) left lateral, (E) posterior, and (F) reconstructed view. Note that most surfaces are encrusted with flowstone from 3 to 12 mm in thickness. Scale bar = 10 cm. F drawn by Lloyd E. Logan, Courtesy/NMMNHS
NMMNHS News:
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On The Job In Los Alamos: UbiQD CFO Tony Beams
State Assures Clearer Skies In State’s Parks And Wilderness
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board this week adopted a state plan and air quality regulations to reduce pollution in New Mexico’s national parks and wilderness areas under the Clean Air Act’s Regional Haze Program.
“People from all over the world visit New Mexico to experience the unique natural and cultural landscapes at our national parks and wilderness areas,” Environment Secretary James Kenney said. “Today’s decision represents the culmination of years of cooperation to help protect these places and the recreational opportunities, cultural importance, Read More
Daily Postcard: Crisp December Morning On Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: Crisp December morning on the Valles Caldera, view from the Cabin District webcam. Courtesy/NPS Read More
Los Alamos Schools Credit Union Wishing Community ‘Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays’ With Festive Display
Los Alamos Schools Credit Union (LASCU) is wishing the community ‘Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays’ with this festive display created by artist Andrew Sandoval on the front windows of its building Thursday at 1010 Central Ave . Learn more about LASCU at lascu.org. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Artist Andrew Sandoval creates a festive display on the front windows of the Los Alamos Schools Credit Union building at 1010 Central Ave. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Another view of the festive window display created by artist Andrew Sandoval on the front of the Los Alamos Schools Read More
Algae Bloom Advisory Lifted At Santa Cruz & Clayton Lakes
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is lifting a harmful algae bloom advisory that was issued in late September for Santa Cruz Lake in Santa Fe County and Clayton Lake in Union County following updated monitoring data showing improved conditions.
Harmful algae blooms (HABs) occur when certain algae rapidly grow in surface waters, creating potential health risks for people and animals. These blooms can appear blue, bright green, brown, or red and may look like scum or floating grass clippings. Some HABs can produce toxins that are dangerous to both humans and animals. Read More
Ghost Ranch: New Conservation Partnership To Protect Landscapes & Vistas Made Famous By Georgia O’Keeffe
GHOST RANCH News:
ABIQUIU — Tuesday, the National Ghost Ranch Foundation and the Presbyterian Church Foundation jointly announced plans to preserve the landscapes and vistas made famous by artist Georgia O’Keeffe through a new partnership with the State of New Mexico and the New Mexico Land Conservancy.
The Ghost Ranch Conservation Plan will protect 6,000 acres of pristine land, water and wildlife habitat in Northern New Mexico through conservation easements while ensuring sustainable operations for Ghost Ranch’s educational programs for years to come. A conservation easement is a Read More
$1.9M Available For Youth Outdoor Programs Through Outdoor Equity Fund
Tribal Adaptive Organization will provide 50 disabled Native American youth in San Juan County with access to adaptive equipment for weekly outdoor activities. Courtesy photo
NMORD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico’s pioneering Outdoor Equity Fund program will open its final fiscal year 2026 application window Jan. 1-31, with $1.9 million available as demand for the grants continues to climb.
Since 2020, New Mexico’s Outdoor Recreation Division has gotten more than 106,000 young people from 23 different counties outdoors for education and career training through Outdoor Equity Fund grants. Read More
Daily Postcard: Early Morning Beauty Of Pajarito Mountain Ski Area
Daily Postcard: The early morning beauty of Pajarito Mountain Ski Area at 397 Camp May Road. Opening day is tentatively set for Dec. 12 and season passes are on sale now. Also, registration is now open for Pajarito’s popular multiweek lessons, including: Camp Bluebird, the four-week, Saturday only lessons for kids ages 7-12; Master the Mountain, the four-week, Sunday only lessons for all ages 7 & up; Women’s Clinics every Thursday; and Senior Clinics every Thursday. Visit https://www.pajarito.ski/. Courtesy/PMSA Read More
Daily Postcard: Night Sky Over Cabin On Valle Grande
Participants in a night sky program gather around the movie set cabin in Valle Grande at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Richard Gonzales/NPS
VCNP News:
Registration is now open for several ranger programs at Valles Caldera National Preserve (VCNP).
Programs that require registration:
- 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜. 𝟏𝟗: 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐤𝐢 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 – https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm…
- 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜. 𝟐𝟎: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚 – https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm…
- 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜. 𝟐𝟏: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲 –
Wildlife Wednesday Free Event: Mexican Wolf Update Dec. 10
John Oakleaf Holds a Wolf Pup. Courtesy photo
NMWF News:
The population of Mexican wolves in New Mexico and Arizona continues to rise and biologists are preparing for their annual winter survey to determine exact numbers.
John Oakleaf, senior wolf scientist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, will give a presentation on the wolf-reintroduction program. He’s the December featured speaker for the New Mexico Wildlife Federation’s Wildlife Wednesday series.
Oakleaf’s free talk will start at 5:30 p.m., Dec. 10., at Marble Brewery’s Northeast Heights Taproom, 9904 Montgomery, NE., in Read More
Scenes From Los Alamos Geological Society’s 2025 Earth Treasure Show At Pajarito Masonic Lodge #66
2025 Earth Treasure Show volunteer Christina Johnson helps children through a gem stone tree craft project during the Los Alamos Geological Society’s 56th annual event Saturday at Pajarito Masonic Lodge #66, 1400 N. Sage Loop. The event is part of the 2025 WinterFest activities. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Scene from the Los Alamos Geological Society’s Earth Treasure Show Saturday at the Masonic Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Scene from the Los Alamos Geological Society’s Earth Treasure Show Saturday at the Masonic Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Postcard: Early Saturday Evening View On Central
Daily Postcard: The view early Saturday evening looking east on Central Avenue ahead of the 2025 Holiday Lights Parade. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Public Safety Moment: Slow Down Especially In Ice & Snow!
COUNTY News:
Despite Thursday morning’s weather and hazardous road conditions, Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) officers conducted 20 traffic stops and issued nearly 30 citations, most of them for speeding.
Several drivers were cited for traveling more than 26 miles per hour – or more – over the posted speed limit.
Excessive speeding on wet or icy roads is extremely dangerous. LAPD reminds all drivers to slow down and exercise caution during their commutes—no matter the weather or road conditions.
Also, when seeing emergency vehicle lights and hearing sirens, pull over!
Emergency crews Read More
Posts From The Road: Traveling Through Tulsa Time…
Route 66 Rising: A large sculpture sits on the east side of Tulsa welcoming travelers as they enter the city. The city is proud of its history and involvement in Route 66 as the highway passes through Tulsa for many miles. There are numerous landmarks around town that commemorate the highway including the ‘Route 66 Rising’ sculpture in east Tulsa. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Meadow Gold: Meadow Gold Dairy has been around since 1901 serving a variety of dairy products. The Meadow Gold sign was constructed in 1934 as an advertisement for Meadow Gold, which was owned by Beatrice Foods Co. Read More
Daily Postcard: Supermoon In Clouds Over Los Alamos
Daily Postcard: The Supermoon or Cold Moon viewed Saturday night over Los Alamos. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Cross-Country Skier & Faithful Companion At Pajarito
A cross-country skier and his faithful companion enjoy the 22 inches of snow accumulated over the last seven days at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area as viewed this afternoon from the top of Pajarito Lodge. Snowmaking has also begun as conditions permit. Courtesy/webcam Read More
