Daily Postcard: Serene Autumn View At Ashley Pond Park
Daily Postcard: Autumn serenity, Friday afternoon at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Water Release From Abiquiu Reservoir To Begin Nov. 30
USACE News:
ABIQUIU LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District (USACE) announced today that it has scheduled a water release from Abiquiu Reservoir to begin Nov. 30 and end Dec. 17, 2025.
The water will be delivered to Elephant Butte Reservoir by the end of December 2025.
Below is a tentative flow release in cubic feet per second (cfs):
- Nov. 30 – 500 cfs (start date)
- Dec. 1 – 800 cfs
- Dec. 2 – 1,000 cfs
- Dec. 3 – 1,200 cfs
- Dec. 4 to Dec. 8 – 1,400 cfs
- Dec. 9 – 1,200 cfs
- Dec. 10 – 1,000 cfs
- Dec. 11 – 800 cfs
- Dec. 12 to Dec.16 – 500 cfs
- Dec. 17 – 300 cfs
Spot checks along the Rio Chama during high flow releases Read More
New Mexico Department Of Game And Fish Reminds Public To Keep Holiday Decorations Wildlife Friendly
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish reminds the public to ensure that their holiday decorations do not pose a safety hazard to wildlife that may become entangled. Courtesy/NMDGF
NMDGF News:
SANTA FE – Now that Thanksgiving is over, many New Mexicans take the opportunity to decorate their homes for the holidays.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) would like to remind the public as they prepare to hang up those colorful strands of light and bring that inflatable Santa Claus out of storage to ensure that their holiday decorations do not pose a safety hazard to wildlife that may Read More
Household Hazardous Waste Collection At Eco Station Dec. 5
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Environmental Services will accept household hazardous waste, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at the Eco Transfer Station, 3701 East Jemez Road. Residents who already pay for curbside collection can drop off household hazardous waste at the Eco Transfer Station.
Accepted items include:
Smoke Detectors, Light Bulbs, Aerosol Spray Cans, Automotive Fluids, Corrosives, Cleaners, Photographic Flammable Solvents, Fuels, Items Containing Mercury, Oxidizers, Fertilizers, Pool Chemicals, Paints, Finishes, Stains, Pesticides and herbicides.
Note: Disposing Read More
NACo: Counties Celebrate Key Permitting Inclusion In SPEED Act
NACo News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Counties (NACo) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act (H.R. 4776), which advanced out of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources Nov. 20.
NACo Executive Director Matthew Chase said:
“Counties are pleased that the SPEED Act would reform the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) by streamlining federal permitting and strengthening county involvement in decision-making. We support commonsense permitting reforms, and Read More
Daily Postcard: Snowy Valle Grande Webcam View At Sunset
Daily Postcard: A snowy Valle Grande webcam view at sunset, Nov. 24. Courtesy/VCNP Read More
SFNF Pile Burns: Española, Jemez & Cuba Ranger Districts
SFNF plans prescribed pile burns in the Española, Jemez, and Cuba Ranger Districts, as early as the week of Dec. 1. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) is planning prescribed pile burns in the Española, Jemez, and Cuba Ranger Districts, as early as the week of Dec. 1.
SFNF estimates this work to continue through the winter as weather conditions allow. Pile burning is meant to treat slash, like branches, piled by thinning crews with the aim of reducing flammable fuels.
The decision to proceed with each pile burn will depend on multiple factors, including snowpack, Read More
Celebrate Los Alamos WinterFest Weekend 2025 Dec. 5-7!
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos WinterFest Weekend 2025 celebrates winter in Los Alamos, Dec. 5-7. This year’s theme is “Red, Green, or Christmas”.
Businesses/organizations have scheduled events, including ballets, bazaars, shows, sales:
Friday, Dec. 5
- 1-3 p.m. Community Art Program: Lino Block Printed Tea Towels, Los Alamos Arts Council
- 1-7 p.m. 32nd Annual Creche Show, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- 7-8 p.m. December Night Sky, Los Alamos Nature Center (PEEC) Planetarium
- 7-9 p.m. Sugar Plum on “The Hill” at Duane Smith Auditorium
Saturday, Dec. 6
- 8-11 a.m. Kiwanis
Bradbury Science Museum Association To Host ‘Trinity Site: 80 Years Of Data And Factoids’ Dec. 11 At Fuller Lodge
Robb Hermes, left, and Jim Eckles to explore the history and science of the Trinity Site in honor of its 80th anniversary, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday Dec. 11, at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/BSMA
COMMUNITY News:
The community is invited to join Jim Eckles and Robb Hermes for a fascinating evening exploring the history and science of the Trinity Site in honor of its 80th anniversary, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11, at Fuller Lodge.
This event is hosted by the Bradbury Science Museum Association and is free and open to the public. View more details and register online.
About the speakers:
- Jim Eckles
Coyotes Relax Around Manure Bin At North Mesa Stables
A pair of coyotes relaxes Tuesday around a manure bin at the North Mesa Horse Stables. Photo by June Wall Read More
NNSA Schedules Public Meeting To Discuss Data From LANL Flanged Tritium Waste Containers Depressurization Dec. 9
LANL News:
A public meeting to discuss data from the depressurization of four flanged tritium waste containers at Los Alamos National Laboratory is scheduled for Dec. 9, 2025, in Los Alamos.
