Daily Postcard: Beautiful Sangre De Cristo Mountains
Daily Postcard: The view at dusk on Wednesday, looking from Los Alamos to White Rock with snow-capped mountains blending in with the clouds. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
LANL Flanged Tritium Waste Containers Shipped Offsite
Manager Ted Wyka
NNSA Los Alamos Field Office
LANL News:
On Friday, Nov. 14, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) successfully shipped the fourth and final flanged tritium waste container offsite for permanent storage.
The same day, NNSA and LANL released the FTWC Radioactive Air Emissions Summary, Volume 1 Stack Emissions & Off-Site Dose Consequence report. This first volume summarizes operations, documents emissions measurements, and reports radiological dose to the hypothetical Maximally Exposed Individual (MEI) Read More
PEEC Honored As ‘Outstanding Attraction’ At 2025 New Mexico Top HAT Awards
New Mexico Tourism Department Acting Cabinet Secretary Lancing Adams, with Executive Director Jillian Rubio, center, and Board Member Lauren Winchester as they accept the ‘Outstanding Attraction’ award on behalf of PEEC during Tuesday’s 2025 NM Top HAT Awards Gala in Albuquerque. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), the nonprofit organization that operates the Los Alamos Nature Center, has been awarded “Outstanding Attraction” at the 2025 New Mexico Top HAT Awards Gala, hosted by the New Mexico Hospitality Association.
On Tuesday night, Executive Read More
Kiwanis Club To Host Aluminum Collection This Saturday
Members of the Kiwanis Club and Key Club in September collecting aluminum cans. Courtesy/Kiwanis
KIWANIS CLUB News:
Members of the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos will be collecting and buying aluminum cans, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22, in the parking lot of the First United Methodist Church on Diamond Drive (near Sullivan Field).
The community is encouraged to bring the aluminum cans they’ve had accumulating and help support the environment and the Kiwanis Club. Read More
Five Documents Added To LANL Electronic Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, this email is to notify you that 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.
- Notice of Completion of Off-Site Waste Shipment for Final Disposal, Activities 3.1.5 and 4.0, Compliance Plan, Site Treatment Plan, Federal Facility Compliance Order, Los Alamos
Los Alamos County Council Approves $40 Million In GRT Bonds For Community Broadband Network
Community Broadband Manager Jerry Smith
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
On Tuesday, Nov. 11, Los Alamos’ cellphone and internet activity screeched to a halt – again. In the last 12 months there have been four outages with the same culprit, a cut fiber optic line.
This time, however, the solution is not only identified but is being implemented. And the solution’s name is the Community Broadband Project.
During Tuesday’s Los Alamos County Council meeting, council unanimously approved an ordinance that authorizes the issuance of Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) improvement Read More
Is That Really A Supermoon Shining Above Ashley Pond?
Is that really a ‘Super Moon’ shining above Ashley Pond Park? Actually, it is an artistically enhanced version of the Moon shining above the pond on Nov. 7. Photo by Steve Bublitz Read More
Shop Small Business Saturday At PEEC’s Gift Shop Nov. 29
PEEC News:
Celebrate the holiday season by supporting local nonprofits and finding unique gifts 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 29 at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) Gift Shop inside the Los Alamos Nature Center.
Admission is free, and shoppers of all ages are welcome.
PEEC’s gift shop features a variety of nature-themed books, toys, and locally made goods, with all purchases helping to support environmental education programs in the community. Shoppers can enjoy special discounts during this one-day event: 20% off for PEEC members and 10% off for non-members.
No registration Read More
Community Invited To Share Feedback Regarding Fleet Conversion Plan And Community-Wide EV Charging Plan
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County invites residents, business owners, landlords, tenants, HOAs, commuters, and all others to attend a public meeting for a presentation of the draft Fleet Conversion Plan and Community-Wide EV Charging Plan.
The meeting is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. and via Zoom for those unable to attend in person.
The County encourages feedback from the community to help shape the future of local transportation and electric vehicle infrastructure across the county.
The Fleet Conversion Plan outlines how the Read More
Bipartisan Public Lands Caucus Endorses Public Lands In Public Hands Act
NATIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Bipartisan Public Lands Caucus, co-chaired by U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM), U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT), U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI), and U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID), announced its official endorsement of the bipartisan Public Lands in Public Hands Act to safeguard America’s public lands and ensure they remain open and accessible for all. This is the first bill endorsed by the Bipartisan Public Lands Caucus, which was founded by Rep. Vasquez and Rep. Zinke in May 2025.
