Española Postpones Decision On Pathways Shelter Overnight Permit, Refers To Independent Hearing Officer … To Continue Providing Overnight Beds Through Jan. 12, 2026
NMCLP News:
- Procedurally unclear referral leaves final decision pending during the coldest months, as community watches to ensure critical winter services remain available
ESPAÑOLA — Following a late-night hearing Tuesday, the Española City Council delayed a final decision on the Pathways Shelter’s special use permit appeal, instead referring the matter to an independent hearing officer who will make a recommendation for the City Council.
The Council also voted to allow the shelter to continue its overnight operations through Jan. 12. Although Pathways remains open overnight for Read More
Daily Postcard: Mountain Bluebird In Flight At Overlook
Daily Postcard: This Mountain Bluebird spent considerable time on Oct. 28 alternating between sitting on the fence of a baseball field at Overlook Park and hovering just above the fence. This photo depicts one of the periods the bird spent in the air. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
County News Alert: LAFD Is Conducting Active Assailant Training Operation Today At Station 2
COUNTY News Alert:
The Los Alamos Fire Department is conducting active assailant training today at Station 2.
Training should continue until 4 p.m. today.
Residents and businesses in the vicinity will be able to hear noise consistent with active assailant training operations and should not be alarmed.
See Sandhill Cranes, Enjoy Natural Wonders At Los Luceros
Sandhill Cranes. Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo
NMHS News:
As the year wraps up, Los Luceros Historic Site in Alcalde, New Mexico, hosts a variety of activities for visitors.
The Sandhill cranes have migrated for the season to Los Luceros Historic Site! Visitors can see them during one of the many programs this November and December. Dawn ‘Til Dusk days offer free admission to New Mexico residents and children 16 and younger. Ranger Walk ‘N Talk tours are included with admission of $7 for adults and free to children 16 and younger. Admission is free to NM seniors on Wednesdays.
- Dawn ‘Til Dusk Days:
Sandhill Cranes Seasonal Migration Over White Rock
Sandhill cranes during their seasonal migration Tuesday over White Rock. Photo by Nancy Hibbs Read More
National Association Of Counties Leaders Advocate For FEMA Act During Visit To Washington D.C.
NACo News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly two dozen county leaders from 15 states are in attendance this week at a National Association of Counties (NACo) fly-in focused on disaster reform. The participants are members of NACo’s Intergovernmental Disaster Reform Task Force, a group of elected and appointed county leaders focused on strengthening our nation’s disaster mitigation, response and recovery capabilities.
In over two dozen meetings on Capitol Hill, participants advocated for the passage of the FEMA Act (H.R. 4669), which was approved by the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Read More
Daily Postcard: Is That Bright Streak In The Sky Really The C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) Comet Above Mesa Public Library?!
Daily Postcard: Not really … it is a photo of the C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) Comet captured on camera Saturday, Oct. 25 from the mesa above Anderson Overlook and artistically superimposed above this shot of Mesa Public Library. Photo by Steve Bublitz Read More
National Park Service To Conduct Prescribed Fire Burns At Valles Caldera National Preserve Beginning Around Nov. 3
NPS News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS — National Park Service (NPS) fire staff from the Pueblo Parks Fire Group are planning to begin winter pile burning operations within the South Mountain, San Antonio, and Cerro Pinyon project areas of Valles Caldera National Preserve beginning on or around Nov. 3.
Burning activities will continue throughout the winter months as weather and fuel conditions allow, and ignitions will occur only when adequate snow cover or moisture is present to ensure safe and effective operations.
The prescribed pile burns are designed to reduce hazardous fuels, promote forest health, Read More
Daily Postcard: Cassin’s Finch Strikes Regal Pose
Daily Postcard: This Cassin’s finch posed last week on a tree at the back of the water treatment plant in White Rock. These finches are characterized by their peaked head and thick, straight-edged bill. They live in forests of evergreens and quaking aspens in the mountains of western North America. One especially interesting fact about these birds is that they crave salt and can often be found visiting mineral deposits on the ground. You can see All About Birds for more information about the Cassin’s Finch. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
Community Invited To Celebrate The Season At PEEC’s Holiday Eco Ornament Drop-In Event Nov. 11
Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Looking for a fun way to celebrate the season with your family and friends? The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites community members of all ages to the Holiday Eco Ornament Drop-In 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road. Admission is free, no registration required.
This festive, family-friendly craft day offers everything you need to design unique, New Mexico–themed ornaments and eco-friendly holiday decorations. PEEC will provide a wide variety of recycled and repurposed supplies, along with plenty Read More
State Funds Clean Water Connections For PFAS-Exposed Curry County Families
NMED Secretary James Kenney. Courtesy photo
NMED News:
CLOVIS — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has selected EPCOR to connect approximately 100 private well owners in rural Curry County to clean drinking water, protecting families exposed to toxic PFAS contamination from nearby Cannon Air Force Base.
