Friday’s Winds Sculpt Clouds Across Sky Over Tsankawi
Strong winds sculpt the clouds across the sky Friday over Tsankawi. Photo by Jim Gourdoux Read More
Sunrise Emerging Above The Horizon Early This Morning
View of the sunrise emerging above the horizon early this morning in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
BLM In New Mexico Launches ‘One Dollar, One Tree’ Holiday Savings Across Local Public Lands
Courtesy/BLM
BLM News:
SANTA FE — The Bureau of Land Management has announced a series of holiday affordability measures that will help families save money, enjoy public lands, and support wildfire prevention efforts across New Mexico during the 2025-26 winter season.
Effective immediately through Jan. 31, the BLM is reducing many personal-use permit fees to just $1, including Christmas tree permits and firewood permits.
“Here in New Mexico, families rely on public lands for tradition, recreation, and essential resources,” BLM New Mexico State Director Melanie Barnes said. “These fee Read More
SFCC Visual Arts Gallery To Open ‘Our Home Gardens: 12 New Mexico Fine Art Photographers’ Thursday Jan. 22, 2026
‘Entrance to the Garden’ photo by Laurie Tümer for SFCC exhibition ‘Our Home Gardens: 12 New Mexico Fine Art Photographers’. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) Visual Arts Gallery opens “Our Home Gardens: 12 New Mexico Fine Art Photographers” with a reception 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22. The exhibition will continue through Feb. 18. The Visual Arts Gallery is in the Fine Arts Center on campus at 6401 Richards Ave.
“SFCC is very fortunate to present this exhibition, which is co-curated by Sage Paisner and Laurie Tümer,” explained Director of Art on Campus Linda Read More
Daily Postcard: Cold Moon Out In Full Glory Over White Rock
Daily Postcard: The last Supermoon of 2025, known as the Cold Moon is out in full glory Thursday evening over White Rock. Photo by Nancy HibbsDecember Supermoon Shines Light On Western Area
The December Supermoon or Cold Moon shines light Thursday evening on Western Area. Photo by Lauren Hughes Read More
Daily Postcard: Snowy Tree Brings Christmas Cheer
Daily Postcard: Snowy tree Wednesday brings Christmas cheer on Cochiti Mesa. Photo by Marcela Walker Read More
Truck Decorated In Christmas Lights And Layer Of Snow
View of a truck decorated in Christmas lights and covered with a layer of snow Wednesday evening in White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Amateur Naturalist: Remarkable Variety Among Rocks
By ROBERT DRYJA
Los Alamos
What do we typically think of when considering a rock? Is it totally solid with perhaps an occasional crack where it may eventually break apart? Is its color mostly the same throughout? Can it be heavy for its size?
The walls of a canyon can be made of wide layers of different kinds of lava rock. One layer may be very solid and vertical in format. An adjacent layer may be of a softer kind of lava that now is crumbling and forming a slope. (See picture 1 below)
Picture 1: Different kinds of lava result in different kinds of rock layers that form the walls of a canyon. Photo Read More
Los Alamos & White Rock Holiday Markets Begin Dec. 11
Los Alamos Fire Department Advises Community Portable Propane Fire Pits Are Prohibited At Holiday Lights Parade
LAFD News:
To keep the community safe, the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) advises that portable propane fire pits at the Dec. 6 Holiday Lights Parade on Central Avenue are prohibited.
Large crowds, tight spaces, and the presence of parade vehicles and floats create conditions where open flames and fuel sources are hazardous.
This measure is supported by Chapter 22-31(a)(1) of the Los Alamos County Code, which adopts the International Fire Code and places certain restrictions on the use of liquid propane at special events.
“We’re excited to welcome the community to one of Los Alamos’ most Read More
Family Friendly Holiday Winter Stroll On Museum Hill Dec. 13
Holiday Winter Stroll on Museum Hill, 2-6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13. Courtesy/MIAC
MIAC News:
The community is invited to join the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC) and the Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) in Santa Fe for a delightful winter celebration, 2-6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13.