This in-person meeting will be held, 5:30-7 p.m. at Sala Event Center, 2551 Central Ave.
A virtual Zoom meeting option is available as follows:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86235824828?pwd=zCBisrAgasSL2ZnhuiRlZw67azyXEE.1
Meeting ID: 862 3582 4828
Passcode: 463520
The National Nuclear Security Administration and LANL shipped the fourth and final flanged tritium waste container Read More
Daily Postcard: Rare Crane From Eurasia Spotted Nearby
Daily Postcard: This crane, a very rare visitor from Eurasia and known as the Common Crane (‘common’ in Eurasia, anyway), has been spotted over the last few days at the National Wildlife Refuge in Las Vegas, N.M. Photo by Michael Smith
This same crane is shown here in flight at the bottom. Photo by Michael Smith Read More
Los Alamos National Laboratory Scientists Make New Connections Regarding Hantavirus In Study
A map of 431 hantavirus case reports from 1993 to 2022 used in the analysis from LANL scientists Andrew Bartlow’s and Morgan Gorris’ study. Most of the cases occur in the western half of the U.S. compared to the eastern half. The thick black outlines separate the western and eastern U.S., illustrating the prevalence of the virus in the western part of the country. Courtesy/LANL
Morgan Gorris
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
During their 2024 study on Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) researchers made new connections between Read More
Los Alamos County Monitoring Equine Herpesvirus-1 Outbreak
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD) reports that there are currently no known cases of Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) or Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) in the County.
CSD staff is monitoring a multistate outbreak linked to the 2025 PRA World Finals in Waco, Texas (held Nov. 5-9) and the Barrel Futurities of America event in Guthrie, Okla. (held Nov. 17-18) where positive cases were confirmed. As a precaution, County staff is coordinating with local veterinarians and the State of New Mexico to be prepared should the situation change.
Regional Read More
Cosmic Dawn Complimentary Showing At PEEC Dec. 12
PEEC News:
Step behind the scenes of one of humanity’s greatest scientific achievements at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 7-8:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12, with a free screening of Cosmic Dawn, an inspiring documentary about the creation of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
For more than 30 years, NASA and an international team of scientists and engineers pushed the limits of technology, innovation, and perseverance to build and launch the JWST, the most powerful space observatory ever created. Cosmic Dawn reveals the untold story of how this telescope overcame extraordinary challenges, Read More
New Mexico To Host Farm To Cafeteria Food Conference
ECECD News:
SANTA FE — The National Farm to School Network will bring its annual National Farm to Cafeteria Conference to Albuquerque this year, spotlighting New Mexico’s leadership in providing children with local, healthy food in schools and early childhood settings.
The event will gather hundreds of advocates, educators, farmers and community leaders from across the country to promote local, nutritious food choices in schools and childcare centers. The conference is Dec. 1 through Dec. 4 at the Albuquerque Convention Center, 401 2nd St. NW.
The theme of the conference is “Rooted in Culture, Read More
Farmington Field Office Plans Pile Burn Near Navajo Lake
BLM News:
FARMINGTON — Beginning now through this winter, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Farmington Field Office is planning to burn piles on a two-acre unit, weather permitting.
The unit is near Highway 511 between mile markers 17-20, approximately 5 miles north/northwest of Navajo Lake State Park. This project is being conducted in coordination with the New Mexico State Land Office.
The project will take approximately one day to complete. Smoke may be visible from Highway 511, County Road 4600, Highway 64, and Navajo Lake. Signs will be posted along roadways to inform travelers of Read More
Daily Postcard: The Beauty Of Bandelier National Monument
Daily Postcard: The beauty of Bandelier National Monument is evident in this photo taken Nov. 21. Courtesy/NPS
Bandelier Holiday Hours:
- Thanksgiving, Nov. 27 – Park is open dawn to dusk – Visitor Center & Park Store will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 – Park is open dawn to dusk – Visitor Center & Park Store will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Christmas Day, Dec. 25 – Park will be Closed. No access to Frijoles Canyon or Tsankawi
- New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31 – Park is open dawn to dusk – Visitor Center & Park Store will be open from 9
PEEC: Snow Forecasting With Julien Ross In Planetarium
PEEC News:
The community is invited to join Julien Ross, OpenSnow.com’s New Mexico Forecaster, 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium (in-person and virtual).
Hosted by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), this free event will share the 2025–2026 winter outlook, including the impacts of a weak La Niña or “La Nada” on snowfall.
Attendees will learn snow forecasting techniques, discover which storm patterns bring the best powder, and explore snowfall trends in the Jemez, Sangre de Cristo, and San Juan Mountains.
Ross will also answer questions Read More
BLM Now Selling Christmas Tree Permits In New Mexico
Courtesy photo
BLM News:
SANTA FE — Bureau of Land Management (BLM) offices in New Mexico will begin selling personal Christmas tree permits for harvest of piñon and juniper. Permits will be available beginning Nov. 24 for the Farmington, Taos, Socorro, and Rio Puerco Field Offices and New Mexico State Office. The permits must be purchased before Dec. 24. The cost per tree is $5. Permits and maps may be obtained over the counter at your local BLM Office or online for some locations at https://forestproducts.blm.gov.
If purchasing online, you must have access to a printer for printing the permit Read More