The $12 million project, funded through a 2025 legislative appropriation, will extend EPCOR’s existing water system east of the base, where a four-mile contamination plume extends from use of PFAS-laden firefighting foams.
“Connecting to EPCOR’s water lines is the best way Read More
NMED: Toxic Algae Detected In Quemado Lake
NMED News:
CATRON COUNTY — The New Mexico Environment Department is warning visitors to avoid water contact at Quemado Lake after samples confirmed the presence of harmful algae and toxins.
Harmful algae blooms, or HABs, occur when certain algae grow excessively in water, posing potential health risks to people and animals. HABs can appear blue, bright green, brown or red and may resemble scum or floating grass clippings on the water’s surface. These blooms can produce toxins that are harmful to humans and animals.
Samples collected by NMED show the presence of harmful algae and toxins in Quemado Read More
Daily Postcard: Great Spangled Fritilary In Bandelier
Daily Postcard: A Great Spangled Fritilary enjoys a brief stay at a blooming butterflyweed. Courtesy/Bandelier National Monument Read More
Scenes From 2025 Pumpkin Glow On Fuller Lodge Lawn
The Los Alamos Arts Council 2025 Pumpkin Glow draws a crowd to view all of the creativity displayed on the lawn Saturday night behind Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Scene from the annual Pumpkin Glow Saturday night on the lawn behind Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Scene from the annual Pumpkin Glow event Saturday night on the lawn behind Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Scene from the annual Pumpkin Glow event Saturday night on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Scene from the annual Read More
Vibrant Sunrise Decorates Sky Today Over Pajarito Acres
A vibrant sunrise decorates the sky today over Pajarito Acres in White Rock. Photo by Jim Gourdoux Read More
Mountaineers: Get To Know The Santa Fe To Taos Thru-Hike With Author Pam Neely Presentation At Oct. 28 Meeting
Pam Neely’s Thru-Hike guidebook. Courtesy/LAM
By BILL PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaneers
The Oct. 28 Mountaineers meeting will feature a talk by Pam Neely, the creator of the Santa Fe to Taos Thru-Hike. In this presentation, she will introduce this new hike, which has been over a decade in the making.
We call all adventurers to learn about this new long-distance trail in New Mexico. The Santa Fe to Taos Thru-Hike goes from Santa Fe Plaza to Taos Plaza – 132 miles over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
The route is now extensively documented in a new guidebook. Come find out more about the trail and
Daily Postcard: Snow Falls On Chicoma Mountain
Daily Postcard: Snow falls Saturday on Chicoma Mountain. At 11,561 feet, it is the highest peak of the Jemez Mountains and the traditional center of the Pueblo world. Photo by Bob Reedy Read More
Living With Wildlife … Please Do Not Release Any New Animals To Ashley Pond
COUNTY News:
Animal Control has been receiving calls regarding the ducks and geese at Ashley Pond Park.
The last four geese released at the pond have unfortunately been attacked and killed by natural predators.
Sec. 6-21. – Ashley Pond Wildlife Protected Area Designation.
The county declares Ashley Pond as a wildlife protected area within Los Alamos County. The recreational area between Trinity Drive/Central Avenue and Oppenheimer Drive/20th Street is designated as the Ashley Pond Wildlife Protected Area. It is unlawful for anyone, other than the county or other governmental official, Read More
County Congratulates Transit Operator 1 Jerry Dudley
Transit Operator 1 Jerry Dudley
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County congratulates Transit Operator 1 Jerry Dudley for completing one year of service and all his exams for CDL Entry Level Driver and Bus and Route Training.
Dudley is out driving on routes and ready to support the community with transit services.
The community is encouraged to take the time to greet Dudley when out and about riding the Atomic City Transit buses.
The County looks forward to working with Dudley for many more years and thanks him for your service. Read More
Local Climate Advocates Welcome Sam Daley-Harris In Virtual Presentation On Transformational Advocacy Nov. 5
New Mexico Citizens’ Climate Lobby News:
The New Mexico State chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) will host a virtual presentation open to the public featuring author and hunger eradication activist Sam Daley-Harris.
According to Sam, “agonizing, protesting, and turning off the news” aren’t our only options for making a difference on the issues we care about. There’s another way—what Daley-Harris calls transformational advocacy, a form of advocacy where you work to change an issue, and you are changed in the process. It’s not the only solution needed, but it is one essential missing Read More