The Holiday Winter Stroll on Museum Hill is a family-friendly, free event with both indoor and outdoor activities.
Program Schedule at MOIFA
- Candle Making —2–5 p.m. (MOIFA Atrium)
- La Pastorela Cómica — 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. (MOIFA Auditorium)
- Jaguar Guitar Orchestra from Capital High School — 3 p.m.,
LAGS To Host 56th Annual Earth Treasure Show Dec. 6-7
LAGS News:
The Los Alamos Geological Society (LAGS) will host its annual Earth Treasure Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at Pajarito Masonic Lodge #66, 1400 N. Sage Loop.
LAGS’s 56th annual Earth Treasure Show will feature dealers selling minerals, fossils, jewelry and much more. There will be a children’s craft table and the Wheel of Fortune for kids to try their luck.
Silent auctions will be sponsored by the club. There will be display cases of various mineral specimens from around the world.
Food will be available for purchase by Chefs For You Food Truck. Read More
Los Alamos Gets Strong Marks On Recycling Know-How
Manager Armando Gabaldon
Division Manager
County Environmental Services
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
On Oct. 17, two trailers carrying 23.33 tons of Los Alamos County’s recyclable material arrived at BarCO Recycling of Albuquerque for an audit to determine how adept County residents and businesses are at recycling.
Pretty good; it turns out.
Looking at the material collected from residential and commercial collections, drop off sites such as the Lemon Lot and Overlook Convenience Center, and Los Alamos National Laboratory, the waste audit summary Read More
Beautiful Snow Scene Early This Morning In Pajarito Acres
Beautiful snow scene early this morning from the patio of a home in Pajarito Acres. Photo by Bob ReedyUNM-Los Alamos On 2 Hour Delayed Opening Today
UNM-Los Alamos campus will delay its opening until 10 a.m. today. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA:
Due to winter weather conditions, the UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) campus will delay its opening until 10 a.m. for today, Thursday, Dec. 4.
About UNM-LA
UNM-LA is an innovative, rigorous and affordable comprehensive branch community college that provides foundations for transfer, leading-edge career programs and lifelong learning opportunities. More information about UNM-LA is available at losalamos.unm.edu. Read More
County Manager Announces 10 A.M. Start For Non-Essential Government Services And Facilities
COUNTY News:
Due to inclement weather and icy conditions, Los Alamos County Manager Anne Laurent has ordered a 10 a.m. start for all nonessential county government services and facilities today, Thursday, Dec. 4, including the Golf Pro Shop.
Some exceptions and additional information are as follows:
- Atomic City Transit: fixed route service will begin at approximately 7 a.m. For specific route information, visit www.atomiccitytransit.com, or check the ACTracker.
- Environmental Services: There will be no disruption to Thursday’s refuse and yard trimmings pickup routes. The crew
View Of Ashley Pond Park During Wednesday’s Snowstorm
Ashley Pond Park during Wednesday’s snowstorm. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
State Awards $3.2M In Trails+ Grants Supporting 105 Jobs
Previous grant recipient, Natural Curiosity, is developing an equine facility, preserving a historic barn at Hermosa Field Station, and is working to protect the South Palomas Creek Watershed. Courtesy photo
NMEDD News:
SANTA FE — The Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant has awarded over $3.2 million to 18 outdoor infrastructure projects across New Mexico.
The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s (EDD) Outdoor Recreation Division is seeing a surge in demand for funding from communities that are prioritizing outdoor access. This round of FY26 grantees includes 11 first-time recipients. Read More
Old Farmer’s Almanac White Christmas Forecast 2025
Photo credit: Almanac.com/White-Christmas
WEATHER News:
Are you dreaming of a White Christmas? Overall, The 2026 Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts that most of the United States will be seeing a milder, gentler winter than average. But that doesn’t mean there won’t be any snow! A White Christmas may be in store for many northeast regions, and the Central region of the U.S. may see some frosty flakes as well. Will there be snow on Christmas Day where you live? Almanac.com/White-Christmas
Remember, this is a long-range forecast to help you plan ahead! As the holiday nears, check our Read More