Rooted in the belief that public lands are “for the benefit and enjoyment of the Read More
Daily Postcard: Chipmunk Enjoys Birdseed And Fall Colors
Daily Postcard: Chipmunk enjoys fall colors—and lots of bird seed—at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
Luján, Daines Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Ensure Wildfire Prevention Is Conducted By Trained, Local Experts
NATIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, alongside U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.), introduced the Local Employment Access for our Forests (LEAF) Act of 2025 to require the U.S. Forest Service to give preference to local contractors for hazardous fuel mitigation projects and help prevent wildfires. This legislation would help boost local economies by prioritizing local contractors and ensure we keep jobs, expertise, and recovery dollars in the communities most impacted by wildfire. Read More
Is That A Supermoon Above The Elephant At The Pond?
Is that really a ‘Super Moon’ above the elephant statue at Ashley Pond Park? Actually, it is an artistically enhanced version of the Moon shining above the pond on Nov. 7 . Photo by Steve Bublitz Read More
New Mexico To Host Farm To Cafeteria Food Conference
NMDOH 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 students with local, healthy food.
The event will gather hundreds of advocates, educators, farmers and community leaders from across the country to promote local, nutritious food choices in schools. The conference will be held Dec. 1-4 at the Albuquerque Convention Center, 401 2nd St. NW.
The theme of the conference is “Rooted in Culture, Growing for the Future.” Rita Condon, manager of New Mexico Read More
Daily Postcard: Sharp-Shinned Hawk At Overlook Park
Daily Postcard: This Sharp-shinned Hawk posed on a fence recently at Overlook Park in White Rock. It can be challenging to tell the difference between a Sharp-shinned Hawk and a Cooper’s Hawk, but the prevailing view of the ‘authoritative sources’ is that this is a Sharp-shinned Hawk. Adults have red eyes and the yellow eyes on this hawk suggest it is a juvenile. According to All About Birds, Sharp-shinned Hawks are the smallest hawks in Canada and the US. Interestingly, females are generally about one-third larger than males, which is typical for hawks and owls but otherwise not common Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Christmas Tree Permits Available Online And In-person At District Offices
Christmas tree permits are now available to purchase online through Recreation.gov and in person at all Santa Fe National Forest District Offices and the Supervisor’s Office. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
- Permits available online and in-person at district offices
SANTA FE – Christmas tree permits are now available to purchase online through Recreation.gov and in person at all Santa Fe National Forest District Offices and the Supervisor’s. Details about designated cutting areas, dates, and types of trees that may be cut may be found here.
Purchase your Christmas Tree permit:
- Online through
Senators Luján, Curtis, Kim Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Develop And Deploy Innovative Wildfire Prevention Technologies
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) introduced the Fire Innovation Unit Act, bipartisan legislation that establishes a deployment and demonstration pilot program for new and innovative wildfire prevention, detection, communication, response, and mitigation technologies.
The Fire Innovation Unit Act requires the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to create a Fire Innovation Unit to coordinate among federal agencies to ensure that piloted wildfire technology is carefully Read More
View Of Sky From Pajarito Astronomers Club Hosted & County-Sponsored Final ‘Dark Night’ Session Of 2025
View of the sky from the Pajarito Astronomers Club hosted, and County-sponsored, final ‘Dark Night’ session of 2025, held Saturday at Overlook Park. Photo by Steve Bublitz Read More
New Documents Added To Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Electronic Public Reading Room On Behalf Of EM-LA
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, this email is to notify you that 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 Site Deletion Requests for ACID-SMA-1.05 and 2M-SMA-1.67
https://ext.em-la.doe.gov/GovFTPFiles/api/GetFiles/GetFile?fileName=EMID-703983_N3B-2025-0342_EPA_Deletion_Request_ACID-SMA-1.05_2M-SMA-1_111025.pdf Read More
Los Alamos-based UbiQD Appoints Veteran Finance Leader Tony Beams As Chief Financial Officer
UbiQD CEO Hunter McDaniel, left, and newly appointed CFO Tony Beams. Courtesy/UbiQD, Inc.
UbiQD’s newly appointed CFO Tony Beams, left, speaking with CEO Hunter McDaniel. Courtesy/UbiQD, Inc.
BUSINESS News:
- Veteran finance leader joins to support UbiQD’s next phase of commercial growth in agriculture and solar sectors
UbiQD®, a global leader in quantum dot technology, today announced the appointment of Tony Beams as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Beams brings a strong track record of financial leadership and operational expertise in sustainability-focused technology businesses, Read More
